On this first Sunday in Lent, we talk about hope vs. optimism.
Category: sunday sermon
This Is Who We Are
As a nation, we strive to live up to better ideas and many times we do. But let’s not kid ourselves. We are not okay.
Swimming in Gratitude
This is my sermon from yesterday. “Swimming in Gratitude” | Matthew 18:21-35| Pentecost 15 | Dennis Sanders, preaching
Sermon: Looking for Loopholes
Luke 10:25-42 Who Is My Neighbor Series First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2017 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN … More
Sermon: Borrowed Time
“Borrowed Time” Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 March 12, 2017 Second Sunday in Lent Who Is My Neighbor Series First Christian Church … More
Sermon: The Day After
It’s been thirty years since The Day After first aired and I still haven’t seen the movie and probably never will. But I do give thanks that no matter what happens in life and in death, Jesus has shown us a taste of the kingdom where death will be defeated. And that makes me sleep much better.
Sermon: “Fight the Power”
Ephesians 6:10-20 Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 7, 2016 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN Listen to the sermon podcast. One … More
Sermon: Trouble In Lake Wobegon
“Trouble in Lake Wobegone” Luke 10:25-37 and Romans 14:1-18 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost July 10, 2016 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, … More
Sermon: “Seeking God in a Shattered World”
In light of what’s going on in Boston, I thought I’d share this sermon I preached two years ago. Vandalism … More
Sermon: “The Unsuccessful Church”
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.
