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

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

Sermon–January 21, 2012–Epiphany 3B

Third Sunday of Epiphany B Preached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 I've always wanted to try this—walking up to people and saying, “This way, follow me,” and seeing what happened. Hopefully, my childhood wouldn't repeat myself, in which my cousins … Continue reading Sermon–January 21, 2012–Epiphany 3B

Sermon–December 25, 2011–Christmas III

The Nativity of Our Lord Preached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-4 John 1:1-14 One of the things preachers do when we write a sermon is to see what other people have written. I was particularly impressed by what the Rev. Dr. George Hermanson had … Continue reading Sermon–December 25, 2011–Christmas III

Sermon–December 11, 2011–Advent 3B

Third Sunday of Advent B Preached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 “In a move to "promote greater unity" among its body and the Pike County community it serves, a small Kentucky church voted to ban interracial couples from membership … Continue reading Sermon–December 11, 2011–Advent 3B