The Word this Sunday – 04.06.25
5th Sunday in Lent Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 “… you do not always have me.” We will all wonder what Jesus means by it when we hear from the Gospel of John on this 5th Sunday in Lent. No, Jesus is not leaving the faithful abandoned. His farewell discourse will address …
Sermon 03.30.25 – Reconciled
The Word this Sunday – 03.30.25
4th Sunday in Lent Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The fourth Sunday in Lent brings us the parable of the prodigal son, which is also beloved and troublesome, depending on whom one identifies with. Those who have reached rock bottom and felt ashamed will feel comforted by the father, who …
Sermon 03.23.25 – No Money, No Bread? Not Exactly.
The Word this Sunday – 03.23.25
3rd Sunday in Lent Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and God’s ways are not our ways, proclaims the author of Isaiah 55 in verse 8. Pretty much everything having to do with mere mortals is about merit or the lack of it. We have heard …
Sermon 03.16.25 – Beloved Chickens of God
The Word this Sunday – 03.16.25
2nd Sunday in Lent Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17—4:1; Luke 13:31-35 The gospel lesson for the second Sunday in Lent brings to us friendly Pharisees who warn Jesus about the already ongoing plots to kill him (31). The divine voice takes over entirely after sending a message to the conniving and subpar fox …
Bridging Faith 