Disciples’ Shrewdness
Sep 19, 2022
Sermon 9-18-22
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Luke 16:1-13
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
As we strive to be more devoted and less distracted disciples during these final weeks of this Pentecost season, I’m wondering if today’s Gospel...
Jesus Never Stops Searching, or Finding
Sep 11, 2022
Sermon 9-11-22
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Luke 15:1-10
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I recently overheard a man who was about my age trying to explain the concept of a “Trip Tik” to his teenage granddaughter. Many of you remember the...
Living the Generous and Sacrificial Life of Jesus
Aug 28, 2022
Sermon 8-28-22
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Usually, my sermon focuses is on the Gospel lesson, but for today I found myself drawn to the reading from the New Testament book of...
Prepare to be Unbound
Aug 21, 2022
Sermon 8-21-22
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Luke 13:10-17
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Here we are at the end of summer, at least as far as the school year is concerned. It hardly seems possible that August 21 has arrived and our...
The Struggle of Giving the Finite Infinite Value
Jul 31, 2022
Sermon 7-31-22
8th Sunday of Pentecost
Text: Luke 12:13-21
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
The writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us: “…sometimes one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave all to be enjoyed by another...
Prayer Makes Room for the Holy Spirit
Jul 24, 2022
Sermon 7-24-22
7th Sunday of Pentecost
Text: Luke 11:1-13
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Our journey this Pentecost Season continues as we focus on being more devoted and less distracted disciples. It is appropriate, then, that today’s topic...