Sermons

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...

Whose Light Will Lead Us?

King Herod wanted to be the ONE; the person in charge, the powerful, the honored, the worshipped, the adored one, even if it took terrorizing people to make it happen. Most...

A Camping Savior Far from Home

If I say, especially if I sang, "I'll be home for Christmas," what is the following line?

Who IS Jesus?

Christmas blessings to each of you! I am so thankful to be gathering for worship both in-person and by the live stream as we celebrate the birth of Jesus again. But, while last year's...