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WELS Congregational Services resource, The Foundation – Year C provides a podcast for preachers in preparation for sermon topics during the church season.

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Year C – Easter 4 – Because He Lives – We Know Jesus is Trustworthy and True – John 10 21.01.2025 46:41

John 10:22-30 Because our Good Shepherd is trustworthy and true, we eagerly listen to his voice. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics […]

Year C – Easter 3 – Because He Lives – We Can See Things Clearly – John 21 20.01.2025 39:43

John 21:1-14 Many of the disciples first met Jesus while fishing near the Sea of Galilee. At the time they were spiritually blind, not realizing who Jesus was. The resurrected Jesus now appears again to these disciples while they are fishing, and this time they see him clearly through eyes of faith. The Foundation Preacher […]

Year C – Easter 2 – Because He Lives – We Have a Meaningful Mission – Acts 5 19.01.2025 39:54

Acts 5:12,17-32 The apostles were not going to let opposition and persecution prevent them from fulfilling their meaningful mission of telling others about Christ’s death and resurrection. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to […]

Year C – Easter – Because He Lives – Easter Dawn and Easter Day 18.01.2025 51:56

Easter Dawn – We Have a Whole New Identity John 20:1-18 The first appearance of Jesus after his resurrection was to Mary of Magdala. In that appearance, for the first time Jesus gives his followers this new identity: “my brothers.” Easter Day – Death Has Lost Its Sting 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Christ is risen, so […]

Year C – Lent 5 – Open Door Policies – Hiding Treasure in the Trash – Philippians 3 10.01.2025 37:35

Philippians 3:4b-14 – St. Paul views as trash what most consider to be treasure and treasures what most consider to be trash. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen […]

Year C – Lent 4 – Open Door Policies – Grace Instead of Condemnation – Luke 15 09.01.2025 55:08

Luke 15:1-3,11-32 – How does God respond to those who object to or are enraged by his grace? He responds with more grace. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Lent 3 – Open Door Policies – Always Present, Always Patient – Luke 13 08.01.2025 37:41

Luke 13:1-9 – God is always patient, but our time of grace does come to an end at the moment of death. Since that can come at unexpected times, Jesus teaches that the time to repent is right now. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were […]

Year C – Lent 2 – Open Door Policies – No Detours Allowed – Philippians 3 07.01.2025 46:57

Philippians 3:17-4:1 – Paul explains that being a follower of Jesus means that our path in life will resemble his. Paul encourages us to not try and take detours as we journey toward heaven. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow […]

Year C – Lent 1 – Open Door Policies – One Stands; Everyone Else Sits – 1 Samuel 17 06.01.2025 52:23

1 Samuel 17:4-11,32-40,45-59 – One warrior from each nation stood and fought while everyone else sat. David’s victory over Goliath is as much a spiritual victory as a military one, for it teaches us that the battle is the Lord’s. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources […]

Year C – Last Sunday After Epiphany – Epiphany Moments – Transfiguration – Glory Is Hidden in Order To Be Revealed – 2 Corinthians 3 12.12.2024 44:15

2 Corinthians 3:7-18 – Paul declares that the glory of the New Covenant of grace far surpasses the glory of the Old Covenant of law. The glory of the New Covenant is hidden in the work of Christ and revealed through the work of the Holy Spirit. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you […]

Year C – Epiphany 7 – Epiphany Moments – Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil With Good – Luke 6 11.12.2024 38:24

Luke 6:27-38 – In our interactions with others, Jesus calls us to disregard what people deserve. Instead, we are to show the same grace that God has shown to us. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard […]

Year C – Epiphany 6 – Epiphany Moments – Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed – 2 Corinthians 12 10.12.2024 43:05

2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 – Paul had some infirmity he initially viewed as a weakness. He came to see it as a blessing as it forced him to rely on God’s strength. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message […]

Year C – Epiphany 5 – Epiphany Moments – The Least Qualified Are the First Sent – Luke 5 09.12.2024 41:06

Luke 5:1-11 – Jesus takes simple, self-admittedly sinful fishermen, seemingly unqualified for gospel ministry. He removes their fears, calls them to follow, and makes them fishers of men. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, […]

Year C – Epiphany 4 – Epiphany Moments – Popularity Is Not Proof of Success – 2 Timothy 3 08.12.2024 38:20

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 – A temptation is for spiritual teachers to say only what people want to hear, equating personal popularity with success. St. Paul gives young Pastor Timothy a different agenda. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel […]

Year C – Epiphany 3 – Epiphany Moments – Rejection Is Not Proof of Failure – Luke 4 07.12.2024 39:51

Luke 4:16-30 – In one of Jesus’ first sermons, delivered in his hometown, people took offense at his words and ultimately rejected him. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Epiphany 2 – Epiphany Moments – God Delivers More Than We Ask, Not Less – John 2 06.12.2024 39:24

John 2:1-11 – To spare a newlywed couple embarrassment from having run out of wine, Mary asks Jesus to do something. Jesus delivers more than his mother asks, turning water into the choicest of wine. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches […]

Year C – Epiphany 1 – Epiphany Moments – Baptism Is the Cure for an Identity Crisis – Titus 3 05.12.2024 33:42

Titus 3:4-7 – In the eyes of the world, baptism appears to be just a religious ceremony. St. Paul explains baptism is so much more—a second birth that gives you the identity of God’s child and heir. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to […]

Year C – Advent 4 – A Real Christmas – A Real Christmas Will Lift Up the Lowly – Luke 1 01.11.2024 35:44

Luke 1:39-55 – In Spirit-wrought humility, Mary knew she needed a Savior. God lifts her up, making her the mother of that Savior. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Advent 3 – A Real Christmas – A Real Christmas Results in Great Joy – Luke 3 01.11.2024 38:18

Luke 3:7-18 – Those who rejoice in the good news of salvation joyfully produce fruits of repentance. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon […]

Year C – Advent 2 – A Real Christmas – A Real Christmas Is Rooted in Repentance – Luke 3 25.10.2024 45:25

Luke 3:1-6 – John the Baptist prepared people to meet their Savior by preaching a message of repentance and forgiveness. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple […]

Year C – Advent 1 – A Real Christmas – A Real Christmas Requires Remembering Why Christ Came – 1 Thessalonians 3 24.10.2024 40:57

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – Christ came the first time so that by his saving work we might be found blameless and holy when he comes again. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo […]

Year C – Christmas – The Gift of God – The Epiphany of Our Lord – The Gift of God is for All People – 1 Kings 10 18.10.2024 38:46

1 Kings 10:1-9 – An African queen visits Israel to test the wisdom of King Solomon. The result of her visit: she ends up praising the LORD for his love. The gift of God is for all people. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created […]

Year C – Christmas – The Gift of God – Christmas 2 – God Gives Satisfaction to Those Who Patiently Wait – Luke 1 17.10.2024 28:55

Luke 1:68-70 – In joyful satisfaction that the Lord had kept his promise of salvation, the priest Zechariah sang a song of praise. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. […]

Year C – Christmas – The Gift of God – Christmas 1 – God Gives Both Substitute and Sacrifice – Luke 2 16.10.2024 35:02

Luke 2:41-52 – Even as a boy, Jesus was acting as our substitute, demonstrating obedience to the Heavenly Father and respect for God’s holy Word. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout […]

Year C – Christmas – The Gift of God – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 15.10.2024 42:44

Luke 2:1-20 – God gives heaven’s best gift in earth’s unlikeliest place. Exodus 33:18-23; 34:5-7 – To reveal himself to us, God hid himself in human flesh. To reveal himself to Moses, God hid Moses within the cleft of a mountain. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation […]