Sermons on suffering
Transfiguration and Gethsemane – Luke 9:28-36 and 22:39-46
Transfiguration and Gethsemane – Luke 9:28-36 and 22:39-46 Jesus’ prayer on the mountain and Jesus’ prayer in the garden show me the two natures of his being: Jesus’ Godly nature sparkles and shines in joyous insight when Jesus converses with the prophets; and Jesus’ human nature glows in honesty and courage as Jesus prepares for the time of suffering. Joy and suffering are both part of our lives. As we prepare to face the challenges life presents to us, we…
How to Move Mountains
How to Move Mountains – Luke 6:20-31 What is strong and what is weak? The early church faced a dilemma. In the time of Jesus, the common expectation was that the messiah would be a hero. He would be a victorious fighter who defeats the Romans and restores Israel as a free and independent country. Jesus did not really do that. He died painfully on the cross and the Romans were as powerful as they were before. But when we…
Ash Wednesday: How Do We Cope With Suffering?
Ash Wednesday: How Do We Cope With Suffering? Much of our suffering comes from our own expectations of life, and from our tendency to focus too much on our self and our negative feelings. If we accept whatever life throws on us and deal with it honestly; and if we focus on our love for God, for our neighbor, and for our self, we will have a more joyful life. Rev. Kristin Luana Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port…