Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church

Pharisee or Tax Collector? Luke 18:9-14 August 11, 2024 anno Domini God, I thank you that I am not like that Republican over there, or that Democrat, that Somalian, or those drivers in Saint Cloud who don’t use acceleration lanes…

Your Idols Need to Go Luke 19:41-48 August 4, 2024 anno Domini Who was the Biblical King, whose servants paved the road with their garments, to welcome when He came to destroy their enemies?  I know. It’s a tough question,…

I Don’t Like the Manager Luke 16:1-13 July 28, 2024 anno Domini I don’t like Zacchaeus, even if I loved his song in Sunday School.  I don’t like my sermon this morning either and I don’t like the text. I…

The Crowd, Jesus, and Seven Loaves Mark 8:1-8 July 14, 2024 anno Domini What was Martin Luther’s favorite question? You heard it often as your pastor taught you the catechism. What does this mean?  This morning that will be our…

The Curb, The Mirror, The Guide Psalm 19:7-10 July 7, 2024 anno Domini The Psalmist proclaims God’s Law is perfect, sure, and right, more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Today’s readings give us a rich and delicious helping…

When God Takes Something Away 1 Kings 19:11-21 June 30, 2024 anno Domini In today’s Collect we prayed, “O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things that surpass all understanding.” That’s easier to pray than…

Indicatives and Imperatives St. Luke 6:36-42 June 23, 2024 anno Domini I’m going to use two word pairs to help you understand Jesus’ words recorded by St. Luke The first word pair comes from grammar or if you are younger…

Lost and Found Luke 15:1-10 June 16, 2024 anno Domini Lost and found are the words of the Lord today for you. What does it mean to be lost? For the coin and the sheep, it means to be apart…

The Invitation of Jesus St. Luke 14:15-24 June 9, 2024 anno Domini Don’t invite Jesus to dinner, unless you want to be saved. In Luke 14 St. Luke reports on a dinner party to which Jesus is invited as a…

The Nonsense of God John 3:1-17 May 26, 2024 anno Domini This past week there was a debate among my pastor friends about whether to confess the Athanasian Creed today.  Some pastors were thinking of not using it. Not because…