Baptism of our Lord
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
As a kid in school I didn’t get into too much trouble. I listened to my teachers, usually finished my work, and with most teachers was very respectful. The one […]
Advent
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Today is the first Sunday in Advent. Advent, which means “coming” is all about waiting for the one who is to come. For these four Sundays, it is as if […]
Christ the King Sunday
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Today is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year. This is a Sunday when we celebrate together the reign of our king, Jesus the Christ. As […]
Wars and rumors of war
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
And Jesus said, “When you hear of wars and rumors of wars…” This morning we have a text in which Jesus references the beginning of apocalyptic times or as we […]
Elijah and the widow
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
This morning’s Old Testament story starts with Elijah on the run. He has spoken the word of God to Ahab, Israel’s king. God has promised that there will be no […]
All Saints
Pastor Emily Rova-Hegener
A couple of months ago, Pastor Joel preached about a mentor of ours by the name of Antti Lepisto. Antti was a pastor, who shaped and impacted both Pastor Joel […]
Confirmation Sermon on Reformation Sunday
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Here we are, the day in which you will publicly claim your faith by affirming your baptism. In the eyes of the church this is an important day, for today […]
Jesus’ People, Forgiven and Loved
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
There are times when a scripture passage really hits home…today is one of those times for me. Not the Mark scripture, but rather the verses we heard Ann read from […]
What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Here we have it again! The story of Jesus’ conversation with the young, wealthy man. It is one of those scriptures when taken seriously, that makes people nervous. In just […]
Pioneer of our Salvation
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Living here in Norway these past years has forced me to ponder upon the ways that I speak about and act in regards to my faith and its understanding in […]
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