In today’s readings, Naaman, an Aramean military commander and a Samaritan man both offered thanks at being healed. Paul points us to God in Christ Jesus who remains faithful to us in all things. In the waters of baptism you have been cleansed, forgiven, and made new so that you might live a life praising […]
View the Sermon (PDF)October 5, 2025, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Faith is not a matter or more or less. Jesus’ point of the mustard seed is genuine faith may seem small but it is infinite. Handed down to us through family, friends, and even strangers, such faith contains generations. As Paul reminds us, the gift of God alive in you is power, love, and self-discipline. […]
View the Sermon (PDF)September 28, 2025, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
In writing,“fight the good fight of faith,” Paul reminds us that faith is always active doing good, rich in good works, and generous. Jesus also reminds us of the dangers of wealth that make it hard to see the poor and those in need at our gates. As Amos writes, “Alas for those at ease […]
View the Sermon (PDF)September 21, 2025, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus Christ “himself human, gave himself a ransom for all.” He did not seek his own power, profit or glory, but rather became a servant of all to show us what faithful leadership and servanthood look like. Jesus embodied God’s love for the poor and needy, and as Jesus was lifted onto the cross, he […]
View the Sermon (PDF)September 14, 2025, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The grumbling of the religious leaders in today’s gospel is actually our holy hope: This Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. That our God seeks and saves the lost is not only a holy hope, it is a living reality in Jesus. As the writer of 1 Timothy reminds us, “The saying is sure […]
View the Sermon (PDF)September 7, 2025, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Today’s readings call us to follow the path that leads to life and to serve God all of our days. Like Philemon, we are to welcome those whom we have oppressed or mistreated as sisters and brothers. The basis for our lives as disciples is stated by Jesus: “Whoever does not carry the cross and […]
View the Sermon (PDF)August 31, 2025, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.
View the Sermon (PDF)August 24, 2025, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing.
View the Sermon (PDF)August 17, 2025, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus is the great divide in human history who invites our undivided attention and devotion. Surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses” who by faith were made strong in weakness, we also run with perseverance the race that is set before us, always looking to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” His word is […]
View the Sermon (PDF)August 10, 2025, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Paul writes, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Faith always watches, trusts and stands ready for signs of the kingdom in us and in this world. Abraham believed the Lord, and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness, and so Abraham and Sarah died seeing God’s […]
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