Sermon: “Jesus Lifts You Up” (February 8, 2015)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “Jesus Lifts You Up” (Mark 1:31) February 8, 2015 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Today I am beginning with some lyrics from classic pop song from the 60’s—Jackie Wilson’s 1967 hit, “(Your Love Keeps...

Sermon “You Trace My Journeys” (January 18, 2015)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “You Trace My Journeys” (Psalm 139:2) January 18, 2015 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When I lived in Charlottesville I would occasionally run into a celebrity. During the years I encountered John...

Sermon: “Put the Globe Down” (January 11, 2015)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “Put the Globe Down” (Mark 1:9-11) January 11, 2015 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Every year on the First Sunday after the Epiphany the gospel lesson features the baptism of Jesus. In Mark’s account of...

Sermon: “Overwhelmed with Joy” (January 4, 2015)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “Overwhelmed with Joy” (Matthew 2:1-12) January 4, 2015 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Several years ago I was the assigned reader of today’s gospel passage at a Lessons and Carols service. The lectern...