Sermons by The Reverend Robert D. Swanson II
Palm Sunday
Good Shepherd Sermon: 4/13/25 Palm Sunday Luke 23. 1-49 “God’s Back” Grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God, the Creator, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, thru the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen A number of years ago, while pastor at Bethany Village, I conducted a Lenten study on the “Body of Christ.” We…
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Good Shepherd Sermon. April 5 – 6, 2025. John 12. 1-8 “Fragrance of Extravagant Abundance” Grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God, the Creator, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, thru the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Do you remember “seeing” radio shows portrayed with the announcer cupping a hand behind…
Fourth Sunday In Lent
Good Shepherd sermon March 30, 2025. Luke 15: 1-3, 11(b)-32 “The Heart of God” Grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God, the Creator, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, thru the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Before we move on with today’s lesson from Luke, I would like to share a few notes to this wonderfully familiar parable…
First Sunday in Lent
Lent I Good Shepherd sermon, March 9, 2025. Luke 4: 1-13 “Diabolically Miscalculated” Grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God, the Creator, ourLord and Savior, Jesus Christ, thru the power of the Holy Spirit.Amen.A few times a day, I will glance at my watch, tap the face, andsee how many steps I’ve taken up to that very minute. It willalso show me steps converted into…
Transfiguration Sunday
Good Shepherd sermon. March 2/3, 2025 Luke 9. 28 – 36 “Transfigured thru Prayer” Grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God, the Creator, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, thru the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let me ask you a personal question: Have you ever had a “mountain top” experience, where things…
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Luke 6: 27 – 38 “Listening to the Invitation” Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God, the Creator, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, thru the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I hope you’re doing well after the ice and snow deposits we had last weekend, forcing many to stay home Saturday and cancel Sunday’s worship. That can be a…
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
(Church was closed due to inclement weather.) Greetings, all! Well, here we are watching the snow come down on a Sunday morning. Since we can’t be together at church, we thought you might like to read the sermon I prepared. Please stay warm, stay safe, and have a great day! Blessings ~ P B Luke 6:17-26 He came down with them and stood on a level…