Sermon 25 Pentecost—Proper 28-B November 15, 2015 William Bradbury 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-25, Mark 13:1-8 Jesus says, “Beware that no one leads you astray.” Friday night our opening liturgy for diocesan convention took place in our newly renovated cathedral in Boston on Tremont Street across from...
Sermon 24 Pentecost—Proper 27-B November 8, 2015 William Bradbury Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Psalm 127, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44 Anchors can be helpful: one summer afternoon some friends and I are fishing well off the North Carolina coast when both 200HP motors conk out. We throw an anchor and wait for...
Sermon All Saints’ Day November 1, 2015 William Bradbury Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9, Psalm 24, Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44 Lord Jesus, may only the gospel be preached and only the gospel be heard. Mary and Martha stand outside their brother’s tomb and weep. When Jesus gets there he also bursts into tears....
Sermon 22Pentecost-Proper 25-B October 25, 2015 William Bradbury Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22), Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 10:46-52 I ask you: in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears who is the central character? Is it Baby Bear who is concerned with his porridge, his chair, his bed? No,...
Sermon 21Pentecost-Proper 24-B October 18, 2015 William Bradbury Job 38:1-7, (34-41) / Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b/ Hebrews 5:1-10/ Mark 10:35-45 Many of you have told me that Tuesday night’s Celebration of New Ministry with our bishop was wonderful. I heartily agree and I am deeply grateful to the many of you who...
Sermon 20 Pentecost—Proper 23-B October 11, 2015 William Bradbury Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31 He keeps the commandments since childhood. He doesn’t murder, steal, commit adultery, defraud anyone, or dishonor his parents. And now he comes to Jesus, not slowly, with dignity and composure, but running, in...
Sermon Creation Care Sunday Blessing of the Pets October 4, 2015 William Bradbury Genesis 1:20-25 Psalm Romans 8:18-25 Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus says: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life….” On the face of it that is a ridiculous statement! For two reasons: first, the mind doesn’t do...
Sermon 18 Pentecost—Proper 21-B September 27, 2015 William Bradbury Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22, Psalm 124, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50 They say a picture is worth a thousand words: if you saw any of the coverage of the pope walking among the crowds in Washington, New York, or Philadelphia, then chances are you saw...
Sermon 17 Pentecost—Proper 20-B September 20, 2015 William Bradbury Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 Stephanie and I went to see the Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon” in Boston Friday night to celebrate her birthday. I am still processing my reaction to the show, which won 9 Tony awards...
Sermon 16 Pentecost—Proper 19-B September 13, 2015 William Bradbury Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 Fran Tarkenton, famous University of Georgia and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback once said “if you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right.”
