Being In Community: Saints and Sinners
Below is the video of a sermon delivered at First Lutheran Church, on 11-6-2016. Click here for an audio version.
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Traveling Light Chapters 15-16
This is part 5 of a 6 part series from Max Lucado’s book, Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear. Click here for the audio of this sermon. First Reading James 4:1-3 (TNIV) Today’s New International Version 1What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires … [Read more…]
A Nice Response to a Non-Believer
Below is a video I was tagged in from Facebook. It would be nice if we all would have the wit to respond when our faith is challenged. Â Although the response does not hold a definitive response to the question of a God or not (which comes only in faith through the Holy Spirit), it … [Read more…]
What does God say about gossip?
From a “Buddy Christ” question that was addressed in a newsletter. Dear buddy, what does God say about gossip? Another good question this month. I love that you are willing to ask the tough questions. I am going to get a little technical on you first, so that we can come to … [Read more…]
A Dog’s Purpose on Earth
While preparing for a sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, I came across this beautiful story about love. Although I am not using it in the sermon, it touched me and I felt I just needed to share. Love is such a precious thing, and we can learn so much from the story below. A … [Read more…]
Jesus’ Baptism Is Important
Old Testament  Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm          Psalm 29:1-11 New Testament  Acts 8:14-17 Gospel          Luke 3:15-22 The story of Jesus’ baptism must be important. It is one of few stories that are contained in all four gospels. … [Read more…]
John Testifies to the Word, Son Incarnate, for All
Sunday, January 3, 2016 Second Sunday After Christmas Old Testament  Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm  147:12-20 New Testament  Ephesians 1:3-14 Gospel  John 1:1-18 JOHN 1:1–18 The bolded text is this author’s additional explanation to the reading as translated by N.T. Wright. 1 In the beginning was the Word. The Word was close beside God, and the Word was … [Read more…]
Fear and Faith: Jesus Responds
Sunday, June 21, 2015 | After Pentecost Proper 7 Year B Job 38:1–11 Psalm 107:1–3, 23–32 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 Mark 4:35–41[2] Prior to our Gospel from today, Jesus and His disciples spend the day at the seaside. When you hear that, did you think, wow, what a nice day at the beach? A mini … [Read more…]
Baptism Changes Our Reality
Audio Link Sunday, June 7, 2015 | After Pentecost Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130: 1-8 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1 Mark 3:20–35 Isn’t it nice that we are in a different gospel today? Oh don’t get me wrong, John is great stuff, but it is nice to have another perspective of the gospel too. Last time I was … [Read more…]
Love is Experienced in Faith in God, in God’s Love
This sermon was delivered at Wartburg Theological Seminary, on Monday May 10th, 2015. Â The final year students have been preaching this semester from the previous Sunday New Testament text, for their Monday Chapel preaching. Â As part of the sermon, just prior to giving the sermon, the song, They’ll Know We are Christians by Our Love … [Read more…]