Purpose of Christmas Overview
12-1-2019 The Purpose of Christmas Sermon Series based upon the book by Rick Warren Isaiah 2:1–5 NIVRomans 13:11–14 NIVMatthew 24:36–44 NIV
reconciliation
Wresting with God
Sunday, October 20, 2019 | After PentecostProper 24Year C Old Testament Genesis 32:22–31New Testament 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5Gospel Luke 18:1–8Revised Common Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009).
Changing our Focus
9-8-2019 Old Testament Deuteronomy 30:15–20 Gospel Luke 14:25–33 Revised Common Lectionary (Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009).
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.
Pope says church should apologize to gays
See this article from NPR regarding the Pope’s comments on Gay people. Note the apology is not just the Roman Catholic Church but all Christians, as we are “The Church” of believers. Also note his comment about Martin Luther. shortcode
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…]
Conflict
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…]
Disgusting does not cover it even
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…]
Who are They-We are Neighbor?
During a class about American Genocide, I was presented with an opportunity to reconsider what I knew to what I have heard about Native Americans. What is it that we want to hold onto? In response to a particular negative report about Native Americans on the Rose Bud Reservation, a group of Native American high … [Read more…]
Love of Neighbor, Even when Wronged
Audio Version Psalm 119:33–40 Romans 13:8–14 Matthew 18:15–20 Our gospel today is just so jammed packed full of good stuff that Jesus tells his disciples, you and me and all those that are members of the Christian church. The verses of 15-17 are key for resolving conflict but most specifically conflict with a fellow disciple. … [Read more…]