Jesus, Our Brother
October 6, 2024 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III
Jesus is our brother because He is fully human as well as being fully God. The Son of God became man in order that He might be our great high priest and the sacrifice atoning for our sins. As our brother, Jesus knows all about the temptations that we experience. As the Son of God, He can give us the help that we need.
Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:11-12, 17-18
Readings: Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:11-12, 17-18; Mark 10:2-16
Jesus Loved Him
October 13, 2024 – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Thomas Eggold
The Law of God is centered in a love that cannot bear to see us dying in our sin. The Law of God is given to us to show us how great our need truly is, to uncover our attempts to do it on our own, and to lead us to the one and only path to eternal life.
Sermon Text: Mark 10:21
Readings: Psalm 90:12-17; Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Mark 10:17-22
Beggar Faith
October 20, 2024 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Shayne Jonker
Faith is a beggar before God. It offers nothing; it receives everything as a gift. When we look at Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, we see what faith in Christ looks like, and we take our place at His side, praying to Jesus for mercy.
Sermon Text: Mark 10:47
Readings: Psalm 126; Jeremiah 31:7-9; Mark 10:46-52
Catastrophic Grace
October 27, 2024 – Reformation Sunday
Rev. Michael Zeigler, Guest Pastor
Psychologists speak of “self‐authoring” — a way of controlling the narrative to become the person you want to be. But what if God is writing the story of your life? In other words, what if we’re saved by grace?
Sermon Text: John 8:31-36
Readings: Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
The Great Reversal
November 3, 2024 – All Saints Day
Rev. Paul Shoemaker
All of us were destined to spend our eternity apart from God. Because of Christ Jesus and His suffering, death, and glorious resurrection, a great reversal of our fate has taken place. By God’s grace we are now saints and true believers who are destined for heaven.
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Readings: Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
When Picking Up Sticks...
November 10, 2024 – Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. William Mueller
First Kings 17:8-16 brings us to the encounter of the prophet Elijah and the unnamed widow at the town of Zarephath. In this meeting, the Lord provides a miracle to care and support His people. Perhaps you feel like this widow. You’re picking up sticks and expect nothing good to come. But wait upon the Lord!
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Readings: Psalm 146; 1 Kings 17:8-16; Mark 12:38-44
Don’t Give Up
November 17, 2024 – Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer
Christians face two major temptations – placing too much faith in things that don’t last and giving up on the one thing that is eternal. When you are tempted to invest your hopes and dreams in the things of this earth, fix your eyes upon Jesus and don’t give up!
Sermon Text: Mark 13:13
Readings: Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:19-25; Mark 13:13
Praise the King
November 24, 2024 – Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III
In the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John presents us with a glimpse of the reign of Jesus Christ. Revelation 1 shows us that this King is almighty and that He is coming again on Judgment Day. The result is that we joyfully praise Christ the King.
Sermon Text: Revelation 1:4
Readings: Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4-8; Mark 13:24-27
Your Coming King
December 1, 2024 – First Sunday in Advent
Rev. Shayne Jonker
Your King comes to you, righteous and having salvation. He came once in humility to die and rise. He comes now to bless, to forgive, to make you His own, and to give you a share in His life and royalty. He comes to establish His reign, not on earth, but in the hearts of men and women, turning hearts in faith toward Him and to the Father.
Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9
Readings: Psalm 89:6, 14-16, 18 and Antiphon from Zechariah 9:9; Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 19:28-40
Prepare the Way
December 8, 2024 – Second Sunday in Advent
Rev. Paul Shoemaker
John the Baptist was the last of the Old Testament (old covenant) prophets, even though he appears in the New Testament. He calls upon people to prepare the way of the Lord. We, too, need to prepare the way of the Lord in our hearts and lives as we repent of our sins, receive God’s forgiveness, and walk in the newness of life. At the end of this earthly journey, we receive the crown of glory prepared for us.
Sermon Text: Luke 3:1-20
Readings: Psalm 66:1-12; Malachi 3:1-7b; Luke 3:1-20
Advent is for Rejoicing
December 15, 2024 – Third Sunday in Advent
Rev. William Mueller
For some, the season of Advent is a far cry from a joyful season. For others, they might be caught in a feedback loop of rejoicing only for the repetition of loved traditions. Our Lord invites us through His message, by way of Zephaniah, both to rejoice and to know why it is we rejoice!
Sermon Text: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Readings: Psalm 85; Zepheniah 3:14-20; Luke 7:18-28
One of Us
December 22, 2024 – The Nativity of Our Lord
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer
Christmas Eve – the time for us to celebrate the underwhelming arrival of an overwhelming love. The Old Testament gives our newborn Savior the title, “Immanuel,” which means “God with us.” We have everyday and eternal peace and joy by having a God who is One of Us.
Sermon Text: Matthew 1:21
Readings: Psalm 110; 1 John 4:7-16; Matthew 1:18-25
Mundane and Beautiful
December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
Rev. Jonathan Meyer (Guest Pastor)
God works things out so beautifully. We see that particularly in the Christmas story, but not in the places where you would think. It’s not the angels tearing open the sky or the picturesque idea of a stable, but in something utterly unremarkable.
Sermon Text: John 1:14
Readings: Psalm 2; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-14
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Anna
December 29, 2024 – First Sunday After Christmas
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III
Anna was an elderly woman who lived in Jerusalem. She had experienced great grief at a young age when her husband died, and she, thereafter, had remained a widow. But God sustained her in her time of sadness and preserved her in saving faith through his Word. In fact, she became a powerful witness for the Lord, used by him for the benefit of many people. Her story speaks to you today.
Sermon Text: Luke 2:36-38
Readings: Psalm 111; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-38