Today’s gospel reminds us that Jesus seeks out all who are held captive by the unclean spirits of the world, offering restoration of body, mind and spirit. Paul describes baptism as being clothed with Christ, that we become one in Christ amid our diversity. No matter our ethnicity, social background, gender, or identity, God in […]
View the Sermon (PDF)June 15, 2025, The Holy Trinity / First Sunday after Pentecost
“O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Today we celebrate the holy Trinity. Paul writes that through Jesus we have peace with God, whose love pours into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, giving us lasting hope. We celebrate the gracious One-in-Three, eternal Three-in-One, as we worship in community; […]
View the Sermon (PDF)June 8, 2025, Day of Pentecost
On Pentecost, we celebrate that we have been given an Advocate who abides with and leads us. Poured out in the power of wind and fire through the word and the sacraments of water, bread and wine, the Holy Spirit abides in and among us. We give thanks that God speaks to each of us, […]
View the Sermon (PDF)June 1, 2025, Seventh Sunday of Easter
In Jesus’ high priestly prayer, he prays that we may all be one so that the world may believe, and Acts reminds us that all who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Jesus Christ is gathering the world’s diverse people into one flock, because in one another we see, hear, and […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 25, 2025, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Jesus gives us peace, but not as the world gives. With his peace, our hearts are not troubled or afraid, and early Christians like Lydia had their hearts opened by the Lord’s Spirit. We long for a day, as Revelation suggests, when the nations will walk by God’s light, sharing their glory and honor with […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 18, 2025, Fifth Sunday of Easter
The risen Christ is making all things new. He gives us a new commandment of love; to live in him is to be a new creation. In Acts, Peter realizes that God gives the Holy Spirit and the gift of grace “even to the gentiles.” As we anticipate a new heaven and a new earth, […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 11, 2025, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Jesus promises that those who hear his voice and follow him will have eternal life and never perish. Dorcas in Acts was a woman who followed Jesus, devoted to good works and acts of charity. Like her, we are called to tend Jesus’ sheep, to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, and shelter […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 4, 2025, Third Sunday of Easter
In today’s readings, Jesus asks Saul, “Why do you persecute me?” and he says to his disciples, “Follow me.” Jesus stopped Saul from his violence and persecution of others, and he sought out Peter who had denied him. Jesus gave them new identities and a new purpose for living. Jesus, alive and risen, continues to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 27, 2025, Second Sunday of Easter
Because of all we have seen in this world, it is often hard to believe in the power of God’s love and peace. Like Thomas, Jesus comes to each of us saying, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega who comes to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 20, 2025, Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Sunday
Paul writes, “The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Today we gather together with hope and joy to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we are forgiven. Christ is risen, and you are alive in Christ. We rejoice: Christ […]