March 1, 2020
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness has a game show quality to it. It’s so neatly
November 17, 2019
23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 21:5-19 Do you remember Chicken Little–or Henny Penny as she is sometimes called? “The sky is falling. The sky
January 6, 2019
Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 2:1-12 I started my year with the return of Mary Poppins. Not a bad way to begin with its
December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 2:1-20 Vera grew up on a farm in western Iowa in the 1920’s and 30’s. She was one of
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
November 25, 2018
Reign of Christ, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 18:33-39 I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Just like St. Paul, it’s an old city with established neighborhoods. Each
March 4, 2018
Third Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 2:13-22 One of the blessings of being a pastor is witnessing to the promises that young couples make at
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 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
June 25, 2017
3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 24:24-39 She said it would change my life. I had seen it in the case for months: A Caramel