Sent to Empty Tombs
May 16, 2021
Sermon 5-16-2021
The Ascension of our Lord
Text: Acts 1:1-11
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
For weeks now, you have heard me say that it is still the Easter season; today is the last Sunday of what is sometimes called Eastertide. We...
Setting Aside for the Sake of Love
May 09, 2021
Sermon 5-9-2021
Sixth Sunday of Easter
John 15:9-17
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
A few weeks ago, I watched a movie made in 1941 titled “Sergeant York.” I had not thought of it again until I read today’s Gospel lesson. The movie is,...
Do Not Underestimate the Good News
May 02, 2021
Sermon 5-2-2021
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Text: Acts 8:26-40
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
It is still the Easter season, as amazing as that seems. During this season, the first lessons are from the book of Acts, and often they have been the...
God’s Vigilant Care and Dedicated Concern
Apr 25, 2021
Sermon 4-25-2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Text: John 10:11-18
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I have Facebook friends, a couple I have not seen in-person for a number of years, who are “parents” to German Shepherds. The first one I met via...
Three Steps, Then GO!
Apr 11, 2021
Sermon 04-11-21
Second Sunday of Easter
Text: John 20:19-31
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I say: “He is risen,” and you say, “He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!” Let’s do it again, “He is risen! He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!”
We are still...
But Wait … more Anxiety … and also Hope
Apr 04, 2021
Sermon 4-4-2021
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Text: Mark 16:1-8
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Enter Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, three women, three disciples of Jesus. One would think that they would be joining us...
