Bright Wings: The Blog of Pastor Erik Braun

What is the significance of Jesus' interlude at the Mount of Olives prior to his triumphal entry into Jerusalem? In his sermon called, "Triumph and Tears: Jesus Comes to Jerusalem," pastor Erik explores the meaning of this event, tracing it back to the Messianic prophecy of Zechariah 14.



To hear the sermon in its entirety, visit our resource library.

Video for Pastor Erik's sermon from January 23rd, Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, entitled "The Case for Life."

The following excerpts are taken from Pastor Erik's sermon on Luke 18:18-30, the narrative of Jesus' encounter with the Rich Ruler from January 2nd, 2011.



The gospel shines on beggars, prodigals, and those who are without hope in themselves.



Jesus offers the Rich Ruler an exchange - an exchange that will give him everything.

To listen to the sermon in its entirety, visit our resource... Read on

Pastor Erik discusses our vision for 2011 and beyond.

There is a sinful tendency in us to be captivated by temporal, fleeting realities. Jesus teaches us that riches and earthly security are a false hope on the last day.

In his sermon "Heaven and Hell on Earth/Heaven and Hell Hereafter" from Luke 16:19-31, Pastor Erik calls on us to examine our lives in light of the rich man (who is called Dives), who's story is a warning against the danger of... Read on

In our young men’s discipleship group we’ve been looking at what I call the ‘three marriages of a man’: marriage to Christ, marriage to the Church, marriage to a wife. This week, in looking at our marriage to Christ (1 Corinthians 6:17), we talked about man as theologian.

In the broadest sense, everyone is a theologian. The issue is whether or not you recognize it. Christopher Hitchens... Read on

Are you working for goats or living by grace? Here's a clip from "Prodigal Righteousness Meets Prodigal Grace". One of the sins that characterizes the 'older brother' in the parable of the prodigals is that he is as offended by grace as he is by sin.

This is an excerpt from Pastor Erik's sermon called Prodigal Righteousness Meets Prodigal Grace from September 19th, 2010. You can listen to the... Read on

The Prodigal has come home, he has met the prodigal love of the father, and he has been restored to the status of son in the home. The prodigal love of God to us in Christ turns prodigal sinners into servant-sons. Here's the conclusion to Pastor Erik's sermon, Prodigal Sin Meets Prodigal Love.

In his message, "Prodigal Sin Meets Prodigal Love", Pastor Erik points us to the mystery of God in Christ in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. As the father leaves his house and meets the son on the road we have a picture of both the incarnation and the cross. To here the message in its entirety, visit our resource library.

Waiting on God can be a lonely thing; a solitary reality. What is God's design in our solitary burdens?
Watch this clip from my sermon, "Waiting is Worship" from the series - Psalms for the Struggle.