Sermon for Sunday, September 26th, 2021, the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Psalm 19:7-14; Numbers 11:4-17, 24-29; Mark 9:38-48 The Text: Numbers 11:4-17, 24-29 The Topic: God gives the Holy Spirit for effective ministry and leadership. INTRODUCTION “I’ve become more convinced than ever that God finds ways to communicate Read more…
The Sermon for Sunday, September 19th, 2021, the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Wisdom 1:16 – 2:1, 12-22; Psalm 54; James 3:16 – 4:6; Mark 9:30-37 The Text: James 3:16 – 4:6 The Topic: To receive God’s grace, be humble. INTRODUCTION St. James has just issued a challenge to Read more…
Sermon for Sunday, September 5th, 2021, the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:31-37 The Text: James 1:17-27 The Topic: Pure and defiled religion shows itself in caring for the poor and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world’s sinfulness. INTRODUCTION Immediately before the Read more…