As Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God we discover that the kingdom is ALREADY present (in bread, wine, water, community) and NOT YET fulfilled. We already have a foretaste of God’s abundant blessings in our lives, and we know that there is more for us to experience.

For me personally, there is an “already” AND “not yet” quality to these shared days between now and November 20. There is a BOTH/AND rather than an either/or wonder and challenge to these days.

Sermon

In Whose Image Are You Cast?
Matthew 22:15-22

October 16, 2011 - 9:00am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Spokesman Article

Notes on the Apostles’ Creed

October 13, 2011 The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

In a past issue I addressed how we received our common liturgical text and especially some of the decisions that went into the newest common translation of the Lord’s Prayer. I will not revisit “the how” of those changes, but this time around I will look at the changes to the Apostles’ Creed.

Sermon

Traveling Across Thresholds
Matthew 21:33-46

October 2, 2011 - 9:00am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Sermon

The First & Last Word: GRACE
Matthew 20:1-16

September 18, 2011 - 9:00am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Special Announcement

Pastor Scot to Move to Madison, WI

September 20, 2011 The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Dear Community of St. John’s,

It is with a torrent of emotions that I write to tell you that I will be resigning my Call to St. John’s effective November 21. The reason is that I have been called to serve as Senior Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin.

Spokesman Article

Why Did They Change the Words of the Apostles’ Creed & The Lord’s Prayer?

September 16, 2011 The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

I get this question often so I thought I would talk about it in this issue of the Spokesman. The short answer about why the language of these ancient texts changes is because over time language changes.

Sermon

Forgiveness & Healing
Matthew 18:21-35

September 11, 2011 - 11:30am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Sermon

Thermometers or Thermostats?
Matthew 15:21-28

August 21, 2011 - 9:00am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Spokesman Article

Ministry In Daily Life

August 19, 2011 The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

For over a decade St. John’s Lutheran Church has celebrated Labor Day weekend as Ministry in Daily Life Sunday. Each year on this Sunday two or three members are invited to deliver the sermon in the form of a testimonial about the intersection of their labors, vocation and their faith.

Sermon

Good Feet
Matthew 14:22-33

August 7, 2011 - 9:00am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Sermon

No Means No
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

July 10, 2011 - 11:30am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Spokesman Article

A Summer Reflection

July 8, 2011 The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Over the past few days I have been re-reading a nine year-old book from my dear deceased friend Mike Yaconelli, Messy Spirituality. The premise of the book is that it is written for everyone seeking to follow Jesus yet know they don’t always follow very obediently, and thus feel inadequate in their spiritual walk.

Sermon

Of Puppies and Choices
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

July 3, 2011 - 11:30am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Spokesman Article

Pastor John from Rwanda to Visit St. John’s

June 24, 2011 The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

Sunday, June 26, St. John’s will once again welcome Pastor John Rutsindintwarane, General Secretary of the Lutheran Church of Rwanda and Executive Director of Congregations Rebuilding Community in Rwanda, a part of PICO International. He will preach at the 8:00 am, 9:00 am and 11:30 am worship services, as well as speak at the St. John’s Forum at 10:15 am.

Sermon

Unified Diversity
John 20:19-23

June 12, 2011 - 11:30am The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen

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The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen
Senior Pastor (1999-2011)

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The Rev. Scot E. Sorensen
Senior Pastor (1999-2011)