Grace Free Lutheran Church Sermons (AFLC)

• Pastor Peter Franz • Has there been a time in your life when you were at odds with someone. It can be very hard to admit when you may be in the wrong; and even if not it may be necessary to reconcile with someone to prevent damage to relationships. In this sermon we see a situation between Onesimus and Philemon and how God used Paul to reconcile their relationship. Reconciliation is very necessa...

• ‘The Awesome Presence of God’ • Exodus 33 • Pastor Peter Franz • As we go through the day do we realize how we need God’s presence and blessing with us? In this sermon we hear of Moses' need for God in his daily life and of the many aspects of God’s presence especially when it comes to sin. Have you placed you trust in Him and what has been done for you on the cross and resurrection of Jesus?

• Luke 14:1-24 • Pastor Peter Franz • Do you find it a struggle to be humble? In our message we see Jesus invited to the home of a Pharisee along with other religious leaders. Jesus confronts some of the proud people and their beliefs. Do you struggle to know where you stand with Jesus? Accept Him as your Savior today.

• John 9 • Pastor Peter Franz • Bound or Free/Lost or Found? What is the status of your spiritual life? Do you understand where you stand with God? In our sermon the man blind from birth was healed by Jesus and given his sight. He is then questioned as to how this happened - and only knows for sure that he was blind and now he sees because of the healing power of Jesus the Savior.

• Jeremiah 18 • Pastor Peter Franz • How can we know if we will be able to handle and face what lies ahead in our lives? In this sermon from Jeremiah 18, God shows Jeremiah that He has everything under control for individuals, nations and kingdoms. God is making and molding us through circumstances into what He wants us to be. Are you letting God mold you?

• ‘A New Testament Worship Service’ • Acts 20:7-12 • Pastor Peter Franz • Today each church has their own version of worship, but is the Word a central part? Is salvation in Jesus ALONE being preached? Is the Lord's Supper being observed? In this sermon we see the needed elements of a New Testament church service.

• ‘Dangerous...but Good!’ • 2 Samuel 6:5-15 • Luke Temte • God takes care of our every need. He guides, provides and loves us. He is an all consuming fire. In this message we see how He works with His people to see His perfect will. Do you know what God desires of you? It is to be reconciled to Him through the blood of Jesus. Turn to Him today..

• “It’s Time to Celebrate!” • Ruth 4 • Pastor Peter Franz • When a couple are engaged to be married they make plans to celebrate this event with others and rejoice in their future. In our sermon today we see how Boaz and Ruth prepare for this. We also see how Jesus came for His bride, the church as Redeemer, and wants to builds a relationship with each one of us personally to be our Redeemer & Sav...

• Ruth 3 • Pastor Peter Franz • When a man and woman are contemplating marriage do they seek the Lord and council for what is before them? In this sermon Naomi and Ruth discuss what is happening with Ruth and Naomi gives council to prepare for what may soon happen.

• ‘A Marriage Made in Heaven’ • Ruth 2 • Pastor Peter Franz • When it comes to marriage we need help in selecting our spouse. In some cultures marriages are arranged which may not be the best. It is always right for men and women to seek the Lord's help to direct us to the one He wants us to marry. In the scriptures we see how Ruth and Boaz are brought together in the Lords timing - to be a marria...

• Genesis 6-9 • Joel Rasmussen • Do you have questions about your faith? In this sermon, which was for the Heritage Christian Academy Baccalaureate, we are challenged to know WHERE our faith is and how to strengthen it on a daily basis. We need to put our faith in God and the work He has accomplished through Jesus our Savior.

• Ruth 1 • Pastor Peter Franz • In our daily lives do we look to do our best for the Lord and for the ones we love so we can live Happily Ever After? In this sermon from the book of Ruth we see what Naomi does when her happiness taken from her and how she works through the situation with God's guidance.

• Pastor Peter Franz • Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Are you abiding in His word? Is your life fruitful for the Lord? In this sermon we hear how being a branch connected to the vine will allow Him to make us fruitful disciples and bring praise and glorify to Gods name.

• John 10:1-18 • Pastor Peter Franz • Do you ever need guidance, protection or salvation from a situation you can’t handle? Who can you turn too? In this sermon you will hear of the One who really cares for you and wants to be your Protector and Savior. Come to Jesus who died and rose to save you from the evil one.

• Luke 24:13-35 • Pastor Peter Franz • Have you been encouraged by a sermon that you’ve heard at church. Maybe it felt like it was just meant for you at that specific time. You wanted to go and share the details with family and friends. In this sermon we see two men who unknowingly walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. They were filled with questions about Jesus death, and Jesus revealed to the...

• Matthew 28:1-15 • Pastor Peter Franz • HE IS RISEN. JUST AS HE SAID. In our sermon today we see what happened the first Easter morning with those Jesus loved and with those who despised Him. Believe in Jesus today. He died and rose from the dead for you.

• Matthew 21:1-11 • Pastor Peter Franz • Have you ever discussed Jesus with someone and heard the question “Who Is This”? Did you know how to answer this question? In this sermon we hear of Matthews version of Palm Sunday and the events that pointed to Jesus as the Savior.

• Psalm 42 • Pastor Peter Franz • Are you in a moment of trial? Are you looking for help? Do you need someone to help you through a troubled time? In this sermon we see how the psalmist turns to the only One that can give him Hope in time of despair.

• Exodus 16 • Pastor Peter Franz • We need food daily to keep us going, but do we ever get bored by food? Do we get enough? Are we completely satisfied? In this sermon the Israelite's are grumbling about food and water in the wilderness. God provided what they needed for their physical and spiritual needs and God will also provide for our spiritual and physical needs today.

• Numbers 14:39-45 • Pastor Peter Franz • How do we handle reproof when we are wrong or discipline when we are disobedient? In this sermon we see how the Israelite's responded to Gods reproof and discipline after being told by God to enter the land He promised them and they rebelled.

• Mark 7:17-23 • Pastor Paul Nash • In our culture we are surrounded by many evil situations that need to be corrected. However people cannot come up with the solution for these matters as the real solution only God can provide.

• Genesis 2:18-25 • Pastor Peter Franz • Marriage between a loving husband and wife is a gift from God. In our sermon we will hear how God created, designed and performed it. Marriage is a wonderful gift and blessing from God.

• Acts 8:26-40 • Pastor Peter Franz • God has given all believers the privilege to be ministers of His word and preach the good news of Jesus. To share that He has saved us from our sin through His work on the cross and resurrection. In this sermon we will hear how God used Philip to help the Ethiopian eunuch understand the passage in the book of Isaiah and eventually brought him to believe in Chr...

• ‘Come!’ • Isaiah 55:1-13 • Pastor Peter Franz • God does not want anyone to be lost for eternity. He is calling sinners to salvation through His Son Jesus. In this sermon we will hear the call of God to come to salvation in the words of Isaiah.

• Matthew 25:14-30 • Pastor Peter Franz • God has blessed the believers with many things to use in our lives. God has intended those things to be used to glorify and honor Him in all that we do. Our sermon discusses the parable of the talents and what is required of us.