Sermon Archive (Page 21)

Here you can read and hear recent sermons from our church.

“In the Cross of Christ I Glory”

John 12:23-36 {Prayer}             We just sang these words:            “In the cross of Christ I glory,           Tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time.           All the light of sacred story           Gathers round its head sublime” (LW 101, “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”)                      In the cross of Christ I glory.  Really?  Just listen to this …            “Roman citizens…

“First Secure Your own Oxygen Mask”

Zechariah 8:20-23 {Prayer}             “First secure your own oxygen mask.”  This directive is familiar to anyone who has traveled on commercial airplanes.  In the event of an emergency, like a sudden loss of cabin pressure, we’re told by the flight attendant that an oxygen mask for each person will drop from the overhead compartment.  In…

“Not to Deceive”

Matthew 23:1-12 {Prayer}             Deception … to some, it’s a game, to others … well, whether they mean it to be or not … it’s a way of life.  Either way … it is something which every single one of us is good at.             During the Prohibition Era a California product was being sold…

“Who Will Take the Garbage Out?”

Zechariah 5:5-11 {Prayer}             Who will take the garbage out?  That is a question which has been asked in households for years.  Obviously if your single that question doesn’t apply simply because you are the only trash-taker-outer there is.  But for married couples and those with kids … now that’s a whole different story.            …

“Silencing Satan”

Zechariah 3:1-10 {Prayer}             Dr. Reed Lessing, the author of our series on the book of Zechariah, tells the story of a time when he was stuck in the Atlanta airport.  His flight to St. Louis for whatever reason was canceled.  The next flight was jam-packed and he knew that if he didn’t get on…

“Who’s First”

Mark 12:28-34 {Prayer}             In high school but mainly in college, if I had to ride with someone and there was a group of us going, there was always a race to the car.  It didn’t matter if we were driving two blocks to the local convenient store or if we were going 20 minutes…

“Lifesaving Station”

Mark 11:15-19 {Prayer}             On a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a crude little lifesaving station.  The building was just a little hut with only one boat and a few devoted members who kept a constant watch over the sea.  With no thought for themselves, they went out day and…

“It’s Tool Time”

Zechariah 1:18-21 {Prayer}             One of my favorite TV shows growing up was Home Improvement staring Tim Allen.  In each episode, Tim hosted his own home improvement show with his trusty, mild-mannered assistant Al.  They were introduced with the question, “Does everybody know what time it is?”  And the response was always what?  “It’s Tool…

“We Have Seen His Glory!”

2 Corinthians 4:3-6 It must have been an awesome sight. Can you imagine it, standing there with Peter, James, and John on that mountain when suddenly Jesus starts glowing and then blazing before your very eyes? John was treated to that sight again on the island of Patmos. What an encouragement that must have been…