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Pastor Scott Dalen

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I explore the text for Christ the King Sunday, found in Luke 23:33-43. Jesus is on the cross...certainly an odd place to look for a king. But Christ's kingdom is not of this world, and so we see it in ways that are unexpected.

Sermon Braindump #126 Luke 23:33-43

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I explore Jesus' apocalyptic (aka end times) teachings that we encounter at the end of the church year. It seems particularly fitting as we encounter it just days after a divisive (to say the least) election.

Sermon Braindump #125 Luke 21:5-19

In this episode I explore an odd little snippet of teaching by Jesus in response to the request to "add faith" to the Apostles. I look at what that request seems to indicate, as well as just what Jesus might be talking about with these odd, perhaps snarky, comments.

Sermon Braindump #119 Luke 17:5-10

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Luke 14:1, 7-14. This is an odd little situation where Jesus seemingly offers social advice, something he's not typically known for. But if we consider the big picture, a few things start to fall into place.

Sermon Braindump #114 Luke 14:1, 7-14

In this episode I explore the story of Jesus sending out the 70 into the places where he's planning to go. This is a great passage that reminds us that we're called to go, not to sit and wait. We also see that in taking the good news out, the news does not change regardless of the reaction. Likewise, we must be open to the possibility that we will be changed by the encounters we experience.

Sermon Braindump #108 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Luke 8:26-39, the healing of the demoniac from Legion. His circumstances has caused isolation and marginalization, but Jesus goes WAY out of his way just to do something about it.  In light of this, I stumble through some thoughts following the Orlando tragedy.

Sermon Braindump #106 Luke 8:26-39

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I continue to explore aspects of Jesus' Farewell Discourse, which become more and more important as we approach Ascension Day when Jesus leaves Earth to return to Heaven. Here Jesus reminds his followers that the Holy Spirit, or the helper, will come among us and will continue the important work of guiding and teaching that Christ himself had begun.

Sermon Braindump #99 John 14:23-29

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore John 13:31-35, a brief snippet taken from Jesus' farewell discourse at the Last Supper. This is an odd placement of a text now that we are in the season of Easter, but it seems to look forward to the Ascension of Jesus which is rapidly approaching.

Sermon Braindump #98 John 13:31-35

In this episode, I explore a brief passage as Jesus receives warnings to flee away from his mission, which he of course denies. Jesus has always represented a threat to those who hold any sort of power, yet he will not be dissuaded from completing his work.

Sermon Braindump #89 Luke 13:31-35

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I continue to explore the same story that was featured in the previous episode, as the gospel brings that story to completion. I discuss the importance of realizing that we all need to hear the gospel, even if we have heard it before. Then I go on to discuss the importance of Christ breaking down the divisions that we are so good at creating.

Sermon Braindump #85 Luke 4:21-30

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I explore Jesus early ministry in Galilee, particularly as he begins to interpret the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophets through him. Additionally, I explore how we are connected through the power of the Holy Spirit and invited into the important work of reconciliation within the world.

Sermon Braindump #84 Luke 4:14-21

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I explore the assigned text for the Baptism of Jesus. Interestingly enough, Luke's account of the baptism itself is quite brief, but the details around it are quite important. The scripture also features a portion that we heard recently during Advent, but its importance in the announcement of Christ to the world brings it back around here in Epiphany.

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I explore the assigned text for the Baptism of Jesus. Interestingly enough, Luke's account of ...

Sermon Braindump #82 Luke 3:15-18, 21-22

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I give a brief exploration into Luke 1:39-55, as Mary encounters Elizabeth prompting a Holy Spirit moment for the two pregnant women. Mary then shares the Magnificat. I look at this within the context of the final Sunday of Advent as we are preparing for the coming Messiah.

Sermon Braindump #79 Luke 1:39-55

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Luke 3:7-18. The focal point of this text is John the Baptist, who's role in the story is important here in the season of Advent as we prepare for the coming of the Messiah at Christmas. Within the video I explore John's role, and how it always points ahead to the Messiah. John's voice was important, but it was an old message that leads into something earth shatteringly new.

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Luke 3:7-18. The focal point of this text is John the Baptist, who's role in the story is ...

Sermon Braindump #78 Luke 3:7-18

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Luke 3:1-6. I also discuss the new season of Advent kicking off a new church year, and the notion of preparing for the coming Messiah. That is what's happening in this passage, as the author sets us in a specific time period along with a prophetic foreshadow of what God will do.

Sermon Braindump #77 Luke 3:1-6

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore John 18:33-37, the assigned text for Christ the King Sunday. Pilate attempts to define Jesus' role, which is something that we simply cannot do.

Sermon Braindump #76 John 18:33-37

In this episode of Sermon Braindump, I explore Mark 13:1-8, the one foray into Apocalyptic teachings in the year of Mark. Jesus starts off with a prediction of the destruction of the temple, leading the disciples to inquire about signs of "the end."

Sermon Braindump #75 Mark 13:1-8

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore Mark 12:38-44, set in the context of Jesus' final week before the crucifixion. He spends most of the chapter butting heads with the religious elite before witnessing a poor widow putting her last two coins into the treasury. I explore the motivation for "the system" and how the motivation can be skewed to exploit those it should be helping.

Sermon Braindump #74 Mark 12:38-44

In this episode of Sermon Braindump I explore the end of Mark chapter 9, as Jesus shares various teachings. At first glance the different portions seem quite disjointed, but perhaps can all be connected back to different portions of teaching from earlier in the chapter. Yet we do begin to see some interesting connections.

Sermon Braindump #68 Mark 9:38-50

In this episode of Sermon Braindump we jump out of John and back into Mark's gospel, as Jesus goes through a transition within his ministry. Yet in the midst of this change, he continues to engage with different groups in ways that they will understand, and all the while continues to proclaim how reality is different now that the kingdom has come near.

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