Category: Sermons
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Rejoice in the Lord Always
This sermon emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the Lord, as taught in Philippians 4:4. It explains that true joy is a fruit of the Spirit resulting from faith in Christ, not dependent on worldly circumstances. Believers are encouraged to rejoice always, yield in love to others, and cherish the eternal joy found in…
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Love Song of the Vineyard (Reprise)
Click here to listen to this sermon. “Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a winepress in it and built a tower and leased it to tenants, and went into another country. When the season for fruit drew near, he…
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Seek the Lord While He May Be Found
The content emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord while He is accessible and not taking His gifts for granted. It highlights God’s desire for sinners to return to Him for compassion and forgiveness, urging believers to engage with His Word and Sacraments, where He promises to meet them with grace and mercy.
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Jesus’ Bucket List
Click here to listen to this sermon. “From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised” (Matthew 16:21). Grace to you and peace from God our Father…
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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.
