Salvation by Reversal

Dec 19, 2021
Sermon 12-19-21 Fourth Sunday in Advent Text: Luke 1:39-55 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        The four blue candles are flickering; we have lit the candle of hope, the candle of peace; the candle of joy, and today, the candle of love. Only the...

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...

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