by Andreas Wagner | Aug 26, 2018 | Sermons
Chances are, you have heard this story before. The tale of the son of Timaeus, (Bartimaeus), one of the few people healed by Jesus who are actually named in the Bible. His problem was, he couldn’t see. But if we get his story right, and if we listen carefully and...
by Andreas Wagner | Aug 26, 2018 | Sermons
Bread of Life! In my early years in Philadelphia I was asked to speak at a Christian College about the various positions on the Bread if Life in Holy Communion amongst the reformers of the 16th century. A scholarly topic! I felt honored, accepted the challenge and,...
by Andreas Wagner | Aug 5, 2018 | Sermons
A few months ago a girl worshipped with us for the first time. She wasn’t used to the traditions, symbols and rituals of church at all. She also wasn’t shy. That combination made for some interesting, refreshing conversations. She came to me after church and said...
by Andreas Wagner | Aug 5, 2018 | Sermons
Let me begin at the very end of today’s gospel passage where Mark says, “He did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.” Perhaps you are like me and wonder what this is supposed to mean. Is Jesus deliberately...
by Andreas Wagner | Aug 5, 2018 | Sermons
The Apostles had been on a mission trip, working hard, sleeping little and returning physically and spiritually tired. The mission trip that Jesus put together for his disciples was a bit different from the experiences that we all are used to, our people having been...