Pastor Gary's Sermons

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Pastor Gary
June 4, 2017

Pastor Gary talks about how the events of the Pentecost matter in our church life today, and gives his annual report.

Pastor Gary
May 28, 2017

Pastor Gary reminds us that we can look up towards heaven but at the same time look to see our sisters and brothers here....

Pastor Gary
May 14, 2017

Pastor Gary reminds us who has our backs, and what we need to do about it.

Pastor Gary
May 7, 2017

Even though there is nobody at St Paul's who knows an actual shepherd, there is a Shepherd who knows us.

Pastor Gary
Maundy Thursday Service
April 13, 2017

Jesus' humanity in showing his servanthood shows us our humanity at its best.

Pastor Gary
April 2, 2017

You would think that a man being raised from death would be the headline.  But this story might be more about Martha and Mary....

Pastor Gary
March 26, 2017

Pastor Gary gives us three possible Sermon scenarios.  Pick one!

Pastor Gary
March 19, 2017

Pastor Gary gives us three points and leaves us with a poem!

Pastor Gary
March 12, 2017

Pastor Gary explains how the Eternal is Now.

Pastor Gary
March 5, 2017

Pastor Gary talks about Christ's temptations, and the Satans and devils that pursue us.

Pastor Gary
February 12, 2017

Pastor Gary explains how Jesus did not come to replace the Law, but to break down barriers between people.

Pastor Gary
January 29, 2017

In his annual Birthday Sermon (which only occurs every seven years or so), Pastor Gary asks us to take a Beatitude Attitude Adjustment.

Pastor Gary
January 22, 2017

Pastor Gary remembers our sister Ruth Wolff and relates how we're movin' on up!

Pastor Gary
January 15, 2017

Pastor Gary
December 25, 2016

Pastor Gary shows us what is included in our church's manger scene, and what we cannot see.

Pastor Gary
December 18, 2016

Matthew 1:18-25 --- Matthew’s story of Jesus’ birth focuses on the role of Joseph, who adopts the divinely-begotten child into the family of David and obediently gives him the name Jesus, which means “God saves.” 

Pastor Gary
December 4, 2016

Pastor Gary expounds on John the Baptist's mission, and how even the clothes he wears fulfill a prophecy!

Pastor Gary
November 13, 2016

Luke 21: 5-19 --- As history moves towards God’s fulfillment, there will be frightening signs and events. Before the end, believers will draw strength from their relationship to God and shall be given the words they need to testify and to endure without fear.

Pastor Gary
November 6, 2016

All Saints Sunday 2016
LUKE 6: 20-31

Pastor Gary
October 23, 2016

Pastor Gary comments on Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, or in today's parlance, the Pimp and the Pastor.

Pastor Gary
October 9, 2016

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Luke 17:11-19 - Jesus’ mission includes making the unclean clean again. Unexpectedly, a cleansed Samaritan leper becomes a model for those who would praise and worship God and give thanks for God’s mercy.

Pastor Gary
September 11, 2016

As we celebrate the baptism of Victoria Whisnant, Pastor Gary talks about how the Pharisees didn't mind when Jesus baptized sinners and tax collectors, but they put their foot down when he invites them to eat with him....

Pastor Gary
August 21, 2016

Luke 13:10-17 --- Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the Sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding “Sabbath work” to include setting people free from bondage.

Pastor Gary
July 17, 2016

The Gospel According to Luke 10:38-42

Pastor Gary
July 10, 2016

The Story of the Good Samaritan

Pastor Gary discusses the adverbial accusative, the meaning of Independence Day, and how Jesus once again promises and challenges us.

July 3, 2016

Pastor Gary talks about Jesus' only stop on his way to Jerusalem, to remind the disciples about what his mission is all about, and also what OUR mission is in the face of violence and cultural phobias.

June 26, 2016

Pastor Gary
LUKE 7:36-8:3
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Pastor Gary
Sunday, April 17, 2016

2015 First-hand report from Bosnia
Wayne Olsen
July 12, 2015

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May 10, 2015

Pastor Gary
March 1, 2015
(Partial recording)

Pastor Gary
Christmas Eve, 2014

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Fourth Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 20, 2014

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First Sunday in Advent 2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014

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Matthew 21:33-48, the parable of the vineyard
Sunday, October 5, 2014

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Second Sunday After Pentacost
Sunday, June 22, 2014

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Pastor Gary
Sunday, May 25, 2014

"Revd. Dr. Gary LeCroy talks about how St. Paul's words get taken out of context to exclude people, and how Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is all about inclusion.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Pastor Gary LeCroy

"The Conversion of St. Paul"

January 26, 2014

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SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Pastor Gary talks about Paul's letter to the Corinthians, why we don't like to wait!

January 19, 2014

Pastor Gary

"Baptism of our Lord"

January 12, 2014

Sermon by Pastor Gary

January 5, 2014

Pastor Gary speaks on John 1, and how it is "our" Christmas story

Sermon by Pastor Gary

December 8, 2013

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013

Pastor LeCroy

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Pastor LeCroy

Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 17, 2013 sermon by Pastor LeCroy and Mimi Confer