Pentecost 16, Luke 13:22-30 “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” This is the question addressed to Jesus in today’s text. And we can understand this question. We may wonder about it ourselves. How many people will be saved? …
Luke 12:13-21 In today’s text we hear Jesus say: “Life does not consist in the abundance of one’s possessions.” This is an important statement, but one that is not unique to Jesus. Many others have taught this also. However, Jesus …
Luke 10:1-20; Isaiah 66:10-14 In the year 1765 the British Parliament enacted the Stamp Act as a tax on the American colonists to help pay off costs associated with the French and Indian War. The colonists hated this tax, as …
Text: John 16:12-15. Last year about this time my father, my brother, my son and I travelled to Gettysburg Pennsylvania to tour the historic battlefield. As a gift to my father, who loves Civil War history, my brother and I …
What a week it’s been! Last Sunday we had a wonderful Palm Sunday celebration, and the past three days we met to mark the events of Christ’s passion. The music was wonderful, the prayers powerful and the message of salvation …
Today’s sermon theme is: “When Jesus rebukes.” I know this doesn’t sound like a very uplifting topic. I didn’t put it on our outdoor church sign like I usually do with our sermon themes. But Jesus offers three different rebukes in today’s …
Most of us know the story of Jesus’ birth very well – and anyone who doesn’t can look it up quickly and read all about it. We live in the “information age,” after all. But as familiar as the story is, there’s …
Matthew 25:14-30 Last Sunday our church examined the story of the widow who put her last two coins into the offering plate. We admired her great faith, and Pastor Yang in his sermon also reminded us of the agonizing choice …
Jude 1:1-4, 17-23 Most Sundays I will preach on one of the readings assigned to us by the greater church. I do this as a sign of unity with fellow Christians and as a way of making sure we cover …
Mark 10:23-31 Some places are difficult to enter. It’s difficult to enter the freeway during rush hour. It’s difficult to pass the entrance exams and gain admission into the top schools. It’s difficult to enter a fine restaurant if you …