Sermons from February 2010
Jerusalem as the City that Kills the Prophets
By The Rev. Sherry Crompton 2 Lent – February 28, 2010 Read: Luke 13:31-35 Jesus’ opening words in today’s gospel reveal facets of his character often unseen. He’s usually not a name-caller, but when he calls Herod a fox, we hear the weariness in his voice. His speech is direct; he refuses to act from fear. He points to the concrete evidence of his good work: how could anyone object to curing the sick? He’s probably also suspicious: why do…
Lessons from Frog and Toad
By The Rev. Sherry Crompton Ash Wednesday – February 16, 2010 Read: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 “Beware of practicing your piety before others..” Jesus tells us. And we hear the word hypocrite more than once. What do we make of that? One of the reasons why masks are a part of the Mardi Gras celebration has to do with this. We tend to present ourselves one way to others – in other words, put on a mask – while deep down…
Peter and His Companions Were Weighed Down With Sleep
By The Rev. Sherry Crompton February 14, 2010 Read: Luke 9:28-43a Today we stand as onlookers with Peter and John and James on a special experience – a mysterious experience. Jesus and three of his disciples had gone to a mountain to pray. The weary disciples at some point fall asleep – but Jesus continues in prayer, he continues to prepare himself for the events that lie just before him, his trip up the road to Jerusalem, his trip towards…