Worship Anew

Sermon Text: Revelation 7:9-17  On All Saints Day we have sadness as we think of our departed loved ones whom we greatly miss. The apostle John in the Book of Revelation presents to us a vision of the saints in heaven. This vision gives us who are still here on earth great joy and encouragement to remain steadfast in our Christian faith and life.     

Sermon Text: John 8:31-32 Christ’s Word is what Christians must continually hear. That Word spoken again and again by Jesus includes the harshest Law and then the sweetest Gospel. Martin Luther realized this truth. 

Sermon Text: Luke 18:1 Prayer is one of the gifts that God has given to us. Sometimes it is easy to pray and other times it seems difficult. The Good News is we always have help when we pray and a loving Father who always listens. 

Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19  The miracle of healing the 10 lepers reminds us of the earthly healing and support we receive from God. The one thankful leper reminds us of the miracle of true faith in Jesus, a faith that heals us eternally. 

Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 The Apostle Paul, while imprisoned and most likely very near his upcoming execution, writes one more letter to Pastor Timothy. Through this text God is reminding us – who are the people He has used in our life to bring and grow us in faith in Jesus Christ? And He is challenging us – who are the people God is using us to encourage and grow someone in faith in Jesus Chr...

Sermon Text: Luke 16:31 So, who would you rather be? The rich man or Lazurus? We are all Lazarus: helpless and hopeless in our poverty, sick unto death, longing to even eat the crumbs that fall from God’s table. Lazarus is each of us, and unless we see ourselves in him, we cannot be saved. In fact, we won’t want to be saved.

Sermon Text: Luke 16:10-13 Material riches are a wonderful thing ... rightly understood and ordered. Jesus teaches us to love the right things in the right order. Understanding this, we can faithfully say, The Buck Stops Here!

Sermon Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 That you have been brought to faith in Jesus and have forgiveness and everlasting life is not by coincidence. No – this is because God is zealous for your salvation. God wanting you to be saved is seen in the history of Israel, in the earthly life of Christ, and in your own life. All this shows that you are precious to the Lord.

Sermon Text: Luke 14:26  Being a disciple of Jesus is more than just contributing; it is being totally committed to Jesus. How far are you willing to be committed to Jesus? How far is Jesus committed to you? 

Sermon Text: Luke 14:1-14 It’s hard to be humble. Our pride encourages us to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. Our Lord Jesus humbled Himself and became like we are, yet without sin. In His humility He won for us the gift of life eternal. He encourages us to put aside our pride and, like Him, live a life of humble service.

Sermon Text: Isaiah 66:18-23 Isaiah prophesies about the last days and the gathering of believers from every nation. Who is at the center of this? How is He described as “the glory of God”? And our hearts are also searched to see if we are ready for the “outsider” to become an “insider”?

Sermon Text: Luke 12:49-50  Run the race of faith with joy and hope. Focus on Jesus. His joy was to save you. Your joy is to receive the salvation He won for you, to be welcomed at the end of your race into the open arms of your Savior, and to have Him put the victor’s wreath on your head. 

Sermon Text: Luke 12:22 Do you feel as if you are being stretched beyond your limits? That your world is breaking apart? God holds the entire world in His hands. He gave His Son for us. Do not be anxious! 

Sermon Text: Luke 12:13-21 Our society often seems crazed with the desire to possess: to have some new product, to increase one’s earthly possessions, to grow wealthy. Christ frequently encountered this same kind of attitude, and in response he told the parable of the foolish rich man. This parable leads each one of us to ask, “What is my view regarding possessions?”

Sermon Text: Luke11:1  God calls us to get to know Him. He has a big surprise of what He wants us to call Him. He also has a big surprise of what He wants us to talk about with Him. 

Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42 Every parent admonishes their child to “make good choices.” God also wants us, His children, to make good choices. Join us on Worship Anew as we answer the question, “What is a good choice in the eyes of God?” 

Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a well-known and much-loved parable of Jesus. But are we missing something important if we only see a message of “love your neighbor” in it? Could this parable be a sort of theological Rorschach test? Take a deeper dive into this parable to see some truly amazing grace! 

Sermon Text: Luke 10:16 It’s all about the sending. The Father sends Jesus. Likewise, Jesus sends disciples as His apostles. And this sending of the seventy-two is one of the foundation stones of the Office of the Holy Ministry. His words are their words. “The one who hears you, hears me” (Luke 10:16 ESV). You have Jesus’ Word on it, and His Word is sure. 

Sermon Text: Luke 9:51, 57-62  Where are you going and how will you get there? Today Jesus begins the journey that will take Him to the cross, the empty tomb, and the right hand of His Father. He called people then and calls us today, to follow Him on The Heavenward Walk. 

Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-5  Despite the fact that by nature we were enemies of God, He in His love and grace made us his children. We have been adopted by God. That means for us tremendous blessings in this life and in future glories. 

Sermon Text: John 8:58  Do you like surprises? Our God is a God of surprises. Tune in to Worship Anew and hear the surprises God has for you. 

Sermon Text: John 14:23  We celebrate every Sunday in the Church. And on Pentecost we see Jesus keep His promise to send His Holy Spirit. That is reason to celebrate! 

Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-53  Many times, people have wondered, “Why did Jesus leave the earth?” Would it not have been better for Him to remain? Jesus’ work on earth was done. It was time to return to heaven. Join us on Worship Anew as we discuss the reasons why Jesus ascended to heaven. 

Sermon Text: Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27 Toward the end of the great revelation, the Lord Jesus gave His Apostle John a glimpse of the church (the totality of all who have believed in Jesus) after the return of Christ. What a glorious picture it is –– a picture that gives hope and comfort to worn and worried Christians … like you and me!    

Sermon Text: John 16:20  “You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy” (John 16:20 ESV). You will have sorrow because this is a fallen world. But your sorrow will turn into joy because Jesus has taken your sorrow upon Himself on the cross and to the grave. He is risen, victorious over sin death and the devil and yes, even your sorrow.