Jim Bundy

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31. I was talking last week about the story Jesus told about the wedding banquet, how he used that example to talk about what the reign of God would be like. You want to know about the reign of God? Well, it’s a little like… What I left out of the picture last … Read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-32. First of all I want to thank Janet for her words last week. I know they found receptive soil here, because some of you have told me that you appreciated what Janet had to say. Normally, you would have been able to tell her directly, but we’re doing this act where we’re … Read more

A Meditation. Scripture: Psalm 85 and Isaiah 61:1-16. The sermon this morning will be short, informal, and interactive. I am going to say a few words to describe some concerns that I want to bring to you—and to God—this morning. Then there will be a brief time of silent reflection, for you to gather your … Read more

Easter Sunday Scripture: John 20:1-18. As I was beginning to prepare this sermon, I had a vision of this moment—this moment when I stand up here and look out at your faces and wonder what you are expecting to hear from me. We have a story. We are all here in a way because of … Read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14. I was drawn to the scripture this morning by where I went on vacation. As members of the worship committee know, I was intending to preach on a different passage today, the story of Jesus meeting two of his grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus. That’s a good story too, but … Read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2; John 21:15-19. “Feed my sheep,” Jesus says to Peter. Those are essentially the last words Jesus speaks in the gospel of John, and I want to reflect on those words this morning. Actually, I think I will mostly ignore the sheep part. It is unfortunately quite common for the Bible to refer … Read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27 and John 21:15-19. Failure is a word that kept coming up as I was thinking about the sermon this morning. I didn’t know much more than you did as to what to expect from our drama troupe this morning. I thought it would be better not to know what was coming–and more … Read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19. The sermon title has a double meaning. It refers, on the one hand, to the fact that later on in the service we will have some people joining the church, which is always a happy thing. It quite frankly makes me feel good, probably makes all of us feel good, when people … Read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28; Revelation 22:1-5. I need to say at the outset that for me a service of Christian worship and the Memorial Day holiday are not an easy fit. When the idea came up in the worship committee, it seemed like a natural and right thing to do—to acknowledge Memorial Day, some of the … Read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; 1Corinthians 12:4-7. In all honesty, I have been thinking that my words this morning would probably turn out to be pretty generic. Last week was Pentecost and I didn’t get to preach on Pentecost, so I have been thinking all along that I would give some kind of a Pentecost message this … Read more