[An inventory of things accumulating in one of your closets or a drawer stuffed with all sorts of interesting items . . . these visuals would greatly enhance your preaching of this sermon.]

Grace to you and peace, sisters and brothers.

From the one who is . . . the one who was . . . and the one who is to come.

Good morning, saints. [Wait for a good morning.]

Good morning, sinners. [Wait for a LOUDER good morning.]

We're all here. And all we are is here. And I'm delighted YOU'RE here.

Icons are not having an easy time of it recently. And I don't know about you, but I'm having some unsanctified thoughts because of it.

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