Sermons tagged with ‘Forgiveness’

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God’s Eraser – the forgiveness of sins

Easter 3B April 19, 2015 Peace Lutheran Church, Grass Valley, CA A STORY: Emily Habben’s (Wilmar MN) 5 year old had been working on saying the Lord’s Prayer for some time. One day she asked if he would recite it. Enthusiastic to share something he had learned, he ceremoniously began his recitation and spoke the […]

Signs and Seasons: Who Stands Before Us?

Sermons during Advent

It is still Advent…we are not ready because there is yet a mystery-“Among you stands one you do not know.” This is Signs and Season: Who stands before us?” It’s the mystery that John invokes as he preaches a baptism for the forgiveness of sins. It is the root of my question for “Signs and Season”, “Who (or what) stands before us?

God’s Seeking Love!

The Bible is also a panorama of love gained and lost. In fact, most of the story of salvation has to do with God’s enduring fidelity over and against human rejection. God never stops reaching out to those who reject God’s generous faithfulness.

13th Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 18:15-20 • “HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT” Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. By a show of hands, how many of us here this morning have ever been involved, in one way or another, in a conflict? Good. This message is for […]

Pentecost

John 20:19-23 I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. What does this mean? I believe that by my own understanding or strength I cannot believe in Jesus Christ my Lord or come to him, but […]