Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Fifth Sunday after Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 14:1-14
In this beginning to the famous final speech of Jesus in John's
Gospel, I've often focused on the many dwelling places Jesus offers in
his father's house. As Christians, we have often focused on the
exclusivity of Jesus as the only way to the father. Today we looked at
some other emphases of Jesus' words. "Do not let your hearts be
troubled" is a good start. Later, what does Jesus mean about doing works
greater than his?
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Sermon Audio 5/11/2014 Easter 4A
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 10:1-10
Jesus is the gate, connecting us to God and leading us to abundant life.This description sounds boring, but I don't think the sermon is actually boring. I guess you'll have to decide for yourself about the "boring-or-not" thing.
As always, listen here or on iTunes.
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 10:1-10
Jesus is the gate, connecting us to God and leading us to abundant life.This description sounds boring, but I don't think the sermon is actually boring. I guess you'll have to decide for yourself about the "boring-or-not" thing.
As always, listen here or on iTunes.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Sermon Audio 5/4/2014 Easter 3A
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Third Sunday after Easter, Lectionary Year A
Luke 24:13-35
Jesus' appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is pretty much my favorite thing ever. This story is as influential in how I live my call to pastoral ministry as anything in the Bible, for starters. How do we experience the presence of Christ among us when we gather in his name? Who does Jesus come to, and when? These and other great questions in this sermon.
As always, listen here or listen / subscribe on iTunes by searching "Tengwall."
Third Sunday after Easter, Lectionary Year A
Luke 24:13-35
Jesus' appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is pretty much my favorite thing ever. This story is as influential in how I live my call to pastoral ministry as anything in the Bible, for starters. How do we experience the presence of Christ among us when we gather in his name? Who does Jesus come to, and when? These and other great questions in this sermon.
As always, listen here or listen / subscribe on iTunes by searching "Tengwall."
Bonus post: Sr. Ginny Jones Audio 4/27/2014
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Second Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 20:19-31
Today Lutheran Church of the Savior celebrated our annual Earth Sunday by hearing a message from our dear friend and neighbor Sr. Ginny Jones, CSJ. This year Sr. Ginny challenged us to live out our commitment to faithful stewardship of God's creation, beyond words or Earth Sundays to action on behalf of the world God loves.
Second Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year A
John 20:19-31
Today Lutheran Church of the Savior celebrated our annual Earth Sunday by hearing a message from our dear friend and neighbor Sr. Ginny Jones, CSJ. This year Sr. Ginny challenged us to live out our commitment to faithful stewardship of God's creation, beyond words or Earth Sundays to action on behalf of the world God loves.
Sermon Audio 4/20/2014 Easter Sunday
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Easter Sunday
Matthew 28:1-10
"Do not be afraid," the angels say to the Marys, and it's one of the more hilariously ridiculous lines in the Bible. Even so, that line, repeated by Jesus in this reading and in other places throughout Scripture, is a vital part of the gospel message. Do we hear it any differently than the Marys did?
Easter Sunday
Matthew 28:1-10
"Do not be afraid," the angels say to the Marys, and it's one of the more hilariously ridiculous lines in the Bible. Even so, that line, repeated by Jesus in this reading and in other places throughout Scripture, is a vital part of the gospel message. Do we hear it any differently than the Marys did?
Sermon Audio 4/19/2014 Vigil of Easter
Lutheran Church of the Savior, Kalamazoo
Vigil of Easter 2014
Romans 6:3-11
The Vigil is the richest, most Spirit-filled worship experience of our year, and this was no exception. I began our Vigil sermon with some of my favorite stories about Micah, my one-year-old, and the hilariously churchy habits he's already picked up from his parents. (Presumably he'll someday have hilariously healthy habits picked up from the therapist he requires after his upbringing, and maybe those stories will make my sermons as well) These stories led to talk of baptism and faith and belief and how we truly know that God's story in Jesus Christ is our story.
As always, listen here or on iTunes by searching "Tengwall."
Vigil of Easter 2014
Romans 6:3-11
The Vigil is the richest, most Spirit-filled worship experience of our year, and this was no exception. I began our Vigil sermon with some of my favorite stories about Micah, my one-year-old, and the hilariously churchy habits he's already picked up from his parents. (Presumably he'll someday have hilariously healthy habits picked up from the therapist he requires after his upbringing, and maybe those stories will make my sermons as well) These stories led to talk of baptism and faith and belief and how we truly know that God's story in Jesus Christ is our story.
As always, listen here or on iTunes by searching "Tengwall."
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