The Sermon for Sunday, January 5th, 2025, the Second Sunday after Christmas The Lessons: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-14; Matthew 2:1-12 The Text: Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION In the spring of 1992, fourth-grade students in Portland, Maine, carried out a novel experiment. Their teacher, Pamela Trieu, was teaching the kids Read more…
Sermon for Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24th, 2024 The Lessons: Isaiah 9:1-17; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 The Text: Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION Shepherds in the fields outside Bethlehem, minding their own business, in their case, their sheep, were surprised by the appearance of an angel bringing good news of Read more…
The Sermon for Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, the Fourth Sunday in Advent The Lessons: Psalm 80:1-7; Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:39-56 The Text: The Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55 INTRODUCTION Faith honors God, and God honors faith in Him. A story from the life of missionaries Robert and Mary Moffat illustrates this. For Read more…
The Sermon for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th, 2024 The Lessons: Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 65:1-8; James 1:17-27; Matthew 6:25-33 The Text: James 1:17-27 The Topic: Gratitude for all God’s gifts INTRODUCTION On this Thanksgiving Day, let us remember that the intention of our first President, George Washington, and Congress in Read more…
Sermon for Sunday November 24th, 2024, the Festival of Christ the King The Lessons: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; St. John 18:33-37 The Text: Revelation 1:4b-8 INTRODUCTION Evangelist Luis Palau tells of a wealthy European family that decided to have their newborn baby baptized. Dozens of guests were Read more…
Sermon for Sunday November 10th, 2024, the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Ps. 146; 1 Kings 17:8-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 The Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 The Topic: Faith in God to provide for his people’s needs INTRODUCTION Sophia’s husband, John, an ardent soul-winner, spent his short life preaching Read more…
The Sermon for Sunday, October 22nd, 2024, the Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Psalm 13; Isaiah 59:9-20; Mark 10:46-52 The Text: Isaiah 59:9-20 The Topic: God fights to bring justice to earth, and he sends the Redeemer INTRODUCTION Carl Steinman was fascinated by volcanoes, and, going against the advice Read more…
The Sermon for the Festival of St. Luke the Evangelist, Sunday, October 20th, 2024 The Lessons: Ecclesiasticus 38:1-14; Psalm 147:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:1-13; Luke 4:14-21 The Text: Psalm 147:3 INTRODUCTION Today, as we celebrate the Festival of St. Luke the Evangelist, the Patron Saint of our Church, we are thankful Read more…
Sermon for Sunday, September 29th, 2024, the Festival of St. Michael and all Angels The Lessons: Genesis 28:10-17; Psalm 103; Revelation 12:7-12; John 1:47-51 The Text: Revelation 12:7-12 INTRODUCTION Author James Herriot tells of an unforgettable wedding anniversary he and his wife celebrated early in their marriage. His boss had Read more…
The Sermon for Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Psalm 54; Wisdom 1:16 – 2:1, 12-22; Mark 9:30-37 The Text: Mark 9:30-37 INTRODUCTION Jim Stuart had led from a place of servant leadership and had led from a place of top-down leadership. He found that Read more…