Sermons by Rev. Eric Fink (Page 2)

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – 8/13/

On Sunday, we hear how the Lord came to the prophet Elijah in moments of silence, when he was facing a troubled time. In the midst of everything happening in our lives & in the world, may we too find blessing this weekend in moments of calm, with the Lord coming to bring strength &…

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

In another hot week, we continue to hold in prayer all those affected by the summer weather, and offer special prayers for those traveling and concluding summer excursions. Please also pray for educators and students, with school around the corner. Our youth have been such a summer inspiration, with GraceWorks, Mission Trip, Campfirmation, VBS, and…

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

As we come to the first weekend of July, we pause to give thanks for all the blessings of freedom we enjoy – and the freedom to worship God, which we should never take for granted, especially on this weekend leading up to the 4th! This Sunday, we’ll start our pre-worship summer hymn-sings a little…

Third Sunday after Pentecost – 6/18/23

On this special weekend of Father’s Day, we give thanks for all fathers, grandfathers, and others who have played fatherly roles in our lives – as well as uplift the healing power of God’s love for those who grieve or find sadness on this occasion. Be sure to join us for worship Sunday, as we…

Day of Pentecost – 5/28/23

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Sunday is the 50th (and last) day of Easter season, when we join Christians across the world to celebrate Pentecost! We remember how the Holy Spirit came in fullness upon the apostles with tongues like fire & the sound of a roaring wind – leading them into the streets of Jerusalem,…

Sixth Sunday of Easter 5/14/23

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! While the world has long moved on from Easter, we followers of Jesus continue to journey in this 50-day season celebrating Christ’s victory over death – and the power of God’s love to conquer all things! On the 6th weekend of Easter Season, we hear Jesus’ promise to never leave us…

Fourth Sunday of Easter – 4/30/23

Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence…