Things are heating up politically here in Wisconsin. Republicans against Democrats. Democrats against Republicans. State senators “hiding†in Illinois, the governor answering prank calls, tens of thousands of people protesting in Madison, yes, the political machines are moving, and there isn’t any sign of it slowing down soon. What I have been observing on all […]
Matthew 20:1-16 Septuagesima (Feb. 20, 2011) Rev. Todd Peperkorn Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Septuagesima2011.mp3 TITLE: “On the Generosity of God†Grace to you and peace form God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for this morning is the Gospel just read from St. Matthew chapter twenty, the parable of the […]
My congregation is in the midst of celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year.  In conjunction with that, we are having a thank offering for sanctuary remodeling.  In preparation for that process, we are doing a series of “steeplechases”, that is, going and looking at area churches and looking at the art and architecture of the space. […]
[This sermon is slightly more inclusive of pop culture references than usual for me. Â My wife tells me that the reference to The Court Jester didn’t work, but the rest of it was all right. -LL] Transfiguration2011 (Audio File MP3) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. […]
[This sermon is received with much thanks and help from my friend, Pastor David Juhl.] epiphany5-2011