This page provides you with a glimpse into what is being preached at Christ Lutheran Church. Open and read as many of Pastor Johnston's sermons as you please. We pray you are edified by them!  Also feel free to peruse some of Pastor's devotions. They are an excellent opportunity to start you day off right. Note: These are pdf files so, if you haven't already done so in the past, download Adobe Reader. You can do that at the following link: Adobe Reader Free Download Archived Morning Devotions from Pastor Johnston     (8/3/04-12/18/04): click here     (12/20/04-5/17/05): click here     Romans Devotions (Season of Pentecost, 2005): click here Devotions also posted at Pastor's blog: Tail Feathers and All To receive devotions from Pastor Johnston every morning, Monday-Friday, click on  "contact" and email Pastor. He will be glad to add you to the list and answer any questions you may have. January 15 - Second Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 You are not your own, for you were bought at a price.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon January 8 - The Epiphany of our Lord Sermon Text: Isaiah 60:1-6  Arise, shine!  Read sermon  Listen to sermon January 1 - First Sunday after Christmas Sermon Text: Luke 2:33-40 The Gauntlet  Read sermon  December 31 - New Year's Eve Sermon Text: Luke 13:6-9 The Gracious Gardener  Read sermon  December 25 - Christmas Day Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 What Child Is This?  Read sermon  Listen to sermon December 24 - Christmas Eve Commentary on Lessons and Carols December 18 - Fourth Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38 For Nothing is Impossible with God  Read sermon  Listen to sermon  Listen to sermon (Mon) December 11 - Third Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3,10,11 The Servant of the Lord, Messenger of Joy  Listen to sermon December 4 - Second Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Mark 1:1-8 St. John the Baptist: Homiletics Prof  Read sermon  Listen to sermon November 30 - Midweek Advent Vespers I Devotion Text: Luke 1:39-55 The Song of Mary  Read sermon  November 27 - First Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Isaiah 64:1-8 The King of Glory Comes for His Weary People  Read sermon  Listen to sermon November 20 - The Last Sunday of End Time - Christ the King Sermon Text: Matthew 27:27-31 There's Your King  Read sermon  Listen to sermon November 13 - Third Sunday of End Time - Saints Triumphant Sermon Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Burning the Midnight Oil  Read sermon  Listen to sermon November 6 - Second Sunday of End Time - Last Judgment Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-46 The Backwards Trial  Read sermon  Listen to sermon October 30 - First Sunday of End Time - Reformation Sermon Text: Galatians 5:1-6 It doesn't get easier as you do it, but it sure gets worse if you don't.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon October 23 - Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Matthew 22:34-46 Guest Preacher - sermon text unavailable  Listen to sermon October 16 - Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Isaiah 45:1-7 "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done."  Read sermon October 9 - Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14 "Everything is ready. Come to the feast."  Read sermon  Listen to sermon October 2 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Matthew 21:33-43 "Listen to another parable."  Read sermon  Listen to sermon September 25 - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Matthew 21:28-32 Whatever.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon September 18 - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16 The same denarius.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon September 11 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 14:5-9 There are indifferent matters, but not indifferent Christians.  Read sermon  Listen September 4 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 13:8-10  Love is the fulfilling of the law.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon August 28 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-8 Check your mirrors.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon August 21 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 11:33-36 Dogs and the Master.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon August 14 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 11:28-32 It is poor eyesight.  Read sermon  Listen to sermon August 7 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 9:1-5 Guest Preacher: Tyler Peil, Michigan Lutheran Seminary  Listen to sermon July 31 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 8:35-39 Clenched fists and scrap metal.  Listen to sermon  Read sermon July 24 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Guest Preacher: Herbert Kuske, Christ Ev. Lutheran Church  Listen to sermon July 17 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 8:26-27 For we do not know what to pray for as we ought.  Listen to sermon  Read sermon July 10 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25 For in this hope we were saved. Listen to sermon  Read sermon July 3 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 7:15-25a What a wretched man I am! Thanks be to God through our Lord Jesus Christ!  Listen to sermon  Read sermon June 19 - Presentation of the Augsburg Confession Sermon Text: Romans 10:5-17 In one ear and out the mouth.  Listen to sermon  Read sermon June 12 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 5:6-11 We have now received reconciliation.  Listen to sermon  Read sermon June 5 - Third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 4:18-24 It was credited to him as righteousness.  Listen to sermon  Read sermon May 29 - Second Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Romans 3:21-25a,27,28 There is no distinction  Listen to sermon  Read sermon May 22 - Holy Trinity Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Easy Projects  Listen to sermon  Read sermon May 15 - The Coming of the Holy Spirit - Day of Pentecost Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-21 Full of sweet new wine.  Listen to sermon  Read sermon May 8 - Seventh Sunday of Easter/Confirmation Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Beware of Devil!  Listen to sermon  Read sermon May 1 - Sixth Sunday of Easter Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:15-22 Stay on the boat!  Listen to sermon  Read sermon April 28 - Christian Funeral of Robert Kutsch Sermon Text: Hebrews 4:9-10, 14-16  Listen to sermon  Read sermon April 24 - Fifth Sunday of Easter Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Man's trash is God's treasure  Listen to sermon  Read sermon April 17 - Fourth Sunday of Easter Sermon Text: Acts 6:1-9 A church in perspective, with real purpose, powered by the Word. Listen to the sermon  Read sermon April 10 - Third Sunday of Easter Sermon Text: Acts 2:14a, 36-47 Through preaching, worshippers are born. Listen to sermon  Read sermon April 3 - Second Sunday of Easter Sermon Text: John 20:19-31 Jesus casts out all doubt. Listen to sermon  Read sermon March 27 - The Resurrection of Our Lord Sermon Text: Matthew 28:1-10 He is risen, as he said. Do not be afraid. Listen to sermon  Read sermon March 25 - Good Friday Sermon Text: Commentary on Tenebrae readings Listen to commentary  Read commentary March 24 - Maundy Thursday Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 For me! Listen to sermon  Read sermon March 20 - Palm/Passion Sunday Sermon Text: Mattew 21:1-11 This is what happens when God comes... Read sermon March 16 - Lenten Vespers Sermon Text: John 17 "Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth." Read sermon March 13 - Fifth Sunday in Lent Sermon Text: John 11:17-27,38-45 Don't Forget... Read sermon March 9 - Lenten Vespers Sermon Text: John 16:16-23 Depression and Joy Read sermon March 6 - Fourth Sunday in Lent Sermon Text: Hosea 5:15-6:3 Sundays in Lent Read sermon March 2 - Lenten Vespers Sermon Text: John 15:1-17 "I am the Vine" Read sermon February 27 - Third Sunday in Lent Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:8-14 "Live as children of light." Read sermon February 23 - Lenten Vespers Sermon Text: John 14:1-14 "I am the Way" Read sermon February 20 - Second Sunday in Lent Sermon Text: John 4:5-21 "Living waters" Read sermon February 16 - Lenten Vespers Sermon Text: John 13:1-17 Guests in the Upper Room: Humility Read Sermon February 13 - First Sunday in Lent Sermon Text: Gen 2:7-9,15-17,3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 Man vs. the Devil: Round Two Read sermon February 9 - Ash Wednesday Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14 "God, be merciful to me, a sinner" Read sermon February 6 - Last Sunday after the Epiphany - Transfiguration Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9 "Lord, it is good for us to be here." Read sermon January 30 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12 "Blessed are you!" Read sermon January 23 - Third Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 "Speak the same thing, joined in mind and thought" Read sermon January 16 - Second Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon Text: John 1:29-41 "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" Read sermon January 9 - First Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17 "It is proper for us to do this to fulfiill all righteousness" Read sermon January 2 - Second Sunday after Christmas Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Dressed, Named, Worn Read sermon December 31 - New Year's Eve Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 "The Word of the Lord Endures Forever" Read sermon December 26 - First Sunday after Christmas Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-7 "But When the Time Had Fully Come" Read sermon December 25 - Christmas Day Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:7-10 Beautiful Feet--Open Ears--Blessed Eyes Read sermon December 24 - Christmas Eve Commentary on Service of Lessons and Carols Read commentary December 19 - Fourth Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus, Be Jesus for Us! Read sermon December 15 - Third Advent Midweek Vespers Devotion Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 "Immanuel" Read devotion December 12 - Third Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: James 5:7-11 Three P's for Advent Read sermon December 8 - Second Advent Midweek Vespers Devotion Text: Micah 5:2-4 "One Who Is to Be Ruler in Israel, Whose Origin Is from of Old, from Ancient Days"  Read devotion December 5 - Second Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Romans 15:4-13 Guest Preacher - Sermon Not Available December 1 - First Advent Midweek Vespers Devotion Text: Jeremiah 23:5,6 'The LORD our Righteousness" Read devotion November 28 - First Sunday in Advent Sermon Text: Romans 13:11-14 Wake up! Read sermon November 25 - Thanksgiving Day "Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever." Read sermon November 21 - Last Sunday of End Time (Christ the King) Sermon Text: Luke 23:35-43 "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." Read sermon November 14 - Third Sunday of End Time (Saints Triumphant) Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 "To This He Called You through Our Gospel" Read sermon November 7 - Second Sunday of End Time (Last Judgment) Sermon Text: Jeremiah 26:1-6 "It May Be They Will Listen." Read sermon October 31 - Festival of the Reformation Sermon Text: Romans 3:19-28 A Conscience--A Bible--A Hammer  Read sermon October 24 - Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19 "Jesus, Master, Have Mercy On Us" Read sermon October 10 - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 "They Have Moses and the Prophets" Read sermon October 3 - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13 Be Gospel Stewards! Read sermon September 26 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10 The Shepherd's Shoulders Read sermon September 19 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Proverbs 9:8-12 "The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom" Read sermon September 12 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Hebrews 13:7,8 "Remember Your Leaders" Read sermon September 5 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:18-24 "The Mountains of God" Read sermon August 29 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:23-29 "Let Him who Has My Word Speak Faithfully" Read sermon August 22 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Genesis 15:1-6 God Grant Us "Amen Faith" Read sermon August 15 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 12:13-21 What Are You Saying to Your Soul? Read sermon August 8 - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 11:5-13 Lord, Teach Us to Pray Read sermon August 1 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42 You Are Anxious about Many Things!Read sermon July 25 - The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37 What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life? Read sermon