Coram Deo Podcasts

Jacob, Desperate Housewives and the Promises of God

A sermon inspired by Genesis 29:1-30:24 and the TV show "Desperate Housewives"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on October 22, 2006

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In God We Trust: The Politics of Jesus

A sermon inspired by Matthew 22:15-22 
...the fifth thesis of "The Barmen Declaration"
and the 2008 Presidential Election
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 16, 2008

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The Reflection of Good Friday

A meditation for Good Friday...
inspired by the cross created by Dave Roberts.
Delivered at JKPC on March 21, 2008.

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Getting from Heil to Hallelujah

A sermon inspired by Mark 10:35-44 
...the fourth thesis of "The Barmen Declaration"
and a song by Foy Vance called "Gabriel and the Vagabond"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 9, 2008

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You Can't Say "Yes" Unless You Say "No"

A sermon inspired by Luke 6:42-49 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
...the second thesis of "The Barmen Declaration"
and a song by Depeche Mode called "Personal Jesus"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 24, 2008

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Jesus Christ: The Center & The Source

A sermon inspired by Matthew 11:27-30 and Colossians 1:15-20
...and the first thesis of "The Barmen Declaration"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 17, 2008

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The Cost of Discipleship: An Intro to Barmen

A sermon inspired by Luke 14:25-35
...and the brave men and women who authored "The Barmen Declaration"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 10, 2008

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Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

A meditation for Ash Wednesday
...inspired by the practice of the early Church and memories of growing up Catholic.
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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Come, Follow Me: Into the Kingdom

A sermon inspired by Luke 4:14 - 30
...and the blockbuster, "Superman Returns"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on February 3, 2008

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Come, Follow Me: Into the Wilderness

A sermon inspired by Luke 4:1 - 13
...and the song "Sinner" by Neil Finn
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on January 27, 2008
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Come, Follow Me: Into the Water

A sermon inspired by Matthew 3:1-17
...and the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on January 20, 2008
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What If? A Meditation for Christmas Eve

A message inspired by Luke 2:1 - 20
...and Luci Shaw's poem "Mary's Song"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on December 24, 2007

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The Song Remains the Same

A sermon inspired by Exodus 15:1 - 21
...with a little help from Led Zeppelin and growing up studying liner notes.

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The God Who Delivers, The Boy Who Lived

A sermon inspired by Exodus 2:1 - 10
and the appeal of Harry Potter.
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 19, 2007.

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The God Behind the Story

A sermon inspired by Genesis 50:15 - 21 and the cultural hunger for revenge.
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 5, 2007.
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There's No Place Like Home: Jacob's Exodus

A sermon inspired by Genesis 49:29 - 50:14
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 29, 2007.
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Jacob's Last Will & Testament: The Birth of A Nation

A sermon inspired by Genesis 49:1-28
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 22, 2007.

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Remembering Dreams

A sermon inspired by Genesis 41:1-40.
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 13, 2007.

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When The Past Ain't Through With Us

A sermon inspired by Genesis 32:1-21
and with appreciation of the film "Magnolia"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 14, 2007.

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When Hope & History Won't Rhyme

A sermon inspired by Matthew 2:13-23 and U2's "Peace on Earth"
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on December 31, 2006

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An Inconvenient Truth: The Reckoning of Sodom and Gomorrah

A sermon inspired by Genesis 19:1-29 and with a nod to Al Gore...
Delivered at John Knox Presbyterian Church on July 30, 2006.

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