Category Archives: on the Revelation of John

“Out of the Depths We Cry” a funeral sermon for Jaime Sarrantino 8/25/2018

This is not a time for explanations. This is not a place for clichés. This is not a community of wishful thinkers. It is a time, place and a gathering to call a thing what it is – Jaime’s death … Continue reading

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A Pastoral Letter on Charlottesville

To the people of St. Paul (and beyond), With you I was appalled by the evil revealed on full display in Charlottesville, VA this past weekend by white supremacy groups and individuals. I was mortified to see the hatred in … Continue reading

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“Now the Song of Praise Begun” a funeral sermon for Earl Simoneau

Preached 10/03/2015 The Hymn: The Strife is O’er, The Battle Done, ELW #366 The strife is ov’er the battle done; now is the victor’s triumph won! Now let the song of praise begun. Alleluia. A reading from John’s Revelation: After … Continue reading

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“Join the Dance of the Saints” an All Saints sermon on Rev 7:9-17 and Matt 5:14-16

11/02/2014 All Saints Sunday Sermon on Rev. 7:9-17 and Matt 5:14-17 “Join the Dance of the Saints” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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“Don’t ‘Cute’ the Messenger” a sermon on Luke 10:17-20 and Revelation 12:7-12

September 29, 2013 St. Michael and All Angels Sermon on Revelation 12:7-12 and Luke 10:17-20 “Don’t ‘cute’ the messenger” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Sermon on Rev. 1:4-8 and John 18:33-38a, “After and Before”

November 25, 2012 Christ the King Sunday Sermon on Revelation 1:4-8  and John 18:33-38a http://youtu.be/4uubStCyuj8 “After and Before” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Sermon on Rev. 7:9-14, “Washed in the Blood of the Lamb”

Ellen Doenges entered life eternal May 9, 2011. Many of you were unable to take part in the service Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Even if you did not know her, you may know someone like her, a true saint of … Continue reading

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