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To all who have followed my sermon posts on this sermon blog: Because of the inappropriate ads, over which I have no control, that have been appearing in connection with my posts, I have decided to suspend posts on WordPress … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Randy K. Hammer – February 10, 2019 Luke 5:1-11 GNT I am a fair top water swimmer.  But to be honest with you, I get a little uncomfortable when I venture out into deep … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Randy K. Hammer, February 3, 2019 (With a tribute to poet Mary Oliver) Exodus 15:19-21 GNT Readings from Mary Oliver – “Why I Wake Early” and “Trying to Be Thoughtful in the First Brights … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Randy K. Hammer, January 27, 2019 Luke 4:16-22 GNT Though it has been almost 43 years, I still well remember the first “sermon,” and I use the word “sermon” loosely, that I gave at … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Randy K. Hammer, January 20, 2019 Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16 GNT Those preparing for parish ministry are often reminded in the course of their seminary studies of the fact that as ministers we are expected … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Randy K. Hammer, January 13, 2019 Psalm 119:17-18, 105-106; Luke 2:41-52 GNT Several years ago, when our kids were still at home and our family of four was doing a lot of driving back … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Randy K. Hammer, January 6, 2019 Matthew 2:1-16 NKJV Perhaps you read of the disappearance of the Baby Jesus figurines in northern East Tennessee in the weeks just before Christmas.  Baby Jesus was stolen … Continue reading →