17th Sunday after Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-9, 2; Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10 The readings this week are all about faith. However, they are not about a faith that causes us to brag or lead us to self-righteousness. They are also not about the measure of how much we should believe to be able …
Sermon 09.25.22 – The Great Reversal of Fortunes
The Word this Sunday – 09.25.22
16th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31. Perhaps the gospel text for this Sunday should start with verses 14 and 15 of the 16th Chapter of Luke. It reveals to us who Jesus is talking to when he tells the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Here …
Sermon 09.18.22 – Not Our Eternal Home
Sermon 09.11.22 – The Relentless Pursuit of the Lost
The Word this Sunday – 09.11.22
14th Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 The scriptures for this Sunday bring our attention to a God that changes God's mind (Exodus). Well, that opens a lot of possibilities, doesn't it? I think it is very good to have a God who listens to our arguments. Wrestling with …
Sermon 09.04.22 – [In]voluntary Deeds
The Word this Sunday – 09.04.22
13th Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33 The gospel lesson for this Sunday is worthy of [many] nightmares. No wonder my current confirmation class elected this text from Luke, the toughest of Jesus' sayings. Pastor, does Jesus want us to hate our beloved family members? Take away our lives? Die …
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