Sermon for Ash Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 Text: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 INTRODUCTION The word “Lent” derives from the Old English word “lencten”, which means “the spring,” and was applied to March in which the greater part of the Fast from Ash Wednesday to Easter fell. Then the word came to Read more
Sermon for Sexagesima Sunday, February 24th, 2019 The Lessons: Psalm 37:1-11, 40-41; Genesis 45:3-11, 15; 1 Corinthians 15: 35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38 The Text: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 The Topic: The heavenly nature of the resurrection body INTRODUCTION Little Johnny’s dad was the pastor of a small church in the Read more
Sermon for Sunday February 10th, 2019, the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany The Lessons: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 The Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 The Topic: Our response to meeting with God INTRODUCTION In today’s First Lesson, we have a record of the prophet Isaiah’s vision of Read more
Sermon for Sunday January 27th, 2019, the Third Sunday after Epiphany The Lessons: Psalm 19; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Luke 4:14-21 The Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 The Topic: Implications of the unity and diversity of the Church as the Body of Christ INTRODUCTION Read more
Sermon for Sunday, January 13th, 2019, the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Lessons: Psalm 29; Isaiah 43:1-7; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-22 The Text: Luke 3:16, 21 & 22 The Topic: What does the Baptism of Jesus Christ teach us today? INTRODUCTION After the death of Gustavus the Great, Read more
Sermon for Sunday January 6th, 2019, the Festival of the Epiphany Lessons: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Topic: Our response to the Epiphany of Christ should be worship. INTRODUCTION One of England’s most enduring legends involves the Danish Read more
Sermon to be preached on Sunday December 30th, 2018, The First Sunday after Christmas The Lessons: Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 The Text: John 1:1-18 The Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ is the Light of God that has come into the world INTRODUCTION Read more
Sermon to be preached on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2018 The Lessons: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; St. Luke 2:1-20 The Text: Titus 3:4-7 The Topic: The love and kindness of God our Savior, by whose coming we are saved by God’s grace INTRODUCTION A kindergarten teacher told Read more
Sermon for Sunday December 23rd, 2018, the Fourth Sunday in Advent The Lessons: Psalm 80:1-7; Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 The Text: Hebrews 10:5-10 The Topic: How the Offering of the Lord Jesus Christ impacts the lives of the Faithful INTRODUCTION In Don Richardson’s best-selling book, Peace Child, Read more
Sermon for Sunday November 25th, 2018, 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 The Topic: The Certainty of the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ INTRODUCTION Evangelist Luis Palau tells of a wealthy Read more