Rev. Doug Floyd Christmas – Disruptive IncarnationRev. Doug FloydJohn 1:1-18 The people who walked in darkness       Have seen a great light;       Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death,       Upon them a light has shined. (Is 9:2) A sudden burst of light during the dark of morning sleep startles me awake. It stings like a splash of ice-cold water…

Rev. Doug Floyd Advent 2, 2025Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72, Romans 15:1-13, Matthew 3:1-12 This week and next week, our Gospel readings focus on John the Baptist. He is the herald of the coming Messiah. Alongside John the Baptist, we are waiting for the coming of the king. We are waiting for the coming of Jesus the Christ. Our psalm today…

Rev. Doug Floyd Advent 1 2025Rev. Doug FloydPsalm 118, Matthew 20:1-15 Today we begin the Advent watch. We are looking for the coming of the Lord. Our season begins with a focus on the second coming of Jesus Christ. We watch for the return of Christ.  Gradually, it transitions to the first coming of Jesus. We enter into the hopes and prayers…

Rev. Doug Floyd Christ the King 2025Rev. Doug FloydJeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:35-43 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.…

Rev. Dr. Les Martin Pentecost+23Rev. Dr. Les MartinLuke 21:5-19 By your endurance you will gain your lives. – Luke 21:19 NET In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a kid, I would always get to the movies early to see the previews. They meant so much to me in fact,…

Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +22 2025Rev. Doug FloydJob 29:23-27a, 2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5, Luke 20:27-38 Jesus says, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. (Revelation 1:17-19) Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though…

Rev. Doug Floyd All Saints Day 2025Rev. Doug Floyd In the early fifth century, St. John Chrsysotom delivers a sermon on the holy martyrs. He says, What can I say, and of what should I speak?I skip and am driven out of my mind at this great chastity.I fly and dance and am in the clouds and am as drunk by this…

Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost+20 2025Rev. Doug Floyd2 Timothy 4:6-18 It’s almost time for Paul to depart. He sits in prison now, but he anticipates his coming execution. As we close the letter of 2 Timothy, our focus shifts from Timothy to Paul’s life poured out as a drink offering. Paul focuses his hope upon promise in Christ. At the same time, he…