Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | October 10, 2021 Mark 10:17-31 In 1976 when I moved to St. Paul and enrolled in seminary, I rented a room in a house owned by a widower named Al. Al had a peculiar relationship with his possessions. He knew the price of everything. He might point…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | October 3, 2021 Mark 10:2-16 It has been said that people want biblical preaching that can be applied to everyday life. That being the case, according to the bible – You are not allowed to wear polyester clothing; because that’s a blend and it’s against the rules…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | September 26, 2021 Mark 9:38-50 I found my way to church when I was nine years old. A friend took me along to the boy’s club at a Baptist church in our neighborhood. That church, Temple Baptist, was like family for me; only a family where people…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | September 19, 2021 Mark 9:30-37 Travel can be an enlightening experience. When I travel, I like to observe what’s going on around me – you can learn things by observation. When I travel, I like to listen to what people are saying – you can learn things…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | September 12, 2021 Mark 8:27-38 Many years ago, I was attending a presbytery meeting in Minneapolis. One of the items on the agenda involved an invitation to the presbytery to attend an interfaith event. The Dalai Lama was coming to town and he would be there. I…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | August 29, 2021 James 1:17-27 “Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.” Very sound advice that can be applied in so many ways. Quick to listen – One time one of my grandsons who was around four years old at the…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | August 22, 2021 John 9:1-41 Once upon a time, there was a fellow known as “Blind Henry.” Blind Henry lived in Minneapolis with his mother and most days he would go to Hennepin Avenue where he would play his guitar and sing.  Blind Henry was part of…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | August 15, 2021 John 5:1-9 It seems like everywhere you go these days you see help wanted signs. Apply Within! Flexible Hours! Great Pay!  Where I recently worked at Ecumen Lakeshore, they have a referral bonus program. If an employee recommends someone for a job and that…

Sermon by Reverend Dr. John W. Mann | July 18, 2021 Mark 6:30-34 and Psalm 23 Jesus said – “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while. For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.” Some years ago, I was visiting friends who had…

Sermon by Pastor Bill Chadwick | July 11, 2021 Matthew 5:1-10 “You should preach every sermon as if it is your last,” is the advice of more than one preaching professor in seminary.  Well, it’s ridiculous.  But this really is my last sermon among you.  The pressure to be profound is great.  Profundity is not…