Category Archives: Sermons
Rorate Coeli, the 4th Sunday in Advent
Philippians 4.4–7 & John 1.19–28 Grace to you and peace from God our Father the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. We’re looking forward to Christmas. It’s the main event at this point. And that being the case, it’s very easy to … Continue reading
Gaudete, the 3rd Sunday in Advent
Matthew 11:2-10 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. From prison, John sends two of his disciples to Jesus and puts this question to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do … Continue reading
Populus Zion (2nd Sunday in Advent)
Romans 15:4–13 and Luke 21:25–36 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. If there is one question that I have been asked repeatedly in past few years, it is, “Do you think … Continue reading
Ad Te Levavi (First Sunday in Advent)
Romans 13:11-14 and Matthew 21:1-9 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. As the church’s year begins anew, we hear a familiar gospel lesson. Jesus and His disciples are drawing near Jerusalem. … Continue reading
Last Sunday of the Church Year (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 & Matthew 24:1-13)
Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. St. Paul writes, “Concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly … Continue reading
2nd to Last Sunday in the Church Year
Grace and peace be unto you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In Revelation 20[:11-15] St. John vividly sees the final judgment of all mankind that takes place after the resurrection of the body. He writes: … Continue reading
3rd to Last Sunday in the Church Year
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In today’s gospel lesson Jesus instructs His disciples about the approaching fall of the city of Jerusalem. None of these twelve will be in … Continue reading
22nd Sunday after Trinity (Matthew 18:23–35)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. This servant is in deep, over his head, in fact. The king wants to settle accounts with his servants and this man owes ten … Continue reading
Festival of the Reformation (Galatians 2:16-21 & John 8:31-36)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” … Continue reading
20th Sunday after Trinity (Ephesians 5.15–21 and Matthew 22.1–14)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet during Holy Week. The chief priests and some pharisees have confronted Jesus about His authority to … Continue reading