Author: St. John’s Lutheran Church – Britton, SD
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Built on the Rock
This sermon reflects on Jesus’ question to His disciples about His identity and Peter’s confession of faith. It emphasizes that the Church, built on the foundation of Christ, will endure despite changes and challenges. Salvation is eternal, resting not on human strength but on God’s promise through Christ, the Rock.
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More Than Enough: The Crumbs of Our Lord’s Mercy
In this sermon, a Canaanite woman approaches Jesus, acknowledging her unworthiness and pleading for mercy to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Her persistence highlights the importance of faith in God’s mercy, transcending entitlement. Ultimately, her belief leads to her daughter’s healing, illustrating that Christ’s mercy is abundant and accessible to all who seek it.
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Precious Lord, Take My Hand
The sermon reflects on moments of overwhelming distress and the need for divine support. It highlights Thomas Dorsey’s tragic experience and his creation of the hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Emphasizing Christ’s constant presence in our struggles, it assures believers that even with little faith, Jesus offers salvation and guidance through life’s storms.
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More Than Enough
Click here to listen to this sermon. “And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over” (Matthew 14:20). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Every time I hear the story of the feeding of the five…
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The Hidden Treasure
Click here to listen to this sermon. “[Jesus said:] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” (Matthew 13:44). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and…
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The Patience of the Sower
The sermon discusses the parable of the wheat and the weeds, emphasizing God’s patience amid evil in the world. It explains that while we may wish for immediate justice, God is gathering His harvest, extending grace to sinners. Ultimately, believers are assured of their place in God’s kingdom, where righteousness prevails.
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God’s Word Works
Eugene Burnand’s “The Sower” sermon reflects on the parable of the sower, illustrating how different hearers receive God’s Word. While God’s Word is powerful and can yield great fruit, it can also be resisted. The sermon emphasizes trust in God’s ability to work through His Word despite opposition, urging believers to continue spreading it joyfully.
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Hidden from the Wise, Revealed to Little Children
The sermon emphasizes Jesus’ invitation to the weary, highlighting our dependence on Him for salvation. It illustrates this through a story of a child learning his limitations and seeking help. Unlike worldly views of self-sufficiency, true strength comes from recognizing our need for grace, which Jesus provides freely.
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Jesus Is for Losers
Click here to listen to this sermon. “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Mark Allen Powell tells this story in his book, Loving Jesus: I once saw…
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