Sermons

Parable of the Mustard Seed Bible Background: This parable appears in Mark 4, Matthew 13, and Luke 13, where Jesus is using parables-especially about ‘growing’ things-to describe what the kingdom of God is like. It’s been a common Sunday School lesson for generations, because

PARABLES OF THE SOWER Bible Background: In Matthew 13, Jesus is teaching in parables. A parable takes something from daily life and can make an ‘obvious’ point, or reveal a ‘hidden’ point. Parables often turn things ‘upside down.’ Parables are sometimes clear

Why Plan Your Giving? Today, we’re blessed to have Cindy Halverson with us. She’s our ELCA Director of Planned Giving for Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. (Some of you recall meeting Pastor Larry Westfield, who served in that capacity for a number of years.) What does a Director of

Luke 2:41-52 Jesus at Twelve Bible Background: This is our favorite story of Jesus as a kid-because it’s the only story we have! We meet a precocious 12 year old, who is showing his independence and worrying his parents. He’s also amazing the group of teachers at the Temple. Digging