Texts: Luke 6:27-38, Genesis 45:3-11,15 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The readings the past few Sundays have been leading us through the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, and we have heard Him proclaim this revolutionary reality that is the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom, Jesus has said, is good news […]

Texts: Jeremiah 17:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. There are times when Jesus’ words don’t need much explaining. His meaning is explicit and tangible. It would be even appropriate in my mind to sit alongside you and hear Jesus’ sermon over and over again […]

Text: Isaiah 6, 1 Corinthians 15, Luke 5:1-11 Grace, Peace and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. This Sunday’s readings center around the calling of God. Jesus calls His first disciples while they are out there catching no fish, and then calls them to catch people instead. Paul talks about his own ministerial […]