Easter Means Victory Over Death
Back in 1943, Norman Rockwell did a painting that was published in the Saturday Evening Post. The painting shows a father and mother tucking their two children in at bedtime.
Good Friday: Seven Crucial Last Words
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenHad we been in that situation, beaten and battered as Jesus was, we may have found the strength to utter some memorable words. They would have been words of power.
“For You”
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenI was sorting through the mail the other day at home when I came across a letter covered in stickers. I called Willow over and when she came, I held it out and said, “This one is for you.”
His Humility, Our Hope
/in sermons /by Amanda Petersen“A Holy Week” is the theme for this final week in Lent. And when you think about it, a holiday is really just shorthand for holy day. Holidays are days where things stop, where we pause and reflect, where we get our bearings.
Grace Personified
/in sermons /by Amanda Petersent’s been called many things. “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” The Parable of the Lost Son.” The Parable of the Two Lost Sons.” I understand why. The first son of the story seems to be the main character.
I AM with You
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIn recent years, it’s said we live in the Epidemic of loneliness. Blame individualism, globalization, technology, or anything else which undoubtedly has a part to play, but social isolation is one the rise.
Don’t Drift. Stand Firm!
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenI have fond memories of fishing with my Dad as a boy. I’m not sure we always caught fish, but we always had great snacks.
Unreasonable Compromise
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenA young man wants to stay out till midnight but his parents want him home at 10:00 pm. They end up agreeing on 10:30 pm. It’s called a compromise; both sides meet in the middle, make concessions, in order to come to an agreement.
Our Champion Gives Us Confidence
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIt was the 41st day in a row. Can you imagine? 41 days of having the biggest bully on the block come out and taunt you. 41 days of cowering in fear, in embarrassment, in shame.
I Will Keep the Passover
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenBack in 1977, Pastor William Lauterbach wrote a commentary on the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. It is called, “The Crucial Hours.” It’s the inspiration for our midweek services this year.
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2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
