This week, we’re looking at the theme of patience in Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds. Today’s Scripture readings are Romans 8:12-25 and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Here’s my sermon for Sunday, July 19. Note that in addition to
This sermon was preached in-person on July 11 & 12, as well as online for July 12 (video and audio below). I found helpful Debbie Thomas’ reflection at Journey With Jesus. The uncertainty in our world can be overwhelming, yet God
Happy Fourth of July! This sermon was preached in-person on July 4 & 5, as well as online for July 5 (video and audio below). Lots of sources this week that I found helpful, including from Tim White, James Howell,
Today’s sermon is about the problem with Lutherans, a problem Paul identifies in Romans 6. God’s grace in Jesus Christ frees us from sin, but our freedom isn’t just to sin more so we’ll get more grace. We are set
The truth of the Gospel comforts us when we are afflicted, but it also afflicts us when we are comfortable. Today is June 21, 2020, the third Sunday after Pentecost in lectionary year A. The sermon texts for this week