A sermon based on Matthew 21:23-32, Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. John P Jakupciak
A sermon based on Matthew 20:1-16, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: I must admit, this is one parable of Jesus that has always challenged my sense of justice. Each time I read it, I feel like something is not quite right or fair. In today’s lesson we find some people who worked hard and long, and at the end of the day, they got the same pay as those who only worked one hour. I don’t know about you, but…
A sermon based on Matthew 18:21-35, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness is challenging because it asks us to let go of hurt, anger, and the desire for justice. If we refuse to practice forgiveness, we can remain trapped in a cycle of bitterness, resentment, and hostility. Forgiveness is not easy, and I am not pretending otherwise…… Mahatma Gandhi was right when…
A sermon based on Matthew 18:1-20, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Throughout history greatness is often measured by power, privilege, position, prestige, and possessions. Who doesn’t want to be first? Who doesn’t long for recognition and the spotlight? Truly, our sinful human nature craves to come first and to be served. ILL: This reminds me of a story I heard about a mother who was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, age 5, and Ryan, age 3. The boys began…
