Sermons

Sermon – September 21, 2014 Listen!

Matthew 20:1-16   Listen! beyond fairness September 21, 2015 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Roy W. Howard I’ve run enough long distances races to take joy in this passage – not the first shall be last; that has never been my burden, but the last shall be first. Now...

Sermon – September 7, 2014 Listen!

Matthew 18:15-20   Listen! the stop and think chair The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Roy W. Howard School opened last week and I remembered something from one of the teachers. Like all good teachers she has certain expectations – norms of behavior – for her...

Sermon – August 31, 2014

Matthew 16:21-28 August 31, 2014   The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Who are you following? Roy W. Howard “If any want to be my followers, let them deny themselves, take their cross and follow me.” The first thing that that needs to be said is that this is a difficult...

Sermon – August 17, 2014 Listen!

II Corinthians 12:8-11     Listen! In my weakness, I am strong August 17, 2014 Roy W. Howard I was 34 years old, a year out of seminary, having switched from a career in social work, primarily community mental health and now beginning my pastoral life as an associate...

Sermon – July 13, 2014

Matthew 13.1-9.2014 Matthew 13.1-9; 18-26 a wild and reckless sharing July 13, 2014 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Roy W. Howard The gospel readings over the next few Sundays focus on stories rich in agricultural images. It’s a delightful way for a summer congregation...