Luke 6:20-31
As we read Jesus's List of Blessings and Woes, this sermon tries to keep in mind that baptism, not death, is the entrance right into God's Kingdom.

Luke 18:1-8
This sermon looks at Jesus's parable about the need to pray and not lose hope. What is important in the parable and what is unimportant.

Luke 17:5-10
When Jesus says his apostles say "we are worthless slaves" it is important to both understand that he is not saying that, and why so much is expected of them. They, like us are beloved. If the gospel ever makes you doubt that, you're reading it wrong.

Luke 16:1-13
Jesus's story about a dishonest manager being commended by his master is one of the most confusing parables in the bible. Maybe the last verse sheds light on it not being about dishonest business practices being good as much as it is about choosing between living in god's vision of the world and living according to the rules of wealth.

John 3:13-17
In the wake of a week of yet more gun violence in the U.S., this sermon looks at what it means for the Son of Man to be lifted up 'like the serpent in the wilderness'

Luke 14:25-33
The phrase "our cross to bear" has twisted the meaning of what it means to pick up a cross and follow Jesus. This sermon looks at the call to carry the cross and the cost of discipleship.

Luke 14:1,7-14
This sermon looks for the 'good news' in what seems like simple practical advice.

Luke 13:10-17
This sermon looks at the synagogue leader who was upset that Jesus healed a woman on the sabbath as something more relatable than first appears.

Luke 12:49-56
There may be no more challenging passage in the bible  for people of faith than Jesus claiming he came to bring fire and division. This sermon looks at what that claim might mean for those who live as collateral damage for other's peace.

Luke 12:13-21
This sermon looks at the parable of a man who built bigger barns to store his wealth on the night he was to die and the problems with drawing a specific line between how much wealth is need and how much is greed.