Simple Fruit-Bearing
Dec 12, 2021
Sermon 12-12-2021
Third Sunday in Advent
Text: Luke 3:7-18
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I enjoyed leading an Advent Bible Study at Concordia Retirement Community this past week. Or as we sometimes jokingly call it, Faith Lutheran Church...
Being Refined in Advent
Dec 05, 2021
Sermon 12-5-21
Second Sunday of Advent
Text: Malachi 3:1-4
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Some of you, perhaps many of you, upon hearing today's reading from the Old Testament book of Malachi, thought, "Why does that sound so familiar?" Or,...
HOPE Abounds
Nov 28, 2021
Sermon 11-28-21
First Sunday in Advent
Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Advent begins today; how can that be? Kirby and Danny are affirming their baptisms today – or being confirmed. How can that be? In both cases...
Sow More Love, Awaken Greater Hope, Be Renewed
Nov 22, 2021
Sermon 11-21-2021
Christ the King Sunday
Text: John 18:33-37
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
“Christ is the King! O friends, rejoice; brothers and sisters with one voice, let the world know he is your choice. Alleluia!” We sang those words...
The Universal Sting of Death
Nov 07, 2021
Sermon 11-7-2021
All Saints’ Sunday
Text: John 11:32-44
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
It’s a banner day for me! We read a portion of one of my all-time favorite Gospel lessons, and, at the end of the service, will be singing my favorite...
A History Lesson in Grace
Oct 31, 2021
Sermon 10-31-2021
Reformation Day
Text: Romans 3: 19-28
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Happy Reformation Day! It is not just Reformation Sunday, but the actual day since it was on October 31, 1517, that Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on...
