Forgiving is hard work. In order to forgive, we often believe that we need to be owed something in order to forgive the person. If we don't receive something we know it will cost us. Yet Jesus tells us that we should forgive endlessly. He knew best of...

Jesus plants his disciples firmly in the world. Yet the world will bring difficulty for those who follow Jesus in a life of faith. Jesus gives some serious and sober warnings about what life would be like for those who follow him. Yet, in the midst of...

So what do we do when the world seems like it is coming to an end? Do you try to hold on to the familiar to the things that you have built for yourself and for your family? Do you entrench yourself and start pointing fingers looking for someone to...

This sermon on Genesis 1:1-2:3 was preached at Redemption Lutheran Church in Watertown, NY.

How do you feel about going into this world and making disciples of all nations? How do you feel about going into this world which is at war with itself? How do you feel about going into this world to make disciples of all nations—to make disciples of...

This sermon on Luke 24:44-53 was preached at Redemption Lutheran Church in Watertown, NY.

This sermon on Acts 17:22-31 was preached at Redemption Lutheran Church in Watertown, NY.

This sermon on 1 Kings 18:16-39 was preached at Redemption Lutheran Church in Watertown, NY.

This sermon on John 10:1-10 was preached at Redemption Lutheran Church in Watertown, NY.

This sermon on 1 Peter 1:17-21 was preached at Redemption Lutheran Church in Watertown, NY.