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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.
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2010
April 25, 2010
- 4th Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: John 10:11-16 Read sermon Listen to sermon
April 18, 2010
- 3rd Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:16,17 Read sermon Listen to sermon
April 11, 2010
- 2nd Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: John 20:19-31 Read sermon Listen to sermon
April 4,
2010 - The Resurrection of Our Lord
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Mark 16:1-8 Read sermon
Listen to sermon
April 2,
2010 - Good Friday (Tenebrae)
Sermon Text: Commentary on Seven Words from the Cross Read
sermon
April 2,
2010 - Good Friday (Early Service)
Sermon Text: Commentary on Lessons Listen
to sermon
April 1,
2010 - Maundy Thursday
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Read
sermon Listen to
sermon
March 28,
2010 - Palm Sunday
Sermon Text: Commentary on Passion History Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
March 21,
2010 - Lent 5
Sermon Text: Exodus 3:1-15 (not available)
March 17, 2010 - Midweek Lent 4
Sermon Text: Luke 23:1-25 Read
sermon
March
14, 2010 - Lent 4
Sermon Text: John 6:1-15 Read sermon
March 10,
2010 - Midweek Lent 3
Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-71 Read
sermon
March 7,
2010 - Lent 3
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1-10; Luke
11:24-28 Read sermon
March 3,
2010 - Midweek Lent 2
Sermon Text: Luke 2:39-64 Read
sermon
February
28, 2010 - Lent 2
Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Read sermon
February
21, 2010 - Lent 1
Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Read sermon
February 17, 2010 - Ash
Wednesday
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2; Luke 7:36-50 Read
sermon
February 14, 2010 -
Transfiguration
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy
18:15-18; Matthew 17:1-9 Read
sermon
February 7, 2010 - Fifth Sunday
after the Epiphany
Sermon Text: Matthew 8:23-27 Read sermon Listen to sermon
January 31, 2010 - Fourth
Sunday after the Epiphany
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:1-15a Read sermon Listen to sermon
January 24, 2010 - Conversion
of St. Paul
Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-22 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
January 17, 2010 - Second
Sunday after the Epiphany
Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-5 Read sermon Listen to sermon
January 10, 2010 - Baptism
of our Lord
Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
January 3, 2010 - Epiphany
of Our Lord
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Read sermon Listen to sermon
December 31, 2009 - New Year's
Eve
Sermon Text: Luke 2:21 Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
December 30, 2009 - Christian
Funeral of Debra Kaufmann
Sermon Text: Luke
2:25-38 Read
sermon
December 27, 2009 - First
Sunday after Christmas
Sermon Text; Galatians 4:1-7 Read sermon Listen to
sermon
December 25, 2009 - Christmas
Day
Sermon Text: John 1:9-13 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
December 24, 2009 - Christmas
Eve
Lessons and Carols Read commentary
December 20, 2009 - Fourth Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Luke 1:46-55 Read sermon Listen to sermon
December 15, 2009 - Advent Midweek 3
Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Read sermon
Listen to sermon
December 13, 2009 - Third Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-10 Read sermon Listen to sermon
December
8, 2009 - Advent Midweek 2
Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-45 Read sermon
December
6, 2009 - Second Sunday in Advent
Sermon Text: Romans 15:4 Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
December 2, 2009 - Advent Midweek 1
Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
November 29, 2009 - First Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Read sermon Listen to sermon
November 25, 2009 - Thanksgiving Eve
Sermon Text: Philippians
4:10-20 Read
sermon
November 22, 2009 - 4th Sun. of End Time
(Christ the King)
Sermon Text: John 18:33-37 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
November 15, 2009 - 3rd Sun. of
End Time (Saints Triumphant)
Sermon Text: 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matthew 25:1-13 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
November 8, 2009 - 2nd Sunday
of End Time (Last Judgment)
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 8:4-7 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
November 1, 2009 - First Sunday
of End Time (Reformation)
Sermon Text: Romans 3:19-28 Read sermon Listen to sermon
October 25, 2009 - Twenty-First
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
October 18, 2009 - St. Luke,
Evangelist
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 4:5-15 Read sermon Listen to sermon
October 11, 2009 - Nineteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:34-46
Read sermon
October 4, 2009 - Eighteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Luke 14:1-11 Read sermon
September 27, 2009 - St.
Michael and All Angels
Sermon Text: Revelation 12:7-12 Read
sermon
September 20, 2009 - Sixteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Read sermon
September 13, 2009 - Fifteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19 Read sermon
September 6, 2009 - Fourteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Luke 10:23-37; Galatians 3:15-22 Read sermon
August 30, 2009 - Thirteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Mark 7:31-37; 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Micah 7:18-20 Read sermon
August 23, 2009 - Twelfth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10; Luke 18:9-14 Read sermon
August 16, 2009 - Eleventh
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Luke 19:41-48 Read sermon
August 9, 2009 - Tenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; Luke
16:1-9 Read sermon
August 2, 2009 - Ninth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Numbers 27:12-24; Hebrews 13:7-8,17-21; Mark 6:30-34 Read sermon
July 26, 2009 - Eigth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Amos 7:10-17; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Mark 6:7-13 Read sermon
July 19, 2009 - Seventh Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: no sermon available (vacation)
July 12, 2009 - Sixth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 12:11-25; Luke 5:1-11; 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Read sermon
July 5, 2009 - Fifth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Mark 4:35-41; Proverbs 30:4,5; Acts 27:13-26 Read sermon
June 28, 2009 - Fourth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 32:3-12; 1 Peter 5:6-11; Luke 15:1-10 Read sermon
June 21, 2009 - Third Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Genesis 3:8-15; Revelation 20:1-16; Mark 3:20-25 Read sermon
May 24, 2009 - Seventh Sunday
of Easter
Sermon Text: Acts 7:54-50; John 17:11-19; Hebrews 7:11-27 Read sermon
May 17, 2009 - Sixth Sunday of
Easter (Confirmation)
Sermon Text: 1 John 4:1-11 Read sermon
May 10, 2009 - Fifth Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: Acts 16:11-15; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 Read sermon
April 12, 2009 - Resurrection
of Our Lord
Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8 Read sermon
Previous Years
June 28 - 4th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Read
sermon
August 3 - 12th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Exodus 14:10-31; Matthew 14:22-33
"Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." Read sermon
July 27 - 11th Sunday after
Pentecost
Ninth and Tenth Commandments Read sermon
July 20 - 10th Sunday after
Pentecost
Eighth Commandment Read sermon
July 13 - 9th Sunday after
Pentecost
Seventh Commandment Read sermon
July 6 - 8th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sixth Commandment Read sermon
June 29 - 7th Sunday after
Pentecost
Fifth Commandment Read sermon
June 22 - 6th Sunday after
Pentecost
Fourth Commandment Read sermon
June 15 - 5th Sunday after
Pentecost
Third Commandment Read sermon
June 8 - 4th Sunday after
Pentecost
Second Commandment Sermon Outline
June 1 - 3rd Sunday after
Pentecost
First Commandment Sermon Outline
May 25 - 2nd Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 22:10-28; 2 Peter 1:20-2:3; Matthew 7:15-29
The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Read sermon
May 18 - Holy Trinity
Sermon Text: Genesis 1:1-2:3; 2 Corinthians 13:11-14; Matthew 28:16-20
One God, Three Persons; Three Persons, One God Read sermon
May 11 - Pentecost
Sermon Text: Luther's Explanation to the Third Article from the Small
Catechism
The Work of the Holy Spirit Read sermon
May 4 - Ascension (transferred
for parish)
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-4
Look Where You're Going Read sermon
May 1 - The Ascension of Our
Lord (joint service)
Sermon Text: Esther 6 Read
sermon
April 27 - Sixth Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: Genesis 4:1-16
By Faith Abel Read
sermon
April 20 - Fifth Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 18:16-45
The LORD is God Read
sermon
April 13 - Fourth Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: John 1:1-10
Married Life Read
sermon
April 6 - Third Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35
Is your Bible opened? Read
sermon
March 30 - Second Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: John 20:19-31
Peace be with you Read
sermon
March 23 - Resurrection of Our
Lord
Sermon Text: Jonah 2:2-9 Read sermon
Sunrise Commentary Read
commentary
March 21 - Good Friday
Commentary Read commentary
March 20 - Maundy Thursday
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28
He said so Read
sermon
March 16 - Palm Sunday (Passion
Sunday)
Commentary on St. Matthew's Passion Read commentary
March 12 - MLS Chapel Devotion
Devotion Text: John 19:5
Behold the Man Read
devotion
March 9 - 5th Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 4:18-37
Are you read? Read
sermon
March 2 - 4th Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Genesis 37:1-11
Everything changes when your brother dies Read sermon
February 17 - 2nd Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Genesis 12:1-8
Walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had Read sermon
February 10 - 1st Sunday in
Lent (Ash Wednesday transferred because of a snowstorm)
Sermon Text: Numbers 21:4-9
See your Salvation lifted up Read sermon
February 3 - Transfiguration of
Our Lord
Sermon Text: Exodus 24:12, 15-18
See the Lord's glory Read sermon
January 20 - 2nd Sunday after
Epiphany
Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:1-7
Never in vain Read
sermon
January 13 - Baptism of our Lord
Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-7
A bruised reed He will not break Read sermon
January 6 - Epiphany of our Lord
Sermon Text: Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine, for you light has come Read sermon
December 31- New Year's Eve
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:17; Luke 13:6-9
In the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through
Him Read sermon
December 30 - First Sunday
after Christmas
Sermon Text: Hosea 11
How can I give you up, O Ephraim Read sermon
December 25 - Christmas Day
Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:7-10
The voice of your watchmen Read sermon
December 24 - Christmas Eve
Read commentary
December 23 - 4th Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Isaiah 7:1-14
Immanuel, God with us Read
sermon
December 19 - Advent Vespers III
Sermon Text: Luke 20:41-44
The Lord sits as King forever Read sermon
December 16 - 3rd Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Job 1:6-22
Blessed be the name of the LORD Read sermon
December 9 - 2nd Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Daniel 4:19-37; Acts 3:19-26; Matthew 3:1-12
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at
hand. Read sermon
December 5 - Advent Vespers I
Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:1-6
Consider Jesus Read sermon
December 2 - 1st Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Genesis 6:9-22
The hour has come for you to wake from sleep. Read sermon
Christian Funeral of Martha
Pitts (Pastor's Grandmother)
Read
sermon
November 25 - Last Sunday of
End Time / Christ the King
Sermon Text: Revelation 1:9-18 Read sermon
Thanksgiving Vespers
Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 29 Read sermon
November 18 - 3rd Sunday of End
Time / Saints Triumphant
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Don't Be Late Read
sermon
November 11 - 2nd Sunday of End
Time / Last Judgment
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-46
The Trial of Faith Read
sermon
November 4 - Festival of the
Reformation
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:24,25
"The word of the Lord remains forever." Read sermon
October 28 - Commemoration of
St. Simon and St. Jude
Sermon Text: Jude 1-4, 17-23 Read sermon
October 21 - Pentecost 21
Sermon Text: Hosea 1:2-11; Matthew 22:1-14
Gomer, meet Christ. Read
sermon
October 14 - Pentecost 20
Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-8
What were the most important words I ever spoke to you? Read sermon
October 7 - Pentecost 19
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:34-46
You shall love. Read
sermon.
September 30 - Pentecost 18
Sermon Text: sermon not available
September 23 - Pentecost 17
Sermon Text: Luke 7:11-17
Get up! Read sermon
September 16 - Pentecost 16
Sermon Text: Galatians 5:25-6:10 Read sermon notes
September 9 - Pentecost 15
Sermon Text: Galatians 5:16-24
Live by the Spirit Read
sermon
September 2 - Pentecost 14
Sermon Text: sermon not available
August 26 - Pentecost 13
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Read sermon
August 19 - Pentecost 12
Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
Go home justified. Read
sermon
August 12 - Pentecost 11
Sermon Text: Luke 19:41-48
Don't take the Son for granted. Read sermon
August 5 - Pentecost 10
Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-9
You've been given the Master's wealth. Read sermon
July 29 - Pentecost 9
Sermon Text: Matthew 7:15-23
You are what you hear. Read sermon
July 22 - Commemoration of St.
Mary Magdalene
Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-50
Love is interest on debts forgiven. Read sermon
July 15 - Installation of Pr.
Tyler Peil, Stanton, NE
Sermon Text: Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 5:20-26
"Unless your righteousness surpasses
that of the Pharisees..." Read sermon
July 8 - Pentecost 7
Guest Preacher: sermon not available
July 7 - Christian Marriage:
David & Lea Dietzel
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:32-5:1
July 1 - Pentecost 6
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 19:11-12
"What are you doing here?" Read sermon
June 24 - Pentecost 5
Sermon Text: Luke 6:36-42
"Be merciful, just as your heavenly Father." Read sermon
June 17 - Pentecost 4
Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10
The Lost Chapter Read
sermon
June 16 - Christian Marriage:
Jason Wakefield & Steph Gibbons
Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:14-19 Read sermon
June 10 - Pentecost 3
Sermon Text: Luke 14:16-24
"Come, for everything is now ready." Read sermon
June 3 - Pentecost 2
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 9:23-24; Luke 16:19-31
Who do you know? Read
sermon
May 27 - Holy Trinity
Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-8; John 3:1-15
You must be born again. Read sermon
May 20 - Pentecost
Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-13
"What does this mean?" Read
sermon
May 13 - Easter 6 (Rogate) -
Confirmation
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14; James 1:22-27; John 26:23-30
Plain Words Read
sermon
May 6 - Easter 5 (Cantate)
Sermon Text: James 1:16-21
See the whole yardstick. Read
sermon
April 29 - Commemoration of St.
Mark, transferred
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 4:11
And Mark! Read sermon
April 22 - Easter 3
(Misericordias Domini)
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:20-25
He Himself bore our sins. Read
sermon
April 15 - Easter 2 (Quasimodo
Geniti)
Sermon Text: Exodus 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10; John 20:29-29
Breathe! Read sermon
April 8 - The Resurrection of
our Lord
Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8
Christ is risen! Read
sermon
April 1 - Palm/Passion Sunday
(Palmarum)
Commentary on Passion History Read commentary
March 25 - Lent 5 (Judica)
Sermon Text: John 8:46-59
Whoever is of God hears the Word of God. Read sermon
March 18 - Lent 4 (Laetare)
Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:9-13
For He who has pity on them will lead them. Read sermon
March 11 - Lent 3 (Oculi)
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1-9
Be! Read sermon
March 4 - Lent 2 (Reminiscere)
Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28
Even the Dogs Eat the Crumbs Read
sermon
February 28 - Lent 1 (Invocavit)
Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11
No, You Are! Read sermon
February 21 - Ash Wednesday
Sermon Text: Luke 18:31-34
We Are Going to Jerusalem Read sermon
February 4 - Septuagesima
Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16
I Get to Work for Such a Master! Read sermon
January 28 - Transfiguration
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:16-21
An Open Mind Is Opened to Close on Something True Read sermon
January 21 - Epiphany 2
Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-50
In My Father's House Read
sermon
January 14 - Baptism of our Lord
Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:10-16
Victory? Read
sermon
January 7, 2007 - Epiphany of our
Lord (transferred)
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-11
Boring? Read sermon
December 31 - New Year's Eve
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25
If you want to make God laugh... Read sermon
December 31 - Circumcision of
our Lord
Sermon Text: Luke 2:21
Amen Read sermon
December 25 - Festival of the
Nativity of our Lord
Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-14
Today, unto you, good news! Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
December 24 - Christmas Eve
Service of Lesson and Carols
Commentary on the Lessons Read commentary
December 24 - Fourth Sunday in
Advent (Matins w/Carols)
Sermon Text: John 1:19-28
Make straight the way! Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
December 17 - Third Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-10
Follow the Finger Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
December 10 - Second Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Luke 21:25-36 (Romans 15:4-13)
Pay Attention to the Signs Read
sermon
December 6 - First Advent
Vespers (2nd and 3rd not available)
Sermon Text: Exodus 3:1-14
I AM Read sermon
December 3 - First Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:1-9
Behold, Your King Is Coming to You Read sermon Listen to sermon
November 26 - Christ the King
Sermon Text: Revelation 1:4-8
All for Want of a Nail Read sermon
November 22 - Thanksgiving
Vespers
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:25-34
First Things First Read
sermon
November 19 - Saints Triumphant
Sermon Text: John 5:24-29
The Son Gives Life Read sermon Listen to sermon
November 12 - Last Judgment
Sermon Text: Hebrews 9:24-28
The Cost of Sin Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
November 5 - Festival of the
Reformation
Sermon Text: Revelation 14:6,7
Depth Perception Read
sermon
October 29 - Twenty-First
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Mark 10:17-27
The Treasure before You Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
Christian Funeral of Leona
Kaufmann
Sermon Text: John 11:17-27,32-44
With a Word from Christ Weeping Turns to Joy Read sermon
Listen
to sermon
October 22 - 20th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Genesis 2:18-24
God's Model for Marriage: Commitment, Companionship, Children, and
Chastity Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
Christian Funeral of Lorraine
Kuske
Sermon Text: Revelation 2:8-11
Be Faithful unto Death Read sermon
Listen to sermon
October 15 - 19th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: James 4:7-12
Cleansed Hands and Purified Hearts Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
October 8 - 18th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: James 3:13-18
Wisdom from Above and for the Neighbor Read
sermon
October 1 - 17th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: James 2:8-10
One Strike and You're Out Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
September 24 - 16th Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: James 1:17-27
The Mirror Never Lies Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
September 17 - 15th Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
Battle-Ready Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
September 10 - 14th Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: John 6:60-69
Lord, to Whom Shall We Go Read
sermon
September 3 - 13th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Ephesiahs 5:15-20
Wisdom Sets Her Table with Bread from Heaven Read
sermon Listen
to sermon
August 27 - 12th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: John 6:41-51
Feast on the Living Bread Read
sermon
August 20 - 11th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: John 6:24-35
Read the Signs Read
sermon
August 13 - 10th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: John 6:1-15
What a Meal! Read
sermon
August 6 - 9th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:20
Built on the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ Jesus
Himself as the Chief Cornerstone. Read
sermon
July 30 - 8th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed Be the One who Has So Blessed Us Read
sermon
July 23 - 7th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
The Blessing of Thorns Read
sermon
July 16 - 6th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Giving out of Need Read
sermon
July 9 - 5th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Mark 4:35-41
Even though He Sleeps, Christ Is in the Boat Read
sermon
July 2 - 4th Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-34
A Farmer's Faith Read
sermon
June 25 - Presentation of the
Augsburg Confession
Sermon Text: Genesis 3:8-15
The Dilemma of Sin Read
sermon
June 18 - 2nd Sunday after
Pentecost
Guest Preacher: sermon not available
June 11 - Holy Trinity
Sermon Text: John 3:1-6
Born Again Christians Read sermon
June 4 - Pentecost
Sermon Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Dry Bones Come to Life Read
sermon
May 28 - Ascension of our Lord
Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-53
Friends in High Places Read
sermon
May 21 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: 1 John 4:1-11
Know Jesus Read sermon
May 14 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 Read sermon
May 7 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: 1 John 2:28-3:2
Now we are children of God. Read the
sermon
A Wedding Sermon
Sermon Text: John 2:1-11
The Guest becomes the Host Read sermon
April 30 - Third Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 1:1-2:2; Luke 24:36-49
Understanding the Scriptures Read sermon
April 23 - Second Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: John 20:19-31
Christ Sends Christians to Be His Mouth Read sermon
April 16 - Easter Sunday
Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8
"And Peter" Read sermon
April 14 - Good Friday
(Tenebrae Service)
Commentary on Lessons Read commentary
April 14 - Good Friday (Joint
Service)
Sermon Text: John 19:17-31
Were You There Read
sermon
April 13 - Maundy Thursday
Sermon Text: Exodus 12:1-14; Mark 14:12-26
The Paschal Feast Read
sermon
April 9 - Palm/Passion Sunday
Commentary on Passion History
April 5 - Final Midweek Vespers
Devotion Text: Matthew 27:51-54
The Centurion Read devotion
April 2 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Hebrews 5:7-9
Obedience Learned the Hard Way Read sermon
March 26 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Numbers 21:4-9
The Venomless Snake Read sermon
March 19 - Third Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Exodus
20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-22
What should you expect from God's Church Read sermon
March 16 - Second Midweek
Vespers
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:11-26
Pontius Pilate
March 12 - Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Genesis 28:1-10; Mark 8:31-38
The Stairway to Heaven Read sermon
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to sermon
March 5 - First Sunday in Lent
Sermon Text: Genesis 22:1-18
The Lord Will Provide Read sermon
March 1 - Ash Wednesday
Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
God, be merciful to me, a sinner! Read sermon Listen to sermon
February 26 - The
Transfiguration of our Lord
Sermon Text: Mark 9:2-12
The Same Face Read
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February 19 - Seventh Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Mark 2:1-12
Your sins are forgiven! Read
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February 12 - Sixth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14
Muddy Waters, Clear Promise Read
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February 5 - Fifth Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Job 7:1-7
Life from both sides of the tomb Read
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January 29 - Fourth Sunday
after Epiphany
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28
The Prophet who teaches with
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January 22 - Third Sunday after
Epiphany
Sermon Text: Jonah 3:1-5,10
The invitation changes everything Read
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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
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January 8 - The Epiphany of our
Lord
Sermon Text:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine! Read sermon
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January 1, 2006 - First Sunday after
Christmas
Sermon Text: Luke 2:33-40
The Gauntlet Read
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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
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December 11 - Third Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3,10,11
The Servant of the Lord, Messenger of Joy Listen to
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December 4 - Second Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Mark 1:1-8
St. John the Baptist: Homiletics Prof Read sermon
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November 30 - Midweek Advent
Vespers I
Devotion Text: Luke 1:39-55
The Song of Mary Read
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November 27 - First Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Isaiah 64:1-8
The King of Glory Comes for His Weary People Read sermon
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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
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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
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October 23 - Twenty-Third
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:34-46
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October 16 - Twenty-Second
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Isaiah 45:1-7
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done." Read
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October 9 - Twenty-First Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14
"Everything is ready. Come to the feast." Read
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October 2 - Twentieth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:33-43
"Listen to another parable." Read
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September 25 - Nineteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:28-32
Whatever. Read
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September 18 - Eighteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16
The same denarius. Read
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September 11 - Seventeenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 14:5-9
There are indifferent matters, but not indifferent Christians. Read
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September 4 - Sixteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 13:8-10
Love is the fulfilling of the law. Read
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August 28 - Fifteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-8
Check your mirrors. Read
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August 21 - Fourteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 11:33-36
Dogs and the Master. Read
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August 14 - Thirteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 11:28-32
It is poor eyesight. Read
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August 7 - Twelfth Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 9:1-5
Guest Preacher: Tyler Peil, Michigan Lutheran Seminary Listen
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July 31 - Eleventh Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 8:35-39
Clenched fists and scrap metal. Listen
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July 24 - Tenth Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:25-30
Guest Preacher: Herbert Kuske, Christ Ev. Lutheran Church Listen
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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
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July 10 - Eighth Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25
For in this hope we were saved. Listen
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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
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June 19 - Presentation of the
Augsburg Confession
Sermon Text: Romans 10:5-17
In one ear and out the mouth. Listen
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June 12 - Fourth Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 5:6-11
We have now received reconciliation. Listen
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June 5 - Third Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 4:18-24
It was credited to him as righteousness. Listen
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May 29 - Second Sunday after
Pentecost
Sermon Text: Romans 3:21-25a,27,28
There is no distinction Listen
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May 22 - Holy Trinity
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20
Easy Projects Listen to sermon
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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
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May 1 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:15-22
Stay on the boat! Listen to
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April 28 - Christian Funeral of
Robert Kutsch
Sermon Text: Hebrews 4:9-10, 14-16 Listen to sermon
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April 24 - Fifth Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Man's trash is God's treasure Listen
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April 17 - Fourth Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: Acts 6:1-9
A
church in perspective, with real purpose,
powered by the Word. Listen
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April 10 - Third Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: Acts 2:14a, 36-47
Through preaching, worshippers are born. Listen
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April 3 - Second Sunday of
Easter
Sermon Text: John 20:19-31
Jesus casts out all doubt. Listen
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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
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March 24 - Maundy Thursday
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28
For me! Listen to
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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
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January 23 - Third Sunday after
the Epiphany
Sermon
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
"Speak the same thing, joined in mind and thought" Read
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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
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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
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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
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December 19 - Fourth Sunday
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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
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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"
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December 5
- Second Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Romans
15:4-13 Guest Preacher - Sermon Not
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December 1
- First Advent
Midweek Vespers
Devotion Text: Jeremiah 23:5,6
'The LORD our Righteousness" Read
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November 28 - First Sunday in
Advent
Sermon Text: Romans 13:11-14
Wake up! Read
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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
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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
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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
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