Move Over, I’m Driving
In our Old Testament scripture today, the prophet Jeremiah has written a letter to the elders of Jerusalem who are trying to figure out what…
I Am What You Need
Immediately before the passage from our Gospel reading today, Jesus talks about forgiveness to the disciples in a way that makes them feel inadequate, like…
A Hopeful Investment
This sermon was preached by David Zahl at Christ Church, Charlottesville on September 29, 2019.
A King’s Ransom
In our reading from 1 Timothy, St. Paul says that Jesus “gave himself as a ransom for all.” What is a ransom? Why is Jesus…
Lost
The parables today talk about a lost sheep and a lost coin. You may be familiar with these stories about a sheep and a coin…
Retiring Your Avatar
I’m going to preach this morning on Psalm 139 – the great psalm of comfort and assurance. The psalmist praises God saying, “I will thank…
A Crash Course in Seating Charts
This sermon was preached at Christ Church Charlottesville on September 1, 2019.
The Death of the Sabbath
Well the students are back in town, the corner is buzzing with excitement and anticipation, the yellow buses are out making their morning rounds, Charlottesville…
Under Stress
The gospel passage for this morning is a distressing one, and one that cannot be ignored. Jesus, as He often does, inserts himself right into…
Always a Little Homesick
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Good morning! So I was recently in a foreign…
The Parable of the Rich Fool
In the name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Good morning, It is an honor and a pleasure for me to…
There Comes a Lion
I am going to attempt to do the seemingly implausible- compare The Lion King to the Lord’s Prayer. If it bombs out—well, sorry. The Lion…