Sermons from 2024 (Page 5)
Lent 4 – 2024
The Lord of All—The Bread of Life John 6:1–15 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. And a large crowd was following Him, because they saw the signs that He was doing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Lifting up His eyes, then, and seeing…
Midweek Lent 4 – 2024
Prayer Nothing in my hands I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling. Naked come to Thee for dress, Helpless look to Thee for grace, Foul I to the fountain fly Wash me Savior or I die. Genesis 3:7, 21 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths…. And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed…
Lent 3 – 2024
The Stronger One Luke 11:14–28 Now [Jesus] was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” while others, to test Him, kept seeking from Him a sign from heaven. But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. And if…
Midweek Lent 3 – 2024
Sermon by Vicar Matthew Lehne Redeemed from Adam’s Curse Crowned with Sin Thorn-covered ground; Thorn-covered head In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord Jesus Christ, merciful King and Prince of Peace, who veiled Your divine glory and were robed in humility, crowned with thorns, nailed upon the tree of shame, and numbered with the transgressors, we thank You that You have remembered us in our condemnation and have translated us into Your kingdom of Grace. We pray, rule in our…
Midweek Lent 2 – 2024
Sermon by Pastor Peter Faugstad Redeemed from Adam’s Curse Sweat of Suffering: Sign of Sin; Sign of Salvation In Nomine Iesu + + + Genesis 3:16,19 To the woman [the LORD God] said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.” … [And to Adam He said:] “By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return…
Lent 1 – 2024
Prayer Heavenly Father, forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. The Prince of Life Prevails In Christ Jesus, whose victory over the devil has been given to you in Baptism, dear fellow redeemed. The Lord has been using unconventional weapons and unsuspecting victors for a long time. In the book of I Samuel, we learn about Goliath, who was a champion for the…
Ash Wednesday – 2024
The Innocent for the Guilty: Adam Accuses; Jesus Forgives Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, that we who were guilty of our sins, might be forgiven and made heirs of Your Kingdom. Grant that the Holy Spirit works through the Word to humble our pride, that we might repent of our sins and cling to Christ, who alone can lead us to paradise with You. Amen. Genesis 3:8-13 And they heard the sound of the…
Quinquagesima Sunday – 2024
A Blind Man Sees Jesus Luke 18:31–43 And taking the twelve, [Jesus] said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. For He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. And after flogging Him, they will kill Him, and on the third day He will rise.” But they understood…
Sexagesima Sunday – 2024
The Seed Brings Life Luke 8:4–15 And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to [Jesus], He said in a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns,…
The Transfiguration of Jesus – 2023
Encouragement Before the Cross Matthew 17:1–9 And after six days Jesus took with Him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If…