Whose We Are and Who We Can Be
Jul 11, 2021
Sermon 7-11-2021
7th Sunday of Pentecost
Text: Ephesians 1:3-14
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Today’s reading from Ephesians 1 is a Biblical goldmine. In fact, Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones, one of Great Britain’s great 20th century preachers,...
Astounded or Amazed?
Jul 04, 2021
Sermon 7-4-21
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Mark 6:1-13
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
The people in Jesus’ hometown were astounded at him, and Jesus was amazed at them. But…neither emotion was for positive reasons.
Jesus has...
Paving the Way Forward
Jun 27, 2021
Sermon 6-27-2021
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Mark 5:21-43
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Jesus is back from his trip. He has been busy, though, while away.
Following his storm-silencing boat ride, the topic of last week’s Gospel...
Jesus Pilots the Boat, so Keep Calm!
Jun 20, 2021
Sermon 6-20-2021
Fourth Sunday of Pentecost
Text: Mark 4:35-41
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
As I prepared for today’s sermon, the hymn, “Jesus Savior, Pilot Me,” had burrowed its way into my consciousness and would not leave me alone. We...
The Mystery of Planting and Growth
Jun 13, 2021
Sermon 6-13-2021
Third Sunday of Pentecost
Text: Mark 4:26-34
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I'm hesitant to even say this, lest I jink it, but the church garden already is growing SO much better than was the case last year, and it's only a...
We Do Not Lose Heart
Jun 06, 2021
Sermon 6-6-21
Second Sunday of Pentecost
Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
“So,” wrote the Apostle Paul, “we do not lose heart.” Are those words on your lips? If they are, what is on the other side of the “so”? In...
