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+ In the Name of Jesus + What Is Finished? Sermon on John 19:17-30 for Good Friday Midday April 7, 2023 In the Good Friday Gospel from John we have three of Jesus’ seven words from the cross. “Woman, here is your son, … Here is your mother.” “I am thirsty” and “It is finished.”…
+ In the Name of Jesus + The Suffering Servant: An Obedient Servant… A Servant Helped by the Lord. Sermon on Isaiah 50:4-9 Lent 2023 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one…
Ephesians 3:2-12 Epiphany 1/5/23; 1/6/23; 1/8/23 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI In the movie “National Treasure” a group of treasure hunters seeks a hidden riches. Contrary to the legendary map with the “x” marks the spot, this group had to piece together clues of a different nature in order to find the treasure….
+ In the Name of Jesus + Glory, Glory, and Glory! Sermon on Luke 2:1-14 for Christmas Eve December 24, 2022 Amen. [1] https://www.candyfavorites.com/gloria-mix-brachs
Matthew 1:18-25 4th Sunday of Advent 12/15/22; 12/16/22; 12/18/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI From the deepest depths to the greatest heights. That phrase alone would describe my emotions. One moment I felt my world spinning out of control. All the plans I had made for my future, for my family’s future, seemingly…
+ In the Name of Jesus + Give Thanks for God’s Good and Perfect Gifts Sermon on James 1:16-18 Thanksgiving (Set 3) November 23-24, 2022 Amen. [1] “pasa dosis agathe…” [2] In the Septuagint, the word for “good” in Genesis 1 is kalos. [3] “…kai pan dorema teleion…”
+ In the Name of Jesus + Christ the King, Redeemer, Creator, Reconciler Sermon on Colossians 1:13–20 for Christ the King November 17-20, 2022 Today is Christ the King Sunday—and I think we have a problem right there, with the title. We don’t truly know what a king is. In the United States we have…
Luke 6:20-23 All Saints Day 11/3/22; 11/4/22; 11/6/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI The coach claps their hands welcoming the players back to the bench. He greets each athlete with a high five. At the end of the game he speaks words to build up the team and each individual. It doesn’t matter…
+ In the Name of Jesus + How Do We Become God’s People? 1. God himself rescues us, 2. God declares our freedom, 3. We remain in his Word. Sermon on John 8:31-36 for Reformation October 27-30, 2022 Today’s sermon is about religion. I’m guessing that’s what you were hoping for. Most sermons should be…
+ In the Name of Jesus + Jesus’ Compassion… 1. Is Absolutely Pure, 2. Is Focused on Human Need, 3. Is for You and Me. Sermon on Luke 17:11–19 for Pentecost 18 (Pr 23) October 6-9, 2022 Today’s Gospel Reading is often used for Thanksgiving Day, with the focus on the one thankful leper who…
