Do You Believe? Matthew 25:14–30 19 November 2017 – Redeemer Jesus has gone away, for a long time. He has left you in charge of all His possessions. He’s coming back. Do you believe that? Jesus said, “For [the Kingdom…
All Saints 2017
The Names on the List Revelation 7:2-17 5 November 2017 – Redeemer One of the church’s customs on All Saints Day is to read the names of the departed saints – those members of the congregation who have died…
Reformation Sermon
Heidelberg not Wittenberg Matthew 11:12-19 29 October 2017 Don’t tell Synod Headquarters, but today we’re not traveling to Wittenberg to remember the events of October 31, 1517. Instead we’re heading to Heidelberg to hear what Luther said in April…
Proper 24 A Sermon
Render Obedience and Faith Matthew 22:15-22 22 October 2017 – Redeemer If you’re trying to trick Jesus forget it. Remember, He’s God in the flesh. He created you. He knows your motives. He invented logic and reason. You’re not…
Proper 23 A Sermon
You are In in Jesus Matthew 22:1–14 15 October 2017 – Redeemer When I was at Prince of Peace this past week for Chapel I told them what the word parable means. It comes from two Greek words –…
LWML Sunday Sermon 2017
Be Ready to Confess Jesus Matthew 10:26-33 October 1, 2017 Be ready to confess Jesus in season and out of season. That is the theme for this LWML Sunday. That doesn’t sound too difficult. Here, inside thos Mighty Fortress…
Proper 20 A Sermon 2017
His Ways are not Your Ways Matthew 20:1-16 24 September 2017 – Redeemer My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord through the Prophet Isaiah. Start reading the Bible and you will…
Proper 19 A Sermon 2017
Am I in the Place of God? NO Matthew 18:21-35 17 September 2017 – Redeemer Joseph of Old Testament fame was a blessed man. Do you remember all that God gave Joseph? He was given his father’s favor and…
Proper 18 A Sermon 2017
“Christ and His Little Ones” St. Matthew 18:1-21 10 September 2017 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Millstones around the neck. Bodies drowned in the sea. Hands chopped off. Feet amputated. Eyes…
Proper 17 A Sermon
We Don’t Want the Cross St. Matthew 16:21-28 3 September 2017 – Redeemer Why doesn’t Peter want the cross? Why don’t you? If we put the best construction on Peter’s words he is simply concerned about his friend. “Far…