Author: St. John’s Lutheran Church – Britton, SD
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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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Jeremiah’s Complaint; Jeremiah’s Praise
Click here to listen to this sermon. The text for today is our Old Testament reading, Jeremiah 20:7-13. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Pashhur is a priest who oversees Jerusalem’s temple. His job description is simple: Make sure nothing changes. Pashhur’s mantra? “This is the temple…
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Jesus Sees; Jesus Calls; Jesus Sends
This sermon emphasizes Jesus’ compassion for the harassed and helpless, likening them to sheep without a shepherd. He calls His disciples to pray for laborers to assist in the spiritual harvest, highlighting the urgency of this mission. Believers are encouraged to share in this compassion through prayer and action to alleviate suffering.
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The Lord Calls Sinners
Click here to listen to this sermon. The text for today is our Gospel lesson, Matthew 9:9-13. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Most parents have felt the disappointment of having a carefully chosen gift spurned. You give a gift you hope will bond you together or…
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The Work of the Holy Trinity
The sermon emphasizes the Great Commission in Matthew 28:17-20, highlighting the significance of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It stresses that the Church’s mission is to make disciples through baptism and teaching, affirming reliance on God’s Word rather than human methods. The sermon celebrates the Trinity’s active role in salvation and encourages trusting…
