Pulpiteer Without a Pulpit

A Postmodern Family Romance

2008-05-14T19:59:00.003-05:00

I am going to be on the Theology Panel for the Institute for Progressive Christianity. I composed this because of a request by someone on CrossLeft, where I signed up for the panel.

Referenced: Lynn Hunt, The Family Romance and the French Revolution

Creative Commons License

2008-05-14T15:07:00.003-05:00

I now have a CCL, which I should have done a long time ago. It says to put the following link in somewhere, so here it is.

Eclectic Podcasting Mass by Vernon A. McGuffee II is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at www.eclecticmass.net.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://www.eclecticmass.net.

Guest Sermon: "What Heaven is Really Like"

2006-05-15T16:20:00.000-05:00

A guest sermon by Elizabeth Hazel.

Scripture: Mark 7.1-7, 14-23

Ash Wednesday Reflection

2006-03-16T15:35:00.000-06:00

This reflection on the Ash Wednesday liturgy, was originally scheduled to be presented at the Second Congregational Church of Rockford on March 1st. Due to scheduling complications, another was presented in its stead.

Unfortunately, you can see how far behind I am since we are already well into Lent.

Worship at 2nd Con: Ordination Service, 24 Feb. 2006

2006-03-14T16:56:00.000-06:00

Here's a good portion of my ordination service. It was held at the Second Congregational Church of Rockford (where I'm currently serving as the Interim Associate Pastor). A special thanks to all those who participated:

~Rev. Kathy Lawes
~Rev. Dave Smazik
~Rev. Won Kim
~Rev. Won Kim
~Rev. Diane Jochum
~Prudential Council Moderator, Jeff Jacobs
~Elder Pat Wakley
~Elder Jeanne Schoppe
~Elder Ed Kuhlman
~Rev. Bob Bates (on the organ)

Scripture: Psalm 62.5-8; Habakkuk 2.2-3; Mark 10.35-45
Special Music: Yes, I asked Bob to play the primary music selection.

Worship at 2nd Con: "Into the Sacred Silence"

2006-01-23T13:14:00.000-06:00

More than a sermon this time! At the Second Congregational United Church of Christ in Rockford, IL (where I'm the Interim Associate Pastor), we are going to start podcasting our worship services. That means that most of my podcasts will now have opening and closing music. The church's weekly worship podcast can be found on it's own site.

Intro Music: 2nd Con's Youth Choir singing "Hashivenu" (an Israeli folk song)
Sermon: Psalm 62.5-12, "Into the Sacred Silence"
Closing Music: Valerie Blair on piano playing "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"

Sermon 01-01-06: "Abba, Father"

2006-01-05T16:25:00.000-06:00

Sermon: Galatians 4.4-7.

Sermon, 11-06-05: Choose This Day

2005-11-26T15:59:00.000-06:00

Sermon: Joshua 24.1–3a, 14–15; Matthew 25.31–46

Sermon, 09-20-05: Soul-Mates

2005-09-19T16:40:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Philippians 1.21-30.

Why the Silence?

2005-09-07T22:36:00.000-05:00

For all those who have been coming to this blog to listen to my podcast, I want to offer my apologies for not having posted fresh material in a while. I have recently snagged a new job, which means relocation. Currently, I am in transition. Hopefully, I will find a stable residence soon, then I can get back in the saddle.

Thank you for your listening and your patience.

Sermon, 08-11-05: Pressure From Within

2005-08-11T16:19:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Exodus 5.1-9, 19-21.

Sermon, 07-31-05: Spiritual Awakening

2005-08-01T22:54:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Exodus 32.22-31; Matthew 25.31-36.
(Note: this is the follow-up to the two-parter.)

Mentioned in this podcast:

~~Claus Westermann, Genesis: An Introduction

Thought and Reflection

2005-07-28T16:09:00.000-05:00

About intra-faith dialogue. Addressing the questions, "Should 'progressive' Christians dialogue with 'conservative' Christians?", and "If so, why?"

Two books are mentioned during this podcast.

~~Brian McLaren, A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey.

~~John Shelby Spong, Why Christianity Must Change or Die: A Bishop Speaks to Beliefvers in Exile/A New Reformation of the Church's Faith and Practice

Also mentioned was Emergent.

Update/Correction

2005-07-26T22:51:00.000-05:00

For those who come to this blog to listen to my talks, I have to apologize for the link to the sermon "The Descendants of Ishmael." I incorrectly typed the address, so the link didn't work. However, I just fixed it so it now works. So feel free to skip down the page and listen to it. Sorry about the inconvenience.

Sermon, 07-25-05: Pure Religion Before God

2005-07-25T12:37:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Exodus 32.1-6; James 1.19-27.
(Note: this is also not the follow-up to the two-parter.)

Sermon, 07-20-05: The God that Roared

2005-07-20T18:53:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Exodus 7.1-5, 14-24
(Note: not the follow up to the previous sermon.)
This sermon was informed by a great show on the Discovery Channel, Rameses II.

Sermon, 07-24-05: A Growing Experience

2005-07-18T16:33:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Genesis 29.15-28.
This is part 1 of 2.
Yes, I know, this one is up early.

Sermon, 06-27-05: Life-Giving Creativity

2005-07-18T16:22:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Genesis 1.1-2.4a.

Sermon, 06-19-05: Descendants of Ishmael

2005-07-18T16:04:00.000-05:00

Sermon. Genesis 18.1-15, 21.1-7.
The section regarding "Christian terroists" was informed by Mark Jurgensmeyer's book, "Terror in the Mind of God."

Welcome and Reflection on Christian Justice

2005-07-18T15:04:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Eclectic Podcasting Mass! I hope you enjoy the first installment. As time passes, I hope to get better and improve the audio quality. I might even add a few bells and whistles (which can indeed be done since it is audio). I do want to get some feedback, so feel free to e-mail me at vmcguffee@yahoo.com. Or, you can comment as well.

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