The Cornerstone – Not Monuments Carved in Stone, But Fruit to be Born

October 5, 2026

Matthew 21:33-46 Just shy of 100 years ago today – on October 4th,1927 – in the Black Hills of South Dakota, under the leadership of American historian Jonah LeRoy Robinson, sculpting began on the face of Mount Rushmore.  Introduced first to the South Dakota Legislature, originally the sculpture was to include the Sioux Nation chief … More The Cornerstone – Not Monuments Carved in Stone, But Fruit to be Born

The Mind of Christ – Humble and Self-emptying

September 28, 2026

Philippians 2:1-13 Two weeks ago, we took pause from the things of everyday life to remember 9/11 – the day we collectively swore to never forget 25 years ago.  Reflecting on those details of our personal experience – where we were, who we were with… the feelings of disbelief, denial, anxiety, fear, anger, and grief … More The Mind of Christ – Humble and Self-emptying

When the Plant Withers

September 21, 2026

In 2017, my freshman year at Penn State, Lutherans around the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. I had joined the Lutheran Student Community, and over spring break, four students, our campus ministry advisor, and her daughter, Mara, signed up for a Reformation tour of Germany. We planned to meet students from Arizona … More When the Plant Withers

Who do you say Jesus is? Remaining faithful in the face of temptation

August 24, 2026

Matthew 16:13-20 Early this past week, after some wonderful time away at the beach with Christina and the kids, I came into the office and checked my mailbox, to find two letters addressed simply to “the pastor” – one anonymous, one from an out of state individual I’ve never met.   Without even opening them, … More Who do you say Jesus is? Remaining faithful in the face of temptation

A Little Faith

August 10, 2026

Matthew 14:22-33 In the early 1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, was brainstorming new ways to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and help further the organization’s mission. Dr. Klatt was already a volunteer and held a leadership position on the local board for several years. He needed an idea … More A Little Faith

Give Me Something Small

August 3, 2026

A sermon by Adam Michael, on the Feeding of the 5000 and this summer’s middle/high workcamp week. Throughout the week at workcamp, we discussed how to approach our lives with open hands. A closed fist represents anger, control and a refusal to lend a hand, attitudes toward others that Jesus calls us to deny or … More Give Me Something Small