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.
Sermon: “What Wonderful Stones!”
Text: Mark 13:1-2
Focus: We are God’s Temple now.
Function: That they would see the Church as a living, growing entity—not just a building.
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen. “Who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15, ESV).[1] That is the question Jesus asked his disciples in our Gospel lesson today. “Who do you say that I am?” is also the question that Jesus is asking […]
Sermon: Not Perfect…Yet
Text: Acts 2:42-47
Focus Statement: God’s Church is found wherever believers gather around Word and Sacrament.
Function Statement: That our little fellowship at Epiphany would take courage and hope.
When troubles come. When life is dark. When sin is rampant. When God seems silent and distant. When we are disenchanted with God or with His people. Where do we go? Some people run away. They run away from God. They hide. They become isolated. And not only do they run away from God and […]
Sermon: An (Ig)noble Task?
Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Focus: God gives pastors to forgive people’s sins.
Function: That in thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, they would love and pray for their pastor and encourage others to take up the “noble task.”
Sermon: Now Let Me Introduce You to My Wife
Texts: Revelation 22:1-21; John 17:20-26
Focus: The Church is the Bride of Christ, and his love makes her beautiful.
Function: That they would rejoice in the unity of the Church and look forward to Christ’s return.
Sermon: Jesus Goes to Church
Text: Luke 4:16-30
Focus: Jesus speaks a gracious Word of Good News and salvation for all who believe.
Function: That they would hear and believe God’s Word as read and taught in public worship.