Radical (Dis)Comfort: A sermon on Mark 6:1–13While I did not set out to do this, it seems that the book of Mark is the main story guiding us through this summer season. And indeed, I…Jul 5, 2021Jul 5, 2021
The Hope of MaryLuke 1:46–55: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his…Dec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2020
Re-Imagining Healing: A Sermon On The Miracles in MarkYou don’t have to read through the gospels long before you encounter Jesus healing those he encountered. Jesus healed people from illness…Aug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
Peace Peace When There Is No Peace“They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace.” — Jeremiah 6:14Jun 22, 2020Jun 22, 2020
Come Closer and Listen — A Pentecost Sermon by Rev. Luke SumnerOn this Pentecost Sunday, I had a whole sermon I was planning on the link between Lamentations and Pentecost and how the church can be the…May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
Advocates In LamentA city destroyed. A faith shaken. Neighbors killed. Long-held beliefs questioned. People exiled in a foreign land.May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Learning to Lament: Lamentations 1 in our World TodayThe words in the first chapter of Lamentations invite us into a story. They are spoken by people who have experienced a huge and…May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
Practicing Resurrection on Holy SaturdayAs I was sitting down to write and think about what it looks like to celebrate Easter and resurrection while physically disconnected from…Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
Lazurus, Harm Reduction, and the GospelIn the midst of the global pandemic of COVID-19, this story takes on a different tone. Jesus comes to mourn for a friend who has died of…Apr 2, 2020Apr 2, 2020
