Sermons From Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

Pastor Lawlor shares a dramatic reading called "Christoholics Anonymous " from book, "Blue-Collar God" by Teri Esau. It challenges our lukewarm enthusiasm and embarrassment at being called "Christians "!

Pastor Lawlor compares Jesus ' Transfiguration as the "Oresund bridge" (connecting one country to another...) (Sweden to Denmark) -- God's Beloved Son will now travel to the Cross over the Lenten wilderness bridge leading us from death to everlasting life (this world to the next) !

Drawing on the book Someone Knows My Name, Pastor Keith Anderson reflects on how the freedom we have in Christ propels us to serve our neighbor.

"Pastor Lawlor explains Jesus commanding authority as a teacher... whom the demons recognize first thing in Mark 's gospel-- And addresses, 'One thing never to say' when a person dies tragically..."it was the will of God !"

Bishop Claire Burkat preaches on the ways in which the Kingdom of God is at hand "now" in the world and our congregation.

Pastor Keith reflects on the call of Jesus' disciples and how their lives and our lives are a journey, a pilgrimage, of faith.

A 'prologue' introduces the themes and main focus of a literary work to follow. Pastor Lawlor takes closer look at gospel writer, John's, prologue in chapter one...and challenges us all to 'write a theological prologue for your life," as a New Year resolution! Why not give some shape and focus to how God has claimed you and what themes of service and faith will 'frame' your efforts and gifts in 2015 and beyond?

With help from Charles Dickens, Pastor Keith Anderson preaches on how John the Baptist gets us ready for the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

Pastor Dyan explains what we 'overlook' if we fast-forward past Advent to Christmas. Do we long for justice, renewal, and the 'pauses' that truly are a gift to the soul? Then...make an errand " to-do list"...and then a 'Christmas dream list" for you and our world. Do they line up?

Pastor Keith Anderson preaches on the events in Ferguson and protests around the country through the lens of Advent.