The rich man and Lazarus had quite different lives and quite different deaths. What does this teach us about where to look for happiness? Parts: A. Beware the alternative. B. Find comfort in the promise. Preached on October 3, 2010, for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Angels-Carried-Him-to-Abraham_s-Side-Luke16_19-31.html
Topics: death, happiness, heaven, hell, Lazarus, riches, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
As Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate, he appears so weak and foolish. But here is our King and his kingdom is out of the world. Parts: A. It appears weak, but only Jesus is strong to save. B. It appears foolish, but Jesus speaks the absolute truth. Preached on November 25, 2012, for last Sunday of End Times: Christ the King, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Kingdom-Is-Out-of-This-World-John18_33-37.html
Topics: "Christ, kingdom, kingdom of God, truth, foolishness, strength, weakness, religion, Christian,...
The world speaks so much about love, especially as Valentine Day approaches. But what is the love that the Holy Spirit works in our hearts? Why does love make the difference? Parts: A. Without love gifts are nothing. B. Real love imitates God's love. Preached on February 3, 2013, for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Love-Makes-the-Difference-1Corinthians12_27-13_13.html
Topics: love, spiritual gifts, God's love, Bible, spirituality, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
One word, rightly understood, sums up our mission as Christians. Use the gifts the Spirit gives you to carry it out. Parts: A. What is the mission?. B. How do we carry out the mission?. Preached on October 18, 2009, for mission Festival, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Our-Hallelujah-Mission-Psalm117.html
Topics: mission, purpose, praise, spiritual gifts, God, Jesus, Christian, Lutheran
The precious Gospel of Jesus Christ has brought us into the magnificent kingdom of our Lord and keeps us with him. God's kingdom is all about the Gospel. Parts: A. Penetrating our hearts. B. Protecting your soul. Preached on February 26, 2012, for the First Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Kingdom-of-God_-It_s-All-about-the-Gospel-Mark1_12-15.html
Topics: Kingdom of God, Gospel, Good News, Jesus' preaching, Jesus' temptation, temptation, King, prophecy,...
Jesus takes us back to God's design for marriage. What attitude and actions do we take toward those struggling with divorce or any of the other many sins surrounding sex? Preached on October 11, 2009, for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/God_s-Defense-of-Marriage-Act-Mark10_2-16.html
Topics: marriage, divorce, sex, lust, same sex unions, live-in, guilt, forgiveness
"Zechariah was not prepared for the Lord to answer. Are we ready for the Lord to act on his promises? Do you have an Advent heart prepared for Christmas? Parts: A. A heart of prayer. B. A heart of penitence. C. A heart of praise. Preached on December 4, 2011, for the Second Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/An-Advent-Heart-Is-Prepared-for-Christmas_-Lessons-from-Zechariah-Luke1_11-20.html
Topics: Zechariah, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, prayer, penitence, repentance, praise, Advent, religion,...
The word of our God brings comfort to our hearts so that we can speak these words of comfort to others. Parts: A. The Hero has come to end our hard service. B. He has paid for our sins. C. He shepherds us into doubly rich pastures. Preached on December 7, 2014, for the Second Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: Speak Comfort -- Isaiah 40:1-11 32
Topics: comfort, God's Word, deliverance, repentance, preparation, withers, shepherds, double, religion,...
What's your freedom as a Christian all about? In November 1520, Martin Luther published a tract entitled, 'On the Freedom of a Christian.' This wasn't his reasoned opinions but the conviction God's Word had brought to his heart. Jesus has set us free making us both lords and servants. Parts: A. A Christian is a free lord over all things, subject to no one. B. A Christian is a dutiful servant in all things, subject to everyone. Preached on November 4, 2012, for the First Sunday of End Times:...
Topics: Martin Luther, Christian freedom, lord and servant, faith, love, Christ as bridegroom, 'On the...
So many things can make our hearts quake. But your Savior comforts you, 'Take courage! I'm here,' he says. Hold on to that promise in faith. Parts: A. Faith's courage overcomes our fears. B. Faith's courage dares whatever our Lord commands. Preached on September 4, 2011, for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/_Take-Courage_-I_m-here_-Matthew14_22-33.html
Topics: Jesus, faith, walking on water, courage, daring, fear, God's timing, religion, Christian, Lutheran,...
Even after the disciples had abandoned Jesus in his suffering, he still has a mission for them. And he still has a mission for you, his forgiven child. Parts: A. A night of waiting. B. A repeated miracle. C. A promise and blessing. Preached on April 18, 2010, for the Third Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Risen-Jesus-Even-Sends-Out-Screw-ups-John21_1-14.html
Topics: Easter, mission, evangelism, purpose, forgiveness, witness, religion, Lutheran, Christian, WELS,...
So many things call for our time and attention! What are we to focus on? Listen as the Apostle Paul erases everything from our list except the key focus that puts everything else in its proper perspective. Preached on January 25, 2009, for the Third Sunday after Epiphany.
Topics: focus, Lord, service
What value God placed on you! He redeemed you with the blood of Christ. What a ransom! How that changes the way we live! Live as his redeemed, ransomed with the blood of Christ. Parts: A. In holy fear. B. In hopeful faith. Preached on May 8, 2011, for the Third Sunday of Easter: Confirmation Sunday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Live-as-His-Redeemed-1Peter1_17-21.html
Topics: redeem, Confirmation, Christ's blood, fear, hope, holy, Father, faith, religion, Christian,...
Waiting breeds impatience, worry, and even anger in us. How we can wait patiently? Take to heart these pictures from Psalm 27 that strengthen our hope in the Lord so that we can wait.Preached on July 14, 2010, for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN.
Topics: patience, worry, waiting, stronghold, light, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
How can I face the righteous Judge? God's convicts me. I'm guilty. But take heart. God has revealed a different righteousness apart from law, the righteousness that's through faith in Christ Jesus. Parts: A. Condemned by your works. B. A different righteousness revealed for you. C. True justice only in Christ's redemption. Preached on October 31, 2010, for the First Sunday of End Times: Reformation, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at...
Topics: righteousness, Reformation, Martin Luther, redemption, law, death, justify, faith, atonement,...
This woman from Shunem leads us to examine our attitude toward motherhood. In Christ we have forgiveness for our sins against motherhood and his strength for the crises motherhood can bring. Parts: A. His wondrous gift of motherhood. B. His strength in a mother's crisis. Preached on May 9, 2010, for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at...
Topics: motherhood, Mother's Day, women's rights, family planning, death, creation, religion, Christian,...
What are you holding on to? God trained Jacob to hold on to his promises. He does the same for you and me, as he trains us for our heavenly home. Parts: A. He brings home to us our helplessness. B. He brings home to us his promises. Preached on March 1, 2015, for the Second Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: The Lord Trains Us for Our Heavenly Home -- Genesis 28:10-17
Topics: suffering, helplessness, training, trials, promises, Bible, heaven, home, religion, Christian,...
The victory has been won by none other than our Brother, Jesus Christ, who shares our human nature and yet is God over all. Stand firm with him against all who claim to teach the truth but do not. For the Son of Man reigns in victory. Parts: A. Worship your Brother, who reigns in forever. B. Stand firm with your King, who reigns over all. Preached on October 20, 2013, for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at The Son of...
Topics: Son of Man, exaltation, God-man, worshiping Jesus, King, false doctrine, boastful horn, religion,...
Could we call the Holy Spirit our janitor? Consider how he cleaned the mess of sin in David's heart and how he cleans ours. Parts: A. To keep bringing the joy of forgiveness to you. B. To sustain a willing spirit within you. Preached on June 12, 2011, for Pentecost: The Coming of the Holy Spirit, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Holy-Spirit-Cleans-Your-Heart-Psalm51_10-12.html
Topics: Holy Spirit, Pentecost, David, Bathsheba, Uriah, sin, forgiveness, sanctification, religion,...
Luke 23:32, 33. Two criminals saw Jesus, but only one saw him as his own dear Savior from sin. Only one entered paradise. How do you see Jesus? Preached on April 3, 2015, for Good Friday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: Two Criminals Saw Jesus -- Luke 23:32, 33
Topics: crucifixion, Savior, Jesus, faith, paradise, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
Easter changes us. It brought us over from death into new life in Christ. What hope, purpose, and strength Easter gives because it makes us a kingdom of priests! Parts: A. Freed by Christ's blood. B. Convinced by Christ's testimony. Preached on April 7, 2013, for the Second Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Easter-Makes-Us-a-Kingdom-of-Priests-Revelation1_5,6.html
Topics: resurrection, priest, kingdom, holy, blood, witness, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
How we like to ease our guilt by pretending it's not so bad! But our sin makes us guilty of the worst crime. Only Easter can erase your guilt. Parts: A. Confess the enormity of your sin. B. Believe the astounding plan of God’s grace. Preached on April 12, 2015, for the Second Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: Easter Erases Your Sins -- Acts 3:14, 15, 18, 19
Topics: guilt, downplaying guilt, Pharisee, forgiveness, Easter verdict, repentance, religion, Christian,...
Which direction are you headed in? How the Lord longs for us to be following him and not our own ways! So he calls out to us: Listen and turn before it's too late. Parts: A. How earnestly the Lord calls to you! B. How disastrous to ignore his words! Preached on November 10, 2013, for The Second Sunday of End Times: Last Judgment, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at Listen and Turn Before It's Too Late -- Jeremiah 26:1-6
Topics: Jeremiah, judgment, complacency, serious, punishment, Shiloh, longing, repentance, religion,...
How we look at death changes the way we live our lives. Like the Apostle Paul, live ready for your Lord. Parts: A. By striving in your service. B. By resting in his rescue. Preached on October 27, 2013, for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at: Live Ready for Your Lord -- 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Topics: Paul, life, death, service, striving, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all proclaim one and the same Gospel, namely, the Good News of Jesus our Savior from sin and death. Yet each one has a unique style and characteristic. Today we consider how Luke emphases how Jesus came to seek and to save the lost and lowly. Parts: A. Who is Luke?. B. The image of an ox. Preached on August 7, 2011, for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at...
Topics: Gospels, Gospel, Luke, ox, Paul, lost, Zaccheus, prodigal son, Mary, religion, Christian, Lutheran,...
What a motto for us Christians to live by: It's all for our Lord! Let's see how to put that into practice. Parts: A. Do all in thanks that honors him. B. Do all remembering you belong to him. Preached on October 9, 2011, for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Printable copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/It_s-All-for-Our-Lord-Romans14_5-9.html
Topics: adiaphora, rules, purpose, redemption, thanks, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God's Word to heal our hearts that struggle, just as he did for John. Parts: A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Preached on December 12, 2010, for the Third Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Jesus-Is-the-One-Matthew11_2-11.html
Topics: disappointment, Christmas, Bible, pastor, John the Baptist, struggle, prophecy, questions, doubt,...
Jesus' Easter resurrection shattered the gloom of Good Friday. His life-giving light penetrated the darkness of our hearts giving us mission in life. How does he enable us to carry out the mission? What exactly is that mission? Let's think about those questions as Jesus sends out his disicples and us on our Easter mission. Parts: A. By opening our minds to understand his written word. B. To herald his words of repentance and forgiveness. Preached on April 22, 2012, for the Third Sunday of...
Topics: mission, understanding, herald, gospel, enlightenment, Scripture, religion, Christian, Lutheran,...
What would it have been like to hear the Apostle Paul preach? Let's join those hearers in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Parts: A. A verdict for your faith's joy. B. A verdict that can pass on. Preached on January 16, 2011, for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/In-God_s-Courtroom-You_re-Forgiven-through-Jesus-Acts13_38-48.html
Topics: God's courtroom, Paul, Pisidian Antioch, forgiveness, verdict, indifference, neglecting God's Word,...
Nothing we do is good enough to save us. But Jesus came to purify you and me, cleansing us from all sins. He not only purifies us but also our actions so that we can serve our God, rejoicing that Jesus comes to purify. Parts: A. How much we need to be purified!. B. How blessed we are that Jesus came!. Preached on December 16, 2012, for the Second Sunday of Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at...
Topics: purify, water, repentance, blessed, perfection, refiner, soap, good works, religion, Christian,...
God's love brings us real hope, for God's love assures us of salvation. Parts: A. Look at when Christ died for us. B. How could we doubt what his love will do for us. Preached on July 6, 2014, for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecsot (Independence Day), at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at God’s Love Assures Us of Salvation -- Romans 5:6-11
Topics: hope, God's love, justification, ungodly, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
1 John 4:13-21. How amazing God's love is! It even drives out our fear. Parts: A. So that we have courage to anticipate Judgment Day. B. So that we have courage to love our brothers and sisters. Preached on May 10, 2015, for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: God’s Love Drives Out Fear -- 1 John 4:13-21
Topics: fear, love, sacrifice, Judgment Day, God's love, love others, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS,...
We want to be a positive influence on those around us. So we all the more need to keep walking with Jesus so that the rotting influences of the world don't corrupt us. Keep walking with Jesus. Parts: A. Rooted in the blessings of your Baptism. B. Built up to withstand the world's deceptions. Preached on August 4, 2013, for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at Keep Walking with Jesus -- Colossians 2:6-15
Topics: sanctification, baptism, work righteousness, false doctrine, Christ, religion, Christian, Lutheran,...
What's God's Christmas letter? To whom does he send it and why? Let's listen to the opening words of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome to find out what God's Christmas letter is all about. Preached on December 22, 2013, for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at Cherish God's Christmas Letter -- Romans 1:1-7
Topics: Christmas, apostleship, Gospel, the Word, grace, peace, religion, Christian, Lutheran, sermon
The Triune God created mankind to have a relationship with him, but our sin destroyed it. Only Jesus could restore it. That's how much God desires fellowship with you. Preached on June 15, 2014, for The Fist Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Trinity, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at Created for Fellowship with God -- Genesis 1:1, 2, 26-28
Topics: creation, fellowship, Triune, love, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
What did God do to bring us out of the darkness, so that in Christ we are now children of light? How does that change our view of Judgment Day and affect the way we live until then? Parts: A. In Christ, stand ready for Judgment Day. B. In Christ, stand alert every day armored with faith, love, and hope. Preached on November 9, 2014, for the Second Sunday of End Times: Last Judgment, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: Dear Christian, You Are...
Topics: light, darkness, Judgment Day, armor, faith, love, hope, child of God, religion, Christian,...
As fearsome as earthly wars are, they cannot compare to the battle the Christian fights. We battle on, not with our own strength, but with the Lord's. With his strength battle on. Parts: A. Knowing your enemy. B. Standing firm with God's armor. C. Staying alert in prayer. Preached on September 9, 2012, for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church(WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at...
Topics: Christian warfare, armor of God, enemy, prayer, God's Word, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS,...
Jesus pronounces blessings on his disciples as he begins his Sermon on the Mount. Yet we don't always feel happy. What kind of blessedness do we have as Jesus' disciples? Preached on February 2, 2014, for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at: Blessed! -- Matthew 5:1-12
Topics: sermon on the mount, beatitude, poor in spirit, beggar, happiness, disciple, religion, Chrisitian,...
Psalm 25 comes from deep within David's heart. Yet these are also words the Holy Spirit himself gave David to prayer. O what we can learn for our prayer life as we engrave these words on our heart! This begins a three week series on Psalm 25: Our Heartfelt Prayer. Today we pray with David: My Hope Waits for You, O My God. Parts: A. I lift up my soul to you in trust. B. Teach me your truth, O Savior. Preached on March 11, 2012, for the Third Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church...
Topics: prayer, waiting, hope, David, soul, my God, teach, learn, truth, way of salvation, religion,...
Many talk about having faith. But Abraham shows us what real faith is and what it mean when we confess that we're saved by faith alone. Parts: A. Faith needs a promise, an unconditional promise. B. So go to his promises, his unconditional promises. Preached on November 1, 2009, for the First Sunday of End Times: Reformation Sunday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at...
Topics: faith, promises, hope, Reformation, believe, sola fide, Christ, Jesus, Christianity, Lutheran,...
Jacob must soon face Esau. Let's see what his prayer teaches about the Lord's blessing and thanksgiving. Parts: A. I confess my total unworthiness. B. I cling only to your promises. Preached on November 25, 2009, for thanksgiving Eve, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http:hancocklutheran.org/sermons/O-Lord,-How-Great-Your-Blessing-Is_-Genesis32_9-12.html
Topics: thanksgiving, worth, prayer, promise, Christ, Jesus, Christianity, Lutheran, WELS, sermon
Although many have misused the book of Revelation, the images Jesus gave John to record for us bring us comfort when we understand them correctly. Let's look passed the misinterpretations and see the pictures of comfort that come from Christ's triumph. Parts: A. Scripture interprets Scripture. B. Satan is restrained. C. Christâs people reign. Preached on June 17, 2012, for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Printable copy available at...
Topics: millennialism, Biblical interpretation, Scripture interrupts Scripture, Satan, thousand years,...
As faithful servants waiting for your Lord's return, be busy with the work he's given you to do. Pray, holding on to God's truth till the end. Parts: A. Give thanks for God's love. B. Seek the courage to do what's right. C. Plead for our Lord's word to spread. Preached on November 17, 2013, for the Third Sunday of End Times: Saints Triumphant, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at Pray, Holding On to God's Truth Till the End -- 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
Topics: prayer, God's love, plan of salvation, courage, missions, Christ's return, religion, Christian,...
What joy we see in Philip and Nathanael when they first meet Jesus! How can we recapture genuine joy in Jesus? Parts: A. Separation? B. Contemplation. Preached on January 18, 2015, for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: Recapture Genuine Joy in Jesus -- John 1:43-51
Topics: joy, following Jesus, time off, separation, contemplation, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS,...
Isaiah 6:1-8. How far beyond us the holy God is! How could we ever enter his presence? Only the Triune God can bring us to himself. We tremble at his holiness. Preached on May 31, 2015, for the Festival of the Holy Trinity, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: Tremble at God’s Holiness -- Isaiah 6:1-8
Topics: God's holiness, transcendence, seraphim, holy, unclean lips, terror, tremble with joy, cleanse,...
You know the One in whom you believe. He is the faithful Lord, your God, who keeps his saving promises. Let that faith show in your life. Wear it on your sleeve, so that your children and their children know how important faith is. Parts: A. In your heart know the One in whom you believe. B. In your lives pass your faith on to the next generation. Preached on September 11, 2011, for education Sunday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at...
Topics: love, heart, faith, Christian education, next generation, obedience, confession, religion,...
Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan exposes how much we have failed to love our neighbors, but Jesus' didn't fail. Only his perfect love can cover our failures and save us. Parts: A. I'm unable to justify myself. B. I've failed to love my enemy, but Jesus didn't. C. I've failed in sacrificial love, but Jesus didn't. D. I've failed in tireless love, but Jesus didn't. Preached on July 18, 2010, for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy...
Topics: neighbor, Good Samaritan, law, love for enemy, Jesus' love, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS,...
Even in the midst of suffering we can sing: Now thank we all our God. Let's learn why we can rejoice in suffering. Parts: A. His verdict overrules our guilt. B. His training for us in troubles strengthens our hope. Preached on November 24, 2010, for Thanksgiving Eve, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Now-Thank-We-All-Our-God-Romans5_1-5.html
Topics: thanksgiving, suffering, justification, perseverance, character, hope, Rinkart, joy, religion,...
What a marvelous inheritance Jesus has left us in the Lord's Supper, his last will and testament! Let's reflect on it as guided by Jesus' words which Martin Luther used in the Small Catechism. Parts: The Setting for the Supper. Part One: What is the Sacrament of Holy Communion?. Part Two: What blessings do we receive through this eating and drinking?. Part Three: How can eating and drinking do such great things?. Part Four: Who, then, is properly prepared to receive this sacrament?. Preached on...
Topics: Maundy Thursday, Lord's Supper, catechism, real presences, faith, forgiveness, Christian, religion,...
On that day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit began the harvest that goes out into all the world. No longer was the focus only on Israel, but now Jesus pours out his Spirit on all people. Parts: A. All the world is his field. B. The word is his seed. C. He makes it grow. Preached on June 8, 2014, for Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at: The Holy Spirit Begins the Harvest -- Acts 2:1-21
Topics: Holy Spirit, harvest, seed, word, field, speaking in tongues, religion, Christian, Lutheran, WELS,...
