A Promising Contradiction

Feb 27, 2022
Sermon 2-27-2022 The Transfiguration of our Lord Text: Luke 9:28-36 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        Do you remember the story of Adolphus? I told it to you several weeks ago; it was about a man who through his disconcerting behavior...

Thanks for Sharing, Jesus?!

Feb 20, 2022
Sermon 2-20-22 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Text: Luke 6:27-38 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        Tell the truth; do you ever wish, as I stand up here to preach, having read the words of Jesus, that I would say something like, “Thanks for...

Definite, not Detailed, Belief

Feb 13, 2022
Sermon 2-13-2022 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Text: 1 Corinthians 15: 12-20, 35-38, 42-44 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          I’ve been watching the Olympics on and off this week, and I find it to be both exhilarating and discouraging. The...

Jesus: Our Guy?

Jan 30, 2022
Sermon 1-30-22 Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Text: Luke 4:21-30 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        I want to begin today with a story that may be told in Lutheran churches throughout the United States today. That’s because ELCA pastor Katie Hines-...

The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Us, to Bring Good News

Jan 23, 2022
Sermon 1-23-2022 Third Sunday after Epiphany Text: Luke 4:14-21 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        When Jesus looked out at the people gathered in his hometown synagogue, he told them exactly what kind of Messiah he would be. Whether or not they...

A Sign of Love

Jan 16, 2022
Sermon 1-16-2022  Second Sunday after Epiphany  Text: John 2:1-11  Pastor Jean M. Hansen          On Sunday afternoons, a group has been gathering here at FLC to watch and discuss episodes from the first season of “The Chosen” about the...

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