“O Holy Night”
Christmas Eve: O Holy Night A sermon by Rev. Keenan Kelsey, Noe Valley Ministry, December 24, 2022 O Holy Night. It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth. Outside these doors, the culture is Christmas holiday. In here, it is Christmas holy day. And there is a world of difference. … Read More
“Being Joseph”
Advent Candle: Joy “Being Joseph” a sermon by Rev. Keenan Kelsey, Noe Valley Ministry, December 18, 2022 Isaiah 7:10-16 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11 “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put … Read More
“The Surprise of Mary”
Advent Candle 3: Love “The Surprise of Mary” a sermon by Rev. Keenan Kelsey, Noe Valley Ministry, December 11, 2022 Luke 1: 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, … Read More
“Shouting and Shutting Up”
Advent 2: Peace Candle Shouting and Shutting Up” a sermon by Rev. Keenan Kelsey, Noe Valley Ministry, December 4, 2022 Matthew 3:1-12 3 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”[a] 3 This is the one of whom the prophet … Read More
“Once Upon A Time…”
Advent Candle 1: Hope “Once Upon a time…” A Sermon by Rev. Keenan Kelsey, Noe Valley Ministry, November 22, 2022 Isaiah 2:1-5 In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations … Read More
“The Last Words of David”
~ 2 Samuel 23:1-4/Ephesians 3:14-21 ~ I recall my very first day as a Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament, the day I was ordained and installed pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2002. Since Linda and I had previously worshipped at Calvary Presbyterian while in seminary, the Calvary chancel … Read More