Sermons
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The Meaning of Jesus’ Death – Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus' followers and friends initially think of his death as the climactic failure of a would-be messianic career, but after his resurrection they began to realize that his death was the grand victory of God over the forces of sin, death, and the enemy.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Jesus is the New Temple – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
The story of the Bible is the story of God's quest to live with his people – first in the original tabernacle and temple built by Moses and Solomon, and then in the new temple, Jesus of Nazareth.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
The Cross and the Crown – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
On the cross and from the empty tomb Jesus defeats the forces of sin, death, and evil – a victory won not through political or military power but through the self-giving sacrifice of God.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Exile and Christian Suffering – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
With the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon in 586 BC, Israel began several centuries of life without Temple and God. In the midst of this suffering, Israel cried out to God in desperate hope that he would someday save them.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
The Covenant with David – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
God promises David that his dynasty will reign forever. But when that dynasty dies out God's promise seems like it's been broken. But Jesus – David's greater son – conquers the universe through his death and resurrection and now sits on the throne of David forever.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
David the King – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
God provides a human king for his people Israel in David. God himself becomes the king of his people in David's son, Jesus.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.