+ In the Name of Jesus + Christ’s Coming Brings a Call to Prepare Sermon on Isaiah 40:1-11 for Advent 2 (B) December 10, 2023 What does the word “comfort” bring to mind? Maybe a mattress or a reclining chair… that’s the light side of comfort. Sometimes after severe illness, doctors talk about hospice care…

+ In the Name of Jesus +We Build on the Word of Christ, Our RockSermon on Matthew 7:24–27 for Christian Education SundaySeptember 17, 2023 Amen.

+ In the Name of Jesus + The Son of the Living God Makes Us Temples of the Living God. Matthew 16:13-20 Pentecost 13 (Pr 16A) August 27, 2023 Amen. Matthew 16:13–20       13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14They…

+ In the Name of Jesus + God is with you! God is for you! 1 Kings 19:9-18 Pentecost 11 (Pr 14A) August 13, 2023 Elijah had a problem. And it wasn’t the problem he thought he had. We know the problem that was on his mind… we heard Elijah recite this short paragraph twice:…

A Mixed Field; a Final Harvest Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Gospel, Proper 11, A July 20-23, 2023 Dear brothers and sisters, Amen. Matthew 13:24–30,36–43 24Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the…

+ In the Name of Jesus + The Compassion of Jesus Moves the Ministry Sermon on Matthew 9:35—10:8 for Pentecost 3 (Proper 6) June 15-19, 2023 Amen. Matthew 9:35—10:8 35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36When…

+ In the Name of Jesus + Don’t Be Surprised. Be Humble. Be Calm. Be Watchful. Sermon on 1 Peter 4:12–17; 5:6-11 for Easter 7 May 19-21, 2023 Don’t Be Surprised. Be Humble. 1. We have been given a gift with that name, “Christian.” So, Peter says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that…

+ In the Name of Jesus + Jesus Restores the Kingdom! Sermon on Acts 1:1-11 for Ascension May 18, 2023 Almost two weeks ago, we had our Examination of Confirmands, and for “Your kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer I asked “What is God’s kingdom.” The first answer is usually “heaven.” I have to ask…

+ In the Name of Jesus +Jesus says, “Hey, Look! It’s Me!”Sermon on Luke 24:13–35for Easter 3April 20-23, 2023 Amen.