Category Archives: Homily

It was impossible for Jesus to be held in death’s power.

Posted on Apr 12, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Acts 2:14a, 22-32     Psalm 16      1 Peter 1:3-9     John 20:19-31      It was impossible for Jesus to be held in death’s power. Peter stands with the eleven. The Spirit has fallen on the church and Peter with renewed insight, having spent … Continue reading →

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Jesus King Over Our Lives

Posted on Apr 6, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Jeremaih 31:1-6 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 28:1-10 Today’s message invites us to recognize Jesus as King over our lives. And to do that, we must confront a difficult question: Can we trust ourselves in all the … Continue reading →

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The gift of light

Posted on Mar 29, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57147 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Matthew 21:1-11 The LORD is God and he has given us light. Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the light of the world sets his feet on the Mount of Olives. He had come to Jerusalem before, but now … Continue reading →

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Can these bones live?

Posted on Mar 23, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45  Today, we are invited to reflect on the powerful words of the Lord in Ezekiel 37:1–14. Yahweh asks Ezekiel in verse 3, “Mortal, can these bones live?”  And Ezekiel replies, “O Lord … Continue reading →

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Sleeper awake!

Posted on Mar 15, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

1 Samuel 16:1-13      Psalm 23   Ephesians 5:8-14    John 9:1-41      Scriptures Sanctify yourself; wash yourself clean; put on your finest clothing, shave your body, separate yourself from material and spiritual trappings; get your body and mind ready for the feast. Samuel … Continue reading →

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