Sermons
Sermon: 10.6.2024 Proper 22 Year B
Mark 10:2-16
One of the things I think is so hard about reading scripture is remembering that the people who finally wrote down the oral traditions were living in a time that is not now. We like to think that the Bible is full of eternal truths that stand the test of time, but in reality, ...
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Homily for Donna Raasch
10/8/2024
This is Donna’s seat. It probably was for all the years she worshiped here, but certainly in the past year and a half, since I arrived here, she sat in this spot, attentive, eye’s bright, and ready to respond, anytime I asked the congregation a question. She couldn’t easily na...
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Sermon: 18 Pent Proper 20 Sept. 22, 2024 Year B
Mark 9:30-37
I am a winner! I received an email on Friday with the subject line “You are a Why I Give Winner!” “Wow!” I thought. That’s great! You see, ahead of the Give for Good Louisville day, we were encouraged to write a blurb about why we give. Annie sent an eblast and Dustin sent a b...
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Sermon: Pentecost 17, Proper 19, Year B
9/15, 2024 Mark 8:27-38
I’ve been thinking all week about how I would answer Jesus’s question: “But who do you say that I am?” And I’ve wondered how any of you would answer that same question. I am curious what it would take for any of us to come up with a list of words, expressions, attitudes, behav...
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Sermon: 16 Pentecost Proper 18 Year B: Sept. 8. 2024
Mark 7:24-37 Syrophoenician Woman
When I was in high school and college, I would never pray out loud, unscripted in front of anyone. I was afraid that my words would come out wrong or that I’d forget something or someone. I didn’t want that spotlight on me, but at the same time I wanted to be able to pray out ...
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