Sermon

Preached on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Baptism of our Lord, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. John would have prevented Jesus…but then, he consented. (Matthew 3:14a, 15b) Why would John have prevented Jesus? What’s that all about? At first glance, John’s reaction makes perfect sense. John is out there at the Jordan doing what…

Preached on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Epiphany of our Lord, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. (Matthew 2:10) It was quite the journey, this much we know. A great star compelled Wise Men from the East to put down their contemplations…

Preached on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the Second Sunday after Christmas, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. Joseph got up…and went to Egypt. (Matthew 2:14) It’s a good thing that Christmas is not just one day but twelve days, a whole season. It’s a good thing, I think, because the Incarnation doesn’t make sense all…

Preached on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “Just when Joseph had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream.” (Matthew 1:20a) That was a close one, wasn’t it? Joseph was just about to carry out his plan. For…

Preached on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in memoriam Sylvia Sue Atkinson Maulden (July 26, 1940 – December 10, 2025). “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) It is a remarkable thing, isn’t it? In a single verse of Holy Scripture—a mere fragment…

Preached on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock in memoriam Kaye Phillips Miers (May 28, 1954 – November 16, 2025). “Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted’” (Matthew 5:4). I can hear Kaye Miers telling me, “Thomas, don’t start with mourning; that’ll be such a downer.” But I…

Preached on Sunday, November 30, 2025, the First Sunday of Advent, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do…

Preached on Sunday, November 2, 2025, All Souls’ Day, for the Requiem Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “Out of the depths have I called to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice.” (Psalm 130:1a) Anyone who has experienced grief will know something of what we hear from the Psalmist tonight. “Out of the…

Preached on Sunday, November 2, 2025, All Saints’ Sunday, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “May you know the immeasurable greatness of [God’s] power for us who believe.” (Ephesians 1:19) Power: that’s what we’re talking about when we celebrate the saints of God. When we celebrate the saints we are celebrating power. But what kind…

Preached on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Feast of Dedication, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. On this Feast of Dedication, this 141st anniversary of Trinity Cathedral’s first service on October 19, 1884, I preach on a verse from our passage from 1 Peter: “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house”…