Sermons from February 2023

Sermons from February 2023

Lent 1 – 2023

Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. After he had fasted for forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The Tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become bread.” But Jesus answered, “It is written: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” Then the…

Ash Wednesday – 2023

LORD’S PRAYER, INTRODUCTION: “OUR FATHER” Prayer: Our Father in heaven, You tenderly invite us to believe that You are our true Father and we are Your children. Help us to come to You with boldness and confidence in prayer, that is, with believing hearts, even though we sin, because we come in Jesus’ name and for His sake. Amen. Sermon Text, Matthew 6:17-18, 26:38-44. Dear fellow redeemed in Christ, for whose sake we are children of God: On Ash Wednesday…

Transfiguration – 2023

Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9 JESUS’ TRANSFIGURATION: WHAT HIS CHURCH IS REALLY LIKE Prayer: Lord Jesus: How blessed were Your disciples to be eyewitnesses of Your majesty and see the glory that Your Church really has. This was hidden from them the rest of the time, as it’s hidden from us too. Isn’t this why we’re often weak, sad, and struggling? Lord, open our eyes to see with the eyes of faith the glorious things You do for Your Church, in…