Texts: Hosea 5:15-6:6  ;  Psalm 50:7-15  ;  Romans 4:13-25  ;  Matthew 9:9-13,18-26   It’s nice to have Pastor Showers and the young people of Church of the Savior with us this morning along with their parents and sponsors. Seeing this many young adults in worship reminds me of those years in my life. [To the … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 8, 2008: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 10 →

Texts: Deuteronomy 11:18-21,26-28  ;  Psalm 31:1-5,19-24  ;  Romans 1:16-17,3:22b-31  ;  Matthew 7:21-29   In the name of Jesus, who has claimed us in promise. Amen. If a stranger came to your home and inspected your front door, what would they learn about you? I’m not asking here what someone would learn by rifling through your … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 1, 2008: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 9 →

Texts: Isaiah 49:8-16a  ;  Psalm 131  ;  1 Corinthians 4:1-5  ;  Matthew 6:24-34   I’m going to ask you to do something together, to practice something. I’d like you to close your eyes for a moment. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Breathe in slowly through your nose or, if the pollen count … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 25, 2008: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 8 →