September 6, 2020
14th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Before becoming a pastor, I worked as a community organizer. One summer the
May 31, 2020
Day of Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 20:19-33 + Acts 2:1-21 Dear Friends in Christ, First let’s simply say his name: George Floyd. (Show picture of
March 1, 2020
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness has a game show quality to it. It’s so neatly
March 24, 2019
Third Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 13:1-9 A pastor friend mine works with a church secretary who she describes as having “an amazing ability to
March 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Isaiah 58:1-12 The Lutheran church is about to publish new collection of pastoral resources for those in prison. One of
January 27, 2019
Third Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 4:14-21 + Epiphany 3 + January 27, 2010 + Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [This background paragraph to be given
December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 3:7-18 I can be an Advent purist. When I look to buy Christmas cards, I want ones that have more