Forgiveness is the Life of the Church (Pentecost 13)

Rev. Todd Peperkorn Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Pentecost 13 (Proper 19A) September 11, 2011 LS110050a TITLE: “Forgiveness is the Life of the Church” Joseph and his brothers had history. They were jealous of Joseph because their father, Isaac, seemed to love him more. Isaac showered gifts upon Joseph. So, out of envy, Joseph’s […]

With the Lord There is Mercy (9-11 remembrance sermon)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California September 10, 2011 Evening Prayer On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the bombing of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon 9-10-2011 TITLE: “With the Lord there is Mercy” In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the […]

Saving and Losing (Proper 17A – Pentecost 11, 2011)

Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Proper 17A Matthew 16:21-28 August 28, 2011 For an audio of this sermon, LS110047a Title: “Saving and Losing” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for this morning is taken from St. Matthew, chapter sixteen. We […]

Gathered by the Spirit (Pentecost 2011)

2011Pentecost God had given a command to Adam and Eve in the Garden, when He said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” […]

I Have Overcome the World (Rogate 2011)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Rogate – Easter 5 (May 29, 2011, rev. from 2003) John 16:23-30 2011rogate   TITLE: “I Have Overcome the World”   Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Our text for today is from the Gospel lesson just read, […]