Click this link for the audio version of the sermon. Sunday, May 22, 2016 After Pentecost Holy Trinity Year C Old Testament Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 Psalm Psalm 8:1-9 New Testament Romans 5:1–5 Gospel John 16:12–15 Revised Common Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009).
It is very interesting that it seems so difficult for people, and at times I include myself in this, to follow the words of Jesus. Jesus tells us just how to handle conflict, especially with other believers. Yet, why is it that becomes so difficult to follow? I am not sure if is out of … [Read more…]
Audio Version Sunday, November 29, 2015 Advent First Sunday of Advent Year C Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Isn’t it interesting that our Gospel for today, during the first Sunday of Advent, when we wait for the Messiah, the Son of God, to be born, has the Son, telling of His coming. … [Read more…]
Audio Version Sunday, October 18, 2015 | After Pentecost Proper 24 Year B Old Testament Isaiah 53:4–12 New Testament Hebrews 5:1–10 Gospel Mark 10:35–45[1] When I read verse 35, which mind you is the first verse in out text today, I … [Read more…]
Audio only link Sunday, October 11, 2015 Pentecost Amos 5:6–7, 10–15 Hebrews 4:12–16 Mark 10:17–31 Two weeks in a row, we are given a tough text from Mark. Last week Jesus speak to divorce and adultery. Now Jesus is telling the rich man to give everything up and come follow him. There you go, now … [Read more…]
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B Old Testament Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Psalm Psalm 111:1-10 New Testament 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Gospel Mark 1:21–28[1] 11 … so by your knowledge this weak person … [Read more…]
I have just finished reading Redskin, tanned hide: A Book of Christian History. This is paper is about a Christian Theology School who was gifted a book about Christian History. This book however was bound in the flayed skin of an American Indian. This book was proudly on display at this school until 1974! It is … [Read more…]
Audio Link An alternative version of the sermon from the first service can be seen below. Luke 15:1-10 Can we truly put a price tag on life itself? We hear of individual lawsuits over loved ones that have died. There are class action suits on behalf of multiple people that have died. Maybe a judge … [Read more…]