C.S. Lewis described what he called “mere Christianity” as a great hallway, a vestibule connecting the outside world to the Christian Church. And this hallway represents the lowest common denominator of the Christian faith. The hallway focuses on those things that all true Christian theologies have in common. And once inside the hallway, we notice [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Romans 3:23-24 – Lent 1 – February 26, 2012
Posted in Sermons on February 27, 2012 |
Mark 9:2-9 – The Transfiguration of our Lord – February 19, 2012
Posted in Sermons on February 20, 2012 |
Our Gospel reading for the Transfiguration begins with these words, “And after six days…” And this is one of those good reasons to bring your Bible to Church. These words leave us hanging, “Six days after what?” Things are connected in Mark’s Gospel, and so, knowing the context brings clarity. The answers are back in [...]
1 Corinthians 10:19-11:1 – 6th Sunday after the Epiphany – February 12, 2012
Posted in Sermons on February 13, 2012 |
Christians don’t belong in pagan temples. This may seem obvious to you. But, let me suggest that it is something that needs to be said. In our Epistle reading today,St. Paul introduces this serious issue in the first century Christian community. Now, you might think we are smart enough to stay out of pagan temples [...]
1 Corinthians 9:16-27 – 5th Sunday after the Epiphany – February 5, 2012
Posted in Sermons on February 6, 2012 |
In our Epistle reading today, St. Paul says “I have become all things to all people that by all means I might save some.” These words suggest St. Paul was willing to go great lengths to fulfill his task as an apostle and evangelist. He realized the Gospel was a costly treasure and he needed [...]
