I preached this on the Fourth Sunday of Easter in 2008, which is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. Acts 2:42-47, John 10:1-10 April 13, 2008 (Good Shepherd Sunday) Lake Harriet Christian Church Minneapolis, MN I'll admit it; I'm a geek. Some of you know I wrote the main article in this month's church newsletter. It's... Continue Reading →
Like The Woman At The Well?
Like the woman at the well, I was seeking For things that could not satisfy. And then I heard my Savior speaking— “Draw from My well that never shall run dry.” Fill my cup, Lord; I lift it up Lord; Come and quench this thirsting of my soul. Bread of Heaven, feed me till I... Continue Reading →
Sermon: “A Woman and the Son of God Enter a Bar…”
This John passage is the lectionary gospel reading for this coming Sunday. Below is a sermon I preached in 2008. “A Woman and the Son of God Enter a Bar...” John 4:5-42 February 24, 2008 Lake Harriet Christian Church Minneapolis, MN I am a terrible joke teller. Believe me, I've tried. But ever since I... Continue Reading →
Sermon: “You Pay Your Money and You Take Your Chance”
Genesis 12:1-4 and John 3:1-17 Second Sunday in Lent March 16, 2014 First Christian Church Mahtomedi, MN As a kid, I loved looking at maps. I still do love pouring over a map, but when I was younger, I could spend hours looking at a map. The Rand McNally map of the Interstate Highway System... Continue Reading →
Sermon: “Waiting to Inhale”
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 →