Sermon 3/30/08

"Jesus is Lord and Savior" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 3/30/08

Texts: Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_03_30.mp3


This sermon is the first in a series on our Guiding Principles:

Jesus is Lord and Savior
Everyone is welcome
Love changes people
We are called to work in God's world
God uses ordinary people like us
God shows the way

Sermon 3/23/08

"Building the Body of Christ" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Sermon 3/23/08 (Easter Sunday)

Texts: Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, Matthew 28:1-20 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_03_23.mp3

Sermon 3/16/08

"Buddy Christ or the Body of Christ?" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Sermon 3/16/08

Texts: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14 - 27:66 (Click to read)

During the sermon I bring out a "bobblehead" from my toy collection. It is a version of this statue entitled "Buddy Christ" from the movie "Dogma":


Click to listen: BLC_2008_03_16.mp3

Sermon 3/9/08

"Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 3/9/08

Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45 (click to read Bible texts)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_03_09.mp3

Sermon 3/2/08

"Seeing the world as God sees it" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 3/2/08

Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 (click to read)

In the sermon I reference this version Psalm 23 which we read responsively:

Psalm 23 - - EXPLAINED

The Lord is my Shepherd That's Relationship!
I shall not want That's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. That's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters. That's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul That's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness. That's Guidance!
For His name sake That's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. That's Testing!
I will fear no evil. That's Protection!
For Thou art with me That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me, That's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. That's Hope!
Thou anointest my head with oil, That's Consecration!
My cup runneth over. That's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. That's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord. That's Security!
Forever That's Eternity!

Click to listen: BLC_2008_03_02.mp3