Sermons on Midweek Lent
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…
MIdweek Lent 3 – 2026
Due to technological difficulties, there is no video for this service. “MY GOD, WHY?” – THE WORD OF SUBSTITUTIONARY ATONEMENT Prayer: O loving and blessed Jesus! For me, You experienced what it means to be utterly forsaken. For me, You cried: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” All this You endured, in order that I might be delivered from similar distresses through You, so that I might never be forsaken, whether in afflictions, in needs, in death, before…
Midweek 2 – 2026
“SON … MOTHER” – THE WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Prayer: Dear Lord, who blessed us with the gift of family life, that we may learn to love and care for others: We praise You for the example of Your Son Jesus Christ, who took thought for His mother and His disciple even when deserted and betrayed by closest friends. Open our eyes to recognize in all people the claims of kinship, and stir our hearts to look upon them as brothers…
Midweek Lent 1 – 2026
“TODAY, YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE” — THE WORD OF JUSTIFICATION The Sermon Text, St. Luke 23:42-43. Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Lord, this is Your Word and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. Lord Jesus Christ, we thank You that You have remembered us in…
Midweek Lent 4 – 2025
“BEHOLD THE MAN!” Sermon Text: St. John 19:4-6. Pilate then went out again, and said to them, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you, that You may know that I find no fault in Him.” Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold the Man!” Therefore, when the chief priests and officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “You take…
Midweek Lent 3 – 2025
“HAIL, KING OF THE JEWS!” Sermon Text: St. Matthew 27:20-26. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spat on…
Midweek Lent 2 – 2025
“HIS BLOOD BE ON US AND ON OUR CHILDREN” Sermon Text: St. Matthew 27:20-26. But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!” Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!” Then the…
Lent 1 – Midweek – 2025
“I HAVE SINNED BY BETRAYING INNOCENT BLOOD” Sermon Text: St. Matthew 27:1-5. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned…