Author Archives: chaz_lehmann

"Not like the rest of men"

Posted on August 18, 2009 by chaz_lehmann

Most times I’ve heard the words of the Pharisee in the lection for Trinity 11 rendered, “I thank you that I am not like other men.” That’s good as far as it goes but it doesn’t go far enough.  The … Continue reading →

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Sermon for the First Sunday after Trinity

Posted on June 10, 2009 by chaz_lehmann

Rev. Charles Lehmann + 1st Sunday after Trinity + Luke 16:19-31 In the Name of + Jesus.  Amen. When I was growing up, Christian bookstores didn’t have finance sections.  Now you can, without much effort, find dozens of books devoted … Continue reading →

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Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Trinity

Posted on June 4, 2009 by chaz_lehmann

Rev. Charles Lehmann + The Feast of the Holy Trinity + John 3:1-15 In the Name of + Jesus.  Amen. “Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity.  Let us give glory to Him because He has shown His … Continue reading →

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Preaching Pentecost

Posted on May 26, 2009 by chaz_lehmann

As I begin my preparations for this Sunday it strikes me that this Sundays is one that seems a particularly good one during which to tie all the readings together. I think I could write a perfectly fine Pentecost sermon … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Rogate

Posted on May 16, 2009 by chaz_lehmann

Two notes on this sermon.  The “Tommy” illustration is based upon one in a sermon by Norman Nagel.  This is also confirmation Sunday. Rev. Charles Lehmann + Rogate + John 16:23-30 In the Name of + Jesus.  Amen. Alleluia!  Alleluia!  … Continue reading →

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