Sermons, Messages, and other Writings by the Rev. Erik Christensen
Texts: Joel 2:1-2,12-17 + Psalm 51:1-17 + 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 + Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 George Hatcher is a man in his mid-thirties who works as a NASA engineer in Florida. He is married with a two-year old, and ever since he was a young child he has wanted to live on Mars. He may just get … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, February 18, 2015: Ash Wednesday
Texts: Isaiah 58:1-12 + Psalm 51:1-17 + 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 + Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 The prophet Isaiah issues a call to action, “Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet!” (Isa. 58:1) and Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew replies, “So, whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, March 5, 2014: Ash Wednesday
Texts: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 + Psalm 51:1-17 • 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 • Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 A week ago tonight my third godchild was born. Kai Gajilan Fowler, born on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:09pm. In her short week on earth, she is already the subject of hundreds of photographs, and each one convinces me that she … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, February 22, 2012: Ash Wednesday
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