Evan McClanahan

Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

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Sermons and Such is a podcast produced by First Lutheran Church in Houston. First Lutheran is a traditional congregation and a member of the North American Lutheran Church. Their pastor, Evan McClanahan, preaches from the 3-year lectionary. This podcast is meant to offer members a chance to hear the sermon if they are unable to be present as well as offer prospective visitors a sense of what goes on at First Lutheran any given Sunday. If it also benefits other Christians, wonderful!

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Evan McClanahan

Episodes

Are we a moral and religious people? 07.07.2026 13:44

A look at John Adams' famous quote in light of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Sermon for Pentecost 3, 2026 28.06.2026 16:12

A look at Romans 5:1 and how we have peace with God.

Sermon for Pentecost 4, 2026 28.06.2026 13:30

On the costs of following Jesus, as some MLB pitchers recently learned.

Sermon for Trinity Sunday 03.06.2026 15:31

What if we had some more specificity about the Trinity in our public discourse?

What would a modern revival look like? 25.05.2026 16:47

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, 2026.

Sermon for Easter 3 2026 21.04.2026 13:57

A contrast of the slow burning for Jesus in our hearts to revivalism that quickly burns out.

Sermon for Easter 2 2026 20.04.2026 14:39

The story of Doubting Thomas reminds us that there are some things that we should doubt from time to time.

Sermon for Easter Sunday 12.04.2026 11:46

Where is our hope amidst a world that seems to be falling apart?

Sermon for Good Friday 04.04.2026 12:03

What makes a true sacrifice?

Maundy Thursday Sermon 04.04.2026 12:04

A look at what really gives Jesus moral authority.

Sermon for Palm Sunday 31.03.2026 12:52

There remains a desire to secret Jesus away in the middle of the night and keep him from the people. But there is a way we can make sure Jesus is heard and seen by the people...

Sermon for Lent 5 22.03.2026 12:02

Thinking about John's long narratives and how more Jesus in the world will make the world beetter.

Sermon for Lent 4, 2026 17.03.2026 13:51

The story of the man born blind and a commentary on our stubborn desire to avoid change.

Sermon for Lent 3 14.03.2026 11:55

On the will of God being sufficient food and drink for us.

Sermon for Lent 2 06.03.2026 14:16

On God's grace and our duties.

Sermon for Lent 1 , 2026 25.02.2026 13:30

A look at the necessity of some suffering to achieve greater happiness.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday 19.02.2026 11:46

A look at Artificial Intelligence, fakery, death, and the value of things from God.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday 19.02.2026 12:23

On the value of things that don't last forever.

Sermon for Epiphany 4 03.02.2026 15:36

A look into whether we have overcomplicated what the "good" really is and how hard we should strive to do the good.

The Conversion of Saint Paul 31.01.2026 12:41

A look at recent events in Saint Paul, MN and the message of the man the city is named after.

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord, 2026 11.01.2026 13:43

We follow Jesus' example of humility at his own baptism. And a look at Scott Adams' recent declaration that he will be converting to Christianity soon.

Sermon for Christmas 2 11.01.2026 14:00

A look at the phrase "grace upon grace" in John 1 and whether that means the Law of God is also a kind of grace.

Sermon for Christmas 1 2025 29.12.2025 14:29

A look at how strategic and necessary retreats (and ultimately victories) are only made possible by sacrifice.

Christmas Eve Sermon 28.12.2025 11:52

Pessimism for the Christian is both unnecessary and unfounded.

Jesus is With You. Are You with Him? 23.12.2025 15:02

Sermon for Advent 4.