Doubting John? Matthew 11:2-11 December 17, 2023 anno Domini John the Baptist knew Jesus before either was born. When pregnant Elizabeth welcomed pregnant Mary, the baby in Liz’s womb John, jumped with faith and joy in the presence of his…
2023 Advent 2
God’s House is Falling Down So Look Up St. Luke 21:25-34 December 10, 2023 anno Domini God’s House is falling apart. I’m not talking about the church or Redeemer, but the house which God built for our habitation. This is…
2023 Advent 1
We Begin with the End Matthew 21:1-9 December 3, 2023 anno Domini Happy New Year! The church doesn’t follow the world’s calendar. We follow Christ. So today, the first Sunday in Advent is New Year’s Day. How are you feeling…
2023 Last Sunday of the Church Year
Do You Know Jesus? Matthew 25:1-13 November 26, 2023 anno Domini I do not know you. Those are the worst words you could ever hear from Jesus. That is not the Gospel of the Lord. That is the judgment of…
2023 Thanksgiving
Jesus Should Have Known Better Luke 17:11-17 November 23, 2023 anno Domini You could have told Jesus it was a mistake. Try to avoid those places where you might meet beggars. If by chance you’re driving past Applebees or Taco…
2023 Trinity 24 Sermon
While He Was Saying These Things Matthew 9:18-26 November 19, 2023 anno Domini The two miracles of the text happen, “While Jesus was saying these things to them.” What things was Jesus saying? To whom was He saying them? If…
2023 Trinity 23
Caesar or God? Yes Matthew 22:15-22 November 12, 2023 anno Domini How many times in the Gospels did people come up to Jesus thinking they had Him? They had the question He couldn’t answer or the argument He had to…
2023 All Saints Day
Who is a Saint? Matthew 5:1-12 November 5, 2023 anno Domini It is an old custom on All Saints Day to read the names of those in the congregation who have died since last All Saints Day. Since Redeemer is…
2023 Reformation Sermon
What does God think of me? Romans 3:19-28 October 29, 2023 anno Domini “What does God think of me?” That was the question which plagued the members of Martin Luther’s congregation 500 years ago. It plagued Luther as well. It…
2023 Trinity 20 Sermon
Vineyards are for Wine Matthew 21:33-44 October 22, 2023 anno Domini Vineyards aren’t for Welch’s Grape Juice, unless you’re a Baptist. Vineyards are for wine and according to King David “wine gladdens the heart.” God’s goal is to gladden your…