April 9, 2021
Sermon. April 11, 2021 Rev. John Steitz Richard Osmer in his book, Practical Theology shares that practical theology has four key questions and tasks. These are: What is going on? (descriptive task) Why is this going on? (interpretative task) What ought to be going on? (normative task) How might we respond? (pragmatic task) Now let us apply… Read More »
April 2, 2021
Sermon. April 4,2021 Easter Sunday Rev. John Steitz Mary Magdalene announces to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord.” With this words she affirms proclaims that Christ is Risen! The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the pivotal event that confirms God’s love for the world. It is an affirmation that love is stronger than… Read More »
March 26, 2021
Sermon. Palm Sunday. March 28, 2021 by Rev. John Steitz This is our second Palm Sunday during the pandemic. We will not be marching through the heart of town carrying a cross and waving palms. I want to look at the event on which Palm Sunday is based. There is a deep politically subversive quality to… Read More »
March 18, 2021
Sermon. March 21, 2021 Rev. John Steitz The prophet Jeremiah is addressing in these words to a people in crisis. For the people Israel their entire world has come to an end. Babylon has conquered the Promised Land. The walls of Jerusalem, the Holy City, have been breached and whole sections taken down. The… Read More »
March 12, 2021
Sermon. March 14, 2021 Rev. John Steitz “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” “John 3:16.” We have seen this verse being held up at football games, and being displayed on billboards, tee shirts,… Read More »
