Sermons from May 2019
Sermon for Ascension
[Machine transcription] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Brothers and sisters, this is Ascension Day. Talking about the Ascension, please be seated. And Ascension Day is often overlooked in the church year calendar, even though it’s really one of the oldest and most recognized holy days, dating back to…
Take Heart!
[Machine transcription] Take heart. Good morning. The end of the gospel reading is the message of today’s sermon. After describing about his going home, Jesus had said, take heart. There are so many worries coming before you. There are so many struggles throughout your life, but always remember, Jesus said, I am not alone but with my Father. Dear beloved, today on…
Be Ready
[Machine transcription] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen. Brothers and sisters, looking at that second reading today from St. Peter’s first letter as a text, please be seated. Maybe you remember your Confirmation Day, those of you who’ve been confirmed in your faith. I remember mine back in 1973. I…
The Shepherd’s Voice
[Machine transcription] Christ is risen. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Our text comes from this morning’s gospel lesson, especially verses 27 and 28. Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they…
Paul – from Prosecutor to Apostle
[Machine transcription] Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen. Brothers and sisters, looking at that first reading from the book of Acts, the conversion of St. Paul, for the lesson, please be seated. Wow, a church named after me. Interesting. My name, first of all, was Saul, but anyway, there I was, minding my own business and taking a little trip to Damascus. Well, okay, I…