Sermon–June 24, 2012–Pentecost 4B

Fourth Weekend of Pentecost B Preached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. Job 38:1-11 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 From the moment I was born, my family has had dogs. German Shepherds are our breed of choice—one day I hope to have one or two of my own. … Continue reading Sermon–June 24, 2012–Pentecost 4B

Sermon–May 13, 2012–Easter 6B

Sixth Sunday of Easter B Preached at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskegon, MI, while on Internship. Acts 10:44-48 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 I knew very early on in life that there was no way I could ever grow up and become a lawyer. For one, I can't memorize laws. I'm terrible at memorizing anything, … Continue reading Sermon–May 13, 2012–Easter 6B

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