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Pentecost C: Time for Spirt-filled Worship That Shouts and Groans

Posted on June 3, 2022 by John

The readings for Pentecost Sunday are: First Reading         Acts 2:1–21 or Genesis 11:1–9 Psalm                    Psalm 104:24–34, 35b New Testament     Romans 8:14–17 or Acts 2:1–21 Gospel                   John 14:8–17 (25–27) Romans, chapter eight, contains riches that humanity has … Continue reading →

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Lent 2 C: Fearless for a Purpose

Posted on March 9, 2022 by John

The readings for the Second Sunday of Lent are: Old Testament      Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18 Psalm                    Psalm 27 New Testament     Philippians 3:17–4:1 Gospel                   Luke 13:31–35 “No Fear.” It has been  a popular motto for a certain cross … Continue reading →

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Pentecost 3: Fear, Love, and Our New Family

Posted on June 16, 2020 by John

Matthew 10:24-39   We have several pandemics going on. The most threatening is the pandemic of polarization. The Devil’s favorite weapon is polarization, or should we say scattering. Strike the shepherd and scatter the flock.   The forces of polarization … Continue reading →

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Say “No” To Fear

Posted on February 28, 2017 by John

Remember those, “No Fear,” decals that young, tough men used to put on their pick-ups? Let’s bring them back and retool them to read, “No to fear.” Talking with friends lately it is obvious that there is a great sadness … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Fear and Ours

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John

The following is a sermon I prepared for Advent 4–December 22 at First Lutheran Church in Lee, Illinois. Icy roads caused the cancellation of the service, so, I offer this sermon for the members of Lee and for anyone interested. … Continue reading →

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Be Ye Not Anxious (or Hysterical)

Posted on May 25, 2010 by John

Contemplate the birds and the flowers of the field and do not surrender to the hysteria that fills our world. Continue reading →

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