Senior Pastor
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Sermons by Pastor Vern Lintvedt (Page 39)
When the two women reported the news of an empty tomb, they were not believed at first. They were perplexed, and no one remembered His words. Resurrection is perplexing! Today, as we celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, let us remember what He has taught and carry His truth in our hearts each and every day!
As we consider the events of Good Friday, we reflect on the events of Christ’s crucifixion as the Lamb of God presented through art. These two images accompany tonight’s sermon: Agnus Dei by Francisco de Zurbaran St Cecilia by Stefano Maderno
On this Palm Sunday, we remember the concept of a king’s ransom, of paying an enormous price to save a life. But Jesus had no ransom charged. As had been foretold, no one paid, no one even stepped forward to help. As we reflect on the events of that Holy Week so long ago, we…
Are there reasons for praise in the Lenten season? Yes! As we remember the 40 days of Lent do not count each Sunday, for Sunday are kept as a day of praise. May we give thanks to the Lord this day and every day for his bounteous gifts and boundless love!
Drama in the house. Today’s Gospel brings drama – during Jesus’ travel to Jerusalem. The Pharisees were trying to warn him – or so it seems? While they warned him of Hero’s threat – there is something more threatening than Herod – the people’s rebelliousness. As Jesus ministered to the people so long ago, He…
The transfiguration of Jesus should have made a huge impact on the original disciples and the early church. But has anything changed? Today, the church recognizes the persistence of evil, even after the resurrection. We take heart that the ultimate victory belongs to God.
The Beatitudes seem to present a challenge to life – where being poor is a both challenge and a blessing. The poor are lifted up as inheritors of the Kingdom of God, and the rich will be sent away hungry. How can we keep from a reliance on status or resources to make room for…
When the Lord called Jeremiah, he was but a child. When we try to witness and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, we can feel childlike, unsure of our abilities. May we release our hesitations, grudges, and fears! May we trust in God as Jeremiah did, and may we be bold to share His…
When the world gives, there is often something missing… When we love God and love our neighbor, the church brings these together. Without the lordship of Jesus, without taking true faith these gifts are empty. May we all use our varied gifts and talents to the Glory of God!