Texts: Isaiah 50:4-9a + Philippians 2:5-11 + John 12:20-43 On a morning when so much has already been different than usual — the earlier start time (ahem!), the blessing of the palm branches, the gathering with our neighbors — I feel obligated to share with you one more way that we’ve departed from the usual … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 13, 2014: Palm Sunday
Tag: Three Days
Sermon: Sunday, February 17, 2013: First Sunday of Lent
Texts: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 + Psalm 91:1-2,9-16 + Romans 10:8b-13 + Luke 4:1-13 Good morning students, and welcome to your Lenten study hall. My name is Erik Christensen and I will be your instructor for the next five weeks as we explore the ministry of Jesus in preparation for the great Three Days leading up … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, February 17, 2013: First Sunday of Lent
Sermon: Saturday, April 7, 2012: Resurrection of Our Lord — Vigil of Easter
Texts: Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a + Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 + Isaiah 55:1-11 + Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 + Daniel 3:1-29 + Romans 6:3-11 + John 20:1-18 It’s been such a beautifully warm spring, and now that all the various schools’ spring breaks are coming to an end, it feels like we’ve already begun the downhill … Continue reading Sermon: Saturday, April 7, 2012: Resurrection of Our Lord — Vigil of Easter