Sermons from 2023
Christmas Day – 2023
Exordium We learn from Scripture and see in the examples of the prophets and the apostles that the believers’ life on earth is not just filled with joy and happiness, but that there are often difficult and dark hours and days. Every Christian will come to experience this if he lives long enough. The troubles can seem to dim the light, which the Word gave him, but it cannot rob him of it! Yet, there are times in the Church…
Christmas Eve – 2023
Christmas Eve | Homilies on St. Luke 2:15–20 In Nomine Iesu I. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” The greatest and most important news ever proclaimed on this earth by a multitude of heavenly hosts was made to lowly shepherds. Ever…
Advent 3 (Midweek) – 2023
The Savior’s Work Brings Healing & Freedom Isaiah 61:1–3 1“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy…
Advent 3 – 2023
What then did you go out to see? Matthew 11:2–10 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the One who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised…
Advent 2 (Midweek) – 2023
The Savior’s Name Isaiah 9:6,7 6For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Prayer…
Advent 2 – 2023
We See the Signs, but What Do they Mean? Luke 21:25–36 [Jesus said:] “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with…
Advent 1 (Midweek) – 2023
Christ Through the Eyes of Isaiah Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us your Word, in which we see your marvelous plan for our salvation unfold in Jesus Christ, our Immanuel! Grant us faith to trust in this humble Savior, whose lowly and miraculous birth, was for us and our salvation. In whose name we…
Advent 1 – 2023
Behold, Your King! Matthew 21:1–9 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to Me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” …
Trinity 27 – 2023
Awaiting the Bridegroom in a Life Full of Distraction Matthew 25:1–13 [Jesus said:] “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there…
Thanksgiving Eve – 2023
Bless the Lord, O My Soul! Psalm 103:1–5, 11–18 1Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 11For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great…
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