You have been appointed. That’s what Jesus said. How do you feel about that? That’s right. In our gospel reading this week Jesus tells the disciples, “I have appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.” Jesus is reminding them that he has given them everything they need, including unique gifts that […]
Grace on a Mission
Sermons from Pastor Tom Scholwert
The Other Ones
Who are “the other ones” in your life? I mean, who are the people in your life that you don’t usually hang out with or even like? Have you ever rejected someone because they were different than you? I know I have. Sometimes I don’t even know I’m doing it. Jesus, the good shepherd, reminds […]
The Scars Say It All
The scars say it all don’t they? Take a moment to take a mental inventory of your bodily scars. With each scar you have a memory. Some of those scars remind us of a funny memory. Like that time when I was a kid and I got my first pocket knife. My dad told me […]
Have You Seen Jesus?
Have you seen Jesus lately? I mean, he has risen, surely we can see him somewhere. All joking aside, it’s an important question to ask. We are people who like to see things for ourselves to believe. But when it comes to seeing Jesus, perhaps we are looking in the wrong places. It sure would […]
Tearing Down and Building Up
I’m sure you have seen when a building is demolished in order to rebuild something even better. It’s a spectacular site. Sometimes in our own lives things need to be torn down and rebuilt. Even our souls. In the gospel story this week Jesus is at the temple and drives out the money changers. This […]
How Much Does it Cost
How much does it cost to follow Jesus? Don’t get me wrong, God’s love does not cost us anything. It is a free gift and we don’t have to pay or do anything for it. But every day we get to decide how we are going to follow Jesus. The gospel this week challenges us […]
