Category Archives: Sermons
Second Sunday after Trinity
1 John 3.13–18 + Luke 14.16–24 Jesus is dining at the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath when He tells them the parable of the great supper. After healing a man and teaching the pharisees about humility, someone at … Continue reading
First Sunday after Trinity
1 John 4.16–21 + Luke 16.19–31 There is a life after this one. Heaven or hell. The bosom of Abraham—the place of comfort and rest to which the angels take Lazarus, or the torments of hell which the rich man … Continue reading
The Feast of the Holy Trinity
Romans 11.33-36 + John 3.1-15 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “We worship one God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity.” This is the full revelation of who God is that … Continue reading
The Feast of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11 + John 14:23-31 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In Acts 1, St. Luke records that Jesus commanded His apostles not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for … Continue reading
Exaudi, the Sunday after the Ascension
1 Peter 4.7–11 + John 15.26—16.4 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus promises to send the Helper to the apostles. I mentioned this two weeks ago, but it’s worth recalling … Continue reading
The Ascension of Our Lord
Acts 1.1-11 + Mark 16.14-20 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Forty days after Christ’s resurrection He ascends to the right hand of God, the Father almighty. Being spatially minded people … Continue reading
Rogate, the 5th Sunday Easter
James 1.22–27 + John 16.23-30 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On the fifth Sunday after Easter, we are still in the upper room with Jesus, on the night in which … Continue reading
Cantate, the 4th Sunday after Easter
John 16:5-15 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On the night in which our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed He tells His disciples He is going away. Naturally, this news saddens … Continue reading
Jubilate, the 3rd Sunday after Easter
1 Peter 2.11–20 and John 16.16–23a Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s gospel lesson—and the gospels for the rest of the Easter season—takes us back to the night in which … Continue reading
Misericordias Domini, the 2nd Sunday after Easter
1 Peter 2.21-25 & John 10.11-16 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “I am the good shepherd.” With these words, Jesus separates Himself from all the wicked, lazy hirelings who had … Continue reading