Sermons
March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion) – Mark 11:1-11, 14:1-15:47
Mark 11:1-11, 14:1-15:47 Jesus Borrows Us Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion – March 25, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Jesus has to borrow a lot of stuff. When he rides into Jerusalem, he has to borrow a colt. When he teaches in the temple he will have to borrow a coin. When he […]
March 18, 2018 – John 12:20-33
John 12:20-33 Vulnerable Love – Lent at the Movies 5 – Three Billboards Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 18, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I recently read about one of the guys who was made over on Netflix reboot of Queer Eye. Yes: it’s a makeover show where guys are taught how […]
March 11, 2018 – John 3:14-21
John 3:14-21 Remember Me – Lent at the Movies 4 – Coco 4th Sunday in Lent – February 11, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Coco, the latest offering from Pixar Animation, won the Oscar last Sunday for Best Animated Feature. And it’s easy to see why. It tells a great, twisting story […]
March 4, 2018 – John 2:13-22
John 2:13-22 What the Lord Looks Like Third Sunday in Lent – March 4, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB When I was young in the 80s, I went to see 1954’s The Creature from the Black Lagoon. There was this series of classic films at the museum one summer in Regina. Some […]
February 25, 2018 – Mark 8:31-38
Mark 8:31-38 Taking up the Cross – Lent at the Movies II – The Post Second Sunday in Lent – February 26, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Steven Spielberg! Meryl Streep! Tom Hanks! John Williams! How could The Post not be great! Well, if it’s not great, it is at least a […]
February 18, 2018 – Mark 1:9-15
Mark 1:9-15 Black Panther – Lent at the Movies I First Sunday in Lent – February 18, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB In the wilderness of Africa there is a kingdom called Wakanda. It is the most advanced nation on earth, advanced in science, technology, weaponry, and healing. It survived colonization by […]
February 14, 2018 (Ash Wednesday) – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Closer to God Ash Wednesday – February 14, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB We almost never include the reading from Joel assigned for Ash Wednesday. We usually hear from Isaiah instead, who assures us we will be “restorers of streets to live in,” which is oh so appropriate for […]
February 4, 2018 – Mark 1:29-39
Mark 1:29-39 If Jesus Healed Many, Why Not Me? Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – Lectionary 5 – February 4, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB We all love that Jesus heals. In fact, healing ministry was likely the most important ministry in Jesus’ career. The Gospels are filled with healing stories. And […]
January 29, 2018 – Mark 1:21-28
Mark 1:21-28 Words Words Words Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany – Lectionary 4 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB About this time of year I start to get tired of words. I’ve been preaching for 5 months or so at this point and I begin to feel a little overwhelmed. Plus the fact that […]
January 21, 2018 – Jonah 3:1-5,10, Mark 1:14-20
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Who Knows? Third Sunday after the Epiphany – Lectionary 3 – January 21, 2018 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Who knows why things happen? Who knows what will happen? It’s a question that pops up in the book of Jonah from time to time. When you’re dealing with […]
