The Sermon for Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, Rogation Sunday The Lessons: Psalm 67; Joel 2:21-27; Revelation 21:1-7, 22:1-5 The Text: Revelation 22:1-5 The Topic: The Healing of the Nations INTRODUCTION Australian aborigines pictured heaven as a distant island beyond the western horizon. The early Finns thought heaven was a distant Read more…
Sermon for Sunday, May 8th, 2022, the Third Sunday after Easter The Lessons: Psalm 100; Numbers 27:12-23; John 10:22-30 The Text: John 10:22-30 The Topic: The eternal security of the faithful INTRODUCTION The Jewish Festival of the Dedication (Hannukah) had been instituted by Judas Maccabeus in 164 B.C. to celebrate Read more…
Sermon for Sunday April 24th, 2022, the First Sunday after Easter The Lessons: Psalm 111; Revelation 1:9-19; John 20:19-31 Text: John 20:19-31 Theme: Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ INTRODUCTION Henry Edward Cardinal Manning (1808-1892) began his ministry in the Anglican Church, but after his conversion to Rome, he became Read more…
The Sermon for Palm Sunday, April 10th, 2022 The Lessons: Psalm 22:1-11; Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Luke 23:1-49 The Text: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 The Topic: A Prophecy of the Lord Jesus Christ’s Redemptive Death INTRODUCTION John Marrant, a fourteen-year-old in Colonial Charleston, was converted through the preaching of George Read more…
Sermon for Sunday, March 27th, 2022, Refreshment Sunday, the Fourth Sunday in Lent The Lessons: Psalm 34:1-8; Joshua 4:19-24; 5:1, 9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 The Text: Psalm 34:1-8 The Topic: The Testimony of Praising the Lord INTRODUCTION A dog fell into a farmer’s well. After assessing the situation, the farmer Read more…
Sermon for Sunday, March 13th, 2022, the Second Sunday in Lent The Lessons: Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-18; Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 The Text: Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 The Topic: Take note of Christians who set a good example and follow it. INTRODUCTION One day St. Francis of Assisi said to Read more…
The Sermon for Quinquagesima Sunday, February 27th, 2022 The Lessons: Psalm 99; Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 9:28-36 The Text: Luke 9:28-36 The Topic: Obedience to God – a Lesson we learn from the Transfiguration INTRODUCTION In January 1993, the Galeras volcano, located in Colombia, South America, suddenly erupted. One week later Read more…
Sermon for Septuagesima Sunday, February 13th, 2022 The Lessons: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 6:17-26 The Text: Jeremiah 17:5-10 The Topic: Trusting in the Lord as wisdom for life INTRODUCTION In ancient China, people wanted protection from barbarian hordes from the North. So the Great Wall of China was built: Read more…
Sermon for Sunday, January 30th, 2022, the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany The Lessons: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:11-20; 1 Corinthians 14:12-25; Luke 4:21-32 The Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Topic: God’s Call of Jeremiah to be a prophet INTRODUCTION Emperor Charles V was trying to assassinate John Brenz, a friend of Martin Read more…
The Sermon for Sunday, January 16th, the Second Sunday after Epiphany The Lessons: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 The Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The Topic: The Diverse Gifts of the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION The Stradivari Society of Chicago performs a significant role in the music world. Read more…