Jesus was on a mission. So are we!

Jesus’ mission: Call all people to a new life! Early in his ministry, Jesus shocks the folks of his home town by declaring his mission. Quoting from the prophet Isaiah, Jesus tells the people in the local synagogue, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has appointed me to bring good news to […]

Gods gives us grace abundantly. Live it!

The Wedding at Cana: A Story of Abundant Grace 2nd Sunday After Epiphany Sermon Text: John 2:1-11 Grace is ours! In today’s Gospel story, Jesus performs his first public miracle: changing water into wine. It sets the tone for the rest of his ministry. Jesus comes to declare God’s abundant love and grace for all […]

“Gabriel & the Gang of Angels”

Children’s Christmas-Epiphany message: Based on the appearances of heavenly beings in the Christmas stories of Matthew and Luke. Youth Present an Angelic Christmas Message PEACE Lutheran Church’s program for young disciples, Youth @ PEACE Sunday School, presents the Christmas program on Epiphany Sunday. “Gabriel and the Gang of Angels” presents God’s plan for salvation from […]

Human wisdom, Godly wisdom, and leafy, green vegetables

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James Chapters 3-4: What kind of wisdom do you have? The last time I was in this pulpit, I preached on integrity. Today’s sermon focuses on Wisdom. Do you consider yourself wise?  How about smart?  Do you think that you use 10% of your brain or 100%?  The letter of James takes a look at […]

Living a life of Integrity: That pleases God!

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Instructions for integrity, Ephesians 4:1-16 Paul Harvey told a story of four young men who were late to class.  They entered the classroom, and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire.  The sympathetic teacher smiled and told them it was too bad they were late, because they had missed a […]