Sermons, Messages, and other Writings by the Rev. Erik Christensen
I believe we are living in the moment of betrayal. I actually believe we are living in a constant state of betrayal so deep and so persistent that most of us have numbed our hearts and distracted our minds so that we don’t have to feel the rage and heartbreak that come from expecting something more out of life. What has been betrayed is our humanity, what has been sacrificed is the memory that we were made in the image and likeness of God.
Texts: Acts 2:14a,22-32 + Psalm 16 + 1 Peter 1:3-9 + John 20:19-31 “When it was evening on that day…” (John 20:19) Do you remember that day? That O Happy Day? I remember that day last week. My heart is still singing and my mind is still reeling from that day. This house was rocking … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 27, 2014: Second Sunday of Easter
Texts: 1 Kings 21:1-21a + Psalm 5:1-8 + Galatians 2:15-21 + Luke 7:36-8:3 Not quite two months ago, in the capital city of Bangladesh, an eight-story building collapsed killing over 1,100 people, and injuring an additional 2,500. The building housed a garment factory, one of many in Bangladesh which pays some of the lowest wages … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 16, 2013: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
By Proclamation 