Sermons

It is because Jesus loves the rich man (Mark 10:17-31) that he calls the rich man to sell his possessions and give the money to the poor and come and follow Jesus. It is because Jesus loves us that he calls us to come and follow him, love God and our neighbors, and embrace generosity. How might we … [Read more...] about What It Means To Be Rich

In Mark 10:2-16, Jesus affirms the dignity of women and children in a society that often disregarded them. He reminds his critics and disciples that each and every human being is made in the image of God and welcomed with open arms by our compassionate Creator. How might we bring this Gospel truth … [Read more...] about Welcoming All the Children of God (Equity)

Joshua wants Moses to stop two elders who are speaking the word of the Lord outside the Tabernacle (Numbers 11). John wants Jesus to stop a stranger from healing people in Jesus’ name (Mark 9). Both Moses and Jesus reply that God can and does speak and act through people outside our particular faith … [Read more...] about ‘If Only All the Lord’s People Were Prophets’

Jesus teaches that wisdom from above is welcoming and serving the least of these (Mark 9:30-37). James writes that wisdom from above is pure and peaceable, kind and reasonable, lovingly active, impartial and authentic (James 3:13-4:3). How might we live in this wisdom from above today? … [Read more...] about Wisdom from Above

Jesus the Messiah is not what Peter and the other disciples expect (Mark 8:27-38). He did not come to conquer through violent force - he came to save through sacrificial love. What are our expectations of Jesus? Who do we say he is? And how might we follow him today? … [Read more...] about Life Worth Living

“Can faith save you?” James 2:14 asks. Lutherans answer with a resounding “yes,” and the faith that saves is never alone. We express our faith in Christ by doing the good work of Christ. How do we – and how might we – express our faith in these challenging times? … [Read more...] about Expressing Our Faith