St. John's Lutheran Church – Britton, SD

Tag: Forgiveness

  • The First Stewardship Crisis

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    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.

  • Is This a Day Acceptable to the Lord?

    Is This a Day Acceptable to the Lord?

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    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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Sent to Preserve a Remnant for Life

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    This sermon explores Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers, revealing the depth of their guilt over selling him into slavery. Joseph emphasizes God’s sovereignty in turning their evil actions into a plan for salvation, ultimately underscoring the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and divine purpose amidst human wrongdoing.

  • Good News for the Desolate and Forsaken

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    This sermon emphasizes the hope and restoration found in God’s love despite the darkness caused by sin, particularly focusing on the sin of abortion. It highlights that Jesus Christ’s sacrifice offers forgiveness and cleansing. Believers are called to share this Good News, ensuring those feeling forsaken know they are cherished by God.