God’s Gifts Received, Christ’s Love Shared, Hope Proclaimed

St. John’s Lutheran Church exists to receive God’s gifts in Word and Sacrament, so that enlivened by the Holy Spirit, we may give praise to God, love and serve our neighbor, and spread the Good News of Christ Crucified in our community and the world.

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Recent Sermons


The First Stewardship Crisis

This sermon explores the themes of stewardship and repentance, linking them to the fall of Adam and Eve. It emphasizes that true stewardship arises from understanding one’s identity as created in God’s image. Despite humanity’s failures, Christ, the faithful steward, redeems us, enabling us to manage God’s resources for His purposes and the Gospel’s spread.

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Living in the Timeout

The sermon emphasizes the importance of rest and reflection amidst life’s busyness, drawing parallels to the Transfiguration of Jesus. It highlights that while moments of divine clarity are valuable, true growth requires moving beyond them. Jesus’ dual nature as God and man is stressed, underscoring the necessity of His suffering for humanity’s salvation.

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Is This a Day Acceptable to the Lord?

The sermon explores the theme of genuine faith versus hypocrisy, emphasizing that true worship involves compassion and service rather than merely ritualistic fasting. It critiques a self-righteous attitude that seeks God’s favor through works, asserting that deliverance comes only by grace through Christ. The call is to embody sincere love and mercy in our actions.

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