Tuesday, June 26, 2012

"Christ is in Our Boat" Mark 4:35-41

Text:  Mark 4:35-41
Theme:  "Christ in our Boats!"
Location:  St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, PA

None of us are immune to stormy times in life.  In this sermon, we hear of a time where the disciples and Jesus were caught in a sudden storm that left the disciples afraid for their life.  In this text, we learn the comforting truth that Christ is in the boat with us in the midst of life's storms!


Sunday, June 24, 2012

"About Seeds, Kingdom Growth, and the Gospel" Mark 4:26-34

Text:  Mark 4:26-34
Theme:  "About Seeds, Kingdom Growth, and the Gospel"
Location:  St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, PA

Living in a rural area, most of my parishoners here are familiar with planting seeds.  In this sermon, we examine two "seed" parables of Jesus and learn some lessons that Jesus has for the people of His day, and the church of our day, when it comes to planting and growing the Kingdom of God.


Monday, June 18, 2012

The Resurrection Changes Everything! Acts 4:8-12

Text:  Acts 4:8-12
Theme:  "The Resurrection Changes Everything!"
Location:  St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, PA

During the passion of our Lord, Peter denied even knowing Jesus.  Yet, in the book of Acts, he becomes a bold witness of the faith.  In this sermon, we discover the reason Peter is so bold in his proclamation of the Savior is found in the resurrection.  And just as it was for Peter, you and I can also be empowered to share the good news of the Gospel with others!


Sunday, June 17, 2012

"Dead and Resurrected Sons" 1 Kings 17:17-24

Text:  1 Kings 17:17-24
Theme:  "Dead and Resurrected Sons"
Location:  St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, PA

We all know what it's like to lose a loved one to death.  In this sermon, we see how through the will of God and by the Word of God, the Old Testament prophet, Elijah, gives a widow at Zarapeth new life by rasing her son back to life.  We see how this account is a foreshadowing of the forgiveness and new life that God has for us by raising His only Son from the dead to life as well.