Sermons at St. Michael's University Church
Of Hope and Liberation
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenOf Hope and Liberation
Matthew 21:1-11
Palm Sunday
Mustard Seed: Identify someone that needs hope, and give them what hope you have in the form you have. It could be a note, a song, art, a hug, or anything that will encourage them. Have a great and hope-fueled Holy Week!
Eyes Born Blind
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenEyes Born Blind
John 9:1-41
Mustard Seed: in a safe place where it is very dark, take 3 steps and ask, "God, guide me."
Have a great week!
The Living Water of Knowing & Being Known
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenThe Living Water of Knowing & Being Known
John 4:5-42
Exodus 17:1-7
Mustard Seed: identify someone that you know and trust and who knows and trusts you. Share with them the thing into which you hope to plunge.
Have a great week!
The Platypus
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenThe Platypus
Bulletin 3 5 23 Lent 2
Mustard Seed: Last week, you identified something into which you have been resistant or reluctant to dive. Maybe that is a memory or maybe it's an opportunity or transition. This week, bring compassion to wherever there is resistance--be that in a person who poses a tension or in yourself. Bring your compassion to the person of resistance this week.
Have a great week!
Snow-Dusted Mountains
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenSnow-Dusted Mountains
The First Sunday in Lent
Mustard Seed: Throughout Lent, our theme will be "Plunge." The first step in exploring this theme and our Mustard Seed this week is to identify something you have been reluctant to face or for which you have been resisting taking the plunge. This week, just notice that thing; bring your awareness to it.
Have a great week!
On the Hill of Eternity
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenOn the Hill of Eternity
Bulletin 2 5 23
Mustard seed: Discern an appropriate time to step out of your comfort zone to let your light shine this week. Enjoy!
Happy Are Those Who Trust In God
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenHappy Are Those Who Trust In God
Bulletin 1 29 23
Mustard Seed: As you go through this week, whenever you feel stressed, return to the last verse of Psalm 84: "Happy are those who trust in God."
Have a great week!
The Fish and the Call
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenThe Fish and the Call
Matthew 4:12-23
Mustard Seed: Identify where God is calling you to go and how God is calling you to stay. Have a great week!
What Are You Looking For? (MLK DAY)
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott ClaassenWhat Are You Looking For? (MLK DAY)
Bulletin 1 15 23 MLK DAY
Mustard Seed: Answer the question "What are you looking for?" Try to answer it while remembering Dr. King's statement that "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' "
Have a great week!