https://www.youtube.com/embed/J5uGH66PMjg?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&start=1713&wmode=transparent Prayer. My friends, Baptism is one of the greatest gifts God ever gave to us, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Some view Baptism as some sort of magic water which gives whoever goes into it “spiritual immunity.” Some view Baptism as part two of an altar call, where a person … Continue reading Sermon: Dying and Rising in Baptism — Roland Weisbrot
Sermon: Christ the King — Roland Weisbrot
Allow me to read a few verses from the Book of Colossians once more: “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins” (1:13-14). Prayer. When you picture a king, what comes to mind? Probably someone […] … Continue reading Sermon: Christ the King — Roland Weisbrot
Sermon: The Communion of the Saints — Roland Weisbrot
Allow me to read a few verses from the Book of Revelation: “After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. […] … Continue reading Sermon: The Communion of the Saints — Roland Weisbrot
A Reformation Day Sermon
Dear friends in Christ: grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. A blessed Reformation Day to you all. How free are you? What does it mean to be free? As Americans, we have oft tossed adages like “Freedom isn’t free” or “Land of the Free, … Continue reading A Reformation Day Sermon
Sermon: God our Rock in Times of Trouble — Roland Weisbrot
Over the past two years, our world has turned upside down and we have had little reprieve from an onslaught of bad or discouraging news. First, COVID, I need not tread this ground anymore, we all know the difficulties it has wrought physically, emotionally, civilly, communally, politically, and economically. Second, our beloved country of Canada […]Sermon: … Continue reading Sermon: God our Rock in Times of Trouble — Roland Weisbrot
Sermon: On the Certain Hope of the Resurrection — Roland Weisbrot
I begin today by asking the same question the Apostle Paul posited to the Corinthians nearly 2000 years ago: “But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead” (v. 12)? At the very center of the Christian Gospel, […]Sermon: … Continue reading Sermon: On the Certain Hope of the Resurrection — Roland Weisbrot
Sermon: Deep Waters — Roland Weisbrot
https://www.youtube.com/embed/KBsRDTCOe0c?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&start=1744&wmode=transparent You will forgive me as today I have decided to depart from the lectionary and instead preach on something that has been fermenting in my mind since my summer holidays in August. So, I begin with some context. During my vacation time, Rachel and I attended different churches, which as a pastor is always … Continue reading Sermon: Deep Waters — Roland Weisbrot
A Call to Preach
Although I was baptized in infancy, raised in the church during my early childhood, and attended groups and events for Christian children and youth until my adulthood, I still had a powerful conversion experience. In fact, I daily have a powerful conversion experience. It is so, that every time I hear the gospel read, preached, … Continue reading A Call to Preach
John 20:19-23 If you Forgive the Sins of Any…
John 20:19-23 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then … Continue reading John 20:19-23 If you Forgive the Sins of Any…
Mark 3: 20-35 – All Sins Will be Forgiven
I want to begin today with a story, one you’re likely familiar with. It’s the story of Golem. Not the one beside me, but the one from the LOTR series. Golum, if you recall, was once a hobbit. A peaceful average little fellow. Once known as Smeagol. But somewhere along the way, he came in … Continue reading Mark 3: 20-35 – All Sins Will be Forgiven
