So Many Dimensions

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. So Many Dimensions Scriptures: Mark 11:1-11 John 12:12-16 One of my earliest introductions to Biblical Criticism hadContinue reading “So Many Dimensions”

Lifted Up

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Lifted Up Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21 I would like to begin by acknowledging the help IContinue reading “Lifted Up”

Paradoxical Proclamation

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Paradoxical Proclamation Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Despite the fact that the Apostle Paul lived 2000 years ago,Continue reading “Paradoxical Proclamation”

To Gain the World and Forfeit Life

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. To Gain the World and Forfeit Life Mark 8:34-37 New Revised Standard Version updated edition (NRSVUE) HeContinue reading “To Gain the World and Forfeit Life”

Face to Face with God

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Face to Face with God Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28 When I was a teenager we hadContinue reading “Face to Face with God”

Joseph and Jesus: Parallels

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Joseph and Jesus: Parallels Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 The Bible contains stories that carry striking parallels. ThisContinue reading “Joseph and Jesus: Parallels”

A Very Secular Lesson

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. A Very Secular Lesson Scriptures: Amos 8:4-7 Luke 16:1-13 Today’s gospel lesson is another one of thoseContinue reading “A Very Secular Lesson”

Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20;Continue reading “Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good”

The Mystery of the Word

While we are locked down for pandemic safety, Knox has Podcast Services. For those who can’t access these we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my sermon notes into text. The Mystery of the Word Scripture: John 1:1-18 Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁContinue reading “The Mystery of the Word”

Under Authority

To be as inclusive as possible, Knox has both in-person and Podcast Services. For those who can’t access these we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my sermon notes into text. Under Authority Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13 The story of the Centurion’s servantContinue reading “Under Authority”