Sermon: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 27th, 2025 Text: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. After my first Christmas Eve service here at House of Prayer, I was invited by my mentors, now colleagues in pastoral ministry to a laid back, Chinese take-out-dinner to celebrate. Pastor […]

Sermon: 6th Sunday after Pentecost 2025 Texts: Luke 10: 38-42, Colossians 1: 15-28, Genesis 18: 1-10 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Just a few days ago, I had the blessing of helping with the 3rd iteration of the ELCA’S Young Adult Advocacy Program in NYC, where we discussed the […]

Sermon: 5th Sunday after Pentecost 2025 Text: Luke 10:25-37 Grace, Peace, and Mercy from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The parable of the Good Samaritan is probably one of Jesus’ most famous and beloved, and for good reason. It is one of these texts that are candidates for encapsulating what Christian living is all […]