Sermons (Page 18)

Sermons (Page 18)

Trinity 15- 2023

Sermon text: Matthew 18:21-35 A THANKFUL HEART IS A FORGIVING HEART Prayer: Dear Lord, it must be an incredibly important thing to forgive those who sin against us, since You have taught us to say it in the Lord’s Prayer. We ask You – who forgive us all our guilt for the sake of Jesus’ blood – to give us kind and forgiving hearts, so that we gladly forgive each other as if we’re standing before You, yes, really “from…

Trinity 14 – 2023

Sermon Text: Matthew 18:12-20 Sermon Theme:  JESUS’ CHURCH IS FOR BEING BROUGHT BACK Prayer: By this Word of Your truth that we hear today, we ask that You would truly make us Your Church, to want nothing but to be found You and to want nothing for each other than that we all be Your children and loved ones together, brought back by grace and rejoicing together forever in heaven. Amen! Dear people loved by God in Christ, who is…

Trinity 13 – 2023

Sermon: St. Matthew 16:21-28 (ILCW A Gospel) THE SUFFERING CHURCH Prayer: Through this hearing of Your Word, uncover for me how I set my mind on the things of man and not the things of God. Send Your Holy Spirit so that I follow You, willing to bear Your disgrace and live in the joy of repentance. Amen. Dear people loved by God even in suffering: Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus…

Trinity 12 – 2023

Sermon: St. Matthew 16:13-20  THE CHURCH VS. THE GATES OF HELL Prayer: Lord Jesus, we ask You to watch over Your Church, to watch over each of us and give us Your Holy Spirit, so that we joyfully confess that there is salvation in no one else than you, and so that we believe that when our sins are forgiven on earth they are forgiven by You, and this is true in heaven. Amen. Dear people loved by God and purchased…

Trinity 10
Catechism Series
9th-10th Commandment
2023

Sermon: Exodus 20:17; Joshua 7:20-26 THE 9TH & 10TH COMMANDMENTS: “ARE YOU HAPPY?” Prayer: O Lord, You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless unless they rest in You. All our desire is known unto You, therefore perfect what You have begun. We seek Your face; turn Your face toward us and show us Your glory. Then shall our longing be satisfied, and our peace shall be perfect. Amen. (St. Augustine, Confessions I.1; The Lord Will Answer, p. 301) Dear people loved…

Trinity 8
Catechism Series
8th Commandment
2023

HE IS NOT THE GOD OF TAKING, BUT OF GIVING Prayer: O God, You command me not to steal. Protect me from being concerned only for myself and my own needs. Help me to use my own property and goods so that I glorify You and serve my family and neighbors with my gifts.  Amen. Sermon Text, Exodus 20:15; 2 Kings 5:14-16, 20-27. Dear people loved and purchased by God to be His own special treasure: Grace to you and peace from…

Trinity 5
Catechism Series
6th Commandment
2023

Sermon Text: Exodus 20:14, Genesis 2:18-24 GOD PROTECTS MARRIAGE Prayer: Lord Jesus, You do not forsake our marriages but promise to abide with Your blessing. We ask You to guard the sanctity of marriage in our families whole and undefiled. As we go about our vocations as married or single, make us quiet but firm defenders of marital faithfulness and sexual purity to our children, friends, and community in word and deed. Amen. Dear people loved and purchased by God…

Trinity 4
Catechism Series
5th Commandment
2023

Sermon Texts: Exodus 20:13 Genesis 4:3- EVERY HUMAN LIFE IS GOD’S HOLY GROUND Prayer: Heavenly Father, God of all concord, it is Your will that Your children on earth live together in harmony and peace. Help us, by Your Word and Spirit, to search our hearts and root out the evil that would lead to strife and discord, so that we may be at peace with all people. Fill us with zeal for the work of Your Church and the…