St. John's Lutheran Church – Britton, SD

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  • Something Better than Good Manners

    Something Better than Good Manners

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    The sermon reflects on the story of the ten lepers, emphasizing themes of isolation, sin, healing, and gratitude. While all lepers were healed, only one returned to thank Jesus, highlighting the importance of recognizing His role in providing both physical and spiritual restoration. The narrative invites believers to draw closer to Jesus and embrace His…

  • The Faith Handed Down through the Generations

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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! For the last time in Holy Scriptures, we see the great apostle and his beloved assistant Timothy. Timothy is still in the Asian churches and supervising them as Paul’s representative. But Paul is in…

  • Appearances Can Be Deceiving

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    The sermon emphasizes that appearances can be misleading, using the contrasting lives of Lazarus, a suffering beggar, and a rich man to illustrate moral truths. While the world often equates success with divine favor, true worth is found in faith and humility before God, not wealth or status. Ultimately, it warns against self-reliance and affirms…

  • What Makes the Angels Rejoice?

    What Makes the Angels Rejoice?

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    The sermon emphasizes the joy in heaven over a sinner’s repentance, illustrated through relatable stories of individuals at different life stages. It highlights the importance of recognizing sin, confessing it, and receiving absolution, reiterating that true repentance is continuous and liberates us from guilt. Ultimately, it invites everyone to partake in this joyful process.

  • Choose Life

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    Moses, nearing death, prepares Israel to enter the Promised Land by presenting a choice between life and good, death and evil. He urges commitment to God’s commandments as a path to blessings. This choice reflects a broader biblical theme of faith, obedience, and the consequences of turning away from God versus embracing His grace.

  • Living in the Resurrection Now

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    The sermon emphasizes how Jesus reveals the significance of the Resurrection, not just as a future promise but as a present reality that transforms lives. Through healings, parables, and teachings, Jesus invites believers to live in grace and serve others, recognizing that their eternal assurance affects daily interactions and faith practices.

  • Blood That Speaks

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    Cain sought to earn God’s favor through his works, while Abel’s offering was accepted because it was made in faith. The sermon emphasizes that faith, not works, is what justifies and pleases God. It also highlights the futility of trying to earn God’s favor without faith, as seen in the examples of Cain and Judas…

  • Different Lives, Same Story

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  • Restore the Sinner in a Spirit of Gentleness

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    Click here to listen to this sermon. “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness” (Galatians 6:1). Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! It’s a question asked by at least one of my children in…

  • Elijah’s Crisis: What Are You Doing Here?

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    The sermon emphasizes God’s encounter with Elijah, who, despite having witnessed divine power, succumbed to despair and self-pity. When questioned by God about his presence, Elijah focuses on his loneliness and perceived failure, forgetting God’s faithfulness. The Lord reassures Elijah, demonstrating patience and love, not through might but a gentle whisper. God reminds Elijah of…