Sermons on Sin
Lent 1A What a Difference a Man Makes
Romans 5:12-19 What a difference a person can make! This is the stuff of biographies. And there are many of them. But Paul takes it to a whole other level when he brings up both Adam and Christ. Adam’s act of disobedience brings sin and death to all. Christ’s act of obedience brings justification and life. But we ought not think they are equal as two boxers going toe to toe and blow for blow. No, Christ’s impact is much greater.…
Pentecost 14C Building on the Promises of God, Part 7: No Condemnation
Romans 8:1 The National Debt Clock not only illustrates the rapidly rising national debt, but can also be an illustration of our ever rising sin debt against God. Jesus’ parable of the Unmerciful Servant drives the point home; we have a great and unpayable debt of sin before God. But the Apostle Paul, who himself had a great debt to God cancelled, reminds us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Sermon Date: September 15,…
Pentecost 2C What Have You to Do with Us Jesus?
Luke 8 26-39 What if you could talk with someone from the community of the Gerasenes where Jesus cast demons out of a man? What would he say and what insights might you gain for your own life? At its core it is a story of tragedy, salvation, and new life. Sermon Date: June 23, 2019