Tag: Forgiveness
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Listen to Jesus Pray
In this sermon, Jesus prays for His disciples before His crucifixion, emphasizing that true glory comes from obedient service and fulfilling God’s will, not worldly standards. He endows His followers with His Name and Word, essential for Christian unity and strength in faith, urging them to serve selflessly and proclaim His message of forgiveness.
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With Gentleness and Respect
Click here to listen to this sermon. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do…
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Hidden in Plain Sight
This sermon reflects on the encounter of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, emphasizing how Christ is often hidden in plain sight within Scripture and Sacraments. The narrative illustrates their struggle with faith and the joy of recognizing Jesus through His teachings, ultimately encouraging believers to seek Him in all aspects of life.
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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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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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What Makes the Angels Rejoice?
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.
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Restore the Sinner in a Spirit of Gentleness
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…
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Three Sundays: The Danger of Spiritual Carelessness
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.
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The Medicine of Immortality
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.
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Sent to Preserve a Remnant for Life
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.
St. John's Lutheran Church - Britton, SD 