Sermons with Reverend Killjoy

Second Sunday after Epiphany, Lectionary Year C

John 2:1-11

In which we talk about the abundant grace of God, in Jesus' miracle of wine at Cana and in our practice of the Eucharist.

Baptism of Our Lord, Lectionary Year C

Luke 3:15-17,21-22

Jesus' baptism teaches us about the grace of God in our own baptisms and throughout our lives.

Epiphany of Our Lord

Matthew 2:1-15

The magi came to worship Jesus under the most unexpected circumstances. Their search for a true king, and the political backlash it inspired, had life-or-death consequences. What God experienced in Jesus during and after this time can have profound meaning for our faith.

Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-20

Better late than never! On a bustling Christmas Eve, we heard about how Jesus' birth tells us that God is truly with us.

First Sunday of Advent, Lectionary Year C

Luke 21:25-36

A new church year, and it's time for me to resume posting audio of my sermons. I've been recording them, just not posting, so I may also add some from previous weeks, out of chronological order.

This week's sermon begins a new church year with an introduction to Advent and the idea that in the coming church year we will look ahead to what God is about to do.

Reformation Sunday

John 8:31-36

In light of yesterday's murders at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, it is important to address Christian anti-Semitism and its place in Lutheran history. For what has God in Jesus set us free?

This sermon from August 26th, 2018, was my first as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year B

John 6:56-69

My time with Hope Lutheran Church begins with the end of Jesus'speech known as the bread of life discourse. What better place to begin a ministry relationship than with Jesus who offends, disappoints, and even drives away many of his disciples? Yet even in this story there is good news from Jesus.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year B

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

On my last Sunday as pastor of Lutheran Church of the Savior, we reflected on the changes LCS has experienced since I arrived in 2009, and on the nature of strength. What is it that makes people strong? What is it that made Jesus strong?

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year B

This week we hosted Day Camp with Living Water Ministries, so our Gospel lesson came from the camp program rather than from the lectionary.

Luke 10:1-9

In today's sermon we get to hear from a set of kids who attended day camp this week. What did they enjoy? What did they learn? Is this what the reign of God looks like?

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year B

Mark 4:35-41

Special worship, special sermon: today Lutheran Church of the Savior joined with African Christian Fellowship, our morning and afternoon churches sharing one worship experience after a year of sharing a building. This sermon was translated to French in real time! And it's about Jesus.