St. John's Lutheran Church – Britton, SD

Tag: Luke 4

  • Full of the Holy Spirit and Led into the Wilderness

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    The sermon discusses the significance of being “full of the Holy Spirit,” as demonstrated in Jesus’ experience in the wilderness. It emphasizes that despite feelings of doubt or hardship, individuals remain filled with the Holy Spirit through baptism. The message reassures believers of their strength and presence of the Spirit in life’s trials.

  • They Spoke Well of Him and Then Drove Him Out of Town

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    In the sermon based on Luke 4:16-30, the contrasting reactions of Ezra’s audience and Jesus’ hometown illustrate the power of Scripture and the offense taken. While Ezra’s reading inspires worship, Jesus’ proclamation as the Messiah incites rage, revealing how familiarity and unmet expectations can lead to rejection of God’s truth.