Weekly sermons delivered at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Prairie Village, KS
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What about our friends and family members who have never followed Jesus? Or our children or siblings who grew up in the church but have now rejected the faith handed down to them? What will become of people who have lost their faith—or who never had it? Is God’s grace wide enough for them? Paul reminds us that all people dwell in disobedience. All people. Including all of us. We are not saved…
What happens when we are doing exactly what Jesus has called us to do—and the wind is still against us? In Matthew 14:22–33, the disciples struggle through the night against a relentless headwind. Peter steps out of the boat at Jesus’ command, only to become overwhelmed when he realizes the strength of the wind around him. This episode explores the headwinds that resist us, the surprising power of…
What story is shaping the way you see your life? Every day the world tells us there isn't enough—not enough money, time, security, opportunity, or hope. Before long, that scarcity story begins to shape our own hearts. But Isaiah 55 and the feeding of the five thousand reveal a different reality. God invites thirsty people to come without money, and Jesus feeds a multitude in the middle of a…
In a world that seems increasingly divided between "good people" and "bad people," Jesus tells a surprising parable about wheat and weeds growing together in the same field. Instead of calling us to judge or uproot others, Christ invites us to trust God's patient work—both in the world and within our own hearts. This sermon explores why we are often mistaken about one another, how grace continues…
When life leaves us feeling stranded—caught between what was and what we hoped would be—we may wonder whether God has forgotten us. Drawing on Isaiah 55:10–13, this sermon explores God's promise that his Word never returns empty. Like rain quietly nourishing the earth, God's grace is already at work beneath the surface, bringing hope where despair has taken root. Through the unforgettable story of…
The Bible has a name for this: sin. It is not simply the things we do wrong, but the power within us that twists what is good. Sin is the power that turns freedom into selfishness. Sin is the power that turns love into possession, justice into vengeance, and neighbors into enemies. If the problem were ignorance, we'd need better education. If the problem were bad laws, we'd need better…
In a world that celebrates the powerful, the successful, and the highly visible, Jesus tells a very different story. Beginning with a memorable account from preacher Fred Craddock, this sermon explores one of the most surprising promises in the Gospel: that the person who offers something as simple as a cup of cold water stands alongside prophets and the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Through…
Some decisions are easy. Others leave us awake at night. In this sermon from Genesis 21:8–21, Abraham faces a painful choice between two loves, while Hagar and Ishmael find themselves alone in the wilderness with no clear future. Yet this difficult story reveals a surprising truth: God's faithfulness is larger than our failures, our fears, and the choices that seem impossible to make. When the…
Jesus looked at the crowds and saw people who were weary, burdened, and longing for hope. Rather than carrying the work alone, he sent ordinary people to share God's compassion with the world. Drawing on the story of Koinonia Farm and the witness of Clarence Jordan, this sermon explores what happens when Christians take Jesus’ call seriously—living as neighbors, serving those in need, and trusting…
Why does Jesus choose to sit with sinners? And what does that mean for us? In this episode, we explore a powerful moment from the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus shares a table with those society rejects—and challenges the assumptions of those watching from a distance. What unfolds is not a denial of brokenness, but a profound declaration of grace: we are all in need of the healing mercy of God.…
