What’s In It for You? Matthew 20:1-16 February 9, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer “What’s in it for me?” That’s the question Peter asked, on behalf of the disciples. Jesus, we have left everything and followed you. What’s in it…
2020 Transfiguration Sermon
After Six Days Matthew 17:1-9 February 2, 2020 anno Domini – Redeemer After six days they went up the mountain with Jesus. That’s how long it had been since Peter’s great confession. It had been the highlight of confirmation…
2020 Epiphany 3 H Sermon
Jesus says, “I Will” Matthew 8:1-13 January 26, 2020 anno Domini – Redeemer “I will.” Last week Jesus was at the wedding in Cana. “I will” are wedding words, but Jesus isn’t at a wedding this week. He has come…
2020 Epiphany 2 H Sermon
Jesus Does Good for Life John 2:1-11 January 19, 2020 anno Domini – Redeemer This sermon “borrows” many of its thoughts on life from Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller’s sermon for Life Sunday 2020. “Wow! This wine is good. This wine…
2020 Sermon Epiphany 1 H
Jesus Isn’t Lost Luke 2:41-52 January 12, 2020 anno Domini – Redeemer Mary lost her son. Some of you know what that is like, to lose a child. Mary and Joseph hoped for the best but likely assumed the worst.…
2020 Epiphany Sermon
Trouble with Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 January 5, 2020 anno Domini – Redeemer When Jesus comes to you He brings trouble. That’s a mystery because you would expect the opposite. If Jesus comes my life should be a life of peace…
2019 Christmas 1 Sermon
Now I’m Ready to Die Luke 2:22-40 December 29, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer Now I’m ready to die. Simeon said it more eloquently, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace according to your word; for my…
2019 Christmas Day Sermon
The Word Became Flesh For You John 1:1-19 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This is not some myth. It is historical fact. The eternal God entered time. The One who created all things became a creature. The…
2019 Christmas Eve Sermon
Keep the Devil in Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Sermon idea from Rev. David Peterson, Redeemer Fort Wayne Keep the Devil in Christmas. I know it doesn’t rhyme like “Jesus is the reason for the season.” It isn’t as sensible as “Keep…
2019 Advent 4 H Sermon
I Am Not John 1:19-28 December 22, 2019 anno Domini – Redeemer I am not. That is John’s confession and it is a good confession of us on this fourth Sunday of Advent. John the Baptist had a golden opportunity.…