Living in Grace

To be right with God you need to have righteousness. You can get righteousness in one of two ways: earning it yourself, or receiving it as a gift through faith. How are you trying to get right with God? This sermon based on Romans 10:5-13 was preached on August 27, 2023, for a sermon series called, "The Bible Doesn't Say That."

We know the Bible says God's grace is for all, but does our attitude, and our life, often reflect that? God's grace is for all. And that's good news. Because that means it's for you too. This sermon based on Matthew 15:21-28 was preached on August 20, 2023 for a sermon series called "The Bible Doesn't Say That."

Why worry when Jesus is involved? This sermon based n Matthew 14:13-21 was preached on August 6, 2023 for a sermon series called "I'm Not Ok." The first three minutes of the audio are soft, our apologies.

Our greatest treasure, that alone can give us true and lasting joy, peace, and contentment, is the Gospel, the good news of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And we are willing to give up everything to have it and hold on to it. This sermon based on Matthew 13:44-46 was preached on July 30, 2023, for a sermon series called "I'm Not Ok."

What is God doing about evil in this world and all the temptations we face every day? He's got a plan. He's keeping it all in check. He's keeping us safe. In the end, he'll end evil and bring us home to heaven. This sermon based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 was preached on July 23, 2023 for a sermon series called "I'm not Ok."

Find true and lasting rest from all that wearies and burdens you - your sin, your guilt, your regrets, your worry, and the pressure to have it all together. Find rest in Jesus. This sermon base don Matthew 11:25-30 was preached on July 9, 2023 for a sermon series called "I'm not ok."

We are told that this world will remain evil and ungodly to the end. So what do we do as the Church? We fight. We fight the good fight of the faith, and at the same time, look forward to the time when the fight will be over and we get to enjoy the perfect peace and freedom of our eternal life. This sermon based on 1 Timothy 6:11-16 was preached on July 2, 2023, for a final of four sermons in a ser...

The Bible is the very words of God. We do not change it, add to it, subtract from it, ignore it, or hide it. May God help us as the Church to boldly and lovingly proclaim in all it's truth and purity: "This is the Word of the Lord." This sermon based on 2 Peter 1:19-2:3 was preached on June 25, 2023, for a sermon series called "Church & Culture" and on the 493rd anniver...

Jesus warns us that when we share the truth of his Word we will face opposition and the world will hate us. But Jesus gives us his comforting and powerful promises as we do so. This sermon based on Matthew 10:5a,21-33 was preached on June 18, 2023, and is the second in a series of four sermons called "Church & Culture."

Jesus has mercy for all. Every single person. No matter what. No matter who they are. Including us, thankfully. And so, we have mercy for all as well. No matter what. This sermon based on Matthew 9:9-13 was preached on June 11, 2023 and was the first sermon in a series called "Church & Culture."

Our triune God brings us into unity with him, and with our fellow believers. This sermon based on 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 was preached on Holy Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023.

We are all thirsting for something. And if you are thirsting for peace, forgiveness, faith, contentment and joy - Jesus says, come. Come, and drink. Drink of the life giving waters of the Spirit who comes to give us these blessings in great abundance, through Word and Sacrament. This sermon based on John 7:37-39 was preached for the Festival of Pentecost, May 28, 2023.

How often we feel powerless. Weak. Helpless. But there's a power promised for us from our risen and ascended Lord and Savior. This sermon based on Ephesians 1:16-23 was preached for the Festival of the Ascension of Our Lord on May 21, 2023.

What you believe will make itself evident in what you say and do. What's your creed? What statement of faith is your life making? Let ours always be: Christ died, Christ rose, Christ descended, Christ ascended - for our life and our salvation. This sermon based on 1 Peter 3:13-22 was preached on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023, for a sermon series called "Resurrection Life."

What voice are you listening to? Where are you finding guidance, strength and comfort for your soul? Listen to the voice of your Good Shepherd. This sermon based on Joh 10:1-10 was preached on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Often we have unrealistic, misguided, and even false hopes. There is only place where true and certain hope can be found - in the empty tomb of Jesus and every promise of God fulfilled. This sermon based on Luke 24:13-35 was preached on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2023, for a sermon series called "Resurrection Life."

Looking for peace? Lasting, true peace? It can be found in only one place. This sermon based on John 20:19-31, was preached on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023, for a sermon series called "Resurrection Life."

We need a King - a King who is in control, who keeps his promises, and who comes to save his people. This sermon based on Matthew 21:1-11 was preached on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Our eternal life is not disconnected from our life right now. When we know the implications of what it means to have eternal life it changes everything in this life. This sermon based on Romans 8:11-19 was preached for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 26, 2023.

Jesus has opened your eyes of faith. Do you see him? This sermon based John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 was preached on March 19, 2023, for the Fourth Sunday in Lent.

Have you been testing God for the things you are thirsting for? Turn your testing into trusting that God will meet every need and satisfy you thirst for every blessing in Christ Jesus. This sermon was preached on March 12, 2023, for the Third Sunday in Lent.

You need to get right with God. But not by what you do, but instead by what's already been done for you. This sermon based on Romans 4:1-5,13-17, was preached for the Second Sunday in Lent, March 5, 2023.

Where's your focus right now? If it's not first and foremost on Jesus then everything else in your life will be off. Focus on the One who is always fervently focused on you. This sermon based on 2 Peter 1:16-21 was preached on February 19, 2023, for the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

As God's chosen people, robed in the righteousness of Christ, we are called to live as foreigners in this world. This sermon based on 1 Peter 2:9-12 was preached on February 5, 2023, the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.

The world has one idea of what strength looks like and where it's found. Jesus has another way, really the only way, true strength can be found. This sermon based on Matthew 5:1-12 was preached on the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, January 29, 2023.