Sermons by Rev. Chris Kliesen Wehrman (Page 6)
When the Church is a Musical Instrument
SCRIPTURE: A collection of passages speaking of music and harmony.New Living Version Psalm 33:2-32 Play joyous melodies of praise upon the lyre and on the harp. 3 Compose new songs of praise to [the Creator], accompanied skillfully on the harp; sing joyfully. Ephesians 5:1919 Talk with each other much about the Lord, quoting psalms and hymns and singing sacred songs, making music in your hearts to [God].Note: Nearly one third of the 150 Psalms in the bible are songs of…
The Pentecost Project: A Vocal Orchestration
A video based on Acts 2:1-17 and Ezekiel 37:1-14 Readers: Jan Ekern, David Nyberg, Mary Parish, Steve Ozanne, Kathy Webb, Tony Williams; Chris Kliesen WehrmanWritten, directed; illustrated by Chris Kliesen WehrmanVideo by Steve Ozanne, recorded separately, combined & compiled Click “play” below to hear Pastor Chris’ introduction to the video above:
A Radical Riddle: What to Wear?
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:11-18, New International Version 10 Be strong in the [Creator’s] mighty power.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of…
It’s Saturday Morning: Is Your Room Clean?
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 65:17-25, Contemporary English Version Elyon is one of the biblical names for God.It means “most high God,” and is related to Elohim, a plural word, which is the very first name used for the Creator in the book of Genesis. 17 I, Elyon, am creating new heavens and a new earth; everything of the past will be forgotten.18 Celebrate and be glad forever! I am creating a Jerusalem, full of happy people.19 I will celebrate with Jerusalem and…
Bring Potato Chips
SCRIPTURE Luke 17:20-21Good News Translation20 Some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom of God would come.His answer was: “The Kingdom of God does not come in such a way as to be seen by sight. 21 No one will say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’; because the Kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 8:16-18Common English Bible16 “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. No. Instead,…
Co-Conspirators
SCRIPTURE PASSAGES on breath Psalm 33:6By the word of God the heavens were made, and by the breath of God’s the stars appeared. Job 33:4[Job said:] The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Mark 15:37Letting out a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. And yet, as we read together recently from John… John 20:22When he had said, [“Peace to you”],Jesus breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”…
Fulfilled
SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:36-49Living Bible | The Message | Easy To Read | Common English Bible PROLOGUE: 35 [Later that same day, after rushing back to Jerusalem be with the disciples] the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread.] 36 And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them,…
What’s the Doubt About?
SCRIPTURE: John 20:19-31 Common English Bible 19 It was still the first day of the week.That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they were filled with joy.21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As [my Abba…
Christ is Risen In Deed
SCRIPTURE: Mark 16:1-8 NIV 16:1 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 16:2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 16:3 They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 16:4 When they looked up, they saw…
An Eternal Relay Race
Advent begins in the dark and anticipates a brighter day. Our waiting for dawn is far from passive – it is filled with planning, wondering, firming our roots and gathering our resources for growth, all while keeping an eye on the horizon. As we gather to worship and meditate this Communion Sunday, we will continue our Advent collection of symbols. Each of you is invited to bring to your worship window – along with simple elements for Communion – something that is an emblem of what is currently bringing light into your life, reminding you that Christmas is near. Above the manger hangs a star of light – shining through the dark. It is winter, and the Base Camp of our church community is warm. Let’s keep the gift of Sabbath; rest a bit together, and reflect, refuel, and refresh our sense of reverence.