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...

On the Road of Faith

Oct 24, 2021
Sermon 10-24-2021 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Text: Mark 10:46-52 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          Bartimaeus went from sitting on the side of the road to following Jesus on the road. Before we contemplate how that happened, though, let me...

Bee Fruitful, #2

Oct 10, 2021
Sermon 10-10-2021 20th Sunday after Pentecost/Stewardship Emphasis Text: Mark 10:17-31 Pastor Jean M. Hansen          A couple of weeks ago, I referred to the Gospel lesson as one of “those” readings, meaning that regardless of how often...

Bee Fruitful! #1

Oct 03, 2021
Sermon 10-3-21 19th Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Emphasis Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        I’m looking forward to learning about community and fruitfulness during this year’s stewardship emphasis through what some...

The Challenge of Welcoming Little Ones

Sep 26, 2021
Sermon 09-26-2021 18th Sunday after Pentecost Text: Mark 9:38-50 Pastor Jean M. Hansen        This is one of THOSE Gospel lessons. You know the ones I mean; no matter how many times you’ve heard it (or preached it) the question of what it...

In Pursuit of Wisdom

Sep 19, 2021
Sermon 9-19-2021 17th Sunday after Pentecost Text: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Pastor Jean M. Hansen        When I think of someone who is wise, I usually picture a person who is measured, thoughtful, knowledgeable, all characteristics of which I...

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