Christ the King Free Lutheran

Sermon for the Day of Pentecost. The Scripture readings are Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; and John 14:23-31. Any attempt to bring about a unity that isn’t centered around the forgiveness of sins in Christ is going to turn evil quickly. The Holy Spirit brings something better. He unites people from every tribe under heaven in the faith. He brings us together to hear the Gospel, receive forgiveness f...

Sermon for the observation of the Ascension of our Lord. The Scripture readings are Daniel 7:9-14; Acts 1:1-11; and Luke 24:44-53. Even though your doubt and sorrow scream otherwise, and even though the devil pushes you to discontentment and nudges you toward the cliff of unbelief, you wouldn’t be any better off if Jesus were standing right here in front of your eyes. And that is why Jesus ascende...

Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The Scripture readings are Numbers 21:4-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-6; and John 16:23-33. Whenever you pray and ask God for something, you’re going to the right Source! You are asking your merciful, loving, generous, and kind heavenly Father for what you need and want. And He never looks down on you for it. So, pray. Prayer is your ultimate weapon and defense spirituall...

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21; and John 16:5-15. Scripture teaches that singing is powerful against the devil and the demons. So, it isn’t surprising that Satan tries all sorts of tricks to keep all of us from singing. If Satan tries to get you embarrassed of your voice or ability to sing, get over it. God doesn’t care how good of a...

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The Scripture readings are Lamentations 3:22-23; 1 John 3:1-3; and John 16:16-22. The only rescue from God’s wrath against sin is found in the very nature of God Himself. That is why there is hope throughout the book of Lamentations. The reason for this hope is that God’s steadfast love never ceases, and His mercies never – never ever – come to an end. They...

Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter and Confirmation Sunday. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 10:11-18. Jesus is the Good Shepherd because He lays down His life for the sheep. By any reasonable standards, we wouldn’t consider a shepherd who does that ‘good.’ But Jesus knows our needs, meets them, and brings us into His flock.

Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10; and John 20:19-31. You do not see Jesus in His resurrected flesh, but you hear the same proclamation of Jesus, “Peace be with you.” That peace is yours because Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from all eternity was crucified, died, and was buried. He is risen again to give you His peace...

Sermon for the Resurrection of Our Lord. The Scripture readings are Job 19:23-27; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; and John 20:1-18. Your risen Savior calls you by name. He will never leave you or forsake you. He died for you and has forgiven all your sin. He leads you through this life – even through your grave – to the resurrection.

Sermon on Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Luke 23:50-24:7 for Easter Vigil.

Sermon for Good Friday Tenebrae Service.

Sermon for Maundy Thursday. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Exodus 12:1-13 and Mark 14:12-28. Instead of the Passover meal, you are to eat the bread, which Jesus says is His body, and you are to drink the cup, which Jesus says is His blood. And you do this as a remembrance of what Christ has done for you. Yes, there is remembrance in this meal, but it also delivers exactly what Ch...

Sermon for Palm Sunday. The Scripture readings are John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; and Matthew 26:1-27:66. Jesus rides into Jerusalem and is welcomed as King. But His triumphal entry isn’t like any other king. Christ comes humble and lowly, riding on a donkey. Jesus has not come to conquer kingdoms and empires. He comes to conquer sin and your death.

Sermon for Midweek Lent 5. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service were Psalm 126; Joshua 3:1-6; and Matthew 3:13, 4:1-2.

Sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:11-15; and John 8:42-59.

Sermon for Midweek Lent 4. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service were Psalm 25; Genesis 2:15, 3:22-24; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 3:14-15.

Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Exodus 16:2-21; Acts 2:41-47; and John 6:1-15.

Sermon for Midweek Lent 3. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service were Psalm 66; Exodus 14:13-31; and Mark 1:9-13.

Sermon for the third Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Exodus 8:16-24; Ephesians 5:1-9; and Luke 11:14-28.

Sermon for Midweek Lent 2. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service were Psalm 118:24-29; Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:22, 11:17-19; and John 3:16.

Sermon for the second Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-32; Romans 5:1-5; and Matthew 15:21-28.

Sermon for Midweek Lent 1. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service were Psalm 137:1-6; Genesis 3:22-24; Revelation 22:1-5; and Luke 13:10-17.

Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Genesis 3:1-21; Hebrews 4:14-16; and Matthew 4:1-11.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday 2022. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service were Psalm 39; Joel 2:12-19; Revelation 7:9-14; and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21.

Sermon for Quinquagesima Sunday. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 35:3-7; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; and Luke 18:31-43.

Sermon for Sexagesima Sunday. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 55:10-13; Hebrews 4:9-13; and Luke 8:4-15.