Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year A
Matthew 10:24-39
We begin the "ordinary" time after Pentecost by diving into the deep end
of some of Jesus' most challenging words: “Do not think that I have
come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a
sword." He also tells his disciples they are unworthy unless they love
Jesus more than their own parents and children, and tells them they will
probably be killed. The gospel, the good news of God's love for us in
Jesus, is not for the faint of heart.
As always, listen here or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by searching "Tengwall"
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Sermon Audio 6/15/2014 Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Holy Trinity Sunday
2nd Corinthians 13:11-13
The doctrine of the Holy Trinity can make for a boring and obtuse sermon, as I have likely demonstrated in the past. Instead, today we focused on how the Trinity reminds us that we, created in God's image, are made for relationship. Thankfulness is a vital part of any relationship, particularly our relationship with God. So, at the recommendation of our esteemed Rev. Sarah Friesen-Carper, on this day we introduced a new way of publicly thanking God and one another at LCS: the Blessings Basket.
As always, listen here or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by searching "Tengwall"
Holy Trinity Sunday
2nd Corinthians 13:11-13
The doctrine of the Holy Trinity can make for a boring and obtuse sermon, as I have likely demonstrated in the past. Instead, today we focused on how the Trinity reminds us that we, created in God's image, are made for relationship. Thankfulness is a vital part of any relationship, particularly our relationship with God. So, at the recommendation of our esteemed Rev. Sarah Friesen-Carper, on this day we introduced a new way of publicly thanking God and one another at LCS: the Blessings Basket.
As always, listen here or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by searching "Tengwall"
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Sermon Audio 6/8/2014 Pentecost
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
Sometimes I forget how great Pentecost is. Then the Holy Spirit shows up, and I remember. Pentecost was a new beginning for Jesus' followers, not the vacation they deserved but an opportunity to share the story of God's love for the world in Jesus.
Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
Sometimes I forget how great Pentecost is. Then the Holy Spirit shows up, and I remember. Pentecost was a new beginning for Jesus' followers, not the vacation they deserved but an opportunity to share the story of God's love for the world in Jesus.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Sermon Audio 5/25/2014 Easter 6A
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 14:15-21
On his last night with his disciples, Jesus tells them about the Holy Spirit to help them be ready for what comes next.
I tried to publish this before I left on vacation, on Memorial Day (5/26/14), but ran into trouble with my podcasting website. I think we're back on track now. As a bonus, I did talk with a couple of people who actually listen to these sermons online (yay!), so I feel good about doing the work to record and publish these sermons. It's good to know that my mom is not the only person listening.
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 14:15-21
On his last night with his disciples, Jesus tells them about the Holy Spirit to help them be ready for what comes next.
I tried to publish this before I left on vacation, on Memorial Day (5/26/14), but ran into trouble with my podcasting website. I think we're back on track now. As a bonus, I did talk with a couple of people who actually listen to these sermons online (yay!), so I feel good about doing the work to record and publish these sermons. It's good to know that my mom is not the only person listening.
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