Are You Ashamed to Beg?

The Rev. Larry Koger First Lutheran Church-San Diego September 18, 2016 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 16:1-13 “Are You Ashamed to Beg?” After reading today’s lesson, I was reminded of a well-known story of a little boy lost inside a busy shopping...

Lost and Found

The Rev. Larry Koger First Lutheran Church-San Diego September 11, 2016 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 15:1-10 “Lost and Found” It’s a good thing God keeps track of what belongs to him. Today we have two parables about the joy that is experienced...

For Us

The Rev. Larry Koger First Lutheran Church-San Diego August 21, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 13:10-17 “For Us” This is a great privilege to be here with you today. I have heard, over the years, from many people, about the faithful ministry...

The Jesus of Fire and Division

The Rev. Richard Elliott First Lutheran Church-San Diego August 14, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 12:49-56 “The Jesus of Fire and Division” Because I’m one of Jesus’ followers, like you, I’m going to give Him some advice! Why can’t you stay...

Left Behind

The Rev. Jim Friedrich First Lutheran Church-San Diego August 7, 2016 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 12:32-40 “Left Behind” It was a little over one year ago that Jessica and I moved here. A few months ago I said, “It’s about time, I can’t...