The LehmanCast

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

We discover who we are not just by people telling us, but also by what we are called to do. Christians believe

our lives are not our own. Each of us have a call – a vocation. Each of us have something important to do, no matter how

ordinary it may seem. We have been called through baptism to this important work. We have the opportunity to

rediscover our call that lets us know we’re children of God!

Epiphany 2021

January 2, 2021

The Grinch has succeeded. Everything that has anything to do with Christmas now sits in the Grinch’s sleigh ready to be pushed off the mountain’s edge. He waits to hear the weeping and wailing coming from Whoville, but he is shocked that the song he hears isn’t sad at all. It seems that Christmas came anyway!

“When You’re Sure You’re Right”

We all have blind spots, and the Christmas story reveals just how vulnerable God’s love for us is.

Consider the authenticity of Christmas celebrations. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas? What looks like Christmas but isn’t, and conversely what doesn’t look like Christmas but does tell the Nativity story?

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? This week we explore what happens when life does not meet our expectations, especially around something as important as Christmas.

Part 1 of The Heart That Grew Three Sizes

We are made into a loving and serving community because of the Christ who loved and served the world. We are told the truth about who we are because he showed us the truth through his actions as the King.

Sermon 14 November 2021

Today we view life from the perspective of eternity. We honor the saints who have come before us, the saints who are alive today, and the saints who will come after us. By the virtue of our baptism, we are saints as well. We belong to the communion of saints – past, present, and future. We can be examples of God’s love and compassion for others to follow as we look forward to spending all of eternity with God in heaven.

Scripture:

Luke 12:35-44 and 1 Chronicles 29

Theme:

If our days on earth are like a passing shadow (Chronicles), then we should be comfortable giving our gifts away – like David secured for the building of the temple under Solomon. This prayer was a prayer of praise for the generosity of all the people (kind of like what we want to do this day in response to the estimates of giving, regardless of the amount). That way, we will truly have the courage to be ready when the Lord comes (Matthew). That is truly being focused on the future.