December 23, 2018
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Fourth Sunday of Advent Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. I originally meant to
December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 3:7-18 I can be an Advent purist. When I look to buy Christmas cards, I want ones that have more
December 2, 2018
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 21:25-36 The language of this gospel text is cryptic, shocking, apocalyptic. But it was common in Jesus’ time among
December 17, 2017
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read today’s scripture lessons: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Listen to the sermon here (recording is clipped): Every so often
December 10, 2017
Second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 1:1-8 We’re about half-way through the Second Season of “Stranger Things” on Netflix. It’s a series that’s a mix
December 3, 2017
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 13:24-37 Have you ever played the mirror game? You’re paired with another person, usually as part of some ice
November 12, 2017
23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 25:1-13 To prepare for this sermon, I watched the 2011 movie, “Bridesmaids.” If you saw it, you know that
December 11, 2016
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 11:2-11 Audio is available above at the microphone icon upper right. We went to the 8th floor of Macy’s
November 27, 2016
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44 Audio is available at microphone, upper right. When we lived in Atlanta, out-of-town visitors often wanted
December 20, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:39-55 Twelve days ago, Melissa Yassini came home from work to find her eight-year-old daughter