RoboPreacher

sunlight over me no matter what i do A sermon on the brilliantly subtle intro of 1 Peter : What makes you, you ? I know. That’s a big question. There are many things that contribute to who you are. Aren’t there? Nevertheless , I’d like us to try to answer. What makes you, you ?   And I’ll talk a little to give you some time to think. First of all, keep in mind that you can use the range of this question as an advantage . You don’t have to drill down to just one thing. You can come up with multiple answers! For instance, and because it’s only fair, I’d say what makes me, me , is that I’m curious . AND I’m judgmental .   I don’t like to admit that last part. But I am . And it drives me up the wall ! I don’t like that I’m judgmental! Believe me, this frame of mind often boomerangs around on me . And when that happens, I become the one judged. It’s no fun. And if you suffer from the same affliction, I don’t need to tell you how unpleasant it is. Do I? Plus, being judgmen...

to meet my family at God's table Sermon on Mark's breathless introduction to Jesus Christ Who are you ? Deep down, who are you, really ? What makes you, you ? What events in your life have shaped you for good or ill? If you had to define yourself in one word, what would it be? Let’s try it! Shall we? But let’s turn down the pressure a bit. Instead of, what’s the one word that defines you; let’s try something a little less definitive and a lot more chill . How about, what’s a word that describes you? Start thinking, too. I’m going to ask you to share your answer. Don’t worry, though. I’ll talk a little to give you some time to think. What’s a word that describes you? This is something we do from time to time. I like to do this because it engages you. You may not know this, but hearing is what really makes the sermon. And the more you make of your hearing, the more the sermon jumps to life. Here’s the cool part, though: it doesn’t just jump to life for you; it comes m...

when everything else broke A sermon on St. Paul's (better) communion sermon : If you had to describe yourself in one word, do you think you could do it? And if not, why not? * Alright . Let’s have a little participation . Stick out your thumb. Now hold it up. But hold your thumb horizontally . Like this . Ok. Now, on the count of five , I want you to put your thumb up if you could describe yourself in one word. And conversely , I want you to put your thumb down if you don’t think you can describe yourself in one word. Got it? Ok. Here we go. On the count of five . 1, 2, 3, 4, 5! Go! *Interesting. Keep them up. Now take a look around. See what your friends said.   There. Now you have something to talk about during coffee hour or on your way home. You’re welcome. …It’s curious , though, isn’t it? On the one hand, who we are is always just sort of there for all the world to see. But on the other hand, the particulars of our personality never seem to hold still when we try and p...