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About pastordavesimpson

I'm an unexpected pastor. Why unexpected? Because no one is more surprised than me that I'm a pastor. See the "About" page on my blog for more info.

The Church and Charlottesville: Our Call to Confession and Clarity

Posted on August 14, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the end of a sermon preached at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville. The text was John 3:16, and the first part emphasized God’s infinite and inclusive love for each of us and for the world, the kosmos … Continue reading →

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Goodness and Love Will Follow Me

Posted on June 24, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the final post in my series this week on the six verses of the 23rd Psalm . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:6: Surely your goodness and love will follow … Continue reading →

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A Table in the Presence of My Enemies

Posted on June 23, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:5: You prepare a table before me in the presence … Continue reading →

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For You Are With Me . . .

Posted on June 22, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear … Continue reading →

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He Guides Me Along Right Paths . . .

Posted on June 21, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:3:  “. . .he refreshes my soul. He guides me along … Continue reading →

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He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures . . .

Posted on June 20, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can read the post on Verse One here.) Psalm 23:2: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing

Posted on June 19, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(On Sunday, June 18, I preached about the 23rd Psalm. As I lived with the Psalm in preparation for the sermon, I experienced depth and richness far beyond what I could share in a single sermon. So this week I’ll … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Grace – Excerpt from Ten Year Ordination Anniversary Sermon

Posted on May 22, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

I can identify with Paul’s anger. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul was angry at anything – or anyone – that contradicted or got in the way of the message of Grace he was called to preach. Paul had … Continue reading →

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Last-Minute Conversions Are Definitely UNFAIR!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

I agree. It’s not fair. It’s a question that comes up a lot. “Pastor Dave, how can somebody on their deathbed, who’d lived their life however they want, ask Jesus to forgive them and then get into heaven?  It’s not … Continue reading →

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“Look! Here Is Water” – A Sermon about God’s Inclusivity with a Surprise Ending

Posted on May 8, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

The pivotal moment in today’s Scripture story is when the Ethiopian Official says to Philip, “Look! Here is water! What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” That’s why Philip was there in the first place. But he … Continue reading →

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