St. John's Lutheran Church – Britton, SD

Category: Sermons

  • But Wait… There’s More!

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    This sermon emphasizes the victory of Christ over sin and death through His resurrection, which heralds the promise of our own bodily resurrection. It critiques misunderstandings of death as merely a transition, stressing that true hope lies in the resurrection of the dead and eternal life in God’s Kingdom. Alleluia!

  • The Return of the King

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    The sermon reflects on Palm Sunday, highlighting Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, contrasting the theology of glory with the theology of the cross. It emphasizes Jesus’ humility, suffering, and sacrifice, urging believers to reflect on His significance rather than seeking grand displays of power. God comes to us through humility and quietness,…

  • What Will the Owner of the Vineyard Do?

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    This sermon interprets the parable of the vineyard from Luke 20:13-15, revealing God’s ongoing patience with sinners. The vineyard symbolizes Israel, and the tenants represent religious leaders who reject God’s messengers, culminating in the rejection of His Son. Despite humanity’s rebellion, God offers grace and forgiveness through Jesus, urging repentance.

  • How Do These Great Things Happen?

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    This sermon emphasizes the significance of the Sacrament of communion, attributing its benefits not to human actions or rituals, but to the words of Christ. These spoken words provide forgiveness, life, and salvation, offering believers assurance of God’s grace and the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

  • Letters from a Loving Father: The Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Letters from a Loving Father: The Parable of the Prodigal Son

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    Click here to listen to this sermon. The text for today is our Gospel lesson, Luke 15:11-32, which has already been read. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The traditional title for this parable, “The Prodigal Son,” is found in 16th-century English Bibles and goes back to…

  • Food For the Journey

    Food For the Journey

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    The sermon emphasizes the Sacrament of the Altar as the true Body and Blood of Christ, instituted for the forgiveness of sins and spiritual nourishment. It highlights the struggles faced in a world filled with temptation, reinforcing the importance of this sacrament for strength, faith, and eternal life, promising God’s grace and protection.

  • Three Sundays: The Danger of Spiritual Carelessness

    Three Sundays: The Danger of Spiritual Carelessness

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    The message emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant in faith, warning that anyone can fall away from church attendance and the Christian faith. It reflects on temptations faced by individuals, drawing parallels with the Israelites’ shortcomings. Through God’s grace, believers are encouraged to engage with the Word and Sacraments to resist temptation and maintain faithfulness.

  • The Medicine of Immortality

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    This sermon emphasizes the significance of the Lord’s Supper, which offers believers forgiveness through Jesus Christ’s Body and Blood. It stresses that this sacrament is vital for both spiritual and physical salvation, enabling eternal life. Participants are assured of complete forgiveness and are reminded of the powerful redemptive nature of Christ’s sacrifice.

  • O Jerusalem: A Prophetic Lament and Call to Repentance

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    This sermon highlights God’s lament over Jerusalem, a city known for rejecting prophets. It emphasizes God’s desire for all to be saved while warning of the consequences of rejecting His grace. The message calls for repentance and the importance of staying connected with God through Christ, urging believers not to forsake His teachings.

  • The Words

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    Click here to listen to this sermon. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! What is the Sacrament of the Altar? That’s a good place to start. We’ve got to know what it is first before we discuss its blessings and benefits. Ask this question and you’ll get…