Sermon for 5/18/2025
Sermon Title: “The New and Improved Life through Christ”
Sermon text —Revelation 21:1-7 (Other readings: Acts 11:1-18, John 16:12-22)
Sermon Synopsis: Just when we get to feeling like there is no hope left for us with everything that is happening, God flips the script and promises us a New and Improved Life with Him.
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Sermon for 4/27/2025
Sermon Title: “What Easter Enables Us to See”
Sermon text —John 20:19-31 (Other readings: Acts 5:23-20, Revelation 1:4-18)
Sermon Synopsis: While it was easier for Thomas to believe in Christ’s resurrection after he had seen Christ, we live our lives today through a faith where we see Christ in His Word and Sacraments.
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Sermon for 4/20/2025
Sermon Title: “Firstfruits”
Sermon text —1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (Other Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25, Luke 24:1-12)
Sermon Synopsis: Jesus has been raised from the dead, the offering of firstfruits with more to follow.
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Sermon for 4/13/2025
Sermon Title: “Our Humble King”
Sermon text —Deuteronomy 32:36-39 (Other readings: Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 21:1-56)
Sermon Synopsis: This Palm Sunday Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey and takes His final days by humbling Himself by being obedient up to His death, a death on a cross for our sake.
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Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 32:36-39
New Testament Text: Philippians 2:5-11
New Testament Text: Luke 21:1-56
Sermon for 4/6/2025
Sermon Title: “God’s New Thing”
Sermon text —Isaiah 43:16-21 (Other readings: Philippians 3:8-14, Luke 20:9-20)
Sermon Synopsis: Today we hear about Jesus Christ freeing us from our sinful past so that we can accept God’s invitation for all the new things He has planned for us.
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Sermon for 3/30/2025
Sermon Title: “Two Ways to Become Lost”
Sermon text —Luke 15:11-32 (Other readings: Isaiah 12:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21)
Sermon Synopsis: Sin and pride can easily get us lost with God, much like the prodigal son and his brother. Fortunately, we have found our way back ‘home’ to God through His grace.
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Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-3,11-32
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 12:1-6
New Testament Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Sermon for 3/23/2025
Sermon Title: “Repentance: A Way of Life”
Sermon text —Luke 13:1-5 (Other readings: Ezekiel 33:7-20, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
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Sermon Text: Luke 13:1-5
Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 33:7-20
New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Sermon for 3/16/2025
Sermon Title: “Two Trips to Ireland”
Sermon text —Genesis 50:20 (Other readings: Jeremiah 26:8-15, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-35)
Sermon Synopsis: As with St. Joseph, St. Patrick’s life reveals how God brings good from evil.
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Sermon Text: Genesis 50:20
Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 26:8-15
New Testament Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1
New Testament Text: Luke 13:31-35
Sermon for 3/9/2025
Sermon Title: “Good to Be Here!The Roaring Lion and the Lion of Judah”
Sermon text —Luke 4:1-13, 1 Peter 5:8 (Other readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8-13)
Sermon Synopsis: Scripture warns of the devil’s relentless attempts to lead us astray and urges us to stay vigilant and rely on God’s Word to resist temptation.
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Sermon Text: Luke 4:1-13; 1 Peter 5:8
Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
New Testament Text: Romans 10:8-13
Sermon for 3/2/2025
Sermon Title: “Good to Be Here!”
Sermon text —Luke 9:28-36 (Other readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Hebrews 3:1-6)
Sermon synopsis: In the Transfiguration, the disciples see God’s promise in announcing that Jesus is His Son. We also see that as we go into Lent knowing that Jesus is heading to Calvary to fulfill that promise.
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Sermon for 2/23/2025
Sermon text —Luke 6:27-38 (Other readings: Genesis 45:3-15, 1 Corinthians 15:21-26, 30-42
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Sermon Text: Luke 6:27-38
Old Testament Text: Genesis 45:3-15
New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 15:21-26, 30-42
Sermon for 2/16/2025
Sermon Title: “At Jesus’ Word, Letting the Nets Down”
Sermon text —Luke 5-1-11 (Other readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, 9-13, 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20)
Sermon synopsis: With the reading from Luke 5, we hear that: When we listen, God speaks; when we obey, God acts!
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Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 6:1-13
New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20
Sermon for 2/9/2025
Sermon title —“Lost and Found, Saved by Grace”
Sermon text —Luke 15:1-10 (other readings; Ezekiel 34:11-24, 1 Timothy 1:8-17)
Sermon synopsis: With the combined readings of Ezekiel, 1 Timothy, and Luke, we hear that:
We are forgiven people - once lost but now found.
We were lost sheep and lost coins, but now, we are a found people, saved by grace.
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Sermon for 2/2/2025
Sermon title —“The Most Excellent Way of Agape Love”
Sermon text —1 Corinthians 12:31b - 13:13 (other readings Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:31-44)
Sermon synopsis: The New Testament reading for the Presentation of our Lord shows us the importance of agape love in our lives and within our church.
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Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 12:31b - 13:13
Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10
New Testament Text: Luke 4:31-44
Sermon for 1/12/2025
Sermon title —“Valued by God”
Sermon text —Isaiah 43:1-7 (other readings: Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22)
Sermon synopsis: The Old Testament reading for The Baptism of Our Lord declares to us that when we are down-in-the-dumps, God reminds us of and affirms our true value in his eyes.
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Sermon for 1/5/2025
Sermon title —“Where is Jesus?”
Sermon text —Luke 2:40-52 (other readings: 1 Kings 3:4-15; Ephesians 1:1-14)
Sermon synopsis: Mary and Joseph go to Jerusalem for the Passover. Jesus’ parents search for their Son. Where is Jesus? Jesus is in his Father’s house. And Jesus is in his people’s hearts.
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Sermon for 12/29/2024
Sermon title —“The Peace of Christ”
Sermon text —Colossians 3:12-17 (other reading: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Luke 2:22-40)
Sermon synopsis: If you are looking for some last-minute gift ideas this Christmas then the Lord has some gift ideas for you—the Perfect Body and the Perfect Vacation.
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Sermon for 12/22/2024
Sermon title —“Last-Minute Gift Ideas”
Sermon text —Hebrews 10:5-10 (other reading: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:39-45)
Sermon synopsis: If you are looking for some last-minute gift ideas this Christmas then the Lord has some gift ideas for you—the Perfect Body and the Perfect Vacation.
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Sermon for 12/15/2024
Sermon title —“Rejoice in the Lord Always”
Sermon text —Philippians 4:4-7 (other reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 7:18-28)
Sermon synopsis: Believers are reminded to rejoice in the Lord always—with a gentle spirit, a prayerful life, and with the peace of God.
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Sermon for 12/8/2024
Sermon title —“Standing Fast in the Lord”
Sermon text —Philippians 1:2-11 (other reading: Malachi 3:1-7b; Luke 3:1-14)
Sermon synopsis: We offer prayers of thankfulness for God’s grace, Christian fellowship, the needs of others and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.
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Sermon for 12/1/2024
Sermon title —“Standing Fast in the Lord”
Sermon text —1 Thessalonians 3:8-13 (other reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36)
Sermon synopsis: Believers stand fast in the Lord whenever they are growing in joyful faith in the Lord’s forgiveness and whenever they are growing in Christ’s love for others.
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Sermon for 11/24/2024
Sermon title —“Ancient of Days Takes His Throne”
Sermon text —Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 (other readings: Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37)
Sermon synopsis: The Ancient of Days takes his throne. He shines with royal appearance. He juges with royal authority
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Sermon for 11/17/2024
Sermon title —“The Day? The Hour? God only knows!”
Sermon text —Mark 13:1-13 (other readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-25)
Sermon synopsis: End times... Being prepared for the return of Jesus, Watch and beware of the signs. Illustration: Wild fires....signs were present... were they prepared?
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Sermon for 11/10/2024
Sermon title —“Look Who's Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer”
Sermon text —Hebrews 9:24-28 (other readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Mark 12:38-44)
Sermon synopsis: Jesus came to remove sin once and for all. He has entered the heavenly sanctuary and promises to return for you who wait.
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Sermon for 11/3/2024
Sermon title —“Salvation Comes From the Lamb”
Sermon text —Revelation 7:9-17 (other readings: 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12)
Sermon synopsis: Salvation comes from the Lamb of God, our Good Shepherd, as he provides divine forgiveness and leads us to heavenly blessings
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Sermon for 10/27/2024
Sermon title —“Don’t Be Deceived”
Sermon text —Mark 13:5-11 (other readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28)
Sermon synopsis: God’s gospel must be preached in all of its truth since there will be many deceivers and many signs until finally there will be divine deliverance.
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Sermon for 10/20/2024
Sermon title —“God's Word IS Living and Active”
Sermon text —Hebrews 4:1-13 (other readings: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Mark 10:23-31)
Sermon synopsis: God’s living and active word provides rest for weary souls. God’s living and active word reveals everything God’s people need to know.
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Sermon for 10/13/2024
Sermon title —“Living in Today”
Sermon text —Hebrews 3:12-19 NIV (other readings: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Mark 10:17-22)
Sermon synopsis: And so we live in Today - a time between Yesterday and Tomorrow. Yesterday when God’s plan of salvation was made known to fallen mankind and Tomorrow when all of creation will be re-made complete and whole.
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Sermon for 10/6/2024
Sermon title —“It Is Not Good To Be Alone”
Sermon text —Genesis 2:18-24 (other readings: Hebrews 2:1-13; Mark 10:2-16)
Sermon synopsis: God declares: "It is not good for the man to be alone." Therefore God creates companionship when he establishes marriage. Marriage is a lifelong, joyful commitment.
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Sermon for 9/29/2024
Sermon title — “War in Heaven—Victory on Earth!”
Sermon text —Revelation 12:7-12 (other readings: Daniel 10:1–14 & 12:1-3; Luke 10:17-20)
Sermon synopsis: Today’s text provides the opportunity to address the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world. But we are not without help and hope.
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Sermon Text: Revelation 12:7-12
Old Testament Text: Daniel 10:1–14 & 12:1-3
Gospel Text: Luke 10:17-20
Sermon for 9/22/2024
Sermon title — “Consider Jeremiah's Character”
Sermon text —Jeremiah 11:18-20 (other readings: James 3:13-4:10; Mark 9:30-37)
Sermon synopsis: Today believers will consider Jeremiah’s character of obedience in service and humility—his faithfulness in the midst of betrayal.
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Sermon for 9/15/2024
Sermon title — “Unbelievable”
Sermon text —Mark 9:14-29 (other readings: Isaiah 50:4-10; James 3:1-12)
Sermon synopsis: The disciple were unable to cast out the unclean spirit. But Christ is the source and power of our faith. It is in and through Him that all things are possible.
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Sermon for 9/8/2024
Sermon title — “It's Still A Matter of Your Heart”
Sermon text —Mark 7:14-23 (other readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Ephesians 6:10-20)
Sermon synopsis: A continuation of last week about the need for new hearts. Here Jesus directs his words at the disciples (and us) as he speaks of the inborn uncleanness in the human heart.
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Sermon Text: Mark 7:14-23
Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
New Testament Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
Sermon for 9/1/2024
Sermon title — “It’s Still a Matter of Your Heart”
Sermon text —Mark 7:14-23 (other readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Ephesians 6:10-20)
Sermon synopsis: A continuation of last week about the need for new hearts. Here Jesus directs his words at the disciples (and us) as he speaks of the inborn uncleanness in the human heart.
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Sermon Text: Mark 7:14-23
Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
New Testament Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
Sermon for 8/25/2024
Sermon title — “It’s About Your Heart”
Sermon text —Mark 7:1-13 (other readings: Isaiah 29:11-19; Ephesians 5:22-33)
Sermon synopsis: Christ came to set us free from blind traditionalism. His liberating Spirit frees our hearts to serve him and the neighbor out of a spirit of love and forgiveness.
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Sermon for 8/18/2024
Sermon title — “Faith Believes – Hard Teachings”
Sermon text —John 6:51-69 (other readings: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Ephesians 5:6-21)
Sermon synopsis: Faith believes the “hard teachings” of Scripture. Many decide to reject Christ and his word. God’s Spirit gives life through Christ’s words.
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Sermon Text: John 6:51-69
Old Testament Text: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
New Testament Text: Ephesians 5:6-21
Sermon for 8/11/2024
Sermon title — “Elijah’s Pity Party”
Sermon text —1 Kings 19:1-8 (other readings: Ephesians 4:17-5:2; John 6:35-51)
Sermon synopsis: Elijah fleeing in the desert stops to throw himself a pity party. But the truth is, even when you feel alone, God has not left you.
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Sermon for 8/4/2024
Sermon title — “What is This””
Sermon text —Exodus 16:2-15 (other readings: Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:22-35)
Sermon synopsis: The people of God were starving in the wilderness and cried out to God for food to eat and all they got was “What is This?” But God patiently turns our cries of disgust into cries of delight.
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Sermon for 7/28/2024
Sermon title — “The All-Inclusive Covenant”
Sermon text — Genesis 9:8-17 (other readings: Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56)
Sermon synopsis: Following the cataclysmic flood God makes an everlasting covenant with Noah, his family, his descendants, and all of creation.
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Sermon for 7/21/2024
Sermon title — “Come—Rest a While!”
Sermon text — Mark 6:30-44 (other readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22)
Sermon synopsis: Jesus invites us to “Come away and rest a while.” Jesus offers what our weary, worn lives need—rest for both the body and for the soul.
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Sermon for 7/14/2024
Sermon title — “Truth Or Consequences”
Sermon text — Mark 6:14-29 (other readings: Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14)
Sermon synopsis: When John told the truth against political power (Herod) there were consequences. The same was true for Jesus, and his followers. The “values” of the world do not always appreciate the "truth" that God offers in Jesus, “the way, the truth, and the life.”
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Sermon for 7/7/2024
Sermon title — “Jesus Sends out Workers”
Sermon text — Mark 6:1-13 (other readings: Ezekiel 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
Sermon synopsis: When Jesus sends out His harvest workers and He provides them with all they need for the job His divine call and with His holy Word.
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Sermon for 6/30/2024
Sermon title — “Do Not Fear; Only Believe”
Sermon text — Mark 5:21-43 (other readings: Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15)
Sermon synopsis: Jesus comforts believers concerning the fear of death by saying: “Do not fear; only believe,” as he reminds believers of the certainty of eternal life.
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Sermon Text: Mark 5:21-43
Old Testament Text: Lamentations 3:22-33
New Testament Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15
Sermon for 6/23/2024
Sermon title — “The Lord's Purpose Will Stand”
Sermon text — Job 38:1-11 (other readings: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41)
Sermon synopsis: It is the Lord’s purpose that will always stand. As mankind is often challenged to understand this truth, then our God displays his mighty power.
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Sermon for 6/16/2024
Sermon title — “Clearer Vision=Faith-Vision”
Sermon text — 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (other readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; Mark 4:26-34)
Sermon synopsis: Sharpen Your Faith-Vision To see that this is not your home and to see clearly God’s judgment throne without fear with eyes of faith.
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Sermon for 6/9/2024
Sermon title — “We Believe and Therefore Speak”
Sermon text —2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 (other readings: Genesis 3:8-15; Mark 3:20-35)
Sermon synopsis: By faith we believe that Christ is raised from the dead and our burdens are lifted. Therefore, we in turn speak of the same.
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Sermon for 6/2/2024
Sermon title — “Jars of Clay”
Sermon text —2 Corinthians 4:5-12 (other readings: Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Mark 2:23-3:6)
Sermon synopsis: Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay. This treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life given to and stored in weak, insecure jars of clay.
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Sermon for 5/26/2024
Sermon title — “The Triune God”
Sermon text —Isaiah 6:1-8, Acts 2:32a-33, John 3:16-17
Sermon synopsis: God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit is so great and incomprehensible that he can never be fully understood by the human mind. But by faith we believe!
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Sermon for 5/19/2024
Sermon title — “Dry bones—Hear the Word of the Lord!”
Sermon text —Ezekiel 37:1-14 (other readings: Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15)
Sermon synopsis: You may find this hard to believe but, dry bones hear the word of the Lord!! God’s word gives us life as our Lord gives us his Spirit.
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Sermon for 5/12/2024
Sermon title — “Renewed Purpose and Joy”
Sermon text —Luke 24:44-53 (other readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23)
Sermon synopsis: Jesus gave his disciple a new sense of purpose, anew sense of joy, at his ascension. And he does the same for us as we recall his ascension and he also sustains us in our faith.
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Sermon for 5/5/2024
Sermon title — “Friends”
Sermon text —John 15:9-17 (other readings: Acts 10:34-48; 1 John 5:1-8)
Sermon synopsis: We tend to choose our friends based on some form of compatibility or common likes and dislikes. Not Jesus, he chose us even when we were unlikable.
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Sermon for 4/28/2024
Sermon title — “God Directs Eternal Salvation”
Sermon text —Acts 8:26-40 (other readings: 1 John 4:1-11; John 15:1-8)
Sermon synopsis: Our gracious God directs His eternal salvation from His divine message recorded in Scripture to man and from man to humanity.
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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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