Bi-Level Living
I love this story, but I’ve always been struck at the odd way it flows. It seems odd to me that, on the one hand, Jesus seems to be above it all and know exactly what’s going to happen. On the other hand he is overwhelmed by the reality of death. Somehow they don’t seem…
The Seeker
In the last 25 years or so a new word has become very prominent in the American church scene. The word is “seeker.” We are a nation of spiritual seekers. People everywhere are looking for that spiritual lift, that tie to something deeper that will provide some meaning in this crazy world. Many churches have…
The Weapons of our Warfare
The first verse of our reading is rather shocking if you think about it. “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.” We don’t usually think of temptation as a spiritual exercise. Jesus had just been baptized. In his baptism, Jesus had taken his place with all the…
A Change of Plans
“A CHANGE OF PLANS” December 18, 2016 – 8:30 am Rev. Len Vander Zee Church of the Servant Sermons
Audio Sermons
Although it is inspiring to read sermons and sermon commentaries such as are featured here on the Center for Excellence in Preaching website, preaching is finally an oral and aural experience. Sometimes there is nothing like hearing a sermon delivered in the voice, cadences, and style unique to any given preacher. Collected here are numerous audio sermons and a few audio reflections on preaching to help inspire other preachers in their ongoing task of proclaiming God’s Word.