The Temple in Jerusalem was a symbol of security to the Jews, yet Jesus says it will crumble. Do the temples in our lives provide false security? This sermon was preached at Christ Lutheran Church on November 15, 2009 by Pastor Tom Kadel. It is based upon Mark 13:1-8.

Based upon Mark 12:38-44, this sermon focuses on the meaning of stewardship and why Jesus talked so much about money. The sermon was preached on Stewardship Sunday (November 8) at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA by Pastor Tom Kadel.

This sermon was preached on All Saints' Day (Nov. 1, 2009)at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA. by Pastor Tom Kadel. It is based upon Isaiah 25:6-9 and explores how God works with God's saints to bring the holy will to life.

Preached on Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2009, this sermon explores the centrality of the Holy Bible in the Reformation and in our lives today.

This sermon was preached on October 18, 2009 as Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA observed the Children's Sabbath. The sermon is based upon Mark 10:35-45 and asks if we have done enough for America's children.

In Mark 10:17-31, Jesus asks of a rich man the one thing he will not give. Is there anything in your life that stands between you and Jesus?

In Mark 10:2-16 Jesus teaches about marriage. Is there any good news here for someone who has divorced?

In Mark 9:38-50, Jesus warns that salt that has lost its saltiness is of no use. A life that has lost its saltiness is just as useless.

In Mark's gospel this text (Mark 9:30-37) signals a point in which Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem where he is to suffer and die. One the way he begins to teach his disciples what kind of Messiah he is and what kind of followers he seeks. They don't get it. I wonder if we get it any better today.

This sermon was preached by Pastor Tom Kadel at Christ Lutheran Church on September 13. It was the congregation's Welcome Back Sunday, an annual event which marks the beginning of fall programming. It is based on Luke 15:11-24.

When Jesus went into Gentile territory, he meets a Syrophoenician woman and in the process busts down several borders. Jesus' people need to do the same even today. This sermon was preached on September 6 at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA. It is based on Mark 7:24-37.

On August 30, Christ Lutheran Church had special healing services. This sermon addresses what God offers to us. The text is Psalm 121.

Based on John 6:56-69, Pastor Tom Kadel's sermon explores why Jesus' popularity begins to wane during the course of this chapter. Is it because Jesus is "Belling the Cat?" What happens when do that.

Based on John 6:51-58, this sermon was preached on August 16 at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA by Pastor Tom Kadel.  Jesus says "eat my flesh" and that sounds pretty cannibalistic until you realize that the Greek word translated "eat" holds the key to understanding what Jesus means.

Pastor Tom Kadel's July 26 sermon based upon the gospel text for the day -- John 6:1-21.

On this Sunday (July 19) before our youth and mentors leave for the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, the congregation offered its prayers and blessings.

Are you a sheep or a shepherd? Actually, you are both and both are necessary to be the person God created you to be. This is Pastor Kadel's sermon preached on Jly 19 based upon Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Sermon based on Mark 6:14-29 that was preached at Christ Lutheran Church on July 12, 2009. It is the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Mark tells in some detail of the beheading of John the Baptist. Why would he include this awful story?

The sermon preached on July 6, 2009 on the Gospel text Mark 6:1-13 at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA by Pastor Tom Kadel.

Sermon preached on June 28 at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA based upon the appointed gospel Mark 5:21-43.

Sermons for June 21 -- Pentecost 3. It is based on Mark 4:35-41.

Pastor Kadel's sermon on June 14 based upon Mark 4:26-34. God's kingdom is here now. It is not something we experience only after death. Because it is here now, the world has hope.

Pastor Kadel's June 7 sermon based on John 3:1-17.

Part 1 of a 3 part conversation about Brian McLaren's book titled Everything Must Change.

Part two of a three part conversation about Brian McLaren's book titled Everything Must Change.

Part three of a three part conversation about Brian McLaren's book titled Everything Must Change.

Aspiring archaeologist Jason Zan talks about his love of digging into the past and how it affects his understanding of his faith today.

Part one of a two-part conversation with the Bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She talks about living the faith and offers unconventional guidance on prayer.

In part two of this two-part conversation, the Bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America share more "unchurchy" ways she prays and tells a powerful story about a prayer at a McDonald's carry-out window.

Wayne Atherholt, a US Marine, has finished his thrid tour of duty in Iraq. In this episode, he shares his observations on trust in a war zone and what that has taught him about trust in the rest of life.

What do we make of the differences between what science tells us about the beginning of the universe and what the Bible says? Andy Barndt talks with eMerge host, Tom Kadel, about his confusions over this.

What do we make of the differences between what science tells us about the beginning of the universe and what the Bible says? Andy Barndt talks with eMerge host, Tom Kadel about his confusions over this

John Schlitt, lead singer for the hugely popular Christian rock band, Petra, talks about his life in music and how living the "high life" almost cost him his real life. His compelling story includes his conversion to Christianity and what that has meant to him.

In part two of this powerful interview, the lead singer for Petra talks of his life after Christ helped him put his life back together. The Petra years were powerful. John also speaks of his profound respect for today's young people.

At Christmas time our focus is on celebrating the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Often lost in the shuffle or clothed in romanticized images is Mary. What was it really like for her? Why is she, for so many, a true giant of the faith?