Beach Theology RCL Blog Archives

Rachael Keefe began “Write Out of Left Field” in Jan. ’12, and retired from writing free weekly RCL posts in 2022. That means this free sermon starter resource has more than ten years of ministry here with over 500 RCL-based reflections, sermon starters, poems and more, published during the span of this faithful ministry of sharing. You are welcome to browse through, search, use, and share with attribution.

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Musings, Sermon Starter

Leaving Herod Behind: A Prophetic Sermon for Epiphany based on Matthew 2:1-12

The problem is that most of us do not alter our roads home after we encounter Empire; we just continue on as if nothing happened.

Musings, Sermon Starter

Jesus is Missing: A Sermon on Luke 2:41-52 for Christmas 1C

Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. Before we judge we should ask if we know where Jesus is.

Liturgy, Prayer

A Pastoral Prayer for Advent 4C Love – based on Luke 1:39-55 (the Magnificat)

This is a pastoral prayer based on the Magnificat for Advent 4C.

Musings, Sermon Starter

On Vipers and Joy: A Sermon for Advent 3 on Luke 3:7-18

Advent 3 is the perfect time to repent of our addiction to Empire.

Sermon Starter

Peace is Possible: A Prophetic Sermon on Baruch 5:1-9 for Advent 2

Putting on garments of beauty and God’s glory doesn’t come naturally.