Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

On this election day, learn how to let the dead vote.

The story of the Bible is a story of survival, not only of the texts themselves, but their clear meaning through the centuries. 

The sermon for Pentecost 20 looks at Jesus' infamous words regarding giving to God what is God's and to Caesar what is Caesar's, 

The sermon for Pentecost 19 which looks at the parable of the Wedding Banquet from Matthew 22. 

A look at the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. Are we those who have shown up late in the day and received the full benefit? History may indicate exactly that. Still, we hope others will join us in our Spiritual life.

This story looks at a contrast in stories: the Exodus from Egypt and the carnage as a result and Jesus commending the Church to essentially forgive an endless number of times.

A look at confronting sin and asking which should win out, grace or truth? 

The main text for this sermon is Exodus 3 when Moses encounters God in the burning bush and gives his proper name. What does that have to do with Jesus? A lot! 

This sermon looks at Paul's description of "Spiritual worship" in Romans 12. Yes, it is a little echo-y at first but soon the audio is perfect. 

Do we need to defend Jesus in his exchange with the Syrophenecian woman in Matthew 15:21-28? This is the sermon for First Lutheran's August 16 worship service. 

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (Weeds) and cancel culture. 

A look at Esau despising his birthright. 

Sermon for Pentecost 5. 

Sermons for Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sundays

Adult Baptism/Confirmation Class #4

This is the eighth of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith.

This is the seventh of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith.

This is the sixth of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith.

This is the fifth of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith.

This is the third of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith.

This is the second of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith.

This is the first of an 8-week class I taught several years ago for adults who were to be baptized. It is a primer on the Bible, a look at Luther's Small Catechism, and a study of Galatians. It can only be a summary, but it is a good start to one's life of faith. 

On God's grace and our responsibilities

A look at what Peter says about growing into faith. 

A look at the text from Peter 2 on Good Shepherd Sunday, 2020.