Sermons from July 2020
Flour and yeast
8 Pentecost, Proper 12 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Our gospel this morning presents us with five short parables about the kingdom of heaven: the mustard seed, the leaven, the hidden treasure, the priceless pearl and the net. Of interest in these parables, are the diverse socioeconomic settings represented there: a sower of seed, a woman baking bread, a fortune seeker, a merchant, a commercial fisherman. They reflect activities easily recognized in the world of the Gospel and also today, each individual…
What kind of soil are you?
6 Pentecost, Proper 10 – July 12, 2020 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The story line in our gospel today seems simple enough. A sower goes out to sow, and casts seed extravagantly, abundantly, so that they land in four kinds of places, with four different results. The seed that lands on the hard path is eaten up by birds. The seed that lands in rocky soil grows up only to wither. The seed that lands among thorns grows up, but…
What is your Picture of God?
5 Pentecost, Proper 9 – July 5, 2020 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Perception is a fascinating thing. The definition of perception is the state of being, or process of becoming aware of something through the senses. It is a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression or picture. It’s intuitive understanding and insight. In our gospel reading for today, Jesus talks about how we have perceived John the Baptist and Jesus, himself. The crowds appear ready to judge…