2nd April, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 3 Comments
Easter Message for Preachers . . . April 4, 2010 Rev. Nancy Wilson “May the Sun of Justice which never sets Find this flame still burning; May Christ the Morning Star Who came again from the dead Find His light brightly burning In our hearts.” The Celtic Prayer Book Sometimes I hear preachers » Read More
1st April, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - No Comments
Mary of Egypt, Pray for Us April 1, 2010, Holy Thursday Rev. Nancy Wilson Hebrews 2: 14-15 The Celtic Daily Prayer Book (Prayers and Readings from the Northumbria Community), celebrates the feast day of Mary of Egypt (5th Century) on April 1st: “One of the many Ammas (or ‘mothers’) of the desert. She ran away » Read More
6th March, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - No Comments
Friends: I asked my pastor, Lisa, last Sunday, if I could have the manusript of her sermon, and share it with those who read my blog, and she graciously agreed. I think these are wonderful words of wisdom, and a great way to understand the gospel reading. . . . February 28, » Read More
5th February, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 1 Comment
Sermon at ICM Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic “SEND US!” February 7, 2010 Rev. Nancy Wilson Isaiah 6: 1-8 Luke 5: 1-11 It is such a joy to be here with you at ICM Santo Domingo. You are the only MCC in the Dominican Republic, and the only one now on the Island of Hispanola. But, » Read More
23rd January, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 2 Comments
Tearing Down Walls. . .January 31, 2010 Rev. Nancy Wilson Jeremiah 1: 4-10; Psalm 71: 1-6; 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13; Luke 4: 21-30 The scripture passages today are about calling, youth and love. I was struck, reading that famous passage from Jeremiah, about his call as a young person, even, a “child,” the Bible » Read More
18th January, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - No Comments
The Joy of God is My Strength January 24, 2010 Rev. Nancy Wilson Nehemiah 8: 1-3; 5-6; 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31; Luke 4: 14-21 This week what I would like to do is more “towards a sermon,” than a sermon. Reflections on the lectionary readings, thoughts, images and maybe some points. The » Read More
11th January, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 2 Comments
Jesus Goes to a Gay Wedding. . . January 17, 2010 Rev. Nancy Wilson Ps. 36: 5-10 Isaiah 62- 1-5 John 2: 1-11 It is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. which always comes in the season of Epiphany. His life and legacy continue to be that unfinished call to justice, to a gospel » Read More
7th January, 2010 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - No Comments
YOU ARE MINE Sermon for January 10, 2010 The Baptism of Jesus Rev. Nancy Wilson Readings: Isaiah 43: 1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8: 14-17 Luke 3: 15 -17, 21-22 In Baptism, we claim and are claimed. “You are mine,” God says to us, and we answer, “I am yours! You are mine!” And, » Read More
13th August, 2009 - Posted by admin - 4 Comments
I love the powerful, familiar image of God as our Shepherd, Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who feels in his body and spirit the longing of communities for faithful, trustworthy leadership. Jesus, who sought to mediate the presence of the Ultimate Shepherd of our souls and our lives. Read More
15th December, 2008 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Sermon: How Great Our Joy December 12, 2008 Gaudete Sunday Sunshine Cathedral, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Rev. Nancy Wilson Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” As the light of Advent grows, we light the candle » Read More
