Sermons on John

Sermons on John

Easter 4 – 2026

“YOUR JOY NO ONE WILL TAKE FROM YOU” The Text, St. John 16:16-23 (v. 22). “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.” Risen Lord, this is Your Word and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. Dear Lord, sometimes it’s hard to believe that our sorrow or pain is only for “a little while,” and will…

Judica Sunday- Lent 5 – 2026

THE WAY OF THE CROSS Prayer: O faithful Savior, of Your infinite love You condescended to walk the way of the cross and to atone for the sin of all mankind: We humbly ask You to give us grace to remember always in true faith what You have done for us; and to give us willingness and strength to follow You on the way that leads through the thorns of sufferings and grief to eternal happiness; You, who live and…

Midweek 4 – 2026

“I THIRST” – THE WORD THAT BRINGS BODY & SOUL TOGETHER Prayer: O Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, on the cross You did endure the pains and anguish of body and soul to accomplish all things for our redemption, and in Your cry “I thirst!” You revealed Your fervent desire and faith to draw all peoples to Yourself: Grant that the souls of all people everywhere may hear Your gracious Gospel and drink of the waters of life…

Laetare, Lent 4 – 2026

A CONFUSED MULTITUDE: THAT’S THE CHURCH ON EARTH Prayer: Lord God, heavenly Father, through Your Son in the desert You abundantly fed thousands with little: We humbly ask You, visit us also with Your blessing, and preserve us from covetousness and cares of the body, that we may seek first Your kingdom and righteousness and that we may experience Your fatherly goodness in all things needful for soul and body; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord.  Amen.  Sermon Text: St.…

Epiphany 2 – 2026

IN CHRISTIAN HOMES TRIALS ARE THERE, BUT CHRIST IS THERE Sermon Text, St. John 2:1-11 (v. 3-5). And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” Lord this is Your Word and these are Your words. Sanctify us…

Christmas Day – 2025

THE GOD AND MAKER OF ALL THINGS MAKES HIMSELF YOURS Sermon Text, St. John 1:1-14 (v. 1-3, 14). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. … And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father,…

St. Thomas Day – Advent 4 – 2025

John 20:24 St. Thomas’ Day, Apostle & Martyr/Advent 4, Hope-Leander TX “MY LORD AND MY GOD” Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus: We thank You for calling us so that we may be Your own. We also thank You for calling Thomas. If You brought him, despite his doubts, to confess You as his God and Lord, and to be a great missionary filled with deathless courage, You can also keep us in faith to the end, so that we bravely confess…

Trinity 10 -Feast Day of St. Bartholomew- 2025

JESUS CALLS US TO A NEW LIFE FORMED BY HIS CROSS Prayer: Lord, as Your eye was on Nathanael sitting under the fig tree and You already knew him intimately, You also see and know us intimately. Like Nathanael You have called us to be Your disciples and follow You. For us this happened in our Baptism, but You call us by Your Gospel every day. Help us to have expectations that aren’t from our own sinful thinking or wishes,…

Trinity 1 – 2025

GOD GIVES BAPTISM SO WE KNOW HIM BY GRACE ALONE Prayer: Dear Lord, we poor sinners confess that in our flesh dwells no good thing, since that which is born of flesh is flesh and cannot see the kingdom of God. But we pray that You would grant us Your grace and mercy, and for the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that being born again we may firmly believe the forgiveness of sins…