by Brian Ellison | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Executive Director Brian Ellison delivered this sermon at University Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, on the Transfiguration of the Lord, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Click here to listen to audio of the sermon. Text: Luke 9:28-43 I grew up in the little town of...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 5, 2013 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A Sermon on Luke 7:1-10 by the Rev. Brian D. Ellison Southminster Presbyterian Church, Boise, Idaho Sunday, June 2, 2013 I have heard, over the years since you called my friend Marci[1] to be your pastor, about this church. I’ve heard of your commitment to welcoming...
by Brian Ellison | May 22, 2013 | Biblical Interpretation, Covenant Network News, Personal Testimony, Sermon
The Rev. Dr. K.C. Ptomey, Jr., a former member of the Covenant Network Board, joined the Church Triumphant on May 9, 2013. K.C. was Zbinden Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Leadership at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, having retired as Pastor of...
by Brian Ellison | Dec 21, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A Sermon on Isaiah 11: 1-10 & Luke 1: 67-79 Reverend Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D. Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, MD Come with me to the place of birth and rebirth. Come, beloved of God, to the place of renewal and new beginnings. Come, Holy ones, to the...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 29, 2010 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A sermon by Dr. Robert R. Laha, Jr. Old Presbyterian Meeting House Alexandria, Virginia June 13, 2010 Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3 Meal time has always been important to me – and not just because I love good food! It is important to me because of the...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 30, 2009 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Gregory Bentley, preaching for the 2009 Conference Luke 5:1-11 In the 1850s, Henry Comstock left Canada and made his way to western Nevada hoping to strike it rich by prospecting for gold. While in Nevada, he gained the reputation of a shyster; someone who was willing...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 10, 2006 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Luke 1:39-56 Lisa Larges, Regional Partnership Coordinator That All May Freely Serve Friday, November 10, 2006 Lisa Larges joined the TAMFS staff in 2002, after graduating from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1989. She organized the Witness for Reconciliation...
by Brian Ellison | Aug 29, 2004 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Sermon for Old First Presbyterian Church August 29, 2004 Pamela Byers Elder, First Presbyterian Church, San Francisco Executive Director, Covenant Network of Presbyterians Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16 As we read the gospels, it becomes clear that Jesus just...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 7, 2003 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
COVENANT NETWORK CONFERENCE 2003 New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC Sermon – Friday Morning, November 7, 2003 A Chaos of Uncalculating Love Kenneth E. Kovacs Pastor, Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Maryland It might come as a surprise that at...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 6, 2003 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
COVENANT NETWORK CONFERENCE 2003 New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC Sermon – Thursday Worship, November 6, 2003 The Church Isn’t Jesus Luke 13:10-17 Chris Glaser I have been moved by this woman, stooped by a spirit, for a very long time, and,...