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 […]
Grace on a Mission
Sermons from Pastor Tom Scholwert
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 […]
Keeping Promises
How are you at keeping promises? It’s not always easy is it? Sometimes we tell someone we are going to do something but then we don’t do it. But God keeps God’s promise. Today’s scripture reading is about how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the promises that God has made to save God’s people. […]
Hold My Hand
When I’m sick, hold my hand. When I’m worried, hold my hand. You could make a long list of things to go with this phrase couldn’t you? We’re wired for connection. We are relational beings. We see Jesus demonstrating that in this brief encounter with Simon’s mother-in-law who is sick. He takes her hand and […]
Becoming Famous
Have you ever had a “brush with fame?” I’m talking about one of those moments when you get close to or meet a celebrity. I think most people have had an experience like this and it’s fun to sit around with friends and tell the stories. We are somewhat obsessed with movie stars and musicians […]
Ready, Set, Go!
The starter says, “ready, set, go!” and the runners are off. It’s a familiar scene isn’t it? Whether it’s starting a game of tag as a kid or running a 5K, I’ve used those three words hundreds of times. The moment the sprint starts is exhilarating, but when we sprint we soon run out of […]
