Sermons

Psalm 91: Upheld by God

We are beginning five weeks on the Psalms; I’m unsure if I should be pleased about that or perturbed. No doubt I’ll have a better idea which one is the case in about three weeks....

A Promising Contradiction

Sermon 2-27-2022 The Transfiguration of our Lord Text: Luke 9:28-36 Pastor Jean M. Hansen  

Thanks for Sharing, Jesus?!

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 sharing, Jesus. Amen,” and then sit down....

Definite, not Detailed, Belief

I’ve been watching the Olympics on and off this week, and I find it to be both exhilarating and discouraging. The athletic and artistic ability of the participants is exciting and...

Jesus: Our Guy?

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-Shah shared it in a recent edition...

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

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 understood what he meant is next week...

A Sign of Love

Sermon 1-16-2022  Second Sunday after Epiphany  Text: John 2:1-11  Pastor Jean M. Hansen    

Who, and Whose, We Are

The pastor of a church that I attended for many years often said that we ask ourselves three basic questions, especially in times of uncertainty or transition: Who am I? Why am I here...