Today we find that after encountering the risen Christ, the disciples know peace in the midst of chaos is because Jesus brings them perspective. Seeing the risen Christ in their midst, their fear is taken away as they are reminded that death is no longer the end for any of us. Thanks be to God […]
Using the Easter story from Matthew, this sermon includes an interactive conversation with the listeners. Where have you experienced simultaneous fear and joy?
Now, more than ever, we need to hear the message of the angels who come to shepherd vulnerable people like you and me who wonder, “Is the world we live in capable of being saved (salvaged)?” We are worried about fiscal cliffs, secure homes and schools, and losing freedoms. Is there a word from God that […]
Using Psalm 46, the basis for Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress is our God” this sermon asks the listener to face fears and trust the promises of God’s …like a parent encouraging a child to trust, so our God holds us in the arms of mercy. Recent illnesses in the congregation and how the afflicted respond […]