Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church

Why are You Weeping? John 20:1-18 March 31, 2024 anno Domini Jesus asked Mary, “Why are you weeping?” It wasn’t as if Jesus didn’t know the answer. He is God. He knows all things. He knew why Mary was weeping.…

For You Isaiah 52:13-53:12 March 29, 2024 anno Domini Why are you here today? Is this a funeral for Jesus?  Should we mourn like those who have lost a loved one or close friend? Is this a celebration of life?…

Yes and No St. Matthew 27:11-54 March 24, 2023 anno Domini Dylan, Gavin, Taylor, Austin. Are you sinners? The answer is yes and no. It’s one of those strange answers Lutherans get from God’s Word. Yes, you are a sinner,…

Knowing You are Right John 8:42-59 March 17, 2024 anno Domini The Jews thought they were right. Jesus thought He was right. They argued. The Jews were the majority. They won. Jesus lost. They would have killed Him, but He…

A Full Life is in the Details   John 6:1-15 March 10, 2024 anno Domini When Jesus was tempted by Satan to make bread out of stones Jesus replied with Deuteronomy 8:3, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but…

It’s Time to Renounce the Devil Luke 11:14-28 March 3, 2024 anno Domini In the ancient church this Sunday was a Sunday of decision. It was a Sunday to pick sides. In the infant church most people came to the…

When God is Your Enemy Matthew 15:21-28 February 25, 2024 anno Domini Last week the Devil showed up as our friend with temptations. This week Jesus shows up as our enemy itching for a fight. Lent is a season of…

What to do with Giants? 1 Samuel 17:40-51 February 18, 2024 anno Domini What do you do with giants?  In Genesis 6 we hear of the Nephilim, sometimes translated giant. They weren’t good guys – the word can also mean…

The Fool Says There Is No God Psalm 53 February 14, 2024 anno Domini I’ve never met a Judas, and I’ve never met a Nabal. We’ll hear again this Lenten season why no one names their kid Judas – the…

Faith and Epistemology St. Luke 18:31-43 February 11, 2024 anno Domini Today is Quinquagesima and we’re going to talk about Epistemology.  That’s a five-syllable word followed by a six-syllable word so I’m sure you’re excited and impressed with my vocabulary.…