Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor John 12:20-33 I. This is the fourth week that we have a gospel lesson, I can hear some already and me with them, “Oh no, not another Gospel lesson of Jesus […]
Second Sunday in Lent February 25, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Mark 8:27-38 I. Dr. Watson said, “This is all very well but the thing becomes more unintelligible than ever. How about the mysterious ally? How came he into the room?” “Yes […]
First Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Mark 1:9-15 I. Many times I have heard from several sources a formula to approach life. “If you keep before you who you are and what you are about you will […]
Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Luke 18:9-14 I. One of my favorite action movies is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It is fine action entertainment, but it has proved a rich field for sermon illustrations for me. […]
Transfiguration February 11, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Mark 9:2-10 I. Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It is both figuratively and literally one of the great mountain top experiences recorded in the Bible. It is an event that is an even more immense […]
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 4, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Mark 1:29-32 I. How does he do that? How is it she does that? Sentences like that are have been the staple of advertisements for half a century or more. You […]
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 28, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Mark 1:21-28 I. One of the more interesting state mottos is Missouri’s “Show Me”. It speaks to that part of us that says, “That is an interesting idea, but I want […]
Third Sunday after Epiphany January 21, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Mark 1:14-20 I. Like many I enjoy the Bible verses that speak of a trusting and loving friendship with God. The ones where it is clear God or Jesus is the […]
Second Sunday after Epiphany January 14, 2018 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor John 1:43-51 I. If you have ever had one of those times when you just could not wait to tell somebody something then you can imagine the excitement felt by Phillip. […]
Christmas Eve December 24, 2017 St. Jacob’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches Rev. Kirk Shipley, Interim Pastor Luke 2:1-20 I. “Do not be afraid; for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David […]