Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

The People vs. The Institutions 14.11.2024 15:03 ↓

Sermon for Pentecost 25, 2024

Sermon for All Saints Sunday 10.11.2024 16:37 ↓

On living like a saint before we die as a saint.

Saved for What, Again? 30.10.2024 15:52 ↓

Sermon for Reformation Sunday.

Sermon for Pentecost 22 2024 21.10.2024 17:21 ↓

Leaders only have authority when they serve.

Defending Marriage 11.10.2024 17:40 ↓

A rare topical sermon based on Mark 10:2-16.

Are Angels Real? Around? Doing What? 02.10.2024 16:03 ↓

Sermon for Saint Michael and All Angels.

Welcoming Others as Children 25.09.2024 15:20 ↓

Sermon for Pentecost 19, 2024.

Being An Unpopular Prophet 20.09.2024 15:10 ↓

Sermon for Pentecost 17 2024

Sermon for Pentecost 16 09.09.2024 16:20 ↓

A look at the right posture one should have towards God. The story of the Syrophoenician woman.

What is Pure and Undefiled Religion? 05.09.2024 15:01 ↓

A look at James' famous dictum about pure and undefiled religion.

The Good News in Spiritual Warfare 30.08.2024 14:17 ↓

A look at Ephesians 6 and Spiritual Warfare.

Sermon for Pentecost 12, 2024 14.08.2024 17:15 ↓

Mostly a look at the tenderness found in Ephesians 4, but also asking, if Christians are only ever to be kind, does that mean we are to be perpetual doormats?

Sermon for Pentecost 11, 2024 10.08.2024 17:46 ↓

Jesus continues to up the ante with those who want only bread, pointing to himself through a brilliant conversation in John 6.

God Provides 30.07.2024 18:05 ↓

Thoughts on the feeding of the 5,000, economics, and the nature of God.

Like Sheep Without a Shepherd 22.07.2024 17:20 ↓

Jesus looks at the crowds and pities them because they are like sheep without a shepherd. How are we also like sheep without shepherds?

Living under the Rule of Pagans 15.07.2024 18:23 ↓

Sermon for Pentecost 8, 2024

Boasting Only in Christ 09.07.2024 15:40 ↓

Sermon for Pentecost 7, from Paul's teaching about boasting only in Christ.

On Stewardship 09.07.2024 12:28 ↓

I only give a stewardship sermon every few years. So enjoy!

Sermon for June 9 10.06.2024 15:40 ↓

A look at Israel's request for a king and our own nation's resemblance to a new kind of kingdom.

Sermon for Trinity Sunday 29.05.2024 15:51 ↓

What difference does the Trinity make in a pluralistic world?

Sermon for Easter 7 2024 17.05.2024 19:28 ↓

A short walk through a portion of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

Sermon for Easter 6 06.05.2024 17:08 ↓

Do we need to obey God's commandments or are we saved by grace? Which wins? A look at John 15:9-17.

Life on the Vine 02.05.2024 16:20 ↓

Sermon for Easter 5, John 15, Jesus saying that he is the "true vine." Can we kill the vine but still hope for the same fruit?

Jesus is the Good Shepherd 22.04.2024 18:08 ↓

A walk through John 10:11-18. Jesus is the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.

Sermon for Easter Three 18.04.2024 16:18 ↓

What will our resurrected bodies be like?