Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

Are we a moral and religious people? 07.07.2026 13:44 ↓

A look at John Adams' famous quote in light of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Sermon for Pentecost 3, 2026 28.06.2026 16:12 ↓

A look at Romans 5:1 and how we have peace with God.

Sermon for Pentecost 4, 2026 28.06.2026 13:30 ↓

On the costs of following Jesus, as some MLB pitchers recently learned.

Sermon for Trinity Sunday 03.06.2026 15:31 ↓

What if we had some more specificity about the Trinity in our public discourse?

What would a modern revival look like? 25.05.2026 16:47 ↓

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, 2026.

Sermon for Easter 3 2026 21.04.2026 13:57 ↓

A contrast of the slow burning for Jesus in our hearts to revivalism that quickly burns out.

Sermon for Easter 2 2026 20.04.2026 14:39 ↓

The story of Doubting Thomas reminds us that there are some things that we should doubt from time to time.

Sermon for Easter Sunday 12.04.2026 11:46 ↓

Where is our hope amidst a world that seems to be falling apart?

Sermon for Good Friday 04.04.2026 12:03 ↓

What makes a true sacrifice?

Maundy Thursday Sermon 04.04.2026 12:04 ↓

A look at what really gives Jesus moral authority.

Sermon for Palm Sunday 31.03.2026 12:52 ↓

There remains a desire to secret Jesus away in the middle of the night and keep him from the people. But there is a way we can make sure Jesus is heard and seen by the people...

Sermon for Lent 5 22.03.2026 12:02 ↓

Thinking about John's long narratives and how more Jesus in the world will make the world beetter.

Sermon for Lent 4, 2026 17.03.2026 13:51 ↓

The story of the man born blind and a commentary on our stubborn desire to avoid change.

Sermon for Lent 3 14.03.2026 11:55 ↓

On the will of God being sufficient food and drink for us.

Sermon for Lent 2 06.03.2026 14:16 ↓

On God's grace and our duties.

Sermon for Lent 1 , 2026 25.02.2026 13:30 ↓

A look at the necessity of some suffering to achieve greater happiness.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday 19.02.2026 11:46 ↓

A look at Artificial Intelligence, fakery, death, and the value of things from God.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday 19.02.2026 12:23 ↓

On the value of things that don't last forever.

Sermon for Epiphany 4 03.02.2026 15:36 ↓

A look into whether we have overcomplicated what the "good" really is and how hard we should strive to do the good.

The Conversion of Saint Paul 31.01.2026 12:41 ↓

A look at recent events in Saint Paul, MN and the message of the man the city is named after.

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord, 2026 11.01.2026 13:43 ↓

We follow Jesus' example of humility at his own baptism. And a look at Scott Adams' recent declaration that he will be converting to Christianity soon.

Sermon for Christmas 2 11.01.2026 14:00 ↓

A look at the phrase "grace upon grace" in John 1 and whether that means the Law of God is also a kind of grace.

Sermon for Christmas 1 2025 29.12.2025 14:29 ↓

A look at how strategic and necessary retreats (and ultimately victories) are only made possible by sacrifice.

Christmas Eve Sermon 28.12.2025 11:52 ↓

Pessimism for the Christian is both unnecessary and unfounded.

Jesus is With You. Are You with Him? 23.12.2025 15:02 ↓

Sermon for Advent 4.