Salt + Light Sermons

Reformation Day Observed, October 25, 2026. John 2:13-19 (EHV). Be Jealous, Like God: The LORD will not share his glory as God. Nor will he share his Bride, the Church. And you can be sure, when someone strays into the Holy Places that belong only to the LORD--God will DO SOMETHING about it.

Trinity 20, October 18, 2026. Psalm 34:11-22 (EHV). I Will Teach You the Fear of the LORD: It is more than emotion. It is living the LORD's way. He guards the righteous, but will erase the wicked. He is with his people. Of course, we can only be truly righteous in Christ's gift of grace.

October 10, 2026. Victory Service of Betty Mae Reimers. John 10:27-30 (EHV). Sermons Betty Preached to Me: I don’t know those people. ● Well, I believe that! ● O Lord, help me. ● Amen.

Trinity 19, October 11, 2026. Sermon Bites on... Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 32:1-7, John 9:24-41, and James 5:13-20 (EHV). God is Light. He made us to live in his light, confessing our sins, and receiving his forgiveness. When people don't see they are in the darkness--they just keep stumbling in it. Part of living in the light, is talking to God.

Trinity 18, October 4, 2026. James 2:1-18 (EHV). Grace, Lived: James calls his fellow Christians to speak and act like sinners who have been forgiven. By their words and actions their faith in Christ would be shown alive and well.

Trinity 17, September 27, 2026. (1 Kings 17:7-16 EHV) Yahweh Provides, Through a Drought: For a widow, her son, and a prophet. Rebuke for a wicked king and his wicked wife. Humiliation for a false god. Life for a forgotten family. Enlightenment for you and me.

Trinity 15, September 13, 2026. Matthew 12:1-8 (EHV). God Desires Mercy over Sacrifice. The Pharisees focused on the law, and missed the gospel. As a result, their priorities were out of order. Here Jesus defends the innocent, and rebukes the legalistic. Jesus, teach us to be gospel forward, not law focused.

Trinity 16, September 20, 2026. Matthew 11:25-30 (EHV). It's not all about you! But thankfully, HE is. The Father hides from the learned, so they might truly know him. Entrusted with all things, the Son has revealed how much the Father loves us. The work that Jesus lays on our shoulders is easy, because it has already been done.

Trinity 14, September 6, 2026. Proverbs 18:10 (EHV). A stone tower provided protection. So does Yahweh to all who shelter in him. He is strong, and unflinching in dispensing justice. He is merciful, calling all to shelter in his grace.

Trinity 13, August 30, 2026. 1 Peter 2:1-10 (EHV). The Holy Christian Church is the True Israel of God: A royal priesthood to tend to spiritual needs. Diligent gardeners who tend to their own fields. Newborn babies who crave the word and grow.

Trinity 12, August 23, 2026. Psalm 70 (EHV). What It Means to Remember: God turns his attention on something in order to take action. Man recalls what he has forgotten. Godly prayers bring about both.

Trinity 11, August 16, 2026. Luke 13:22-30 (EHV). Make EveryEffort to Enter the Narrow Door. For the time of rescue will come to a final end. Then no words of flattery, excuse, or explanation will gain entrance. Some long-shots will make it, and some who were highly privileged will not.

Trinity 10, August 9, 2026. Acts 20:17-38 (EHV). Paul's Ephesian Seminary Graduate Address. Follow my example. Don’t hesitate to say words that will help. Pour out your life for the gospel. Be vigilant—wolves are coming. Work hard, but remember whose mission this is. I entrust you to the LORD and his Word.

Trinity 9, August 2, 2026. Matthew 13:44-46 (EHV). The Kingdom of Heaven is... not a place, or a people. It's God's ruling activity for the salvation of mankind. When we see it through the gospel of Christ, we see a precious treasure, a pearl more valuable than anything else we might cling to.

Trinity 8, July 26, 2026. Romans 1:18-20 (ESV). The Lies of Satan: We can't really know the truth.

Trinity 7, July 19, 2026. 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NASB). The Lies of Satan: That's just your interpretation.

Trinity 6, July 12, 2026. Luke 10:38-42 (EHV). The Lies of Satan: We need time away from church.

Trinity 5, July 5, 2026. John 14:1-6 (ESV). The Lies of Satan: There's more than one way to heaven.

Trinity 4, June 28, 2026. Romans 3:9-24 (NIV). The Lies of Satan: If you're a good person you'll make it to heaven.

Trinity 3, June 21, 2026. Genesis 3:1-6 (EHV). The Lies of Satan: You will not die. What can we learn from Satan's lies? From Eve's reaction? From God's response?

Trinity 2, June 14, 2026. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (EHV). The Lies of Satan: You can always get forgiveness... tomorrow.

Trinity 1, June 7, 2026. Galatians 1:1-10 (EHV). The Gospel Must Predominate: Because of its origin. Because of its value. Because of its practicality.

May 30, 2026. Victory Service of Dennis Ahrens. Deuteronomy 31:1-3, 6 (EHV). He Wil Not Leave You Weak and Alone: At the border of the Promised Land, Moses left his people. But he reminded them, that the source of all their blessings would not. The LORD would go ahead, and remain with them. And from his presence springs peace, and contentment.

May 9, 2026. Victory Service of Carol (Hammer) Ahrens. John 14:27 (EHV). My Peace I Give to You: To his fearful followers, Jesus gives peace. Peace with God the Father. A foundational peace, that leads to emotional peace. This is what Carol had, and what God intends for us all.

Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026. 1 Peter 3:8-15 (EHV). Savior Please, Pilot Me. On a sea-going vessel, the captain reigns supreme. For the safety of the sailor, and others. In the Christian Church, Christ must reign supreme. For the safety of the individual, and others.