Pray and Catch Jesus By His Word Matthew 15:21-29 March 17, 2019 – Redeemer Last week Jesus had one enemy – the Devil. This week the Canaanite woman has one enemy – the demon possessing her daughter. As a…
2019 Quinquagesima Sermon
Jesus, Son of David, Have Mercy on Me! Luke 18:31-43 March 3, 2019 anno Domini Seeing guys are blind and a blind guy sees. That’s how it is with Jesus and with the Kingdom of God. The twelve could see,…
2019 Sexagesima Sermon
The Seed is Scattered Luke 8:4-15 February 24, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer The word parable means to cast alongside, so Jesus throws out a story, but there’s more to the story than your ears first hear or your…
2019 Septuagesima Sermon
Grace isn’t Fair St. Matthew 20:1-16 February 17, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer Happy Septuagesima. Septua-what? It’s seventy days until Easter. Septuagesima means 70 days. Our life and faith stand on this one historical truth – Jesus Christ rose…
2019 Epiphany 4 H Sermon
A Little Faith in a Strong Jesus Matthew 8:23-27 February 3, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer Jonah sleeps in the boat. Jesus sleeps in the boat. Jonah calms the sea. Jesus calms the sea. Jesus does all things for the…
2019 Epiphany 2 H Sermon
When Life Isn’t Going as Planned John 2:1-11 January 20, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer The wedding at Cana doesn’t go according to plan. Marriage doesn’t always go according to plan. And when marriage or birth or death or life…
2019 Baptism of our Lord Sermon
Jesus Baptized? Matthew 3:13-17 January 13, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer This probably is not much of an Epiphany, a revelation for you – God the Father is well pleased with His Son. Jesus didn’t have any sin. He didn’t…
2018 Christmas 1 H Sermon
Rising and Falling Over Jesus St. Luke 2:33-40 December 30, 2018 – Redeemer Have you ever received a Christmas gift that offended you? Your husband gave you a gift card for a diet plan. Your wife gave you a breathalyzer.…
2018 Christmas Day
A New Song Christmas Day 2018 anno Domini – Redeemer The text is Psalm 98, please take out your hymnal and we’ll read it responsively from the hymnal. The word “new” has lost its luster. Whatever you gave last…
2018 Christmas Eve Sermon
God in a diaper Luke 2:12 A few weeks ago I conducted chapel at our Lutheran School – Prince of Peace. My devotion was about the birth of Christ and I began with a little guessing game. I told the…