Musings on Faith, Culture and ADHD
A sermon from Good Shepherd Sunday 2006. “On Pastors and Pastures” John 10:11-18, Psalm 23 May 7, 2006 Lake Harriet Christian Church Minneapolis, MN I have to “blame” our Associate Minister, Tammy Rottschaefer for this sermon. For a while she has commented on the problem with parts of the church today in that we don't... Continue Reading →
In light of what's going on in Boston, I thought I'd share this sermon I preached two years ago. Vandalism is hardly in the same category as the horrors that took place today, but the message of the Sermon on the Mount ring true. “Seeking God in a Shattered World” Matthew 6:24-34; Isaiah 49:8-16 February... Continue Reading →
There were these two guys walking down the road from Jerusalem. They were going to village named Emmaus. Jesus had risen from the dead and decided to join his friends, but he didn’t tell them who he was and his friends didn’t recognize him at first. They’re kind of sad that Jesus had died and now it was the third day when he said he would rise from the dead. His body is gone from the tomb and they don’t know where it went.
Okay, you probably didn't expect a pastor to use the word “sucks” in a sermon. You also probably didn't expect that I would say that being a minister is not always a bed of roses. However it's true. Being a pastor at times is exciting, but sometimes: yeah, it sucks.
This is a sermon I gave at an ecumenical service in 2010. “A Tale of Four Marys” John 19:25 Good Friday April 2, 2010 Central Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN When I was asked to speak on the three Marys, I have to be honest that nothing was immediately coming to mind. What could I... Continue Reading →
I'm planning to write a post on Pope Francis and the reaction he's getting from progressive Christians. Until then, I share this sermon from 2004. It was written during a pretty challenging time in my life. “Waiting to Inhale” Romans 5:1-5, John 16:12-16 Lake Harriet Christian Church Minneapolis, MN June 6, 2004 I... Continue Reading →
This is a sermon from my Community of Grace days. I think my sermon writing is a lot better than it was back then, but the essence of the sermon is still prescient. “Three Beeps Means ‘I Love You’” Micah 6:1-8 January 23, 2005 Community of Grace Christian Church St. Paul, MN I’m going... Continue Reading →
“This I Believe” Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-22 Baptism of Jesus January 13, 2013 First Christian Church Minneapolis, MN I really had a temptation to call this Dennis’ Baptismal Follies, because me and baptism have had a troubled relationship. There was nothing wrong with baptism per se, but it was how I learned of baptism... Continue Reading →
From 2010. “Called. Gathered. Sent.” John 2:1-11, I Corinthians 12:1-11 January 17, 2010 First Christian Church Minneapolis, MN I’ve come to realize that as you reach a certain age, you start to look back at an earlier point in your life more and more. A friend of mine who turned 40 last year commented... Continue Reading →
This is a sermon I preached in 2007 for the Baptism of Our Lord which is next Sunday. I happen to be preaching next Sunday. No, I won't be using this sermon. “No Do Overs” Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-22 January 7, 2007 (Baptism of Our Lord) Community of Grace Christian Church* Minneapolis, MN Did you... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 