Proper 15 C The Divisive Jesus St. Luke 12:49-53 14 August 2016 – Redeemer What will we do with Jesus today? We certainly wouldn’t want this Luke 12 Jesus showing up at a baptism. Imagine bringing your child to those…
Proper 13 C Sermon
Proper 13 C Labor Day Ecc. 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26 31 July 2016 – Redeemer The Church’s calendar is not the world’s calendar. You’ve probably noticed this – Americans might be celebrating Independence Day and the Church is having the Seventh…
Saint Cloud Times Article
I have always been reticent to write an op / ed piece for the local paper. I have a general mistrust of the media. However, I recently decided to write piece for the Saint Cloud Times opinion page. I found editorial…
Proper 12 C Sermon
Proper 12 C A Parable on Prayer St. Luke 11:1-13 24 July 2016 – Redeemer Today’s sermon is a little different than my usual sermon and “No” it isn’t shorter. It is more of a teaching sermon. I’m going to…
Proper 11 C Sermon
Proper 11 C Martha or Mary? St. Luke10:38-42 17 July 2016 – Redeemer Martha or Mary? As you look down upon that house in Bethany, where guests are being entertained, which of the women would you commend? There’s Martha, baking…
Proper 9 C Sermon
Proper 9C Lamb vs. Wolf St. Luke 10:1-20 3 July 2016 – Redeemer What chance does a lamb have against wolves? Jesus sent His men out to establish His Kingdom as lambs in the midst of wolves. A Kingdom of…
Proper 7 C Sermon
Proper 7 C The Relevance of Demon Possession St. Luke 8:26-39 19 June 2016 – Redeemer What would you consider a relevant sermon today, on this Sunday? A sermon on God’s gift of fathers would be relevant. A sermon on…
Proper 6 C Sermon
Where would we be without God’s Word? Proper 6 C 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14 12 June 2016 Redeemer Where would King David be without Nathan? He would be secure, comfortable, and happy. He would be a wonderful and blessed King…
Proper 5 C Sermon
Proper 5 C “It Could Be Worse” St. Luke 7:11-17 5 June 2016 – Redeemer “It could be worse!” Have you ever played that self-comforting game? You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, one of your children is in trouble, a…
Holy Trinity Sermon 2016
Holy Trinity Jesus Reveals the Trinity John 8:48-59 22 May 2016 – Redeemer What’s the second commandment? You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. What’s the first petition in the Lord’s prayer? Hallowed be Thy Name.…