Sermons at St. Michael's University Church
Eyes Born Blind
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott Claassen
Eyes 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 Claassen
The 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 Claassen
The 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 Claassen
Snow-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 Claassen
On 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 Claassen
Happy 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 Claassen
The 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 Claassen
What 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!
Beloved and the Brahman
| Speaker: The Rev. Scott Claassen
Beloved and the Brahman
Bulletin 1 8 23 Baptism of Our Lord
Mustard Seed: This week, make God's parental love for you the north of your internal compass; let that love orient you, strengthen you, and prepare you for the challenges you face. Have a great week!
