2025 Sermons

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Click here for worship material “Planted to Grow: Grace in Action” (Stewardship Month #2)             I want to start with something funny I found on an internet site: A little boy brought two quarters to church. His mother told him, “One is for the offering, and one is for ice cream after church.” He was…

Click here for worship material Stewardship Month #1: “Gratitude as the Foundation of Stewardship” I want to start with something funny I found on an internet site: A pastor asked a farmer, “If you had 100 cows, would you give 50 to the Lord?” The farmer said, “Of course!” The pastor continued, “If you had…

Click for worship material “What Do We See, and What Will Last?” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: A man died and arrived at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter asked him, “What have you done to merit entrance into heaven?” The man thought for a moment and…

Click for worship material   “Stewardship as a Spiritual Practice” I want to start with something funny I found on an internet site: A family brought a homemade pizza to the church potluck. The youngest child whispered, “Can we give part of the pizza to the offering plate?” The parents laughed, but the child insisted…

Click for worship material   “Joy in Heaven Over the Founding”              I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: One humorist once said, “Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never…

Click here for worship material    “Salt That Loses Its Flavor” I want to start with something funny I found on the internet: A little boy told his mom he wanted to save up for a bike. He proudly announced, “I’ve already got three dollars and eighty-seven cents. How much more do I need?” His…

Click here for worship material   “The Upside-Down Seating Chart”             I want to start with something funny I found on a website: A pastor once went to a wedding reception. When he arrived, he noticed the head table—beautifully decorated, flowers, candles, and right in the middle, a huge chocolate fountain. Without hesitation, he thought,…

Click for worship material “Set Free on the Sabbath”           What a wonderful day God has made for us! We’ve gathered outside this morning under God’s sky, surrounded by the beauty of creation, with our whole parish together—students, teachers, parents, and even our pets. What a blessing it is to have this park next to…

Click for worship material “Faith in the Middle of the Red Sea” I want to start with something funny. I think I’ve shared this story before: There was a preacher who fell into the ocean, and he couldn’t swim. When a boat came by, the captain yelled, “Do you need help, sir?” The preacher calmly…