The Wrong Question
Why was the lawyer’s question to Jesus the WRONG question? And who is the real Neighbor in Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan?
Sermons by Chris Matthis
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In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Sermon: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Text: Galatians 6:14
Focus: Christ’s death on the cross is the only thing that can save us from sin.
Function: That they would boast (glory) in the cross of Christ.
What Are You Doing Here?
Sermon: “What Are You Doing Here?”
Text: 1 Kings 19:9-21
Focus: God strengthens us for the callings he places on our lives.
Function: That they would take heart and gladly serve their vocations.
Jesus Defeats Hell’s Legion
Sermon: Legion
Text: Luke 8:26-39
Focus: Jesus breaks the power of the devil.
Function: That they would go and tell others what God has done for them.
“What Is Man?” (Who Am I?)
Sermon: What Is Man? (Who Am I?)
Text: Psalm 8
Focus: God loves humanity despite our fragility and sin.
Function: That they would marvel at the miracle of God’s love for them.
Un-babbling Babel
Sermon: Un-babbling Babel
Text: Genesis 11:1-9
Focus: God saves us from ourselves.
Function: That they would humble themselves to hear and obey God’s Word.
A Wedding Invitation
Sermon: A Wedding Invitation
Text: Revelation 22:1-6, 12-21
Focus: The Holy Spirit and the Church invite all people to come and receive God’s free grace.
Function: That they would invite their unbelieving family and friends to come and know Jesus.
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Sermon: They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Text: John 13:31-35
Focus: Christ Jesus demonstrated his love by dying for us on the cross.
Function: That they would love others in word and deed just as Christ loves them.
The Shepherd’s Voice
Sermon: The Shepherd’s Voice
Text: Psalm 23; Acts 20:17-35; John 10:22-30
Focus: We recognize Jesus’ voice in his Word.
Function: That they would follow the Shepherd’s voice and not be deceived by false teachers.
Come and Get It!
Sermon: Come and Get It!
Text: John 21:1-19
Focus: Jesus forgives our failures and calls us to kingdom service.
Function: That they would receive God’s grace in Word and Sacrament and gladly serve him.