The World-Shaking Promise of Easter

Apr 09, 2023
Sermon 4-9-23 The Resurrection of Our Lord Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          I’ve never been in an earthquake, have you? Well…I take that back; some years ago there was a notable earthquake in Northeast Ohio. But, since...

Jesus Shook the World

Apr 02, 2023
Sermon, 4-2-23 Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          It is that time again; the time for me to sing the “Hosanna” song from Jesus Christ Superstar in my house, my car, my office. I’ve told you about this before,...

Dry Bones Can Live!

Mar 26, 2023
Sermon 3-26-23 Fifth Sunday in Lent Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          As we reflect on Ezekiel today, it seems to me that the passage is not difficult to interpret or understand. Today’s Old Testament reading begins with...

One for All

Mar 19, 2023
Sermon 3-19-23 Fourth Sunday in Lent Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          If there is one thing today’s reading needs, it is context – not only in terms of the passage itself, but also context for all the Old Testament...

Therefore, TRUST!

Mar 12, 2023
Sermon 3-12-23 Third Sunday in Lent Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          On this third week in Lent, as our focus on the Old Testament readings continue, we begin in the wilderness of Sin (Seen). Note that it is not “sin”, as...

Trust God and GO!

Mar 05, 2023
Sermon 3-5-23 Second Sunday in Lent Text: Genesis 12:1-4a Pastor Jean M. Hansen          During Lent, our focus is on the Old Testament readings. But, why, you may ask, when the Gospel lesson contains the compelling story of Nicodemus, the...

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