Sermon: “The Truth of the Love of God” (June 16, 2019)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “The Truth of the Love of God” (John 16:12-15) June 16, 2019 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This year Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day fall on the same day, so in this sermon we will connect the gospel of...

Sermon: “The Final Word is a Word of Grace” (June 2, 2019)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “The Final Word is a Word of Grace” (Revelation 22:21) June 2, 2019 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When you read a novel you pay particular attention to the opening and closing sentences.  The opening...

Sermon: “Peace from God” (May 26, 2019)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “Peace from God” (John 14:27) May 26, 2019 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. On this Memorial Day Weekend we remember and thank God for those who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of our freedom,...

Sermon: “The Gift of Eternal Life” (May 12, 2019)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “The Gift of Eternal Life” (John 10:28) May 12, 2019 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Unless you have been living under a rock you have heard of the extremely popular movie Avengers: Endgame, the final...

Sermon: “The God of Second Chances” (May 5, 2019)

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “The God of Second Chances” (John 21:15-17) May 5, 2019 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In today’s gospel reading John records the third appearance of the Risen Jesus to his disciples.  During his first...