Sermons from the Sanctuary

Zee Food for Zee Worms 03.08.2025 18:05 ↓

there was also a sermon about the futility of life... but why should we care - right?

Bargaining for a Better Situation 27.07.2025 23:05 ↓

Abraham barganed with God over the future of Sodom, this wasn't about sex, it was about God looking for a reason to spare the city.

Begin with Forgiveness 20.07.2025 19:59 ↓

Jesus quieted Martha's busyness, Abraham welcomed God

Need a Loophole? Ask a Lawyer 13.07.2025 21:33 ↓

The Good Samaritan story was prompted by a lawyer. What does it take? he asked, "Compassion!" answered Jesus. The lawyer left sad.

Don’t Read the Riot Act 06.07.2025 21:22 ↓

Started off July with a final look at Galatians for now. How do you handle someone who has screwed up? Paul suggests, kindly, humbly, respectfully... Thank you so much Paul for taking the fun out of criticism.

Works of the Flesh vs Fruits of the Spirit 29.06.2025 22:34 ↓

We work hard to look good, because we think we look bad. But the fruits of the Spirit aren't work, they're just fruit.

Find Your Place in the Story 22.06.2025 25:46 ↓

Where you are in the story determins what you may learn from the text

Of the Father’s Love 15.06.2025 27:17 ↓

The Unity of the Father and the Son requires a first century understanding of Fathers and Sons., Jesus represented the full will of the Faather, good old Jesus Godson.

The Church's Commencement 08.06.2025 22:38 ↓

The Penecost story in the Bible gives little content, but it does convey clarity

Of Use and Love 01.06.2025 23:49 ↓

The slave girl in Acts 16 fell out of favor when she was no longer useful. Is our favor only for those who are useful?

Goals not Plans 25.05.2025 16:55 ↓

When the man complained that he didn't have help, Jesus insted healed him.

You're Not Special 18.05.2025 21:58 ↓

You're Not Specail Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download Permalink

Labor's Rest 11.05.2025 25:53 ↓

In Acts 9 Dorcus was tired, like mom doing all the work tired, like little red hen tired, God finally called her to rest. Peter on the other hand had an early church staffing problem and had to bring her back. Pastor Krogh suggested the best memorial to faithful saints is to pick up their work, not lament their absense.

Do You Love Me? 05.05.2025 19:41 ↓

Jesus confronted Peter with some questions, Peter understood when he followed

Don't Play Their Game 27.04.2025 18:47 ↓

When we see the world one way, thorugh the eyes of polotics, we lose so much.

Believing Beyond the Bunny 20.04.2025 25:52 ↓

Hospitality resulted in the first glimpse of the Risen Lord. perhaps that's the ticket to believing in Easater.

Not Making Winners, Befriending Losers 13.04.2025 19:11 ↓

On Palm Sunday it looked like Jesus was going to be a winner - until he wasn't. We know Jesus with us in losing.

Death Focused 06.04.2025 20:43 ↓

The focus on the death no the resurrection was intended to keep the people thinking about God's grace that was present in all things of life and death itself.

We're All Prodigal 30.03.2025 22:24 ↓

Jesus told this parable for the scribes and Pharisees to see themselves.

Doubt All But This One Thing 23.03.2025 22:44 ↓

We are told not to question God, but we can. What remins completely incomprehsable is God's mercy and pardon

Don't be Out Foxed 16.03.2025 20:17 ↓

The Pharisees were not warning Jesus out of kindness, they wanted him gone as much as Herod did.

Resist That Marshmallow 09.03.2025 21:52 ↓

Jesus resited the temptation of the Devil, not because he had grit, but because he had purpose.

Synthetic Temptations 02.03.2025 21:51 ↓

The Transfiguration doesn't give much practical direction. Fun to know, perhaps, but not a great place to focus. Jesus focused on the boy needing healing. What do we see?

Hate: The Final Enemy 23.02.2025 18:34 ↓

Jesus commanded "Love your enemies" even those who misquote Jesus.