* a sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church on September 17, 2017 * Texts for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost: Genesis 50:15-21 + Psalm 103:1-13 + Romans 14:1-12 + Matthew 18:21-35 *************** Please pray with me this morning, church: Compassionate God, Have mercy on us. When the aches and stresses Of everyday life get to be … Continue reading Forgiving Ourselves
* a sermon preached at Luther Memorial Church of Chicago on February 1, 2015 * Text: Matthew 6:7-21 *************** Please pray with me: Holy God, Give us hearts to more fully love you, so that we may more fully worship you. Amen. *************** Last November, the Church of England adopted legislation to allow women to be bishops in … Continue reading It’s Not About You
* a sermon preached at Luther Memorial Church of Chicago on October 19, 2014 * Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-9 Well, I’m sorry to say you’ve been duped again. Last week, we had a seemingly innocent story about heritage, which Pastor Tim turned into a sermon about stewardship; and I have to apologize because this week we … Continue reading Here’s To You!
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