Category Archives: Faith

I’m Not Dead Yet!

Posted on February 28, 2020 by pastordavesimpson

It’s my anniversary! Not my wedding anniversary. That’s coming up on Monday. It’s the third anniversary of the day my body tried to kill me.  The third anniversary of a doctor in the ER saying, “You have bilateral pulmonary embolisms.” … Continue reading →

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My Only Friend is Darkness – A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health

Posted on July 10, 2019 by pastordavesimpson

(Sermon preached at Christ Lutheran (ELCA) Church of Millersville, Maryland. You can see a video of the sermon here, – about 5:40 is the start of the sermon – or a podcast here.  The text is Psalm 88.) My only … Continue reading →

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The Bible: God’s Word in Conversation with God’s People

Posted on July 2, 2019 by pastordavesimpson

The Bible is the Word of God. Sure. I agree with that. It’s in the constitutions of my denomination (ELCA) and its individual congregations: The canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written Word of God. Inspired … Continue reading →

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The Women Stayed – An Easter Sermon

Posted on April 24, 2019 by pastordavesimpson

(Sermon based on Matthew 28:1-10 preached at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville on Easter Sunday 2019. You can hear a podcast of the sermon here.) How many times have we heard it? How many times have I preached it? … Continue reading →

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Women Who Challenged Moses (and God): The Daughters of Zelophehad

Posted on May 30, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the first sermon in a ten-week series, “Wonder Women of the Bible.” The story of the Daughters of Zelophehad takes place during the wilderness wandering of the People of Israel, and is recorded in Numbers 27:1-11. The sermon … Continue reading →

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Resurrection in That Place Past Hope

Posted on February 20, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

(Adapted from a sermon preached February 18, 2018, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville. You can listen to a podcast of the sermon here. The sermon text is The Raising of Lazarus, John 11:1-44.) When Jesus finally got to … Continue reading →

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Strength in Weakness

Posted on January 31, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

This line from the State of the Union Address has me thinking this morning: “Weakness is the surest path to conflict, and unmatched power is the surest means of our defense.” Those words remind me why Christianity – faithfully following … Continue reading →

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A Few Moments at the Manger – A Christmas Eve Sermon/Monologue

Posted on December 27, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

  (A podcast of this sermon is available here.) Worship Assistant: A few days ago, one of Pastor Dave’s Facebook Friends posted a clip from a 1980 television special called “Mr. Krueger’s Christmas.” In the program, Mr. Krueger, played by … 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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