Sermons by The Rev. Ben Wulpi (Page 4)
Oct. 26/27: A Big Message to a Big City
This time Jonah seems more prepared to do as he is told. But, just as he knew, his message is well-received.
When God calls us to seek forgiveness, we can be angry at being called on our sin, or fatalistic …
Oct 5/6: Fleeing from God
We now find out that Jonah is not only fleeing from the task God gave him, but indeed from God himself. We cannot escape God, who does exactly as he wants and indeed sometimes even calls us to preach forgiveness.…
Sept 14/15: Value for Money
When Simon encounters the power of God, he is amazed but seeks to buy the Holy Spirit with money. Like us, he needs to understand that salvation can only ever be received as a gift.
Perhaps our question is similar: …
Aug 31/Sept 1: The Miracle IS Jesus! Part 2: The Last Miracle, Pt. 2
The language of Matthew 27 (imposter, fraud) only serves to highlight the purpose of this final miracle—it reveals irrefutably who Jesus is. Jesus is the miracle.
Readings from this week’s service:
Isaiah 45: 21-23
Psalm 2: 10-12
Matthew 27: 62–28: …
Aug. 10/11: Figs & Salvation
Here a miraculous curse reveals both the reality of judgement and leads to Jesus promising his disciples that they too can participate in miracles.
Readings from this service:
Hosea 9: 7-10
Psalm 1: 1-6
Matthew 21: 18-22…
July 20/21: Miraculous Fulfillment
Rev. Ben continues our series on miracles this week. The real wonder of the miracles is not the miracles themselves but the fulfillment of the promise.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 35: 3-6
Psalm 103: 1-5
Matthew 15: 29-31…
July 6/7: Jesus Feeds the 5000
Welcome to our newest staff member, The Rev. Ben Wulpi, as delivers the sermon this week.
From the very personal and individual forgiving, healing and delivering of the previous two weeks, here Jesus demonstrates his ability to provide for all …
