Sermons on Luke (Page 15)

Vetting Jesus

Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus to his home to evaluate him, to vet him. The woman with the ointment cared for Jesus and had acknowledged her sins. As Jesus forgave the debt of the woman, he forgives our debt of sin. Lord, may we acknowledge and ask forgiveness for our sins, and let us rejoice…

Safety Net

Jesus’ intervention  to raise the widow’s son was based in a gut feeling, he removed barriers of fear and distress. In the same way Jesus was her safety net. We can be a safety net for others through outreach. But we need the right spirit. Have we changed? Are we truly following him? We must…

A Question of Faithfulness

Our Readers’ Theater for tonight looks in on the disciple Peter during the times of Holy Week. Let’s listen as we continue our series for the Lenten Season: Questioned for Christ. Special thanks to our cast members tonight: Ed Brandmeyer, Rich Williams, and Pastor Vern

A Question of Authority

Our Readers’ Theater for tonight looks in on the disciple John during the times of Holy Week. Let’s listen as we continue our series for the Lenten Season: Questioned for Christ. Special thanks to our cast members tonight: Ed Brandmeyer, Mike Bradfield, and Nic Kjosa.

Ragman

As the ragman in our video clip trades new rags for old, Jesus in the great exchange takes on our rags of sin and transforms us. He makes us a new creation. Let’s listen. (note: video is available for viewing at church)

A Question of Innocence

Our Readers’ Theater for tonight looks in on Mary Magdalene during the times leading up to Holy Week. Let’s listen as we continue our series for the Lenten Season: Questioned for Christ. Special thanks to our cast members tonight: Ed Brandmeyer, Mike Bradfield, Marty Lintvedt, and John Lundeby.

temptation

Stones into bread?

The devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness, suggesting that God had forgot Jesus during his 40 days. Did God forget Jesus during the 40 days? No, He did not forget Him then, and He does not forget us today. Help us as we face today’s temptations, to listen to God’s word, and not our own……