Category: Epiphany / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
January 26, 2025
God’s Favor Practicum Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 26th, 2025 Luke 4:14-21 Throughout my theological education I have had the privilege to sit in several practicums. These were always my favorite classes. From highly specific...
Category: Baptism / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
January 19, 2025
Baptism of Jesus 2025 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 19th, 2025 Luke 3:15-17, 20-22 Baptism has been an important sacrament, ordinance, rite, or whatever word you would like to attach to it, since before Christianity...
Category: Epiphany / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
January 13, 2025
Epiphany 2025 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 12th, 2025 Matthew 2:1-12 Our text for today offers us the story of two very different kings. One wise, the other wicked. One a legitimate heir, the other...
Category: Christmas / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
January 05, 2025
Milestones of Jesus’ Life Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 5th, 2025 Luke 2:41-52 This morning brings the conclusion of the overall birth narrative for Luke’s account. As I mentioned previously, Luke moves more slowly than...
Category: Advent / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
December 15, 2024
Joy at the Coming of the Christ Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 15th, 2024 Luke 3:7-18 Last week we explored how the ministry of John the Baptist announced the coming of the Christ of God,...
Category: Advent / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
December 08, 2024
The Peace of Christ Announced Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 8th, 2024 Luke 3:1-6 We begin this morning with our Gospel text found in Luke’s account. As a brief aside, Luke’s account is my favorite...
Category: Advent / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
December 01, 2024
How Will Emmanuel Arrive? Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 1st, 2024 Luke 21:25-36 There is often great uncertainty when it comes to reading the Bible. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, though. Uncertainty, as...
Category: Reign of Christ Sunday / Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley
November 25, 2024
Christ the King Sunday Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley November 24th, 2024 John 18:33-38 On this, the final Sunday of the Christian liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the statements of Jesus regarding his identity...