Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

Holy Week Sermons, 2021 05.04.2021 37:33 ↓

Sermons for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. 

I am not a Priest. 25.03.2021 16:34 ↓

Reflections on Hebrews 5 and the concept of priest vs. pastor. Yes, the Gospel is right in the middle of it all. 

Sermon for Lent 3 09.03.2021 16:02 ↓

Some thoughts on baptism, daily repentance, and the call to holiness.

On Cancel Culture 01.03.2021 14:19 ↓

For Lent 2, we are reminded to carry our cross and follow Christ. These days, that perhaps means we'll be cancelled. Well, God does not cancel His own children.

Transfiguration Sunday Sermon: Bad Beats and God's Sovereignty 24.02.2021 14:31 ↓

A look at 2 Corinthians 4. 

Sermon for Lent 1 23.02.2021 14:11 ↓

Given the freeze here in Texas and some recent sad news, this sermon looks at the challenges of living in a fallen world and the promises that are offered in baptism. 

In What Do You Have Hope? 08.02.2021 16:02 ↓

This sermon looks at two Old Testament passages (which will be quoted in the sermon itself) to answer the question of what Christians can hope in. 

Sermon for Epiphany 5 02.02.2021 16:52 ↓

A look at Paul's teaching on meat sacrificed to idols in 1 Corinthians 8. Surely a culture-shaping passage! 

So Easy...Even a Fisherman Can Do It 25.01.2021 13:16 ↓

The Gospel lesson did not make it into the recording, so I'll type it in here. The basic theme - given Jesus' calling of the fisherman disciples - is that the basic message of Christianity is really quite simple, even though we try to make it more difficult than it is. It's so easy, even these fisherman got it, and so can we.  14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Gal...

What Do We Think "Follow Me" Means? 18.01.2021 17:54 ↓

A look at Jesus' call to follow him. What might the costs be, especially in a changing society? 

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 7 11.01.2021 37:34 ↓

We look at humans in theology this week. 

Baptism of Our Lord Sermon 11.01.2021 13:15 ↓

In the midst of tumultuous times, do our baptisms have anything to say about our ultimate loyalties? 

Christmas Eve Sermon 05.01.2021 14:05 ↓

A day late perhaps, but the message really never changes, does it? 

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 7 05.01.2021 39:13 ↓

We begin to look at the question of what really is a human. 

What Difference Does it Make that God Became Flesh? 04.01.2021 11:12 ↓

A sermon for Christmas 2, 2021

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 6 21.12.2020 38:26 ↓

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 6

Joshua, Jesus...what's in a name? Sermon for Advent 4 21.12.2020 13:04 ↓

Joshua, Jesus...what's in a name? Sermon for Advent 4

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 5 18.12.2020 43:25 ↓

We begin to dig into Joshua Swamidass' book, The Genealogical Adam and Eve. 

Sermon for Advent 3: It's Okay to Be Ordinary 14.12.2020 13:13 ↓

A look at the way God uses ordinary people - like Mary and John - while we only pay attention to the extraordinary. 

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 4 07.12.2020 43:35 ↓

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 4

Sermon for Advent 2: Has the Church Been Domesticated? 07.12.2020 13:02 ↓

This sermon looks at John the Baptist and asks whether we still have the bite that he had as a prophet of God. 

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 3 02.12.2020 40:39 ↓

This is the third class on the topic of evolution. If you notice what seem to be skips, there are times when I cut out audience conversation because it is hard to hear.

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 2 02.12.2020 31:49 ↓

This is the second class on the topic of evolution. If you notice what seem to be skips, there are times when I cut out audience conversation because it is hard to hear.

Sunday School Class on Evolution, Part 1 02.12.2020 43:22 ↓

This is the first class on the topic of evolution. If you notice what seem to be skips, there are times when I cut out audience conversation because it is hard to hear. 

Sermon for Pentecost 24: The Parable of the Talents 17.11.2020 14:45 ↓

This sermon looks at the parable of the talents and the incredible value of hard work. Perhaps we don't say that often because we do not want to confuse it with our message of salvation by grace apart from good works?