“Confession has two parts. First, that we confess our sins, and second, that we receive absolution, that is, forgiveness, from the pastor as from God Himself, not doubting, but firmly believing that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven” (SC, Confession).
Sermon: The Church Is Good
Text: Matthew 16:13-20
Focus: Jesus promises that he will build his Church.
Function: That they would not be afraid of the Church’s future.
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Sermon: “I Do by the Grace of God”
Text: Romans 10:5-17
Focus: God gives us faith in Christ by hearing his Word.
Function: That they would never let go of their confession of faith in Christ.
Sermon: Dealing with Sin
Text: Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7
Focus Statement: Confession and forgiveness take away the guilt of sin.
Function Statement: That they would confess their sins to God and receive his forgiveness.
Sermon: How to Repent
Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Focus: God calls us to repent of our sins.
Function: That they would turn from their sin and turn to Christ for mercy and grace.
Sermon: Gone Fishing
Text: Luke 5:1-11
Focus: Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.
Function: That with clean consciences they would gladly tell the Good News to others.
Sermon: Long Live the King!
Text: Isaiah 6:1-13
Focus: The Holy God forgives our sins and commissions us to go share his Word.
Function: That as forgiven sinners they would proclaim the holiness of God.
This is a sermon dialogue written by Rev. Ted Schroeder. Art and design by Lindsay Galvin. Copyright (c) 2016 by Creative Communications for the Parish.