Sermons
“An inside-out community” (Gospel of Luke, Declaring the Kingdom in Galilee #3)
Group characteristics We are part of many groups, each with their own characteristics. I think of the groups at my high school. For example there was the “in” group. Insiders… Read more
“A harvest of fish” (Gospel of Luke, Declaring the Kingdom in Galilee #2)
A great fishing tale Do you have a great fishing tale? My greatest exploit is that once while fishing I caught a seagull! Peter’s great fishing tale Our gospel reading… Read more
“Scripture is fulfilled in our hearing” (Gospel of Luke, Declaring the Kingdom in Galilee #1)
What have you been listening to? The 21st century is very noisy, with lots of loud voices vying for attention. Here are a few examples of ads, headlines, politicians, gurus,… Read more
God’s faithfulness: past, present, future (Walla 150th)
God’s faithfulness: past (Pastor Dan Mueller) I’ve been the Lutheran Pastor here for just under 2 years. During this time I’ve tried to listen to the stories. I get the… Read more
“Jesus has opened heaven” (Gospel of Luke, Prepare the Way #3)
What’s it like to be locked out? Have you ever been locked out, perhaps from your house or car? How did it feel when the way was opened? Once, in… Read more
“The time is now!” (Gospel of Luke, Prepare the way #2)
How would you evaluate your 2018? This time of the year is one of transition. We often contemplate the year gone, as well as consider the year to come…. Read more
“In my Father’s house” (Gospel of Luke, Prepare the Way #1)
Searching for Jesus There’s story of a man who put up Christmas lights and a nativity scene in his front yard. But one night, some thieves came and stole his… Read more
“God wages peace on earth” (Gospel of Luke, Christmas Day)
Do you ever ask: “How can I be at peace? How can I get what’s missing in my life?” Today we’re going to hear that God brings peace on earth… Read more
“An unexpected coming” (Gospel of Luke, Christmas Eve)
Our meditation tonight is based on the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2, as well as these verses from John chapter 1: 1 In the beginning was the Word. The Word… Read more
“Rescued by the rising sun” (Gospel of Luke, Advent #4)
Men survive by clinging to esky overnight after boat capsizes Five years ago, almost to the day, two men went fishing off the coast of Ballina, northern NSW. They were… Read more
