Posts from Pastor Daniel
From Those Days to These
Pastor Daniel’s Sermon for Christmas Eve, 2017 on Luke 2. We sing tonight because the good news of great joy is for all people. We sing because in those days the angels broke out of heaven filled with light and sang of God’s glory – Gloria in excelsis Deo. And as this night turns dark […]
Posted on December 24, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Everything is not OK
Pastor Daniel’s Sermon on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3). Folks, this faith isn’t going to make you rich. In fact, it might make you poorer. This faith isn’t going to make you popular. In fact, it might call on you to befriend the unpopular. This faith isn’t easy. It’s hard. But […]
Posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Shalom
Pastor Daniel’s sermon on 11/26/17 on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 “For the God who accompanied a bunch of exiles to Babylon, the God who proved that even the cross and the grave were not beyond the bounds of grace, the God who came in Christ to set up a new kingdom over all times and all […]
Posted on November 27, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
O My People, O My Church – Faith for Life
Pastor Daniel’s sermon on Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 “Do not be content with avoiding blame. Seek good. Do not be content with shielding yourself and those close to you from harm. Seek good. Do not be content with necessary but insufficient academic arguments. Seek good. Do not be content with merely avoiding evil. Seek good. Seek […]
Posted on November 13, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Service of Healing
“Thy Holy Wings, O Savior, spread gently over me, and let me rest securely through good and ill in thee. Oh, be my strength and portion, my rock and hiding place, and let my ev’ry moment be lived within the grace.” So we sing this Sunday. This Sunday, one week after we lit candles in […]
Posted on November 8, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Giving Thanks for All Saints
Honor your father and mother. The commandment was not written with children in mind, Children who must be molded and pressed into responsible adults, Children who cannot determine their own fate, yet. Honor your father and mother. The commandment was written, like all others, for adults, Adults who think themselves sovereign and responsible, Adults who […]
Posted on November 1, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
God is For You – A Reformation Sermon
Pastor Daniel’s sermon on the the Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, October 29, 2017. 1 Kings 8:1-13 “In a world where it often feels like you’re going it alone, God is for you. In a world where it can feel like it’s you against the world, God is for you. When […]
Posted on October 30, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Holy, Dreaded Calling
Pastor Daniel’s sermon on October 15, 2017 on 1 Samuel 3:1-21 “When you feel compelled to do something hard, I urge you to consider if you’re being called. Because if you are, then it is God calling you to the mundane or darn near impossible task. It is God, the one who loves you beyond […]
Posted on October 16, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
You’re invited! … this is most certainly true. On Sunday October 29, we will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at Ascension. There will be one service that day at 10 am, followed by a meal with German food, music, beer, and wine. It should be a day full of good friends, good worship, […]
Posted on October 4, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
The Calling is Grace
Pastor Daniel’s sermon on Exodus 2:23-3:15 Listen. God is calling you. Through relationships you’ve just discovered and relationships you’ve been in so long you start to take them for granted. Through the need of a neighbor. Through your wealth that could change a life across the world or your time that could change a life […]