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September 13, 2015 – Mark 8:27-38
Mark 8:27-38 Who is Jesus and Do You Want to Follow Him? Lectionary 24B – September 13, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB The question today is: Who is Jesus? Today, Jesus asks his disciples this question. In John, Nicodemus asks Jesus by night, “Who are you?” Like he’s some sort of alien […]
September 6, 2015 – Mark 7:24-37
Mark 7:24-37 An Abundance of Crumbs Lectionary 23B – September 6, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I have said before that by the time we get to the middle of the 7th chapter in Mark, Jesus needs a break! He has been going at it hard! The pace he has set has […]
August 30, 2015 – James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Another Reason for Francis to Facepalm? Time after Pentecost – Lectionary 22 – August 30, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I recently read a great article about Pope Francis with this title: “Eight Things about Pope Francis’s Upcoming Visit to the U.S. that would make Him […]
August 23, 2015 -John 6:56-69
John 6:56-69 Knowing Where to Look Time after Pentecost – Lectionary 21 – August 23, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB We’re into the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel now, and Jesus has a large following. He’s fed thousands and he’s walked on water – Jesus is popular! It’s not surprising! He’s like a […]
June 7, 2015 – Guest Preacher: Pastor Ken Kuhn on Truth and Reconciliation
Presiding Minister: Pastor Ken Kuhn Day and date: Second Sunday of Pentecost – Lectionary 10, June 7, 2015 Church: First Lutheran Church, Winnipeg Texts – Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Truth and Reconciliation Eagle Feather This eagle feather is one of my most prized possessions; It was given to me by aboriginal […]
April 12, 2015 – Acts 4:32-35; John 20:19-31
Acts 4:32-35; John 20:19-31 The Jets in the Playoffs? Jesus Raised from the Dead? What Gives?? Second Sunday of Easter – April 12, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB “Remember when you were scared to hope?” That’s a quotation, not from some theologian or a biblical commentary. And it’s not referring to […]
April 5, 2015 (The Resurrection of our Lord – Easter Day) – Mark 16:1-8
Mark 16:1-8 Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Bikrushta!!!! The Resurrection of our Lord – Easter Day – April 5, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Let’s get into the spirit of Mark’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. Most of you are familiar with the Easter greeting we use during the season of Easter. “Alleluia! Christ is risen!” Response: […]
Good Friday (April 3, 2015) – John 18:1-19:42
John 18:1-19:42 Living Abundantly Good Friday – April 3, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I have said many times that in John’s account of Jesus’ passion or suffering, there is very little suffering. In John there is no agony in garden. No questioning of his resolve. In Mark Jesus may have […]
Maundy Thursday (April 2, 2015) – I Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
I Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Giving (Thanks) in the Heart of Darkest Experience Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB We have to imagine ourselves into this scene, right? For those of us who have come to know and love the Maundy Thursday service, it becomes so […]
March 29, 2015 (Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion) – John 12:12-16; Mark 14:1-15:47
John 12:12-16; Mark 14:1-15:47 Why do We still Need Witnesses? Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion – March 29, 2015 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB A donkey? Really?Why a donkey? The donkey should have tipped the crowd off that day in Jerusalem. The Roman governor was likely coming into town on the other side […]
