Living in Grace

There are many differences among us that our sinful flesh and Satan want to use to divide us. So how do we as Christians attain unity with one another and continue to maintain it? This sermon based on John 17:20-26 was preached on June 1, 2025, for a sermon series called, "Found Family."

We often picture Jesus as meek and mild, compassionate and kind. Which is true. But the ascended, glorified, God Man also has another side of him we need to see, that everyone needs to see. This sermon based on Revelation 19:11-16 was preached on May 25, 2025, for the Commemoration of the Ascension of Our Lord.

Having love for others is what marks us as Christians. But first, knowing we have God's perfect, eternal love for us is what alone can inspire us to love with a godly love. This sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-31 was preached on the Fifth Sunday of Easter and for our Youth Confirmation Sunday.

Listen to the voice of our Good Shepherd. He's the only one who can offer you safety through this life and security for the next. This sermon based on John 10:22-30 was preached on the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday), May 11, 2025.

Easter isn't a one day a year celebration. It's even more than a seven week season of the church year. The reality of the resurrection is something to celebrate every day, and for eternity! This sermon based on Revelation 5:11-14 was preached on the Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025.

You are skeptical. You doubt. You are cynical. I get it. If life has taught you anything, that's it. But, come. Look again. Look again into the empty tomb and see what God longs to fill you with. This sermon based on 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 was preached on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, for the first sermon in a series called, "Look Again."

The Chosen One willing and resolutely rode into Jerusalem to bring justice so that you might be declared just before God. This sermon based on Isaiah 42:1-4 was preached on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.

The prize of eternal life waits for you through Christ. And in Christ, you also find the strength to press on all the way to the finish line. This sermon based on Philippians 3:8-14, was preached on the Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 7, 2025.

What have you been spiritually procrastinating? Today is the day to stop procrastinating and to live in, and share, the peace of Christ. This sermon based on Isaiah 12:1-6 was preached on the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 30, 2025, for a sermon series called, "Turn."

How tempting it is to set our minds on earthly things, forgetting that all this is temporary and in the end, meaningless. Be farsighted, and remember that true and meaningful life awaits. Our citizenship is in heaven. This sermon based on Philippians 3:17-4:1 was preached on the Second Sunday in Lent, March 16, 2025.

What do you do when you are faced with temptation? Turn to the Valiant One who fought and overcame every temptation perfectly. Turn to him who can help you in your time of need. This sermon based on Luke 4:1-13 was preached on the First Sunday in Lent, March 9, 2025, for a sermon series called, "Turn."

The world holds out temporary, fleeting, vainglory to us. In Christ can we only find true lasting glory. This glory is not found in what we accomplish, but in what he has accomplished for us and graciously gives us. This sermon based on Luke 9:28-36 was preached for the commemoration of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and for a sermon series called "Upside-Down Kingdom" on March 2, 2025.

Be thankful for the thorns in the flesh - the struggles and suffering we have in this life - for in them God is teaching us that when we realize how weak we are he can fill us with his strength. This sermon based on 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 was preached on February 16, 2025, for a sermon series called, "Upside-Down Kingdom."

The truth matters. We stand on the truth. We defend the truth. We share the truth. God's Word is Truth. This sermon based on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 was preached on February 2, 2025, for a sermon series called "Upside-Down Kingdom."

Jesus invites us go fishing with him. He calls us not to leave behind our jobs and families, but he tells us we can leave behind our fears and excuses. He's in the boat with us and promises to bless us as we fish with him. This sermon based on Luke 5:1-11 was preached on January 26, 2025, for a sermon series called, "New Year, Same Mission."

In our uncertainties and doubts about God's love for us, he comes to bring us absolute certainty in the gift of Holy Baptism. This sermon based on Titus 3:4-7 was preached on January 12, 2025.

So many think our relationship with God is about what he wants from us. The refreshing truth is that it's all about what he wants to give us, which we get to see clearly at Christmas. This sermon based on Hebrews 10:5-10 was preached on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 22, 2024, for a sermon series called, "A Weary World Rejoices."

There are many voices crying out for your attention. Listen to the one voice that matters more than all - the voice of God that calls out to you, "Repent!" This sermon based on Luke 3:1-6 was preached on the Second Sunday in Advent for a sermon series called, "A Weary World Rejoices."

Our King comes to save us! How can we not sing his praises to all!? This sermon based on Luke 19:28-40 was preached on the First Sunday in Advent for a sermon series called "A Weary World Rejoices."

Everything in this life will pass away - earthly kingdoms rise and fall, earthly wealth is here and gone. But we are citizens of an eternal kingdom that brings us constant peace, unending joy, and certain safety. This sermon based on Daniel 7:13,14 was preached on Christ the King Sunday, November 24, 2024, for a sermon series called "No Fear: Faith in Uncertain Times."

Death and the Last Day do not cause the Christian fear or worry. Because of Christ, they know their names are written in the Book of Life. This sermon based on Daniel 12:1-3 was preached on November 17, 2024 for a sermon series called "No Fear: Faith in Uncertain Times."

When we worry, we are not trusting God to provide. When we don't trust God we can't be truly thankful for what he graciously does provide. When we're not thankful, we are not able to be generous with what he's given us. Lord, remind me that you will always provide all I need for body and soul which can lead to true thankfulness and radical generosity! This sermon based on 1 Kings 17:8-16 was preac...

Heaven is pictured as a feast prepared by God for the saints triumphant. We too, the saints militant, are invited to a feast - Word and Sacraments - which are a foretaste of what we will get to enjoy for eternity through Jesus. This sermon based on Isaiah 25:6-9 was preached on November 3, 2024, for the observation of All Saint's Day and for a sermon series called, "No Fear: Faith in Uncertain Tim...

Lord, fill us with faith as we face the fires of this life that would tempt us to hide, compromise, or change your Truth! This sermon based on Daniel 3:16-28 was preached on October 27, 2024, for the Commemoration of the Reformation of the Church and a sermon series called, "No Fear: Faith in Uncertain Times."

We have been saved to serve. We serve in order to share the life-saving message of the Gospel with others. That's loving your neighbor in the greatest way possible! This sermon based on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 was preached on October 20, 2024 for a sermon series called "Love Thy Neighbor."