Archive for October, 2016
October 23, 2016 – Sirach 35:12-17
Sirach 35:12-17 Giving as We Have Been Given Lectionary 30 – October 23, 2016 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Last year I wrote a sermon in an airport – and after I preached it one of you said to me, “You should write all your sermons in airports.” Ahahahahaha!!!!! This time I am […]
October 16, 2016 – Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8 Never Give Up Lectionary 29C – October 16, 2016 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB From the time I was a kid I have loved the cartoons of Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner. And every time one comes on television I cannot resist watching. […]
October 9, 2016 – Luke 17:11-19
Luke 17:11-19 I’m Grateful Lectionary 28C – October 9, 2016 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Many of you know I like hosting little cocktail parties. And this week I read an article called “Tips for Hosting a Tiki Cocktail Party.” The most important advice the woman who wrote the article gave was this: coming […]
September 11, 2016 – I Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
I Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 You are a Hero Lectionary 24 – September 11, 2016 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB What is it to be a hero? Look in the mirror and you will know. Look into your own eyes and tell me you are not heroic, that you have not endured, […]
September 4, 2016 – Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 14:25-33
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 14:25-33 Choosing Discipleship Lectionary 23 – September 4, 2016 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB One commentator this week says, “Don’t you just hate it when Jesus says ‘hate.’” Well, yes! I do! Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, […]
