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“The Meaning of the Transfiguration.” Sermon on Luke 9:28-36 for Transfiguration, February 4 & 7, 2016

Posted on February 7, 2016 by pastorstratman

  I. For Moses and Elijah it meant seeing fulfillment. Imagine Moses, enjoying the bliss of heaven for about 1,400 years—but it’s in eternity, so years don’t really matter. Then an archangel comes to Moses and says, “Come with me. … Continue reading →

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“How to Respond to Those Who Cause Hurt.” Sermon on Matthew 5:38-48 for Epiphany 7, February 20/23, 2014

Posted on February 23, 2014 by pastorstratman

Do you remember the time James and John came up to Jesus. They were disappointed and angry because people weren’t welcoming them or welcoming Jesus, so they said, “Lord do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” (Luke 9:54). Jesus … Continue reading →

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“My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone.” Sermon on Psalm 62 for Pentecost 6, June 27/30, 2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by pastorstratman

A.   We all have our disappointments. Usually because things turn out differently than we had hoped. Usually because we expected better from someone or something. Jesus knew that kind of disappointment. In today’s Gospel we saw how James and … Continue reading →

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“Resist the Devil.” Radio Sermon on James 4:7-12 for Pentecost 19, October 7, 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by pastorstratman

A.  Every day we pray, “Lead us not into temptation.” I’ve heard some variations on that sentence. One was “Lead us not into imitation.” A bumper sticker said, “Lead me not into temptation. I will find it myself.” All jokes … Continue reading →

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