The Story of King David: Week 4

DAVID'S ROCKY START 2 Samuel 1:1 - 7:30 Summary: David, who had stayed behind when the Philistines and Israelites fought, is brought news of Saul's defeat by a messenger who, hoping to gain favor with David, tells David that it was he who killed Saul. David, still loyal to his king, has the messenger killed for his … Continue reading The Story of King David: Week 4

The Story of King David: Week 3

THE END OF SAUL 1 Samuel 25:1 - 31:13 Summary: Samuel, the prophet and judge who had led Israel before the monarchy and who strongly opposed it, dies and is buried in his hometown. David and his men had been acting as unofficial (and unhired) police around Nabal’s flocks and shepherds. When the festival time … Continue reading The Story of King David: Week 3

Sermon–March 4, 2012–Lent 2B

Second Sunday in Lent BPreached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38I wasn’t all that thrilled when I read today’s Gospel. In fact, it was a tough decision whether I was even going to preach on it. Paul’s theological argument in Romans is … Continue reading Sermon–March 4, 2012–Lent 2B

The Regretful God

Last Sunday, the first Sunday in Lent (Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary), I heard the reading out of Genesis 9. Have you read it? Many people are familiar with the Noah story. God gets so angry with what humankind has become, how evil it has become, that God decides to destroy the entire … Continue reading The Regretful God

Sermon–February 12, 2012–Epiphany 6B

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany B Preached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45 There is one day in seminary that students dread more than any other day. One day whose very name spawns laments of sorrow and despair. No, I am not … Continue reading Sermon–February 12, 2012–Epiphany 6B