Sermon for 4/21/2024
Sermon title — “The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep”
Sermon text —John 10:11-18 (other readings: Acts 4:1-12; 1 John 3:16-24)
Sermon synopsis: When Jesus reinstated Peter he revealed Himself as the Good Shepherd. He shows his love for a single sheep by forgiving Peter. And He shows His love for His flock by commanding Peter to feed and care for His lambs.
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Sermon for 4/14/2024
Sermon title — “Prophecy Fulfilled”
Sermon text —Acts 3:11-21 (other readings: 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-49)
Sermon synopsis: Even though mankind denies Jesus, God glorifies His Son and fulfills prophecy for the single purpose that believers are forgiven.
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Sermon for 4/7/2024
Sermon title — “Life in God’s Light”
Sermon text —1 John 1:1-2:2 (other readings: Acts 4:32-35; John 20:19-31)
Sermon synopsis: Jesus referred to himself as the Light of the world. St. John picks up on that reference and points us to the life we live in God’s light as we continue to look at the new life Easter brings to our resurrection celebration.
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Sermon for Easter Sunday 3/31/2024
Sermon title — “Things Didn’t Go as Planned”
Sermon text —Mark 16:1-8 (other readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11)
Sermon synopsis: Those who plotted to kill Jesus—well, things didn’t go as planned. God turned their evil intentions into the eternal salvation of the entire world.
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Sermon for 3/24/2024
Sermon title — “For This Purpose He Came”
Sermon text —John 12:20-43 (other readings: Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11)
Sermon synopsis: Christ came for a purpose—that we know. But how do we look at the fickle crowd as Jesus enters Jerusalem headed to the cross? Can we join in their worship?
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Sermon Text: John 12:20-43
Old Testament Text: Zechariah 9:9-12
New Testament Text: Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon for 3/17/2024
Sermon title — “The Perfect High Priest”
Sermon text —Hebrews 5:1-10 (other readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Mark 10:35-45)
Sermon synopsis: The Jewish High Priest made offering to God on behalf of the people. Jesus is our perfect High Priest. Jesus makes a sacifice of suffering and an offering of obedience fou our sins—he offers himself.
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Sermon for 3/10/2024
Sermon title — “Love Lifted Up”
Sermon text —John 3:14-21 (other readings: Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10)
Sermon synopsis: Among the important things Christ did as the Son of Man was to live a perfect life in our stead. But the most important was to be lifted up on a cross.
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Sermon for 3/3/2024
Sermon title — “A Day Like no Other”
Sermon text —John 2:13-22 (other readings: Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31)
Sermon synopsis: A first person narrative from the perspective of a seller of doves and pigeons based on the account of Jesus cleansing the temple.
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Sermon Text: John 2:13-22
Old Testament Text: Exodus 20:1-17
New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Sermon for 2/25/2024
Sermon title — “Peace with God”
Sermon text —Romans 5:1-11 (other readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Mark 8:27-38)
Sermon synopsis: We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Our peace is born out of God’s forgiveness, full and free. Our peace overcomes all in having heavenly hope.
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Sermon for 2/18/2024
Sermon title — “Jesus Steps into Our Sinfulness”
Sermon text —Mark 1:9-15 (other readings: Genesis 22:1-18; James 1:12-18)
Sermon synopsis: Sinless Jesus consents to be baptized—why? Because that is exactly what we needed him to do—step into our sinfulness in order to carry it to the cross.
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Sermon for 2/11/2024
Sermon title — “All Glory Belongs to Our Lord”
Sermon text —Exodus 34:29-35 (other readings: 2 Corinthians 3:12-13; 4:1-6; Mark 9:2-9)
Sermon synopsis: All glory belongs to our Lord. Believers come to know and bear God’s glory and then are enabled to show and share God’s glory
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Sermon for 2/4/2024
Sermon title — “Running God’s Race”
Sermon text —1 Corinthians 9:16-27 (other readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39)
Sermon synopsis: Believers run God’s race while God provides purpose—a goal or prize, if you will, and God supplies the necessary strength to attain success.
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Sermon for 1/28/2024
Sermon title — “Love Has Authority”
Sermon text — 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (other readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28)
Sermon synopsis: The authority of Jesus and all his would-be followers is rooted in love. It is amazing what can be fully communicated through unconditional love.
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Sermon for 1/21/2024
Sermon title — “The Unwilling Missionary”
Sermon text — Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (other readings: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
Sermon synopsis: A first person narrative sermon in which the person of Jonah encourages his listeners to share God’s saving message with and attitude of compassion.
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Sermon for 1/14/2024
Sermon title — “Is God Speaking?”
Sermon text — 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (other readings: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John1:43-51)
Sermon synopsis: Does God still speak with us today? How can we tell if God is speaking? Are we in opposition to hear God’s Word? Today we sill seek to answer these questions.
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Sermon for 1/7/2024
Sermon title — “Your Watermark”
Sermon text — Romans 6:1-11 (other readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11)
Sermon synopsis: Major life events can bring fear and challenges, but they can also bring new opportunities. A relationship with God is a life changing experience that changes everything.
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Sermon for 12/31/2023
Sermon title — “Clothed Anew"
Sermon text — Isaiah 61:10-62:3 (other readings: Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40).
Sermon synopsis: We sense we have an image problem and like Adam and Eve, we try to fix it with clothing. But it can only be fixed with garments of salvation which our Lord provides.
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Sermon for 12/25/2023
Sermon title — “Light and Compassion"
Sermon text — John 1:1-14 (other readings: Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6)
Sermon synopsis: God showed His compassion for us by sending His Son to enter into humanity in order to save us from our sin.
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Sermon for 12/24/2023
Sermon title — “Surprise! Nothing is Impossible with God”
Sermon text — Luke 1:26-38 (other readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27)
Sermon synopsis: God’s surprising announcement to Mary is our surprise too and it demonstrates that nothing is impossible with God.
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Sermon for 12/17/2023
Sermon title — “Reflecting God’s Glory”
Sermon text — John 1:6-8, 19-28 (other readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24)
Sermon synopsis: Believers want to reflect and display God’s glory in this sin darkened world as light of the true light.
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Sermon Text: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
New Testament Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Sermon for 12/10/2023
Sermon title — “The Glory of the Coming Lord”
Sermon text — Isaiah 40:1-11 (other readings: 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8)
Sermon synopsis: As we hear God’s gracious comfort, prepare the desert highway, and believe his everlasting word, we se the glory of the coming Lord.
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Sermon for 12/3/2023
Sermon title — “How Then Can We be Saved?”
Sermon text — Isaiah 64:1-9 (other readings: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 11:1-10)
Sermon synopsis: How then can we be saved? God’s power makes everyone tremble. God’s justice leads us to despair. Thankfully, God’s mercy is our confidence.
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Sermon for 11/19/2023
Sermon title — “From Faithfulness to Fruitfulness”
Sermon text — Matthew 25:14-30 (other readings: Zephaniah 1:7-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
Sermon synopsis: Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never squander God’s gifts.
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Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30
Old Testament Text: Zephaniah 1:7-16
New Testament Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Sermon for 11/12/2023
Sermon title — “Ready or Not --- Here He Comes!”
Sermon text — Matthew 25:1-13 (other readings: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Sermon synopsis: Ready or not here He (Christ) comes! Sadly, many are not prepared. With wisdom we wait and we watch for the Lord’s return.
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Sermon Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Old Testament Text: Amos 5:18-24
New Testament Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sermon for 11/5/2023
Sermon title — “Blessed Are You”
Sermon text — Matthew 5:1-12 (other readings: Revelation 7:9-17; John 3:1-3)
Sermon synopsis: Jesus’ Beatitudes are a splash of frigid water in the face of the self-righteous, but a cup of refreshing water for God’s forgiven saints who are weary of the ways of the world.
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Sermon for 10/29/2023
Sermon title — “Loss Equals Gain”
Sermon text — Romans 3:19-28 (other readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Matthew 11:12-19)
Sermon synopsis: Human nature perceives there are many roads to righteousness, but they are ultimately not shortcuts but dead end roads. God alone puts you on the right road paved with Christ’s righteousness.
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Sermon for 10/22/2023
Sermon title — “Loss Equals Gain”
Sermon text — Isaiah 45:1-7 (other readings: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22)
Sermon synopsis: Good times, bad times—the Lord is there orchestrating and allowing His divine plan to unfold. We remain humble before the Lord and confident of His providential care.
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Sermon for 10/15/2023
Sermon title — “Loss Equals Gain”
Sermon text — Philippians 4:4-13 (other readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Matthew 22:1-14)
Sermon synopsis: This life is filled with an abundance of stressors, but the promise of forgiveness and salvation in Christ Jesus tempers our lives with joy and hope.
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Sermon for 10/8/2023
Sermon title — “Loss Equals Gain”
Sermon text — Philippians 3:4b-14 (other readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 21:33-46)
Sermon synopsis: On the road to Damascus Jesus helped Saul carry out the trash—then and there Paul lost all that he was and did and was given the “surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”
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Sermon for 10/1/2023
Sermon title — “Light Shines in Context”
Sermon text — Philippians 2:1-18 (other readings: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Matthew 21:23-27)
Sermon synopsis: Light is a special thing to God. Paul uses this special thing and places it in its proper context to teach us about love, humility and witnessing.
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Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-18
Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Gospel Text: Matthew 21:23-27
Sermon for 9/24/2023
Sermon title — “A Sure Thing?”
Sermon text — Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 (other readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Matthew 20:1-16)
Sermon synopsis: Many have said there are only two sure things—death and taxes. Not much to look forward too. But Paul declares that in life and death faith in Christ is a sure thing!
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Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 55:6-9
Gospel Text: Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon for 9/17/2023
Sermon title — “The Forgiveness of Joseph”
Sermon text — Genesis 50:15-21 (other readings: Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35)
Sermon synopsis: Though Joseph's brothers intended to harm him, God worked through their actions for good. This allowed Joseph to forgive his brothers. In Christ we have been enabled to forgive as Joseph did.
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Sermon for 9/10/2023
Sermon title — “Believers Are God's Watchmen”
Sermon text — Ezekiel 33:7-9 (other readings: Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20)
Sermon synopsis: Believers are God's watchmen. They will warn the wicked. Those who repent will be turned and return to God.
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Sermon for 9/3/2023
Sermon title — “Peter—Saint and Sinner”
Sermon text — Romans 12:9-21 (other readings: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Matthew 16:21-28)
Sermon synopsis: From saint to sinner. From "blessed are you," to "Get behind me Satan!" A look at the life of Peter, and his relationship with Jesus and how our lives might be mirrors of his.
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