Sermon 5/25/08

"Don't worry, Child of God" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 5/25/08

Texts: Isaiah 49:8-16a, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_05_25.mp3


This sermon was preached during the service in which my daughter was baptized. As the Psalm, I sang "Child of the Water" by Dakota Road:

"CHILD OF THE WATER"
Chorus:
You're a child of the water, child of the word,
guided by promise and stories you've heard.
God of the wounded knows you by name
and carries you home ev'ryday.

From your first breath
to the last step,
all of the dance;
down deep in your laughter,
whatever your fears,
try to remember... (Chorus)

Life is a gift,
time carries on,
and you will grow;
amidst your believing
and throughout your doubt,
something is sure... (Chorus)

Bridge:
We journey together as children of God,
sealed by the cross... (Chorus)

Words and Music by Hans Peterson, Larry Olson and David Lee Brown ©1998 Dakota Road Music.

Sermon 5/18/08

"God in relationship" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 5/18/08

Texts: Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20 (Click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_05_18.mp3

This is the image of the Trinity Icon I refer to in this sermon:

Sermon 5/11/08

"Transformed, inspired, and sent by the Holy Spirit" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 5/11/08 (Pentecost)

Texts: Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 20:19-23 (click to read)

Click to Listen: BLC_2008_05_11.mp3

This sermon was preached in four parts throughout the service (it is combined on the recording). The four sections were entitled:

1) Ready for Transformation
2) God begins to Transform us
3) This is what Transformation looks like
4) Miracles

Sermon

"God shows the way" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 5/4/08

Texts: Acts 1:6-14, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, John 17:1-11 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_05_04.mp3

This sermon is the last 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