Messiah Lutheran Eau Claire Sermons

Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10 Sermon Theme: Mercy Jesus seeks to teach that the proper attitude towards unbelieving sinners is an attitude of mercy, not an atttitude of cold unmovable judgment. Preaching today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: Luke 1:67-79 Sermon Theme: Tune Your Heart with the Light of Christ Preaching today: Pastor John Hein

Sermon Text: Isaiah 43:8-13 Sermon Theme: You are My Witnesses Much of Isaiah's book is a rebuke of Israel's unfaithfulness and sin. But here, God declares that the people of Israel, blind and deaf in so many ways-- are his witnesses. They were chosen in order that they might know the true God, be saved form their sins by faith in him, and live powerfully--according to their knowledge of the LORD....

Sermon Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Sermon Theme: Let there be Light! ... upon the Lord, our Creator ... upon the Lord, our Redeemer ... upon the Lord, our Comforter Preaching today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: John 14:23-27 (CSB) Sermon Theme: "God Keeps His People" The Father lives in you. The Holy Spirit is your Counselor. Jesus has given you His Peace. Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: John 17:20-26 Sermon Theme: The Heartfelt Prayer of Jesus for You and Me and the World: Unity of believers with each other and with the Father and the Son Special blessings for believers: Glory-Love- -Knowledge Faith/Knowledge for a world ignorant that the Father sent Jesus to be its one and only Savior Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Acts 14:8-22 (CSB) Sermon Theme: "Because, the Truth." Why brave such danger? Why go back through hostile areas? Why speak the bad news that hardships were coming? Why tell people that they're sinners? Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: John 10:2-18 Sermon Theme: Jesus is the only Good Shepherd Good by comparison to thieves and robbers Good by His own workmanship Preaching Today: Seminary Student Zachery Sippert

Sermon Text: Acts 13:15, 16a, 26-39 Sermon Theme: CORRUPTION IS CONQUERED IN CHRIST! When you have the right provider, And you have the right diagnosis, You have the certain CURE Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: John 21:1-14 Sermon Theme: The Friend We Have In Jesus Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: Revelation 1:9-18 Sermon Theme: The Majesty of Jesus, the Son of God, is absolutely terrifying until: 1. We hear that old familiar voice of the Good Shepherd, offering hope and life 2. We see His majesty through the viewpoint of His cross. Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Romans 4:18-5:1 Sermon Theme: EASTER MEANS PAID IN FULL! Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-4  Sermon Theme: HOSANNA TO THE SAVING SERVANT! I. He was not the Messiah that people expected II. He is the Messiah that people need! Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: Luke 20:9-19 Sermon Theme: "He will kill those farmers and give the vineyard to others." Jesus' parable mirrors the sad history of Israel. Entrusted with much, they became infected with a sense of entitlement and self-importance. But the LORD must reign, and His Gospel will triumph. His parable served as a warning then, and now. Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: Isaiah 12 Sermon Theme: Why Good Friday is good, so very good The death of Jesus turned away God's anger over my sin and brings to me salvation, salvation, salvation The death of Jesus fills our lives with all kinds of excited talk about Him Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Sermon Theme: Will You Win the War on Temptation? Of yourself, you're doomed to fail! In Christ, you're blessed to prevail! Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: John 4:5-26 Sermon Theme: "Jesus Reaches Out to a Woman in Need" 1. Revealing Her Need 2. Offering the Gospel of Life 3. Teaching True Worship Preaching: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: Luke 4:1-13 Sermon Theme: Imitate the example of Jesus Put the Word of God over self-interests Treasure the worship of God above all other treasures. Use the truth of the Bible to overcome the devil Jesus rescued us by doing for us what we could never do for ourselves He put the Word of God over self-interests He worshiped the Creator not a part of the creation He used the Bible to wi...

Sermon Text: Luke 9:28-36 Sermon Theme: Jesus' Transfiguration is a Beacon That Pierces The Night I. It lit up Jesus' deepest blackness II. It lit up the disciples' darkest hours III. It lights up our path to the glorious dawn! Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: John 1:35-46 Sermon Theme: Examples in Evangelism Directing Bringing Inviting Guest Preaching Today: Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Sermon Theme: Jesus uses physical ailments 1. To draw us closer to Him by weaken ing the old man 2. To draw us closer to Him by strengthening the new man 3. All according to His wisdom and all for our joy Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon Theme: The LORD On High Sets Hearts Afire I. With the burning shame of our unclean lips II With the burning love of His purging fire III. With the burning desire to speak for Him Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon Theme: God equips His preacher 1. To deliver the Word of God, especially the Gospel of salvation in Jesus 2. And for times when sinners do not want to hear Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel

Sermon Text: Luke 4:16-30 Sermon Theme: "The People in Darkness See a Great Light" As the Light of the World, Jesus preaches the Good News of salvation in Galilee. But the darkness responds with unfair judgment, jealousy, entitlement, unbelief, anger, and attempted murder. Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller

Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon Theme: STAND BACK AND BEHOLD THE GLORY! I. The glory given to the Father's heavenly family II. The glory of the immeasurable love of Christ III. The glory of the in-born power of the Spirit Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann