Lost and Found   (Luke 15: 11-24)

by | Jul 11, 2021 | Sermon Text

Head counts are important. So learned a young shepherd who was leading a flock of one hundred sheep, and so learned a young pastor who was leading a group of youth on a long hike through the Nantahala National Forest — estimated distance, according to the camp...

Busy Signals   (Mark 10: 13-16)

by | Jun 20, 2021 | Sermon Text

“My child was born just the other day. He came into the world in the usual way. But there were planes to catch and bills to pay, he learned to walk while I was away. And he was talking ‘fore I knew it, and as he grew he said, ‘I’m gonna be like...

Peace with God   (Mark 10: 17 – 22)

by | May 30, 2021 | Sermon Text

Jesus is about to begin his life’s final journey toward Jerusalem. But his start is delayed by a young man who runs up to him and piously falls at his feet to ask, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Every word in this exchange is freighted with...