In this 2024 sermon on Mark 13, I look at some gloomy-sounding predictions from Jesus about the future. Buildings will be destroyed, nations will rise against nations, there will be famines, earthquakes, and similar apocalyptic happenings. It’s a scary prophecy
November is often a month focused on giving and gratitude, and this Sunday offers what appears to be the perfect opening to talk about stewardship: The story in Mark 12:38-44 of a poor widow putting her last two cents into the temple offering. And yet, there’s
On All Saints Sunday, we remember and honor all those who have preceded us on the journey of faith. Our Scripture readings call us to focus on the central command that unites us as God’s people, the command to love God with all that we are
It’s Confirmation Sunday at Christ the King and Living Hope! This Sunday, we had the joy of confirming six youth as they affirmed their baptisms. Each of them selected a confirmation verse they found meaningful, so the sermon touches on
This Sunday, we wrap up the summer with one more reading about Jesus as the bread of life. It’s language that we’re used to from celebrating Holy Communion every Sunday, but for those first hearing Jesus’ teaching (and still for