How Do You Define Success? | A Sermon on 1 Samuel 16:1-13
How do you define success? The gods of our age lure us to wealth, achievement, and power. Are these the rhythms of the Kingdom of God to which Jesus invites us to walk? This sermon looks at the calling of David and reminds us the the Lord does not look on the outward appearance, like mortals do. The Lord looks on the heart.
Why I Don’t Want to Be The Lead Pastor | A Sermon on Calling from Exodus 3:1-15
This sermon explores four attitudes that are necessary for hearing God’s call. They are found in the story of God’s Calling of Moses in Exodus 3:1-15
Laughter is Born | A Sermon from Genesis 18:1-15
What makes you laugh? Abraham and Sarah laughed at God’s ridiculous promise that Sarah would have a child in her old age. Their cynical laugh was not unfounded as it came from a place of shame and disapointment. Yet, God demonstrated that God’s desire is...
The Narrow Door | A Sermon from Luke 13:22-30 for our partners in Guatemala
I drew this on the wall of the new church building in Maya Itza Guatemala during a sermon. This sermon was given to the Iglesia Luterana del San Marcos in Maya Itza and San Salvador del Mundo in Guatemala City during our trip in August 19-28, 2019. The readings come...
The Parable of A Mustard Seed | A Sermon from Mark 4:30-32
Jesus compared the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed in Mark 4:30-32. What does this mean? This sermon explores how the Kingdom of God is at work all around us, all the time, and its purpose is for the good of all creation. Do we have eyes to see it and ears to hear it?