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This sermon was delivered on August 3, 2014 at Laurelton United Presbyterian Church and Calvary St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - both in Rochester. The readings for the day were Genesis 32:22-31 and Matthew 14:13-21.

Sermon: It is more than what it is

Delivered at First Congregational Church of Oakland, CA on March 23, 2014. Thank you to Pastor Annie Steinberg-Behrman and the wonderful congregation for welcoming Janie Spahr, Jim Rigby, and me. And thank you for the privilege of the pulpit. Absolutely love your congregation and worship! Hope to be with you again soon! Learn more about First Congreational Church of Oakland at www.firstoakland.com

"It is not what it is" - it must be different. We have long been called to make the "difference."

This sermon was delivered at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY on Sunday, July 28, 2013. The mission I serve, That All May Freely Serve (www.tamfs.org), is centered here.

Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13

A brief commentary about the great shift that many feel is taking place in our lives, faith communities and the broader world. A friend calls this "the great ontological ache of our times." That and more, I think!

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These comments are a little longer than usual. Today was my last Sunday at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church and Neighborhood House as Stated Supply Pastor. My comments used texts from Nehemiah, 1 Corinthians, Luke - and The Man of La Mancha (with a little rap included)! It is hard to leave this wonderful group of faithful friends and travelers. Still, the path is the path - and when it is time, no sense messing with kairos or kronos!

This sermon was delivered at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Waterford, CT. Presbyterian Promise and That All May Freely Serve cisited the congregation to thank them for their faithful service in justice, love, welcoming and radical hospitality. I was privileged to offer these comments.

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Advent and Christmas and Epiphany - Thoughts about going forward in the presence of God as a cosmic truth.

2012.12.02 Belonging to God Changes Everything by Welcome

These thoughts with Luke's gospel in mind. Readings by Elder Annie Rawlings. Thoughts on the whole life of Jesus that help getting through times in our lives. Always, with Newtown families and others who have been felled by violence in mind.

2012.11.18 Wow! I never thought about that! by Welcome