Categories
church ministry worship

Sunday’s Palms are Wednesday’s Ashes

Each year, I set aside some of the palm branches which we use on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalsem. Over the months they lose some of their color and they completely dry. Then some days before the beginning of the season of Lent, I burn them. While the ashes are still warm, […]

Categories
worship

Andrew Preaching Ash Wednesday 2009

Thanks to Nick K. for assistance with the video file. This is the sermon that I preached on February 25, 2009 for Ash Wednesday. Enjoy!

Categories
Uncategorized

2009 Ash Wednesday Sermon

I am preparing to preach the Ash Wednesday service tomorrow at Resurrection. I have been working to pull it together and it will get there, but it is not quite there yet. Would you pray for me today? If you are in the Kansas City area, I invite you to worship with us for Ash […]

Categories
Uncategorized

Listening Outside my Context

I have started to listen more frequently to sermon podcasts as both a spiritual practice and to experience different preaching styles. Here are a few that I have subscribed to thus far. (iTunes links) Holy Trinity Brompton Sunday Talks National Community Church Audio Podcast The Village Church – Sermon Audio Mars Hill Bible Church You […]

Categories
worship

Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday – the beginning of the season of Lent. As we begin this season, I want to give you two invitations. Worship at the Ash Wednesday service tonight at 7:00 PM. This service is a time of reflection, renewal and repentance. Pray and read scripture each day in preparation for Lent using […]

Categories
worship

The Lord’s Prayer

Here is the sermon series promo for the Lenten series at Resurrection – The Lord’s Prayer. Do you pray this prayer regularly? Outside of worship? What questions do you have about this prayer?