Something Worse than Sin? Luke 11:14-28 March 8, 2026 anno Domini Perhaps it is because we have been studying the wisdom literature in Sunday morning Bible Study, that I’m going to begin the sermon with a riddle: There is something…
2026 Lent 2 Sermon
Demons and Dogs and Faith Matthew 15:21-28 March 1, 2026 anno Domini Are there still demons? Last week the Devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This week a woman comes to Jesus dragging her daughter by her prayers. “Have mercy…
2026 Lent 1 Sermon
Jesus, Israel, and You Matthew 4:1-11 February 22, 2026 anno Domini When you hear Jesus’ temptation you should be making a lot of connections. It’s the same story, but with different endings. Israel sinned but Jesus didn’t. And that’s good…
2026 Quinquagesima
Blind Faith St. Luke 18:31-43 February 15, 2026 anno Domini Quinquagesima. By now you might recognize that word, although it’s not your mother tongue. It’s Latin. But you’ve heard it for several years – these Gesima Sundays: Septua – seventy,…
2026 Septuagesima
Labor Day St. Matthew 20:1-16 February 1, 2026 anno Domini Septuagesima could be called Labor Day in the church. As you know the church calendar doesn’t jive well with the secular calendar. I don’t think any of you is going…
2026 Transfiguration
Six Days After What? Matthew 17:1-9 January 25, 2026 anno domini What has your week been like? What has happened to you in the last six days? That’s how the text begins – “and after six days.” Six days should…
2026 Epiphany 2
Don’t Tear Asunder What God Has Joined Together Ephesian 5:22-33 January 18, 2026 anno Domini On the second Sunday after Epiphany I’m always faced with a choice for preaching – a sermon on the wedding at Cana or Ephesians 5,…
2025 Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Christmas Is For Martyrs St. Matthew 2:13-18 December 28, 2025 anno Domini Sermon idea from William Gleason sermon found in Heath Curtis’ book Telling People What to Think. Christmas is for martyrs. That’s why today the church is dressed in…
2025 Advent 4 Sermon
The God Who Has Feet John 1:19-29 December 21, 2025 anno Domini The strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie. If you want to know John the Baptist’s place compared to Jesus ,he gives you no better…
2025 Advent 3 Sermon
Rejoice – You Have a Pastor Matthew 11:2-11 December 14, 2025 anno Domini I don’t title my sermons until Sunday morning because that’s when I finally finish them. You’ve probably noticed that. If you’ve visited other churches you’ll often see…