Category Archives: Historical Sermons

Sermons by previous rectors

THE GIVING OF THANKS

THE GIVING OF THANKS              The Rev. Brian E.Backstrand     Aug 15, 2015 A few weeks ago, I learned that one of our long-time friends – whose name Jay is on our prayer list—had discovered that he had cancer.   He had … Continue reading

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THE STAFF OF LIFE

THE STAFF OF LIFE                      The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand         August 9, 2015 About seven months ago, now, Joanna Jolly of the BBC wrote an article the detailed one of the shifts in the American diet.   Entitled, “Why Do … Continue reading

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6 PENTECOST TWO JOURNEYS

6 PENTECOST         TWO JOURNEYS     The Rev. Brian Backstrand  July 5, 2015 The idea of a journey as a metaphor for our lives is pretty commonplace. And it’s pretty Biblical.   The Bible is filled with stories of journeys from the journey … Continue reading

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DAVID & GOLIATH

DAVID & GOLIATH       The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand            June 21, 2015 His height was six cubits and a span. Or four cubits and a span. Two different heights, because the manuscripts vary, but the same result—a giant.   In … Continue reading

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