| Sermon Date | Sermon Title | Sermon | Notes | Hyperlink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-20-1986 | A Brochure About Heaven | Revelation 7:9-17 | Our text tells about paradise, the paradise in heaven. Jesus, our Good Shepherd who invites us to follow Him, will at last lead us to that paradise in heaven. John explains about the wonderful things that we will see and do there. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Psalm 23 - The Lord's My Shepherd 3. I Know My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 06-28-1987 | A Faith For The Real World | Romans 4:18-25 | How do Christians deal with the unpleasant realities of life? Faith and trust in God's promises will help us to accept the unpleasant realities of this fallen , sinful world. Hymns: 1. Open My Eyes 2. Jesus, Lover of My Soul 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 11-27-1986 | A Guide For Our Nation's Thanksgiving | Deuteronomy 8:7-14 | The text is advice from Moses that warns when God blesses a nation people often take for granted God's many blessings and fail to acknowledge God's blessing a nation. | View File |
| 08-16-2009 | A Hard Teaching | John 6:51-69 | The basic teaching of the Bible is that we are saved by grace alone. Yet when Jesus had been teaching this in our text many of the people in His audience called it a "hard teaching" and refused to accept it. This sermon will show that it is a hard teaching but by God's grace it becomes easy. ^^ | View File |
| 02-24-1991 | A Hope That Never Disappoints | Romans 5:1-11 | Without Jesus Christ we have no true hope. All our hopes will disappoint sooner or later. Jesus Christ offers a hope both for now and eternity which is real and satisfying. Through faith in Jesus we are justified. Hymns: 1. In The Cross of Christ, I Glory 2. Love, Love, Love 3. Come Follow Me, said Christ, the Lord 4. O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee ^ | View File |
| 12-26-1976 | A Man Who Was Satisfied With Christmas | Luke 2:25-35 | Our text tells about a man who was satisfied with the first Christmas almost 2,000 years ago. Hymns: 1. O Come, All Ye Faithful 2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 3. Let Us All With Gladsome Voice | View File |
| 01-05-2003 | A New Year Of Grace And Truth | John 1:1-18 | Grace and truth are indispensable for our security, peace and joy as we enter the New Year with Christ. Hymns: 1. A Great and Mighty Wonder 2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 3. God of Mercy, God of Grace 4. Now Praise We Christ, the Holy One | View File |
| 11-09-1980 | A Pastor Prays For His Church | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 | So today, I your Pastor, thank God for you, because He has made your faith and love grow. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Now Thank We All Our God 3. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 09-13-1964 | A Pastor Prays For His People | Ephesians 3:13-21 | God wants us to pray for ourselves, but do we remember to pray for other people? Many times St. Paul asked people to remember him and his work in prayers, "Pay that I may speak it boldly, as it is my duty to speak," he told the people. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 06-11-1989 | A Person Who Loves Jesus | Luke 7:36-50 | This sermon is about those that love Jesus are aware of their sins and confesses them to God and accepts God's mercy and forgiveness. | View File |
| 03-24-1965 | A Prayer For Someone In Danger | Luke 22:31 | Satan uses both good times and bad times to tempt us. In good times he lulls us into sleep and carelessness. In bad times he tempts us to despair. To tempt Peter he used bad times shortly after Jesus was led away to the chief priest Caiaphas. ^^ | View File |
| 07-25-1976 | A Preacher Is Without Honor In His Home Town | Mark 6: 1-6 | This sermon talks about accepting God's Word whether it is a lay person or pastor. The text examines how Jesus and his disciples were accepted when he came to Nazareth to preach. Hymns: 1. Open Now The Gates Of Beauty 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love ^ | View File |
| 02-25-1979 | A Preview Of Heaven | Mark 9:2-9 | We read in our text that "Jesus took Peter, James, and John with Him to a high mountain place. No one else was there. Suddenly His face began to shine, and His clothes became dazzling white, much more white than anyone on earth can make." (vv.2-3) Jesus shows us His glory, just as we will see Him in heaven. ^ | View File |
| 11-10-1963 | A Test Of True Discipleship | Luke 9:57-62 | Many are like the scribe in our text eager to follow Jesus, but then when they are asked to suffer and sacrifice they quit. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. O, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^^ | View File |
| 12-04-1960 | A Wonderful Day Coming | Malachi 4:1-3 | In our text it says, "the day cometh." Our text says that it will be a wonderful day because God will make right all that is wrong and unjust now. The wicked will be burned up as stubble. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding 3. Thy Table I Approach ^^ | View File |
| 03-10-1974 | A Wonderful Faith | Matthew 15:21-28 | In our text a mother's daughter was possessed by demons. In this trouble the mother's faith grew stronger. Jesus praised her faith and Jesus exorcised the demon from her daughter. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love | View File |
| 01-24-1964 | A Wonderful Faith | Matthew 8:1-13 | In our text a Roman soldier, a Captain surprised Jesus because of his wonderful faith. You and I also need a strong faith. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 3. Chief of Sinners Though I Be ^^^ | View File |
| 11-03-1985 | A Wonderful Faith | Mark 10:46-52 | The text tells about a blind man's faith in Jesus. The blind man showed wonderful faith in Jesus. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. Take Time To Be Holy | View File |
| 11-06-1960 | Active Members of Christ's Church | Ephesians 2:1-10 | Inactive members are in danger: Either they have already lost their faith or have almost lost it. Our text shows that we are to be active members of Christ's Church. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Take My Life and Let It Be ^^ | View File |
| 12-15-1985 | Advent Calls Us To Examine Our Lives And Traditions | Luke 3:7-18 | Do our Christmas traditions show the true spirit and meaning of Christmas? Or are we celebrating Christmas the same as the many others who do not believe? Hymns: 1. O How Shall I Receive Thee? 2. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates 3. Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People | View File |
| 04-25-1965 | After Easter What? | John 20:19-31 | It's only a week since Easter yet it seems like our Easter joy vanishes like the beautiful Easter flowers. If you once get that true Easter joy and spirit, you will be very happy every Sunday and wish to come and sing of joy and victory, Hallelujahs! Hymns: 1. Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won 2. Christ The Lord Is Risen Again 3. Thy Table I Approach ^^ | View File |
| 05-05-2002 | Always Be Ready To Explain About Your Hope | 1Peter 3:15 | Are you ready? Peter tells us in our text the following: "Always be ready to answer anyone who asks you to explain your hope." We should be able to give a good answer for our faith to others. Hymns: 1. I Know My Redeemer Lives 2. I Love To Tell The Story 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee ^ | View File |
| 10-28-1990 | Am I A True Child of the Reformation? | Romans 3:19-28 | Am I a true child of the reformation? Today's sermon text summarizes the chief teachings which Reformation emphasized, will help us answer this question. Hymns: 1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 2. How Precious Is the Book Divine 3. Almighty God, Thy Word Is Cast ^^ | View File |
| 08-23-1981 | Appreciate Jesus More | Matthew 14:13-21 | Do we really appreciate Jesus enough? We often fail to pray to Jesus because we think he can't help us or doesn't care. Jesus had compassion for people and performed many miracles as this sermon talks about them. Hymns: 1. Sweet Hour Of Prayer 2. What a Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Ninety and Nine | View File |
| 03-13-2011 | Are You A Child Of God? | Matthew 4:4-11 | Satan is so bold that he even tempted Jesus. The story about the devil tempting Jesus is our text today. Satan also tempts us to doubt that we are God's sons and daughters. Jesus trusted only God's Word. So should we. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus^ | View File |
| 10-20-1968 | Are You A Live Christian? | John 15:1-8 | Jesus says, "I am the vine." By saying that He is the vine and we the branches Jesus wants to teach us about spiritual life. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. O Christ, Our True and Only Light 3. Renew Me, O Eternal Light | View File |
| 07-21-1968 | Are You A True Member Of Christ's Kingdom? | Matthew 21:28-32 | In our text Jesus talks about true members and false members in His Church or Kingdom. Many people belong to a church, but are all of them true believers? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open My Heart to Hear 2. Let Me Be Thine Forever 3. Onward Christian Soldiers ^ | View File |
| 04-23-1967 | Are You Dead Or Alive? | John 5:25-29 | God's Word shines to our cold and dark souls and awakens us to new life in God. That is what Jesus is telling us in our text today. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. The Strife Is Over, the Battle Done 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 04-16-1967 | Are You Really Serving God? | John 12:24-26 | Our text talks about serving God. There are many ways to serve God and many do. A Christian serves God in a different way, yes, in a very wonderful way. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Savior, Again To Thy Dear Name We Raise ^ | View File |
| 03-11-1987 | Are You Still Resting and Sleeping? | Matthew 26:45 | Are you resting and sleeping when a once in a lifetime opportunity comes along? ^^ | View File |
| 03-18-1987 | Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One? | Mark 14:61b | If we believe that Jesus is "Christ the Son of the Blessed One" then we appreciate God's amazing love and we will respond to His Love. | View File |
| 05-30-1982 | Are You Thirsty? | John 7:37-39 | In our text Jesus talks about spiritual thirst and tells us how we can satisfy it. He says in our text, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." (v. 37) | View File |
| 01-02-1983 | Arise and Shine! Let God's Light Shine | Isaiah 60:1-6 | We Christians who have God's wonderful light must let it shine to the dark world. Isaiah says, "Arise, shine! your light must come." v1. We must not hide our light. Hymns: 1. Angels From the Realms of Glory 2. We Three Kings 3. Take My Life and Let It Be | View File |
| 06-08-1986 | Arise From Death And Live | Luke 7:11-17 | Jesus has shown his power over death. He raised various dead persons to life as well as himself. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Open My Eyes 3. Onward, Christian Soldiers | View File |
| 11-10-1985 | Ask The Right Question | Mark 12:34-37 | Often people who have a problem ask the wrong question and therefore get the wrong answer. Many people ask the wrong questions about God, and therefore never find the truth they are seeking. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. Rock of Ages 3. Love Divine, All Love Excelling | View File |
| 12-24-1986 | Be Born In Us Today | Luke 2:7 | How can Jesus be born in our hearts this Christmas? Through faith! | View File |
| 10-24-1965 | Be Happy in Jesus, 1965 | Matthew 9:1-8 | Where can we find true, lasting happiness? In our text Jesus shows where and how to find true happiness. Hymns: 1. Before Jehovah's Awe-full Throne 2. Jesus, Savior, Come To Me 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord, To Thee ^^ | View File |
| 10-12-1969 | Be Happy In Jesus, 1969 | Matthew 9:1-8 | Christians should be very happy people. St. Paul admonishes us "Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, Rejoice!" Hymns: 1. All Praise To God Who Reigns Above 2. Jesus, Savior Come To Me | View File |
| 11-18-1990 | Be Prepared For The Lord's Coming | Matthew 25:1-13 | In this parable of the wise and foolish virgins Jesus is lovingly pleading with us to be prepared for his coming. Hymns: 1. Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying 2. How Great Thou Art ^^ | View File |
| 08-06-1989 | Be Ready For The Son Of Man | Luke 12:32-40 | Jesus reminds us to be ready for the end of our lives here upon earth, either when we die or when He returns before we die. Hymns: 1. Songs Of Praise the Angels Sang 2. I'm But A Stranger Here 3. Rise, My Soul, To Watch And Pray 4. Children of the Heavenly Father | View File |
| 04-06-1958 | Behold My Hands | Luke 24:39 | On this happy Easter Day let us look carefully at Jesus' hands. On the first Easter Jesus appeared to ten of the disciples and said unto them, "Why are you trouble? Behold My hands." (v. 38&39) Hymns: 1. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia 2. I Know My Redeemer Lives ^^ | View File |
| 12-12-1990 | Behold, the Lamb Of God | John 1:29 | In the text John the Baptist said of Jesus, "Behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world." Hymns: 1. Lo, How a Rose Is Growing 2. All Praise To Thee, My God, This Night | View File |
| 12-13-1972 | Bethlehem Birthplace of Jesus | Micah 5:2 | In the text we see God's prophecy through Micah 500 years before Jesus was born that a great ruler or king would be born in Bethlehem. | View File |
| 10-10-1982 | Beware Of Sinful Pride | Mark 9:38-50 | In the text Jesus warns us about pride. Sinful pride can do much harm to ourselves and to others. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Take Time To Be Holy 3. I Need Thee Every Hour ^^ | View File |
| 01-31-1993 | Blessed Are The Believers | Matthew 5:1-12 | In our text Jesus presents a description of one who is blessed. He talks about the poor, those who mourn, about the meek, those who mourn, those who are hungry, and those persecuted. Hymns 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. Blessed Are the Sons of God 3. How Precious is the Book Divine. 4. Almighty God Thy Word is Cast | View File |
| 06-06-1982 | Born Into The Trinity's Kingdom | John 3:1-17 | Here in our text we see Jesus say to Nicodemus, "Ye must be born again." (v. 7) Nicodemus had a hard time to believe that he must be born again. It is necessary that we are born into the Trinity's kingdom because by nature all people are born of "the flesh." Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. God So Loved The World 3. Holy, Holy, Holy | View File |
| 11-30-1958 | By True Worship We Encourage One Another In Good Works | Hebrews 10:19-27 | Why do we worship? Our text tells us, "not forsake the assembling of ourselves together." We are commanded to gather together regularly in church. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come! 2. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^^ | View File |
| 01-20-1991 | Called By God | 1 Samuel 3:1-10 | There is a great deal of misunderstanding in the world and in the Church regarding God's calling of his people. Our text today about the calling of Samuel can shed some light on this subject. Hymns: 1. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise | View File |
| 10-13-1968 | Can A Christian Be Rich? | Mark 10:17-27 | The text today tells about a young rich man who came to Jesus asking about how to get everlasting life, how to get to heaven. Hymns: 1. Oh, Bless the Lord, my Soul 2. Take my Life and Let It Be 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared. | View File |
| 02-11-1973 | Can We Be Sure About Jesus? | 2 Peter 1:16-21 | Can we really be sure about Jesus? This sermon talks about the old testament prophesies as well as the disciples eye-witness accounts of Jesus' glory to confirm that Jesus is the Son of God and our Savior. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Oh, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing 3. Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide ^^^ | View File |
| 10-07-1984 | Can We Trust God's Way? | Matthew 18:21-22 | Do we really trust God? Or are we trusting in ourselves? The sermons deals with that question. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Did You Think To Pray? 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 10-09-1966 | Can Your Pastor Thank God For You? | 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 | In our text St. Paul is writing a letter to the church which was in Corinth, and He thanked God for that Church. Should I as your pastor thank God for you, my church here? Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Blessed Are The Sons of God 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^^ | View File |
| 02-23-1977 | Celebrate Life - God's Lenten Gift | John 3:16 | Tonight we will remind one another that our life is a precious gift from God. God is our Maker, Keeper, and Protector, so we should thank Him and value our life and use our life to honor Him. Hymns: 1. Sweet The Moments Rich In Blessing 2. Drawn To The Cross ^ | View File |
| 04-07-1977 | Celebrate Life By Coming To The Lord's Supper | 1 Corinthians 11:26 | Almost 2000 years ago our dear Lord ate the Passover meal with His disciples and then established a new meal and a new covenant to replace the old meal and the old testament. We call it the New Testament and Lord's Supper. One way we celebrate life is by thanking God for it. In the Lord's Supper we do this. Hymns: 1. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table 2. The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord ^ | View File |
| 03-23-1977 | Celebrate Life By Seeing Jesus In The Poor | Matthew 25:31-36 | In our text Jesus tells us that He does come to us in the poor. In the face of a poor needy person we see Jesus Himself. In our text Jesus very plainly tells us that when we help the poor and hungry people we are really helping Him. Hymns: 1. Jesus, Refuge Of The Weary 2. God of Mercy, God of Might | View File |
| 03-02-1977 | Celebrate Life By Showing Kindness To The Poor | Deuteronomy 10:14-19 | In our text we read how God commanded Israel to love foreigners. (v.19) Why? First, they themselves were foreigners in Egypt and they know how much foreigners must often suffer injustices. Secondly, they should love foreigners and other poor and needy people because God loves them. Hymns: 1. Drawn To The Cross 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love ^ | View File |
| 03-30-1977 | Celebrate Life By True Repentance | Luke 3:7-11 | In our text we see that the Jewish people were not really sorry about their sins and didn't truly love God in their hearts. When John the Baptizer preached to the Jews many of them woke up and were sorry asking what should they do. Hymns: 1. Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing 2. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling | View File |
| 03-09-1977 | Celebrate Life By True Worship | Isaiah 58:1-14 | In our text we learn that all worship does not please God. Only true worship pleases Him. Israel worshiped God as hypocrites. They acted like they loved God but in their hearts they did not love Him. How about us? Are we like Israel? Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. Drawn To The Cross ^^ | View File |
| 04-08-1977 | Celebrate Life By Using Money According To God's Will | 1 Timothy 6:17-19 | During several of these Lenten services we have discussed various reasons why we often fail to feed the hungry. Our text this evening suggests another reason: we fail to use our money according to God's will. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus, We Give Thanks To Thee 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross | View File |
| 03-05-2000 | Charity, A More Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | In our text St. Paul tells the church at Corinth that without charity (love) the most glorious gifts and services are nothing, of no account to us and do not please God. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. Jesus Thy Bondless Love To Me 3. Love Divine, All Love Excelling | View File |
| 07-20-1986 | Choose The Good Place At Jesus' Feet! | Luke 10:38-42 | The topic is about choosing how we spend our time. Whether we choose to hear God's Word or not. We need encouragement to make the best choice. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Open My Eyes 3. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage | View File |
| 08-16-1981 | Choosing The Really Important In Life | Matthew 13:44-52 | We need God's wisdom and guidance to choose what is really important in life, because if we choose we will make a big mistake and choose what can destroy us here on earth and forever in hell. Hymns: 1. Somebody Bigger Than You And I 2. Beautiful Savior 3. In The Garden | View File |
| 05-15-1983 | Christ Prays For Unity In His Church | John 17:20-26 | Our topic is about Unity In Jesus' Church. Jesus prayed for unity and He keeps it through His Word. If we hear His Word the Spirit He sends through it can unite us in love and mission! Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Let There Be Peace 3. In Christ There Is No East or West | View File |
| 06-25-1978 | Christ Talks About Following Him | Matthew 10: 34-42 | This sermon talks about the troubles we may have as Christians following Christ, sometimes in our own family. Yet, the rewards are great for those who follow Jesus. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. Come Follow Me, The Savior Spake | View File |
| 11-25-1990 | Christ, The King, Comes To Sentence All Nations | Matthew 25:31-46 | "All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. " Matt. 25:32 This sermon is about judgment day. ^^ | View File |
| 08-25-1968 | Christ's Kingdom, A Kingdom Of Love | Luke 7:36-50 | Our text tells us more about Christ's wonderful kingdom - Christ's Kingdom - a Kingdom of Love. God's love for us is very clear when we see how Jesus loved a certain, sinful woman and forgave her sins. Hymns: 1. All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above 2. Jesus Sinners Doth Receive 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 03-08-1992 | Christ's Victory Is Our Victory | Luke 4:1-13 | We Christians need to be prepared for the inevitable days that try our faith. Only when we resolutely face those trusting God's grace are we able to say with confidence: "We shall overcome!" Our text today helps to give us this resolution and confidence. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Rise! to Arms! With Prayer Employ You 3. Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus 4. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^ | View File |
| 07-01-1962 | Christian Giving | Psalm 96:8 | Our text says, "Give unto the Lord." Christian giving is important and necessary for our own faith. By giving we exercise our faith and by such exercise our faith becomes stronger. Hymns: 1. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 2. Take My Life and Let It Be 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord ^ | View File |
| 10-24-1982 | Christian Giving | 2 Corinthians 8:1-14 | St. Paul's second letter to the church at Corinth teaches us that Christians give for the Lord's work with joy. The Christians of Greece are a good example also for Christians today. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Take My Life And Let It Be | View File |
| 10-19-1980 | Christian Stewards Believe God's Promises | Matthew 6:24-34 | In our text Jesus reminds us that God provides for all our physical needs and He promises to bless those who have faith and serve him. Hymns: 1. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 09-28-1980 | Christian Stewards Plan For Heaven | Luke 16:1-13 | All of us are planning to go to heaven when we die. But do we think enough about heaven? Jesus warns us in the text to think more about heaven and valuable spiritual things. Hymns: 1. God of Mercy, God of Grace 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. Abide With Me | View File |
| 10-11-1964 | Christian, Watch Your Step | Ephesians 5:15-21 | In our text St. Paul has a warning for us. "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" v.16 Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. My Soul, Be On Thy Guard 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^^ | View File |
| 06-04-1972 | Christians Love People | Luke 16:19-21 | By our deeds of love we show if we love God or not. The rich man in our text thought he loved God. But when he died he woke up in in hell because he really didn't love God and because he didn't love his poor brother Lazarus. Hymns: 1. All Believe In One True God 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 07-23-1972 | Christians Must Judge Their Pastors | Matthew 7:15-23 | In our text Jesus warns about false preachers in the Church. He makes each one of us responsible to judge whether your pastor is a true preacher or a false preacher. How do we know, Jesus says: "By their fruits you shall know them." Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Thou Art The Way 3. Draw Nigh And Take The Body Of The Lord ^ | View File |
| 08-05-1962 | Christians Sacrifice Earthly Things To Get Heavenly Things - 1962 | Mark 8:1-9 | A true Christian will love God and His spiritual blessings and gladly give up business and earthly pleasures and riches to receive spiritual blessings. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Chief of Sinners Though I Be 3. Before Thee God Who Knowest All ^ | View File |
| 06-03-1984 | Christians, Show Your Unity In Christ | John 17:11 | In our text we hear Jesus pray for His Church that the Christians will be united and love each other as the Father and the Son are united in One God. Christians often do not show their unity in one Holy Church. There is often quarreling and competition among various Christian churches and not much love and cooperation. That's not what Jesus wants. Hymns: 1. Crown Him with Many Crowns 2. In Christ There Is No East or West 3. Let There Be Peace On Earth | View File |
| 12-22-1985 | Christmas Is A Celebration Of Faith | Luke 1:39-45 | The events of Jesus' birth are so strange and wonderful that our reason and mind cannot accept them. We can only accept these wonderful events through our faith. Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. From Heaven Above To Earth I Come 3. O Little Town of Bethlehem | View File |
| 12-27-1987 | Christmas Is Forever | Luke 2:25-38 | Although we may be old and near death, we can rejoice in Christmas. Christmas is for all ages, especially those near death. Hymns: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem 3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ^^ | View File |
| 11-11-1962 | Consider Our Ways | Haggai 1:2-11 | From our text and with God's Holy Spirit guide us to "Consider Our Ways". Our my ways in agreement with God's ways? Am I living like God wants me to live? Hymns: 1. Holy Ghost, With Light Divine 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Renew Me, O Eternal Light ^^ | View File |
| 10-31-1976 | Continue In Jesus' Word | John 8:31-36 | Today we look back and remember the work of Martin Luther and other reformers and how their work helped the church come again to Jesus' Word in the Bible. Hymns 1. A Might Fortress Is Our God | View File |
| 09-27-1992 | Count The Cost of Discipleship! | Luke 14:25-33 | As Christians, Jesus says, "In the world you will have tribulation." John 16:33 In this world we can suffer a lot of adversity as his followers. Jesus promises eternal life to those that believe in him. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus 3. Jesus, Lead Thou On | View File |
| 03-17-1976 | Cross Of Faith | Colossians 1:20 | The Greek cross is also called the Cross of Faith. Why? Because when you see the perfectly designed cross with four equal arms you are reminded of Jesus, our perfect Savior. | View File |
| 03-24-1976 | Cross Of Hope | Hebrews 6:19-20 | The Anchor Cross is also called the Cross of Hope. Why? Because of the purpose of a ship's anchor. In a storm the anchor is dropped so that it will hook into the floor of the sea and hold the ship securely so that it is not driven by the wind upon rocks of the reef or shore. | View File |
| 07-11-1971 | Daily Work Is A Test Of Faith | Luke 5:1-11 | The way in which we do our daily work shows whether or not we are a genuine Christian. In our text we observe Peter working. Peter's words and actions recorded in our text as he pursued his daily work will help to serve as a guide for us. ^ | View File |
| 07-14-1974 | Daily Work-A Test Of Our Faith | Luke 5:1-11 | In our lesson we see Peter doing his daily work. Peter showed his faith in Jesus by how he worked. When a Christian is successful he gives all praise to God. Peter gave praise to God when they caught the many fishes. Hymns: 1. All Praise To God Who Reigns Above 2. With The Lord Begin Thy Task 3. Beautiful Savior ^ | View File |
| 02-27-2000 | Dangers - Even For Those Who Hear God's Word | Luke 8:4-15 | In our text Jesus begins to explain the parable of the farmer sowing his seed. We as Christians can lose our faith if we are not careful to realize the traps waiting to erode our faith. Hymns: 1. Lord, We Come Before Thee Now 2. How Precious Is The Book Divine 3. Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast ^^ | View File |
| 11-19-1972 | Dangers To Faith In The Last Days | Matthew 24:15-28 | In our text Jesus warns us about the last days and the dangers to our faith. Although we must live through terrible days and bitter hours Jesus and His Cross give us hope, support and comfort. ^^ | View File |
| 02-13-1983 | Death And God Meet In Jesus | Luke 9:28-36 | On the mountain God showed the glory of Jesus to three of the disciples. And they wrote about it so that we also may see His glory and believe that He is the Christ, the Son of God and the Savior of the world who must die to save sinners. On the mountain we see Jesus as we shall see him in heavenly glory. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. God So Loved The World 3. Christ The Life Of All The Living ^ | View File |
| 11-12-1972 | Death Is Like A Sleep | Matthew 9:18-26 | Often in the Bible death is compared to sleep. God doesn't want Christians to fear death, but to think of it as sleep. Hymns: 1. We Praise Thee, O God 2. Oh That The Lord Would Guide My ways 3. Just As I Am ^^ | View File |
| 09-16-1990 | Deny Yourself and Take Up the Cross | Matthew 16:21-26 | Often we spend too much time talking about the benefits of being a Christian but not enough about the liabilities. However, those who are ready to pay the price, to hang in there, will find great reward. Hymns: 1. Dearest Jesus at Your Word 2. Come, Follow Me, Said Christ the Lord 3. Jesus, Still Lead On | View File |
| 08-30-1987 | Despised Gifts | Romans 9:1-5 | Many people despise the gifts God gives to them. In our text St. Paul reminds us of this. The Jewish people despised God's gifts. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Love Divine, All Love Excelling 3. Jesus, Name All Names Above ^ | View File |
| 07-29-1984 | Do You Know The Father? | Matthew 11:25-30 | Do we know the Father? If we do then we have freedom to do good things and praise God. Hymns: 1. Come, The Almighty King 2. Just As I Am 3. Open My Eyes | View File |
| 09-22-1985 | Do You Really Know Jesus? | Mark 8:27-35 | Do you really know Jesus? The text can help us to know Jesus better. Many preachers and many church members think they know Jesus, but really they don't know Him very well. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? 3. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 11-19-1967 | Do You Value the Right Things | Revelation 3:15-17 | In our text Jesus warned the Church at Laodicea that they were neither hot or cold and he wished they were one or the other. What about you? Are you hot or cold for Jesus? Does your giving and good works indicate that you are hot for the work of your church? Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. What Is the World To Me 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 02-03-1980 | Don't Be An Enemy Of Jesus | Luke 4:21-30 | In Our text we see some of the hostilities that try to control us. Let us learn about these enemies we will not be deceived by them, but resist them and remain friends of Jesus. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Thy Word | View File |
| 08-31-1986 | Don't Boast! | Luke 14:1, 7-14 | The sermon text talks about prideful, boasting people. Jesus wants us to be humble and look out for the poor, maimed and other unfortunate people. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story | View File |
| 05-26-1974 | Don't Give Up Faith! | John 15:26 -16:4 | Sometimes Christians give up faith in God, fall away. Once they came to church and served God. Jesus warns about the troubles we will have, surprising, shocking troubles and persecution. Hymns: 1. We Now Implore God, The Holy Ghost 2. Draw Us To Thee 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 12-17-2000 | Don't Miss Christ This Christmas | Luke 3:7-18 | God sent John the Baptizer to prepare the Jewish people for Jesus. John can also prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus this Christmas. Hymns: 1. Come, You Precious Savior, Come 2. What Child Is This 3. Joy For The World, Lord Truly Come 4. Gods Blessing Flow | View File |
| 02-03-1985 | Don't Misunderstand About Jesus | Mark 1:21-28 | The epiphany that we consider today is the one in the synagogue at Capernaum by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus taught authority and also cast out the unclean spirit from a man. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Just As I Am 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 03-27-1983 | Don't Misunderstand Jesus! | Luke 19:41-42 | The lessons and sermon today remind us that Jesus is King. He's not just our Savior, He's our King too. Our holy service and life should show this. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. All Glory, Laud and Honor 3. All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name | View File |
| 02-27-1983 | Don't Refuse God's Offer | Luke 13:31-35 | In our text we read how the people of Jerusalem refused God's offer. In doing that they refused the greatest love and protection. Today God offers salvation in Jesus. Now is the time to accept His precious offer tomorrow may be too late. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus ^ | View File |
| 05-17-1981 | Don't Worry | John 14:1-12 | Although we worry a lot we Christians must not despair. We must not let our worries conquer us. In our text Jesus tells us, "Don't Worry!" (v.1) He also tells why we should not worry, and instead live with confidence. Hymns: 1. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Be Still, My Soul ^ | View File |
| 02-26-1984 | Don't Worry - Serve God | Matthew 6:24-34 | We Christians should not worry, but trust God for all our needs and then serve Him wholeheartedly. We are not to serve mammon. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Did You Think To Pray 3. Take Time To Be Holy ^ | View File |
| 04-10-1983 | Easter Hands | 1 John 5:1-5 | Today we will think about hands, especially Jesus' nail scarred hands, and what our hands can do. Hymns: 1. Alleluia Jesus Lives! 2. Christ Is Arisen! 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 10-02-1960 | Easter In October | Luke 20:27-40 | Are you surprised to have an Easter sermon in October? Really, if we have true faith we should think about Easter every month. It's a good idea because we are always tempted to doubt or deny the resurrection of the body. Hymns: 1. Holy Ghost With Light Divine 2. O That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Now We Begin Another Week ^ | View File |
| 03-26-1967 | Easter Means A New Life | 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 | In our text St. Paul shows that "Easter Means A New Life." Christ our Easter Lamb was sacrificed for us. Jesus is the One, real, Lamb of God. By faith in Jesus we are joined with Him in his death, so we are joined now with Him in His resurrection and His new life. Hymns: 1. He Sons and Daughters of the King 2. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again 3. Christ the Lord Is Risen ^^^ | View File |
| 04-19-1981 | Easter Means A New Life | Colossians 3:1-4 | Our text tells us what Easter should mean to us. St. Paul says, "You have been raised to life with Christ." (v.1a) By faith in Jesus we are joined with Him in His death and resurrection. That's what Easter should mean for us: A new life joined with our dear Savior Jesus. Hymns: 1. God So Loved The World 2. Christ Is Risen! 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 4. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! ^^ | View File |
| 12-31-1967 | Ebenezer Festival Service - What Shall I Give Unto The Lord? | Psalm 116:12 | We want to thank God for what He has done through us during the past year. Our text today is a question, "What shall I give unto the Lord?" Hymns: 1. The Ebenezer Hymn 2. The Hymn of Thanksgiving 3. The Hymn of Hope ^^ | View File |
| 12-20-1992 | Emmanuel - God With Us | Matthew 1:18-25 | There is really only One who can really help us in our loneliness and that Person is Jesus Christ, our best and truest friend. Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel 2. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 3. Come, O Precious Ransom | View File |
| 09-24-1967 | Encouragement To Witness | Matthew 10:16-22 | The most important duty we Christians have is to speak for Jesus. Speak to others about sin and salvation in Jesus Christ. Hymns; 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus | View File |
| 06-22-1986 | Entrance Exam For Church | Luke 9:18-24 | This is our Church Exam: Who is Jesus? Will you die for Jesus' sake? Daily we need God's mercy and grace so that we do not fail the test. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 12-13-1992 | Expect Great Things From Him | Matthew 11:2-11 | No doubt, all of us at one time or another have been disappointed with Jesus. Yet in the text Jesus counteracts this doubting and teaches us that we can indeed "Expect Great Things From Him." Hymns: 1. Praise The Almighty 2. Hark the Glad Sound 3. Come Thous Precious Ransom, Come ^^ | View File |
| 10-21-2001 | Expect The Unexpected | Isaiah 53:1-5 | Expect the unexpected. We should be aware that we can die at anytime especially when we are not expecting to die. The opposite is true also while dying we should expect life, eternal life. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Abide With Me | View File |
| 12-02-2001 | Face The Truth Of Jesus Coming Again | Matthew 24:37-44 | It's hard for us to accept that the world will end and be destroyed when Jesus comes again in glory to judge all people. Hymns: 1. Comfort, Comfort Now, My People 2. The Coming Of Our King 3. Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers | View File |
| 11-29-1992 | Face Up To The Reality Of Christ's Second Coming | Matthew 24:37-44 | We need to face the fact of the world's indifference to the Second Coming, and not let that deter us. As Christians we need to be ready always. Hymns: 1. Lo, How a Rose Is Growing 2. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates 3. Once He Came in Blessing 4. Take Thou My Hand and Lead Me ^^ | View File |
| 06-16-1985 | Faith Is The Rope That Ties Us To Jesus | Mark 3:20-35 | We have ties to family because of our mother and father. We have other ties because of some common link. This is true of our relationship with Christ Jesus. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Just As I Am | View File |
| 11-21-1982 | Faith Sees Jesus The King | Revelation 1:4-8 | In the text St. John reminds us that Jesus is King. Without Jesus we fear and tremble, but with faith in Jesus we have peace, courage and hope. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Take My Life and Let It Be | View File |
| 04-05-1964 | Faith, The Victory That Conquers The World | 1 John 5:4-12 | What does it mean to conquer the world? Paul: "Don't let evil overcome you, but overcome evil with good." The victory that overcomes the world is love. Paul says overcome evil with good. Hymns: Christ Is Arisen 2. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia ^ | View File |
| 06-12-1960 | Father, Son, And Holy Spirit | Matthew 28:16-20 | In the Bible God tells us about Himself. He teaches that He is a Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. One God three persons joined in One God. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Holy, Holy, Holy 3. Come, Holy Spirit, Come ^ | View File |
| 04-26-1987 | Fence-Sitter Christians | John 20:19-31 | In our text for today we have heard again about Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve disciples. We can call Thomas a fence-sitter disciple. When the other disciples told Thomas that they had seen and talked with the risen, living Lord, he refused to believe them. Hymns: 1. Christ Is Arisen! 2. I know That My Redeemer Lives 3. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! ^ | View File |
| 11-01-1987 | Few Are Saved, Why? | Matthew 22:1-14 | In our text Jesus closes the parable with these words: "Many are called, but few are chosen." "Enter through the narrow gate; because those who enter through the wide gate are many. But the gate is narrow, and the way hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few." Matthew 7:13. Many are invited yet few accept. So it is with accepting Jesus. ^^ | View File |
| 10-13-1963 | Fight The Good Fight Of Faith | 1 Timothy 6:-16 | People often think if I become a Christian then I shall have peace and no troubles. Man says happiness depends on how much one has. God says that's not true. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^^ | View File |
| 01-20-1985 | Finding The Lost | John 1:43-51 | During the Epiphany Season the Christian Church considers the Bible lessons which show that the Savior, Jesus, is the Son of God, our mighty helper. The epiphany we look at today is when Jesus showed Himself to Philip and Nathaniel. Hymns: 1. Ninety And Nine 2. Softly And Tenderly 3. Crown Him With Many Crowns | View File |
| 07-15-2001 | Follow Jesus | Luke 9:51-62 | This sermon talks about what it means to follow Jesus as well as how we should treat non-believers and why we should follow Jesus. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Take The Time To Be Holy 3. Let Jesus Bear The Cross Alone | View File |
| 07-22-1984 | Follow Jesus In Spite of Opposition | Matthew 10: 34-42 | This sermon talks about the troubles in our lives as Christians and the pressures from family and other none believers. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 06-29-2008 | Follow Jesus In Spite of Opposition-Outline | Matthew 10:34 | This sermon encourages us to follow Jesus in spite of opposition from non-believers. Hymns: 1. Glory to God In The Highest 2. Come Follow Me, Said Christ, The Lord ^ | View File |
| 01-17-1988 | Follow Me! | John 1:43-51 | You hear many commands during your life: your parents, school teachers, coach, your boss, all give you many commands. Some are important others are not. The most important is Jesus' command: Follow Me! Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Bright And Morning Star 2. Holy Spirit, Live In Me 3. I Have Decided To Follow Jesus | View File |
| 09-11-1966 | Follow The Spirit | Galatians 5:16-24 | All of us Christians still have our sinful flesh or nature that always wants to do evil and sin. In our text Paul tells us to "Follow the Spirit, and you will not do what the flesh wants." (v16) Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 02-18-1979 | Forgiveness Of Sins Is God's Greatest Gift To The World | Mark 2:1-12 | Forgiveness of sins satisfies our greatest need. In our text Jesus forgave the paralytic man before He healed him. Many people may think that the man's first and greatest need is to be healed, but Jesus doesn't think that way. Jesus wants to impress upon this man and us also that our greatest trouble or problem is sin. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. Softly And Tenderly 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^ | View File |
| 10-21-1962 | Fruit For God | John 15:1-8 | The text today tells about the fruits of the Christian. What are the fruits of a Christian? Hymns: 1. Holy Spirit, Hear Us 2. Take My Life And Let It Be 3. Onward Christian Soldiers | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | Funeral | 1 Corinthians 15:37 | Funeral Sermon based on 1 Cor. 15:37 St. Paul compares our resurrected bodies with a seed that dies in the ground and then grows into a beautiful plant or tree. | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | Funeral | Revelations 14:13 | Funeral based on Revelation 14:13 Happy Are the Dead ^^ | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | Funeral For A Child | Job 1:21b | Funeral for a child based on Job 1:21b | View File |
| 10-25-1992 | Getting The Right Idea About Duty | Luke 17:1-10 | In the text Jesus helps us to get the right perspective on duty and service. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Take Thou My Hands and Lead Me | View File |
| 06-01-2012 | Give All Praise To Our Triune God | John 3:1-17 | Our text today summarizes the wonderful deeds of our Triune God which give us external life and salvation. Therefore let us attend to our text and "Give All Praise To Our Triune God." This was one of the last times August preached. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. God So Loved the World Holy, Holy, Holy ^ | View File |
| 09-07-1969 | Giving Thanks To God | Luke 17:11-19 | Most people fail to thank God who is the real Giver of all our life and blessings. I wish we were not like these nine men in our text for today, but it is true our hearts do not easily thank God. Hymns: 1. All Praise To God 2. Now Thank We All Our God ^ | View File |
| 08-25-1974 | God Accepts Sinners | Luke 18:9-14 | Jesus tells a very interesting story here about two men who went to church and pray: one was a Pharisee(good man) and the other a Publican(bad man). But surprise! Jesus accepted the bad man's prayer and did not accept the good man's prayer. Why? Let's take a look. ^ | View File |
| 03-07-1982 | God Comforts Us As We Bear The Cross | Genesis 28:31-38 | We do not bear our crosses alone. God is with us and watching over us and protecting us. In our text Jacob does not carry his cross alone. God's word and promises give him support and comfort. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? 3. The Old Rugged Cross | View File |
| 07-01-1990 | God Commends His Love To Us | Romans 5:6-11 | Do we really appreciate God's Love? God complained to His Old Testament Church about its failure to respond to His Love. Hymns: 1. Hark The Voice of Jesus Calling 2. Lift High The Cross 3. O Blessed Home Where Man and Wife | View File |
| 10-09-1994 | God Has Established Marriage and The Family | Mark 10:2-16 | In our text Jesus reminds us about God's law and plan for the family. God has established marriage and family for our good. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Bless This House 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 06-30-1985 | God Is Ruling Over Us At All Times | Mark 4:35-41 | When we have good health and good times it's easy for us to believe that God is ruling over us. But when troubles and bad times come it's not easy to believe God is ruling. We are tempted to complain and doubt His love. But God is ruling at all times as our text clearly shows. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. I Need Thee Every Hour 3. God Bless America | View File |
| 08-29-1965 | God Justifies Sinners | Luke 18:9-14 | In this lesson Jesus teaches that God justifies sinners, not good people or self-righteous. The important verse is verse 14 where Jesus says that the publican(bad sinner) went home justified. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Just As I Am, Without One Plea 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 07-27-1986 | God, Our Father, Is Willing To Hear Prayer | Luke 11:1-13 | Do you pray? The Bible commands us to "Pray without ceasing." We are encouraged to pray in this sermon. Hymns: 1. Sweet Hour Of Prayer 2. Did You Think To Pray 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus | View File |
| 12-04-1966 | God's Advent Brings Comfort | Isaiah 40:1-5 | Our text tells about comfort for our hearts. It shows that God's Advent Brings Comfort For Our Hearts. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring 3. Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes | View File |
| 12-11-1966 | God's Advent Brings Victory | Haggai 2:7-10 | Our text today reminds and shows us that: "God's Advent Brings Victory." We often feel sad and depressed when our happiness is tied to presents, food, wealth etc. instead of focusing on His Word and the coming of Jesus, our Savior. Hymns: 1. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring 2. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry 3. Thy Table I Approach ^^ | View File |
| 11-24-1963 | God's Cry In This Crisis | Jeremiah 22:29 | Many people reject Jesus and his promise of forgiveness of sins and salvation. When we fail to accept Jesus and follow God's commandants they are surprised at the troubles our nation faces. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Come, Follow Me, The Savior Spake ^^ | View File |
| 10-15-1967 | God's Family | Matthew 12:46-50 | The Bible often calls those who believe in God, His children or God's family. Here in our text Jesus tells us who belongs to God's family. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Blest Be the Tie That Binds 3. Come Follow Me, the Savior Spake | View File |
| 10-04-1987 | God's Forgiveness and Ours | Matthew 18:21-35 | In the text Jesus taught Peter and the others about God forgiving our sins and about our forgiving our brother his sins. Hymns: 1. How Great You Are 2. Lord, I Did Not Choose You 3. Dress Yourself With Joy and Gladness | View File |
| 02-26-1995 | God's Glory Shines From Gospel Preaching | 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 | Often we hear people say, "The sermon is boring," or they say, "Church is boring." People who say that are really blind. They fail to see that God is here in church speaking to us, loving us, forgiving us and strengthening our faith. The sermon today reminds us about this truth. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Holy Spirit, Live In Me ^^^ | View File |
| 07-07-1991 | God's Grace and Power Are For The Weak | 2 Cor. 12:7-10 | God's grace is enough as we find out in the Bible text when we have pain and afflictions. | View File |
| 12-21-1980 | God's Grace Has Appeared | Titus 2:11-14 | In the Baby Jesus we see God's grace. God's grace is born. God shows his grace to us at Bethlehem. Hymns: 1. O, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. From Heaven Above To Earth I Come 3. Little Town Of Bethlehem | View File |
| 07-08-1984 | God's Great Harvest | Matthew 9:35-38 | The harvest is great meaning many people in need of being saved. There is also a shortage of workers to harvest. We as Christians need to witness and serve for this harvest. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. I Love To Tell The Story 3. Lift High The Cross | View File |
| 03-28-1965 | God's Kingdom | John 6:1-15 | All people belong to either God's Kingdom or the Satin's kingdom. There is no in-between place. The text tells us about God's Kingdom. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. Stand Up!-Stand Up For Jesus 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord, To Thee ^^ | View File |
| 07-10-1983 | God's Kingdom Comes | Luke 10:1-9, 16 | This sermon talks about how God's kingdom comes. it also talks about those preachers who are sent to preach God's word. This attachment also includes notes from this same sermon given in 2010. Hymns: 1. Lord Open My Heart to Hear 2. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage 3. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine ^ | View File |
| 01-21-1979 | God's Kingdom Is Here | Mark 1:15 | In our text, Jesus says, "The time is now, God's kingdom is here." Then Jesus tells us what we should do about it. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 01-24-1982 | God's Kingdom Is Here | Mark 1:14-20 | We are wise if we join Jesus' kingdom and stay members of His Kingdom. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. I Love To Tell The Story | View File |
| 06-23-1968 | God's Kingdom, A Kingdom For Sinner's | Matthew 9:9-13 | We are all sinners. God's Kingdom is for sinners. People often fail to understand that about the Church. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Jesus Sinners Doth Receive 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^ | View File |
| 01-04-1987 | God's Love Changes Us! | Isaiah 61:10 | This sermon will attend to the one and only thing that can change us: God's fantastic love which He has shown in Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. God So Loved The World 2. Jesus Paid It All 3. God Be With You | View File |
| 07-18-1976 | God's Love is Reliable | Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 | Jesus' love is reliable yet we often fail to see that. In the text Jesus brought back Jairus daughter from death. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee ^ | View File |
| 05-21-1961 | God's Name Is Hallowed By The Holy Spirit | Ezekiel 36:22-28 | When we think about the Holy Spirit's work we usually think about Him as making us holy. But the Holy Spirit has another purpose in making us holy. That purpose is shown in our text. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, Come 2. We Now Implore God The Holy Ghost 3. I Come, O Savior To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 02-21-1982 | God's Righteousness For Man | Romans 10:5-13 | In our text St. Paul talks about God's goodness and righteousness He offers to men. God's righteousness was made through Jesus Christ. Through His perfect life and His death on the cross Jesus earned a new righteousness for all men. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Rock of Ages 3. I Need Thee Every Hour ^ | View File |
| 01-10-1988 | God's Servant | Mark 1:4-11 | By God's grace we will see that Christ's serving showed His love for us, and our serving is a response to that love. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Amazing Grace 3. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 09-11-1960 | God's Way Is Love | Mark 12:28-37 | Our lesson shows us that God's Way Is Love. God shows us this way of love in the Ten Commandments. Man isn't happy unless he loves God and his neighbor. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. I Gave My Life For Thee 3. Before Thee, God, Who Knowest All ^ | View File |
| 04-11-1982 | God's Wonderful Easter Surprise | Mark 16:1-8 | Jesus' resurrection on that first Easter morning was a big surprise to everyone, both to Jesus' friends and to His enemies. Why? Because they did not believe Jesus' own words. They all knew what He said, that He would arise from death. Hymns: 1. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! 2. Christ Is Arisen! 3. I Know My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 01-06-1985 | God's Wonderful Secret | Ephesians 3:2-12 | During Epiphany the Christian Church considers God's Wonderful Secret, which has been hidden in the past ages, but is now revealed for all to know and rejoice in. Hymns: 1. We Three Kings 2. All Praise to Thee, Eternal God 3. Jesus Shall Reign 4. Praise God, The Lord | View File |
| 03-20-1960 | Greatness In God's Kingdom | Mark 10:35-45 | What is greatness in God's Kingdom? James and John two of Jesus' disciples misunderstood. So often we are like James and John. When we join Jesus' Church and accept responsibility in His Kingdom we must not expect selfish honor and glory, but trouble suffering and even death. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^^ | View File |
| 03-03-1957 | Have Faith In God's Word | Romans 10:8-18 | Our text shows that true faith is faith in God's Word, not in your own hand or in a vague god of the sky. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. How Precious Is The Book Divine ^^ | View File |
| 10-28-1979 | Have You Really Decided For Christ? | Mark 10:17-30 | We Christians have to decide if we will follow Jesus or the way of the world. This isn't a one time decision as we must decide daily to follow Jesus or the way of the world. Hymns: 1. All Glory Be to God On High 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 12-03-1961 | He Comes - Are You Ready? | Matthew 21:1-9 | Advent means coming. Today we consider that He comes to His People through His Holy Word. Hymns: 1. Come, Precious Ransom, Come 2. Hark The Glad Sound, The Savior Comes 3. Now The Hour Of Worship's O'er | View File |
| 04-18-1965 | He Is Risen! | Mark 16:1-8 | Many may think we are foolish to believe that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning some 2,00 plus years ago. Yet, we have proof. It was prophesied by Christ himself in the Old Testament. It was also recorded in detail in four Gospels and referred to by Paul and Peter in their letters to the churches. Hymns: 1. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again 2. Ye Sons and Daughters of the King 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 4. Christ Is Arisen ^ | View File |
| 12-23-1990 | He Will Reign Forever | Luke 1:26-38 | Jesus is Lord! He is a great king. His kingdom will never end! Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel 2. Lo, How A Rose Is Growing 3. O Lord, How Shall I Meet You 4. God of Grace and God of Glory ^^ | View File |
| 01-10-1982 | Heaven Is Opened! | Mark 1:9-11 | Why did Jesus come to John the Baptist to be baptized? In our text we read that after John had baptized Jesus "the heavens opened." v10 | View File |
| 07-03-1983 | Help America Stay Great! | Proverbs 14:34 | How can America stay a great nation? Well, by being a righteous nation and that believes in God and keeps his commandments. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. America The Beautiful 3. God Bless America | View File |
| 03-19-1986 | Help Us, Lord! | Matthew 6:13 | Jesus knows that anyone of us can be tempted and fall. He teaches us to pray in the Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation" in time of temptation. Hymns: 1. Sweet Hour Of Prayer 2. Go To Dark Gethsemane 3. I Need Thee Ev'ry Hour!^ | View File |
| 08-12-1979 | Helping Our Church To Grow | Eph 4:1-6 | What are some of the things that keep a church from growing? When members aren't unified and fight and quarrel. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. Amazing Grace 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 09-05-2010 | His Humble Servants | Luke 14:1, 7-14 | It's our nature to be proud and selfish. In the text the Pharisees were proud and selfish. Are we the same as the Pharisees? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Amazing Grace 3. In Christ There is No East or West | View File |
| 07-02-1967 | His Sheep | John 10:23-30 | In our text Jesus calls us "His Sheep." Jesus intends to give us great comfort and encouragement. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God the Father 2. The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want 3. God Bless Our Native Land ^ | View File |
| 11-13-1960 | Honor The Lord With Your Money | Proverbs 3:9-10 | The Bible says much about money, and so we should preach about it. Here in our text Solomon tells us to "Honor the Lord With Our Money." Hymns: 1. We Praise Thee, O God 2. Oh That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Glory Be To God the Father ^^ | View File |
| 06-25-1961 | Hope For Heaven's Glory | Isaiah 65:17-19 | In our text He shows that heavenly joy and glory is much better than anything we have here on earth. Heaven should be a Christians chief goal in life. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. I'm But A Stranger Here 3. Beautiful Savior ^ | View File |
| 12-10-1972 | Hope In Jesus More And More | Romans 15:4-13 | In our text St. Paul urges us to have hope in God and the wonderful things He promises to give us in Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring 2. When Sinners See Their Lost Condition 3. My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less | View File |
| 03-31-1985 | Hosanna To Jesus! | Mark 11:1-10 | With praise and thanks we today remember how Jesus rode into Jerusalem to begin His suffering and death to save us from our sins, and we sing Hosanna To Jesus! Hymns: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name | View File |
| 11-08-1981 | How Can We Know That God Has Chosen Us? | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 | Has God really chosen us for heaven? Are our names written in His book? How can we know? Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Take My Life And Let It Be ^^ | View File |
| 09-29-1985 | How Do We Get Respect From God? | Mark 9:30-37 | Often we worry about getting respect from other people, but really we should worry more about how to get respect from God. The text and sermon talks about this. Hymns: 1. God Of Mercy, God Of Grace 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. Amazing Grace ^^ | View File |
| 07-09-1967 | How Jesus Builds His Church | Matthew 16:15-19 | Jesus impresses upon us that His church is built on a good, strong foundation. Jesus the Son of God is the foundation of the Christian Church. Christ Jesus Himself is the Cornerstone. Hymns: 1. All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above 2. The Church's One Foundation 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 08-15-1999 | How Jesus Manages Weak Faith | Matthew 14:22-33 | Our text shows us good news, How Jesus Manages Weak Faith and why we shouldn't have weak faith. Hymns: 1. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name 2. Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me 3. Children of the Heavenly Father | View File |
| 10-29-1967 | How Much Should I Give? | Mark 12:41-44 | Our text tells about giving money for the church. That's not an easy question to answer but if we follow our text we will learn some important things about giving. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love 3. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus | View File |
| 06-19-1983 | How Often Do We Pray For Mercy and Forgiveness? | Luke 6:36-42 | How often do we pray for mercy and forgiveness? Do we give mercy and forgiveness to others? Hymns: 1. I Believe 2. Somebody Bigger Than You and I 3. Did You Think To Pray | View File |
| 11-18-1979 | How Should I Give | Mark 12:41-44 | How should I give? This is not an easy question to answer but if we follow the text we'll learn some important things about giving. Hymns: 1. Praise To The Lord, My Soul Adore Him 2. Now Thank We All Our God 3. Kum Ba Yah ^^ | View File |
| 08-03-1980 | How Should I Tell It, Part I | Phil. 4:13 | We know that Jesus sends each one of us to tell others about Him. We also know that it isn't easy work. How can we do it? That's the question we want to answer. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. God Will Take Care Of You | View File |
| 08-10-1980 | How Should I Tell It, Part II | 1 Peter 3:15 | This is a second part of a sermon on "How Should I Tell " others about Christ and our opportunities to save others. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. God of Mercy, God of Might | View File |
| 11-25-1973 | How Should We Feel About The Last Day? | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 | Lessons tell about Jesus' coming to judge all people living and dead. How do you feel about that? Are you ready for Jesus' to come again? Hymns 1. All Praise To God Who Reigns Above 2. The World Is Very Evil | View File |
| 12-02-1990 | How Then Can We Be Saved? | Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1-8 | Penitential purple drapes the altar and the pulpit, signaling that it's time for repentance. Our sinful nature trails along with us into the new church year. Hymns: 1. Savior of the Nations, Come 2. Have Thine Own Way, Lord! 3. Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing | View File |
| 03-01-1959 | How To Bear Troubles | James 1:2-8 | Sometimes people join and the church and think all their troubles are over. That's the way it is. When we join with Christ that's like declaring war on Satan and he does not accept that quietly. But you can't win by giving up. We need to stay and fight and accept that we will have trials and troubles. Hymns: 1. Jesus Savior, Come To Me ^^ | View File |
| 11-23-1980 | How To Die Peacefully | Luke 23:35-43 | In the text we read about a man who died with a peaceful heart. He was one of the two criminals who were crucified with Jesus. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name 3. Softly and Tenderly | View File |
| 10-23-1960 | How To Get A Right Heart For Missions | Lamentations 3:40-42 | In our text the prophet Jeremiah tells us how to get a right heart for God and for His work. Hymns: 1. May God Bestow On Us His Grace 2. Spread, Oh Spread, The Mighty Word 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 12-23-1962 | How To Have Real Joy This Christmas | 1 John 1:1-4 | Christmas is a day of great joy. The angel says this great joy is for all people, but can everyone have great joy at Christmas? If you have the right idea about Christmas you can have great joy anytime, any place, in sorrow or not in sorrow. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. On Jordan's Bank 3. Draw Nigh | View File |
| 03-08-1998 | How To Improve In Christian Living | Philippians 3:17-4:1 | In our text Paul tells us how we can improve and become better Christians. Paul tells us to improve by following his example. He trust only Jesus to be righteous and in peace with God(vv. Phi 3:7-9) Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Faith Of Our Fathers 3. My Faith Looks Up to Thee ^ | View File |
| 05-10-1959 | How To Make Our Homes Christian Homes - 1959 | Ephesians 6:4 | How do we make a Christian home?. Paul places that responsibility on parents especially fathers. Fathers should not be too busy working or playing so as to fail in this duty of making a Christian home. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Bless the House ^ | View File |
| 03-15-1987 | How To Win Someone For Jesus | John 4:5-26 | One of the chief things which Jesus commands us to do is to tell others about Him. In our text we see Jesus Himself doing that work. We see how Jesus talked to the woman at Jacob's well and won that woman to believe in Him. Hymns: 1. Open My Eyes 2. I Love To Tell The Story 3. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story | View File |
| 02-11-1979 | How We Can Help The Sick And Dying | Mark 1:40-42 | In our text Jesus helped a man who was dying with leprosy. We, like Jesus, can help the sick and the dying person. Let us learn from out text here how we can help the sick and dying. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. I Need Thee Every Hour ^^ | View File |
| 01-01-1961 | How We May Have A Happy New Year | Psalm 90 | How can we have a Happy New Year when there are often many troubles and problems in this life for us personally and as a nation. Our sermon text tells how we can be happy even when we face challenges, troubles and sickness. Hymns: 1. Our God, Our Help In Ages Past 2. Oh That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Draw Nigh And Take The Body Of The Lord ^^ | View File |
| 12-23-1956 | How Will You Be Righteous? | Romans 2:1-12 | In his letter to the Roman Christians Paul writes chiefly about righteousness. He thinks it is most important that a man get right before God or get judged right by God. How do we get righteous before God? ^^ | View File |
| 01-25-1976 | How You Can Help Preach The Good News | Mark 1:14-20 | In our text we see how Jesus traveled around and preached the Good News from God. Jesus still needs men, helpers, to continue to preach the Good News today. Jesus wants you to be His helpers. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. Come, Follow Me, The Savior Spoke | View File |
| 04-04-1969 | I Thirst | John 19:28-29 | "I Thirst", from the cross informs us of the great physical torments of hell which Christ also must suffer to make our redemption complete. ^^ | View File |
| 05-26-1985 | If You Are Thirsty, Come To Me And Drink | John 7:37-39 | On this Pentecost Sunday we remember how Jesus kept His promise and sent the Holy Spirit to His disciples. Our topic is about thirst. Jesus quenches our thirst and makes us able to bring the living waters to others that their thirst may also be quenched. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 2. Open My Eyes 3. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story | View File |
| 09-27-1981 | If Your Brother Sins Against You | Matthew 18:15-20 | In the sermon text Jesus tells about a problem and a solution. What is the problem? One member does wrong against another member. Jesus tells us what we should do when someone sins against us. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. Did You Think To Pray? 3. Take Time To Be Holy ^^ | View File |
| 08-04-1996 | In All Things God Works For Our Good | Romans 8:28-30 | We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. However, to us it often seems that God allowed a bad thing to happen to us. This sermon talks about how we are limited in our thinking and God is always thinking and loving us even when bad things do happen to us. Hymns: 1. Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus ^ | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | In Death The Christian Sleeps | John 11:11 | Funeral based on John 11:11 Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go to wake him. | View File |
| 12-31-1990 | In Jesus' Name | Luke 2:21 | Jesus' name means Savior, and since he has saved us, we can do nothing better than to end the old year and begin the new year in His name. Hymns: 1. Our God, Our Help in Ages Past 2. We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer 3. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds 4. O Jesus, King Most Wonderful | View File |
| 09-02-1973 | In St. Paul We See What God's Grace Can Do | 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 | In our text St. Paul tells what God's grace did for him. God's grace made St. Paul become a new person. Paul says, "By the grace of God I am what I am." Hymns: 1. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 2. Just As I Am | View File |
| 12-31-1965 | In The Name Of Jesus | Luke 2:21 | In the name of Jesus we should close out the and open the New Year trusting in him to overcome our trials and problems. | View File |
| 01-15-1978 | Introducing Jesus | John 1:29-41 | John the Baptist was the last preacher to make a prophecy about the Messiah. He also was the one who introduced Jesus to Israel. Hymns: 1. God of Mercy, God of Grace 2. I Love To Tell The Story | View File |
| 07-04-1976 | Is America A Happy Nation? | Psalm 144:12-15 | Is a America a happy nation based on Psalm 144:12-15? In many areas America fails the test. Hymns: 1. God Bless America 2. America the Beautiful | View File |
| 08-02-1981 | Is God's Word Successful In You? | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | We all hear God's Word regularly, but do we hear it with success? Hymns: 1. Praise The Almighty, My Soul Adore Him 2. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 3. All Glory Be To God On High | View File |
| 03-11-1973 | Is His Love Wasted On Us? | 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 | In our text St. Paul talks about how God's love is wasted. We know that God's love is wasted on many people although he died for them. But here Paul is talking about church members that don't let His love touch their hearts and change them. Hymns: 1. All Praise To God, Who Reigns Above 2. Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling ^^^ | View File |
| 05-21-1972 | Is The Holy Spirit In Your Heart? | John 14:23-31 | Is the Holy Spirit in your heart? Why is it important and what are the signs the Holy Spirit is in your heart. ^^ | View File |
| 04-12-1963 | It Is Finished | Isaiah 53:9 | All the Old Testaments prophecies happened exactly in the life, suffering and death of Jesus. Through faith in Jesus His perfect righteousness and obedience becomes ours. ^^ | View File |
| 01-01-1984 | Jesus And His Church Win | Matthew 2:13-23 | Our topic emphasizes that Jesus' Church is the winning team. With Jesus you are a winner; without Him you are a loser! Hymns: 1. Angels We Have Heard On High 2. Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly 3. Joy To The World ^^ | View File |
| 09-13-1987 | Jesus Builds His Church | Matthew 16:13-20 | Sometimes we worry about our church. We forget that Jesus builds the church, "My Church. I will build it." (v. 18) While Jesus builds His Church we must not forget that He uses us in doing that wonderful work. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. I Love To Tell The Story 3. Just As I Am | View File |
| 10-17-1992 | Jesus Changes Relationships | Mark 10:2-16 | In the text Jesus explains about the changed relationships of the Christian. We need to be reminded of these changes as we often forget and live the same as unbelievers. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Just As I Am 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus | View File |
| 01-20-1980 | Jesus Christ Superstar | John 3:31-36 | In our text John the Baptist tells why Jesus Christ is the real Superstar. John says, "He (Jesus) has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else." (v.31) Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. How Great Thou Art 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 08-05-2001 | Jesus Comes As Both Guest And Host | Luke 10:38-42 | Jesus is both visitor and host. Our sermon text looks at both of these roles of Jesus. ^ | View File |
| 02-24-1980 | Jesus Conquers Temptation | Luke 4:1-13 | In our text we see how Jesus met temptation, how He suffered Satan's temptation and resisted it and conquered. In doing so Jesus is both our Savior and our example. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^ | View File |
| 07-15-1984 | Jesus Encourages Us To Confess Him Before Men | Matthew 10:26-33 | It's not easy to be a Christian. As Christians we should not expect a comfortable, easy life. Jesus told His disciples that they should expect sufferings for the church of Christ. In the text Jesus encourages us to be brave and confess His name before all people. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story 3. I Love To Tell The Story | View File |
| 06-23-1985 | Jesus Encourages Us To Trust His Word, Which Makes The Church Grow | Mark 4:26-34 | This sermon is about how the church grows and is dependent on preaching and teaching God's Word. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage 3. Lift High The Cross | View File |
| 06-24-2001 | Jesus Gives Hope When There Is No Hope | Luke 7:11-17 | This sermon is heavy. It talks about how difficult it is when someone we know is dying or we know we are dying. Don't despair, as Christians we know we will someday be in heaven thanks to Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Take My Life And Let It Be 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 06-30-1996 | Jesus Helps Us Put Aside Our Fears So That We Can Witness | Matthew 10:24-33 | I'm sure that we all want to be brave and effective witness of Jesus Christ, but we are often afraid to do that witnessing. Jesus knows about our fears regarding witnessing. In the Gospel Lesson Jesus helps us to put aside our fears so that we can really be his witness. Hymns: 1. O Spirit of Life 2. Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus 3. Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus | View File |
| 02-06-1983 | Jesus Helps Us To Serve Him | Luke 5:1-11 | When you and I tell a lie or do wrong or bad things we feel ashamed, guilty, depressed, worried, afraid and not good enough. That makes us not able to live and serve rightly. In our text we read about Peter and his fisherman friends who felt like that. Jesus accepted them anyway and helped them to become great servants and leaders in the church. Jesus can help us in the same way. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Just As I Am 3. Onward Christian Soldiers ^ | View File |
| 01-12-1986 | Jesus Is The Christ | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | So often we say and sign the name, Christ. Who is the Christ? Many Jews are still waiting for the Christ. The baptism of our Lord helps to answer these questions. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star 2. Children Of The Heavenly Father 3. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage | View File |
| 05-10-1987 | Jesus Is The Only Savior, The Good Shepherd | John 10:1-10 | Our lessons today tell us that Jesus is our only Savior, the Good Shepherd. We must not be fooled by false shepherds and false preachers, which are many today. We must know Jesus as are only Savior, and then be a brave witness for Him against all false saviors and preachers. Hymns: 1. Christ Is Arisen! 2. Psalm 23 - The Lord Is My Shepherd 3. The King Of Love My Shepherd Is ^ | View File |
| 05-27-1984 | Jesus Is With Us To Help Us Do His Work | John 14:15-21 | Our topic is about the Holy Spirit. Who is He? Can He really revive us so that we can do Jesus' work? Hymns: 1. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 2. Open My Eyes 3. I know That My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 04-29-1984 | Jesus Lives! | John 20:10-31 | We are still rejoicing about the good news of Easter and will be forever. For us Christians Easter joy never ends. He lives to give His church its work and to strengthen our faith for this work. Hymns: 1. Alleluia! Jesus Lives 2. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 3. Crown Him With Many Crowns | View File |
| 01-19-1986 | Jesus Makes Wonderful Changes | John 2:1-11 | The topic is about the "Wonderful Changes That Jesus Makes In Us". What are these changes? How do they happen to us? Hymns: 1. O God Of Light 2. Love Divine, All Love Excelling 3. Today Thy Mercy Calls Us ^^ | View File |
| 03-25-1986 | Jesus Paid It All | Mark 11:15-18, 27-33 | Today we give attention to Jesus' activities on Tuesday of Holy Week. When they arrived at Jerusalem, Jesus went again into the temple to teach the same as He had done on Monday. He taught many, various things that day. Let's take a look. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To Jesus 2. Jesus Paid It All ^ | View File |
| 05-11-1986 | Jesus Prays For Us | John 17:20-23 | Our text is part of a prayer which Jesus prayed for all believers, which includes you, if you are a believer. It is of much comfort and support to us if we remember that our ascended Lord Jesus, sitting on God's right hand has prayed for us and continues to pray for us. Hymns: 1. Open My Eyes 2. In Christ There Is No East Or West 3. Love Divine, All Love Excelling ^ | View File |
| 02-04-1968 | Jesus Shows The Foolishness Of Unbelievers | John 5:39-47 | In our text we read about the Jews who were very honored by men and one another who seemed wise but didn't believe in Jesus. Jesus shows that they were fools. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus 3. Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide ^^ | View File |
| 05-08-1983 | Jesus Strengthens Our Love For Him | John 14:23-29 | Our topic today is love and how Jesus strengthens our love for Him. If we really love Jesus, we will also love our mother and the other members of our family. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Jesus, Lover Of My Soul 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 10-22-2000 | Jesus Teaches About Offenses | Mark 9:38-50 | In the text Jesus' disciples were giving offense to others. We need to take care that we don't offend others who are doing works in Jesus name, which often is other denominations. Hymns: 1. Take My Life, O Lord Renew | View File |
| 08-01-2010 | Jesus Teaches Us To Pray | Luke 11:1-13 | Do you think to pray everyday? Does prayer really help? The sermon reminds us to pray and pray effectively. Hymns: 1. Sweet Hour Of Prayer 2. Did You Think To Pray 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus | View File |
| 06-05-1960 | Jesus Tells Why Some People Quit The Church | John 6:60-71 | Often people begin to follow Jesus and then after a few months they stop. We wonder why did they stop coming to church? Here in our text we see that Jesus had the same trouble. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. Nearer, My God, To Thee 3. Draw Nigh, And Take the Body of the Lord ^^ | View File |
| 08-04-1985 | Jesus Tests Our Faith | John 6:1-1-15 | We often have problems and trials but we only look to ourselves to solve them. We fail to depend on Jesus. In the text Jesus' disciples were given a big problem of how to feed 5,000 people. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 03-20-1983 | Jesus The Rock Of Ages | Luke 20:9-19 | In our text Jesus is called a stone. For many people Jesus is a rock that breaks them or crushes them. Those who reject Jesus will be broken. (v.18) The Jewish leaders were broken. In the parable the Lord gave the vineyard to others. The vineyard means the church. When the Jews rejected Jesus, God established His church among other nations. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Rock of Ages 3. Take My Life That I May Be | View File |
| 09-09-1979 | Jesus, I Will Never Leave | John 6:60-69 | Sometimes we become discouraged when we see others quit the church and not remain true to Jesus. We should not become discouraged but continue believing in Jesus and stay true to Him until the end. Hymns: 1. Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah 2. From God Shall Naught Divide Me 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 05-06-1990 | Jesus, Is The Only Savior, The Good Shepherd | John 10:1-10 | Our lessons today tell us that Jesus is our only Savior, the Good Shepherd. Jesus refers to Himself as a door, to be entered and all who enter will be saved and the abundant life is theirs. Not just in heaven but now on earth. Hymns: 196, 242, 245, 408 ^^ | View File |
| 01-16-1983 | Jesus, Our Helper In Every Need | John 2:1-11 | The gospel lesson tells of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. By changing the water to wind Jesus showed Himself to be the mighty Son of God, the Messiah. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Children of The Heavenly Father ^^ | View File |
| 06-22-1980 | Jesus, Our Lord, Rules | Matthew 28: 16-20 | Jesus is the greatest Ruler. Jesus has all power. He commands us to go and preach and baptize in His name, supported by His great and awesome power. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Beautiful Savior 3. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story | View File |
| 01-13-1980 | Jesus, Son Of God, Our Beautiful Savior | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | We may say that we believe in Jesus, but when the test comes our faith is very weak. So we need the proofs in our text today. Hymns: 1. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee | View File |
| 11-03-1968 | Jesus, The Children's Savior | Mark 10:13-16 | In this text Jesus taught that everyone in His Kingdom, also adults must be like little children. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Jesus! And Shall It Ever Be 3. Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise | View File |
| 05-13-1984 | Jesus, The Door To The Good Life | John 10:7-10 | In our text Jesus says that He is the door. Jesus is the door that leads into eternal life and glory in heaven, but He is also the door that leads to the good life here and now on earth. Jesus says in our text, "I have come in order that they might have life, life in all its fullness." (v. 10) Hymns: 1. The King Of Love My Shepherd Is 2. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! 3. The Lord Is My Shepherd ^ | View File |
| 07-01-1984 | Jesus, The Friend Of Sinners | Matthew 9:9-13 | In our text we read that Jesus did eat with crooks and bad people one day. Jewish church leaders did not like that and criticized Jesus about that. But Jesus showed them that they were wrong to think like that. He showed that He is a fried of sinners. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Amazing Grace 3. O Bread of Life 4. America The Beautiful | View File |
| 04-12-1970 | Jesus, The Good Shepherd | John 10:11-17 | The text clearly and beautifully shows what a true pastor should preach to the church, the Gospel, Good News that Jesus God's Son, died on the cross for our sins and rose again on Easter morning. This was August's farewell sermon to his Prince of Peace congregation in St. Paul, Minnesota ^^ | View File |
| 02-04-1979 | Jesus, The Great Healer | Mark 1:29-39 | Jesus healed many people during His ministry here on earth. The four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John tell many other times and places when Jesus healed all various people. Does Jesus still heal today? Let's continue with the sermon to find out. Hymns: 1. Before Jehovah's Awful Throne 2. Oh, Bless the Lord, My Soul 3. Praise the Almighty, My Soul, Adore Him ^^ | View File |
| 11-24-1985 | Jesus, The King Of Truth | John 18:33-37 | Jesus often preached about truth. In our text Jesus tells us that He is a King and that His kingdom is a kingdom of truth. Hymns: 1. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 12-05-1990 | Jesus, The Light Of The World | John 8:12 | Light is symbolic of Jesus Christ and all the blessings that His coming brings to our world. ^^ | View File |
| 01-26-1986 | Jesus, The Unexpected Preacher | Luke 4:14-21 | We, perhaps , come to church expecting to hear only a man. We don't expect to hear Jesus speaking. For us Jesus is often the unexpected preacher. He was also that for the people in our text today. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star 2. O God of Light 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 02-08-1967 | Jesus, What Have You Done? | John 18:33-38 | In our text Pontius Pilate asked Jesus "What have you done." Jesus replied, "I came into the world to tell men the truth." When Jesus told men the truth he showed them their wrong ways. Many became angry and hated Him because He showed them their wrongs and sins. ^^ | View File |
| 02-11-1970 | Jesus, Why Aren't We Better Disciples | Luke 22:27-34 | In our text we see Jesus talking to Peter and His disciples in the Upper Room before they go out to Gethsemane where Jesus will pray and Judas will betray Him. What Jesus says here to Peter will show some of the reasons why we are weak disciples and how we can improve. Hymns: 1. Come To Calvary's Holy Mountain 2. Lord Jesus, Thou Art Going Forth 3. Sweet the Moments Rich In Blessing ^^ | View File |
| 08-13-2000 | Jesus' Compassion Moves Us To Caring Action | Mark 6:30-34 | Compassion and care are gifts Jesus has for everyone. This sermon looks at the many ways. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. Drawn To The Cross, Which You Have Blessed ^ | View File |
| 05-21-1967 | Jesus' Last Word To His Church | Matthew 28:16-20 | To encourage His disciples to take up their new responsibilities Jesus has a last word for them before He ascends into heaven. His last command is to "Make disciples of all people." Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now 2. Now thank we all our God 3. Thine forever, God of Love ^ | View File |
| 04-16-1989 | Jesus' Sheep | John 10:22-30 | Many people are not Jesus' sheep. Also some of those who think they are, are not. Sadly, also today many people do not believe in Jesus, that He is the Christ, the Good Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Psalm - The Lord's My Shepherd 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 01-31-1988 | Jesus' Word Is The Christian's Strength | Mark 1:21-28 | What is the secret of a Christians power? We can learn the answer to that question from our text. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Open My Eyes 3. Ready, Lord | View File |
| 09-01-1985 | Jesus' Words | John 6:60-69 | Jesus' words are special to us as Christians but many non believers are displeased by Jesus' words. Many complained that Jesus' words were "hard" , that is hard to understand and believe. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage 3. Deck Thyself With Joy And Gladness ^^ | View File |
| 01-02-2000 | John's Christmas Message | John 1:1-18 | This sermon is John's account of Jesus' birth. It emphasizes some things about Jesus' birth which can really strengthen our faith and joy. Hymns: 1. Let All Together Praise our God 2. Let Us Break Bread Together 3. Let Us All with Gladsome Voice | View File |
| 02-26-1982 | Joseph's Happy Christmas | Matthew 1:18-25 | We can learn much by giving attention to Joseph and how God blessed Joseph and used Joseph that first Christmas. Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem 3. What Child Is This? 4. Praise God the Lord | View File |
| 05-05-1991 | Joy In Christ's Ascension | Luke 24:44-53 | The disciples were happy about Jesus' ascension into heaven. Why? Let us find the answer to that question so that we too, may have great joy in Jesus' ascension into heaven. Hymns: 1. A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing 2. At The Name of Jesus 3. Crown Him With Many Crowns ^ | View File |
| 07-01-1979 | Joy In Finding The Lost | Luke 15:1-10 | This sermon talks about our need to go out and get the word about Jesus out. The pleasure and joy if we obey and do that work. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. I Love To Tell The Story 3. Softly and Tenderly | View File |
| 04-07-1982 | Judas' Real Mistake | Luke 22:1-6 | We all know the story of Judas and how he betrayed Jesus. We think we are better than Judas, but really we are not. We have the same sinful heart and nature as Judas. So we need to give attention to Judas and see what his real mistake was. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To Jesus 2. Jesus Paid It All 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus 4. O Lamb Of God ^ | View File |
| 11-23-1969 | Keep Awake | Matthew 25:1-13 | This is the last Sunday of the Church Year. This ought to remind us, that all things here on earth end. In the Bible Jesus clearly warns us about the end of all things and His coming to judge all people. We need to be ready at all times. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus at Thy Word 2. My Hope is Built on Nothing Less 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^^ | View File |
| 01-11-1998 | Knowing God, Ourselves, And Our Roles | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | One of the reasons why we have so many troubles in our society is that people do not know who they are before God. They don't know their true identity. | View File |
| 06-11-1972 | Let Nothing Hinder You From Accepting God's Kind Invitation | Luke 14:16-24 | Jesus tells the famous parable of excuses. We, like the people in the parable, may have many excuses for not accepting God's kind invitation. God says they are not good or valid. There is no excuse for anyone to refuse God's mercy which he offers to us in Christ Jesus. Hymns: 1. All Praise To God Who Reigns Above 2. I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say ^^ | View File |
| 11-13-1968 | Let Nothing Keep You From Jesus | Luke 9:57-62 | Jesus knows that we are tempted daily to copy the sinful world and the way of unbelievers. So he admonishes us and urges us to be true and faithful to him. Hymns: 1. Before Jehovah's Awe-full Throne 2. What Is The World To Me 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord. ^^ | View File |
| 02-08-1981 | Let Your Light Shine! | Matthew 5:13-20 | In our text Jesus compares us Christians to salt and light. Jesus says, "You are the light of the world." Then He commands us to Let Your Light Shine. What does that mean? Letting our light shine means to do good works. Hymns: 1. Blessed Assurance 2. I will Sing the Wondrous Story 3. Amazing Grace ^^ | View File |
| 01-03-1982 | Like The Wise Men, Let Us Worship Jesus | Matthew 2:1-12 | The story of the Wise Men is especially precious to us who are Gentiles, non-Jews, because it shows that Mary's Baby is also the Savior of the non-Jewish nations. Hymns: 1. Angels From The Realms Of Glory 2. We Three Kings Of Orient 3. Take My Life And Let It Be | View File |
| 11-30-1969 | Live Nobly As In The Daytime | Romans 13:11-14 | In our text St. Paul says to the Christians, "It is time for you to wake from sleep." He means time to wake up from laziness and sin; time to wake up and live right, serve God. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. Hark, A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding 3. O Lord How Shall I Meet Thee | View File |
| 05-06-1984 | Live With Confidence In God | 1 Peter 1:17:21 | In spite of all the bad news which makes us fear, we Christians can live with confidence and hope. We Christians can live with confidence and not fear because we trust in God's mercy and God's justice in Jesus. Hymns: 1. God So Loved The World 2. Christ is Arisen! 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 07-29-1990 | Living Affects Hearing | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | Wondering why sermons and the Word don't seem to mean as much as before. Are we hearing right? This sermon talks about how our living effects our ability to hear God's Word. Hymns: 1. Oh Worship The King 2. How Precious is the Book Divine 3. Almighty God, Your Word is Cast ^ | View File |
| 08-29-1992 | Living For Jesus | John 6:51-58 | What do you live for? Those who live for Jesus have new life, spiritual life, eternal life. If you don't have new this new life in him, he can't live for Jesus. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Take My Life, And Let It Be | View File |
| 12-30-1990 | Living In The Glow Of Christmas | Luke 2:25-38 | Living in the glow of Christmas means we rejoice in our salvation which Simeon and Anna did in the salvation that the Christ-Child brought. Hymns: 1. Angels We Have Heard On High 2. Welcome To Earth, O Noble Guest 3. Joy To The World 4. Let Us All With Gladsome Voice ^^ | View File |
| 04-07-1968 | Living Through Holy Week Successfully | John 12:1-8 | Our text for this Palm Sunday is a good one to help us wake up and live. It'll help us prepare for "Living Through Holy Week Successfully." Hymns: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor 2. O Jesus, King Most Wonderful 3. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 11-28-1965 | Look! The King is Coming | Matthew 21:1-9 | Our text speaks about Jesus' coming to His people, the Church. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring 3. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | View File |
| 06-29-1975 | Loosing Our Life To Save It | Mark 8:34,35 | This sermon talks about Peter and Paul and the sacrifices they made as disciples of Jesus. Talks about how both lost there lives in the service of Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Come Unto Me, Ye Weary 2. Savior Thy Dying Love ^ | View File |
| 11-03-1963 | Lord, Increase Our Faith | John 4:46-54 | What is faith? Many people say, "I believe in God," but they do not understand what they say. They don't know what faith is. We need to focus on His Word's and promises in the Bible. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways | View File |
| 12-28-1986 | Love And More Love From God | Galatians 4:4-7 | The lessons for the Christmas season inspire us with the amazing, fantastic love of God. His kindness to us is unlimited. Hymns: 1. Angels From The Realms Of Glory 2. What Child Is This? 3. Joy To The World 4. Praise God The Lord | View File |
| 12-04-2011 | Love Came Down At Christmas | John 3:16 | We are preparing our hearts to receive again this amazing love of God, which comes to us through the birth of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. | View File |
| 06-20-1971 | Love Is The Mark Of God's Children | 1 John 3:13-18 | What is the one unmistakable mark of a true child of God? In our text Saint John tells us that the unmistakable, bright red mark of a child of God is that he loves his brothers. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 05-23-1976 | Love One Another | John 15:9-17 | What's wrong with the world? What's wrong with the church? We have given up on love. Try love! That's Jesus way. He says, "Love one another" (v. 17) See how things will improve when we love one another. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love ^ | View File |
| 02-22-1959 | Love The Father Only | 1 John 2:12-17 | Our text this morning warns of a great danger. Not that we are in danger of giving up our faith but that we are tempted to love God and Satan at the same time. Hymns: 1. Come Unto Me, Ye Weary 2. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 09-30-1984 | Love Thy Neighbor | Romans 13:1-10 | Love Thy Neighbor. Who is my neighbor? Do we love him? Can we? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart 2. Take Time To Be Holy 3. In Christ There Is No East or West | View File |
| 03-06-1960 | Love, As He Loved Us | John 15:9-17 | There is one chief reason why we have so much trouble in the world, at home and among church members. We lack love for God and one another. In our text Jesus says "This is my commandment, That ye love one another as I have loved you." Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. In The Cross of Christ I Glory ^^ | View File |
| 10-19-1969 | Many Are Invited, But Few Chosen | Matthew 22:1-14 | Why do many people not believe in God? In our text Jesus answers that question. He says: "Many Are Invited, But Few Chosen" and then He tells us why. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. Rock of Ages, Cleft For Me ^^ | View File |
| 12-22-1968 | Mary's Christmas Hymn Of Praise To God | Luke 1:46-55 | If we listen carefully to Mary's words we will find help to get and keep the right spirit this Christmas | View File |
| 02-19-1995 | Mercies Beyond The Choir | Luke 6:27-38 | Sometimes people use this idiom: "preaching to the choir." Jesus wants you and me to do more than preaching to the choir. Jesus wants us also to preach the Gospel to people outside of our Church, especially to those who have never heard it or to those who do not yet believe it. Hymns: 1. Open My Eyes 2. Lift High The Cross 3. I Love To Tell The Story | View File |
| 01-05-1958 | Mission Work - A Joyful Duty For Every Christian | Matthew 2:1-12 | Today we think about the works by which more and more gentiles may be led to Jesus, the Savior through mission work. Therefore with our text and the help of God's Holy Spirit let us consider "Mission Work, A Christian Duty." Hymns: 1. As With Gladness Men Of Old 2. Hark, The Voice Jesus Crying ^^ | View File |
| 10-01-1995 | Museum Or Mission? | Luke 15:1-10 | Is your church becoming a museum rather than having a mission? In the text the Pharisees were in favor of church without a mission only serving those who were stable, pious and without problems. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God the Father 2. Jesus Sinners Will Receive | View File |
| 04-17-1987 | My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? | Mark 15:34 | Why did God forsake Jesus? Why did that happen to Jesus? He was not a sinner ^^ | View File |
| 07-23-1978 | My Last Words To You | Philippians 2:14-16 | This was Rev. Hauptmans farewell sermon to his congregation at Good Shepherd Of The Deaf, Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. He talked about three things 1. Love one another 2. Offer the Word of Life 3. Remember Jesus will come again. ^ Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Amazing Grace ^ | View File |
| 02-28-1988 | My Last Words To You As Your Pastor | Philippians 2:14-16 | This was Rev. Hauptmans farewell sermon to his congregation at Pilgrim Lutheran Church For the Deaf in Los Angeles. He talked about three things 1. Love one another 2. Support the church with prayer, offerings, and volunteering. 3. Continue to preach the Gospel Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Amazing Grace 3. I will Sing The Wondrous Story ^ | View File |
| 02-19-1984 | No Limit Love Makes For Better Human Relations | Matthew 5:38-48 | We humans have the habit of limiting our love. We love our friends and the members of our family, but strangers and others we don't care about them. Jesus noticed this and criticized this. What makes for better human relations? In our text Jesus shows us the answer. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Amazing Grace 3. Take Time To Be Holy ^ | View File |
| 12-24-1995 | Now That's Good News | Luke 2:10-11 | To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Good news indeed. | View File |
| 06-04-1961 | O Christian, Love Your God With All Your Heart! | Deuteronomy 6:4-13 | During the second half of the church year, which begins today, we hear about the good things which we should gladfully and cheerfully do to show our thanks and love to our kind and wonderful God. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. O That The Lord Would Guide Me 3. Thy Table I Approach ^ | View File |
| 09-16-1979 | Obedience That Pleases God | Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 | Sometimes, people seem to obey God and please God, but God is not pleased with their obedience. This is the case with the text in this sermon regarding the Pharisees. Hymns: 1. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love 3. Take My Life, That I May Be ^^ | View File |
| 12-24-2000 | Oh, Come, Let Us Adore Him | Luke 2:8-20 | The shepherds, keeping watch over their flocks by night, had good reasons to adore him for that first Christmas ^^ | View File |
| 12-06-1964 | Our Advent Hope | Luke 21:25-33 | During Advent we hear much of Jesus' Comings. Today our text tells about His coming in glory on the Last Day and it urges us to hope for his coming. Hymns: 1. Hark The Glad Sound 2. When Sinners see Their Lost Condition 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^^ | View File |
| 02-15-1959 | Our Call To Freedom | Galations 5:13-18 | Some people when they think of liberty think of freedom from God. He who wishes freedom from God is a slave to Satan. The liberty in our text is the freedom we have in Christ under God. Hymns: 1. I Lay My Sins On Jesus 2. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 12-25-1983 | Our Christmas Celebrations | Luke 2:13-14 | Today almost everyone in the United States and many other countries is celebrating Christmas. But are we celebrating Christmas in the right manner? Hymns: 1. O, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. God So Loved The World 3. Silent Night 4. Praise God The Lord | View File |
| 09-23-1984 | Our Church - A Winning Team | Romans 12:1-8 | The church is like a baseball team. A winning team must have three things: motivation, talent and harmony. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Take Time To Be Holy 3. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? | View File |
| 11-14-1971 | Our Commonwealth Is In Heaven | Philippians 3:17-21 | As Christians we must not be trapped by those enemies of the cross as St. Paul calls them but remember that we have full and complete deliverance as we await our Savior, Jesus Christ. ^^ | View File |
| 05-12-1968 | Our Confession Of Faith | John 6:60-69 | In our text Jesus helped His disciples to examine their hearts. Some then quit and left him; a few stayed and made a beautiful confession of their faith. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. We All Believe In One True God 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^^ | View File |
| 03-05-1986 | Our Daily Bread | Matthew 6:11 | In this Fourth Petition Jesus teaches us to pray for "bread." When we pray for bread in the Lord's Prayer we are really asking for more than just bread. Every time we pray: "Give us this day our daily bread, " it reminds us that God is the One who give us bread, house, clothes, family etc. and we need that reminder! Hymns: Jesus, I Will Ponder Now 2. Now Thank We All Our God 3. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow ^ | View File |
| 11-05-1972 | Our Duty To Church And State | Matthew 22:15-22 | In our text Jesus gives us good advice about our relationship to the government and the church. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. Our God, Our Help In Ages Past 3. Savior, Again To Thy Dear Name We Raise | View File |
| 10-05-1986 | Our Duty To One Another | Luke 17:1-10 | What are these duties we should do for other members of our church? This sermon talks about our duties to one another. Hymns: 1. This Is The Day That The Lord Hath Made 2. Did You Think To Pray? 3. Holy Spirit, Live In Me | View File |
| 02-08-1987 | Our Faith Is Based On God's Power | 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 | Sermons based on fine speech and man's wisdom are a weak and worthless foundation for faith. In our text Paul warns us about that. Our faith is based on God's power if it is based on Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Hymns: 1 How Great Thou Art 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. Lift High The Cross ^ | View File |
| 02-12-1986 | Our Father Which Art In Heaven | Matthew 6:9 | Jesus taught His disciples the Lord's Prayer knowing that He would soon suffer, die and then arise. In the Introduction and First Petition: "Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name." Jesus wants us to believe that God is our true Father, and that we are His true children. Hymns: 1. Just As I Am 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus ^ | View File |
| 11-15-1959 | Our Giving - A Test Of Love | 2 Corinthians 8:8 | Money is like a thermometer. It tells the temperature of man's soul. In our text St. Paul tells the Corinthians to prove their love by their money gifts. Hymns: 1. Holy Spirit Hear Us 2. Take My Life And Let It Be 3. Draw Nigh And Take The Body Of The Lord ^^ | View File |
| 08-02-1987 | Our God Promises Us A Glorious Future | Romans 8:18-23 | This Sunday was about Rev. Hauptman and his 40th Wedding Anniversary and how as Christians we can look to a glorious future with hope. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. I Will Sing the Wondrous Story ^ | View File |
| 07-28-2002 | Our Greatest Treasure | Matthew 13:44-52 | So what's are greatest treasure as Christians? Jesus Christ and his kingdom although we often don't show it in our daily life. Hymns: 1. Jesus, Priceless Treasure 2. Come, Thou Almighty King 3. Father, I Adore You | View File |
| 11-15-1992 | Our Investment Opportunities | Luke 19:11-27 | We have tremendous opportunities to invest because Jesus is King, and we are his willing servants. Jesus uses this ancient business practice in the parable to inspire people to serve him. Hymns: 1. Lord of Glory, Who hast Bought Us 2. I Love to Tell the Story | View File |
| 05-31-1987 | Our Joy In Jesus' Ascension | Luke 24:44-53 | Our topic is about Jesus' going up to heaven and the joy we have because He has gone up there. Why does Jesus' going up to heaven give us such great joy? We answer that important question in the sermon. Hymns: 1. All Glory Be To God On High 2. Blessed Assurance 3. Onward, Christian Soldiers | View File |
| 05-26-1968 | Our Lord, Ever Glorious In His Ascension | Luke 24:50-53 | Out text tells about Jesus ascending into heaven. So let us attend to our text and by God's help receive the joy and victory of Jesus' ascension. Hymns: 1. A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing 2. We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend 3. Draw Us To Thee ^ | View File |
| 11-06-1966 | Our Prayer Before Every Member Visit | Philippians 1:3-11 | In our text we have a wonderful word about prayer from St. Paul. It will show us how to pray for our Every Member Visit. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Take my Life and Let it Be 3. Renew Me, O Eternal Light | View File |
| 10-01-1967 | Our Relationship To Other Christian Groups | Mark 9:38-41 | What is our response and relationship to other Christian groups? Jesus in our text shows us how we ought to feel about other Christian groups. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. The Church's One Foundation 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 05-05-1985 | Our Relationship With Christ | John 15:1-8 | The Bible use various relationships to help us understand and appreciate our beautiful relationship with Christ. In our text Jesus uses the relationship of a grapevine and its branches. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 06-30-1991 | Our Reliable Savior | Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 | This sermon is about Jairus and Jesus raising his daughter from the dead. It also discusses how reliable and trustworthy Jesus is even though we often feel he's absence when we have troubles. Hymns: 1. O Day of Rest and Gladness 2. The Hymn of Dedication | View File |
| 05-05-1974 | Our Short Time Of Trouble | John 16:16-23a | We usually shun trouble and sadness. When it happens to us we complain and don't see the reason for it. God lets trouble happen to us. In our text Jesus tells us about that. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ , To Us Attend 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Draw Nigh And Take The Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 02-28-1982 | Our Victory In Jesus | Mark 1:12-15 | The Bible tells us that if we hope to share Jesus' glory in heaven, we must now, here on earth, share His suffering. (1 Peter 4:13) But we should not let trouble or suffering stop our serving Jesus. In our text we read about Jesus's victory over Satan. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Just As I Am Onward, Christian Soldiers ^ | View File |
| 11-27-1966 | Our Wonderful Contract With God | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Our text says that we have a contract (agreement, covenant) with God. We as sinners cannot keep our part of the agreement with God. God loves us and comes to us with grace and forgiveness. Hymns: Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 04-03-1983 | Our Wonderful Easter Hope | 1 Corinthians 15:20 | Our text tells about wonderful hope. Our Easter hope comes from God's Word and is established on the strong basis, Jesus' arising from death. Hymns: 1. God So Loved The World 2. Christ Is Arisen 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 04-15-1963 | Our Wonderful Easter Hope | 1 Corinthians 15:17-20 | In our text Paul urges us to place our hope in Christ who died and rose again. Paul says "Now is Christ risen from the dead, and is become the first fruits of the cross." The first one to rise without sin and shame. ^ | View File |
| 08-22-1982 | Our Wonderful Faith | John 6:41-51 | Many people refuse to believe in Jesus because they are not aware of the wonderful things or faith. In our text Jesus reminds us about how anyone receives faith and the benefits of faith. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come 3. Oh That I Had A Thousand Voices ^^ | View File |
| 06-05-1977 | Our Wonderful God | Romans 11:33-36 | Today is Trinity Sunday. Christian churches all over the world rejoice and praise the Holy Triune God today, and we do also. God has showed Himself to us in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, still he is ONE God. Hymns: 1. Holy God, We Praise Thy Name 2. O That I Had A Thousand Voices | View File |
| 11-21-1965 | Parable Of The Ten Maidens | Matthew 25:1-11 | In our lesson today Jesus warns us to stay awake and always be ready. He shows us in this story "Why We Should Always Be Ready For His Coming." Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say | View File |
| 04-05-1970 | Peace Be Unto You | John 20:19-31 | In our text the Risen Savior says to us: "Peace Be Unto You." The ten disciples did not yet have peace. It was Easter morning and they were hiding behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jews who on Friday had crucified their leader. So after Jesus said this to his disciples they were very happy to see the Lord. Hymns: 1. Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won 2. Christ the Lord is Risen Again 3. I Know My Redeemer Lives ^^ | View File |
| 02-02-1986 | People Who Reject Jesus | Luke 4:21-30 | We all know people who refuse to believe in Jesus, who reject Jesus and thus God's call. St. Paul says that preaching of the cross is an offense to proud natural man. (1 Cor. 1:18; 2:24) Hymns: 1. How Great Thous Art 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 08-04-1991 | People Who Seek Christ | John 6:24-35 | People today may seek Jesus for the wrong reasons. Some for the social or economic benefits rather than the "Bread Of Life" as our text talks about. Hymns: 1. What is Food 2. Blessed Jesus, Living Bread 3. Savior, Again To Your Dear Name | View File |
| 08-14-2011 | Persevering In Prayer | Matthew 15:21-28 | The text in the Gospel lesson is about the Canaanite woman who persevered in prayer, despite several discouragements, and received from Jesus a great deliverance for her demon-possessed daughter. ^^ | View File |
| 08-19-1962 | Planning For Heaven | Luke 16:1-9 | In our text Jesus gives us a good lesson to remind us to think more about our future life in heaven. Jesus wants to impress on our minds that we should think much about going to heaven and make good plans for that. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. O That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Thy Table I Approach ^ | View File |
| 09-30-1973 | Planting For God | Galatians 5:25-6:10 | In our text St. Paul compares our Christian life with planting and reaping. Deeds are like plants. If you listen to the Holy Spirit and do his will, do God's will, love and help others you will earn God's blessings and eternal life. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Holy Spirit Hear Us | View File |
| 06-09-1968 | Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! | Matthew 28:16-20 | Today is Trinity Sunday. By Trinity we mean three in one God: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The Trinity shows the great love and mercy of God for sinners. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Glory Be To God The Father 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee ^ | View File |
| 05-20-1979 | Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow | 1 Corinthians 3:3-7 | Twentieth Anniversary Sermon For Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for the Deaf, St. Paul, Minnesota | View File |
| 09-22-1991 | Praise The Lord On This 90th Anniversary Of Deaf Missions | Psalm 103:1-22 | This sermon was based on Psalm 103 and talked about the 90th Anniversary of Deaf Missions in Minnesota. Hymns: 1. Praise to the Lord 2. Christians, While on Earth 3. Our God, our Help in Ages Past ^^ | View File |
| 04-12-1981 | Preparation For Holy Week | John 12:1-8 | Our text for this Palm Sunday is a good one to help us wake up and live. It will help us to prepare ourselves to live successfully through this Holy Week. Hymns: 1. O Bread Of Life 2. O Sacred Head Now Wounded 3. All Glory, Laud and Honor | View File |
| 12-09-1984 | Preparations For Christmas | Mark 1:1-8 | The text tells us about John the Baptizer. God sent John to prepare the Jewish nation for Jesus' coming. John can also help us prepare our hearts for Jesus coming again this Christmas. Hymns: 1. Send Out Thy Light 2. O How Shall I Receive Thee? 3. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | View File |
| 12-09-1990 | Prepare For Jesus To Come Into Your Heart | Mark 1:1-8 | Many people prepare for Christmas by what they'll buy or the fancy Christmas dinner they'll prepare. Jesus makes Christmas! We need to prepare our hearts not just our homes for Jesus. | View File |
| 12-08-1991 | Prepare For Jesus' Coming | Luke 3:1-6 | The text tells us about John the Baptist whom God sent to prepare his people, Israel, for Christ's coming. ^^ | View File |
| 10-21-1990 | Press On Toward That Goal | Philippians 3:12-21 | What is the goal? How do we press on? Our main goal to press on is to know Christ. Hymns: 1. Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid 2. Fight the Good Fight 3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing ^^ | View File |
| 01-06-1957 | Proclaim God's Word Of Salvation To All! | Romans 3:23-31 | Our text will help us to sharpen our understanding and faith as to "Why We Must Proclaim God's Salvation To All." ^^ | View File |
| 06-19-1960 | Producing For God | John 15:1-8 | God who has made us and when we fell, then saved us from sin and hell, He expects us to produce for Him. Jesus clearly shows this in our text. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, Come 2. I Gave My Life For Thee 3. I Come, Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 02-03-2002 | Rain, Rain, Go Away | Matthew 5:1-12 | We don't want the storms of life to interfere with our happiness and pleasures. But Jesus has told us that we Christians must expect troubles in this life. | View File |
| 10-20-1996 | Redesigned In Christ | Philippians 2:1-5 | God loves to redesign people. One dramatic example is that of St. Paul, the apostle. For others it is much more subtle. Hymns: 1. Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices 2. Renew Me, O Eternal Light 3. You Will I Love, My Strength ^^ | View File |
| 11-21-1971 | Regarding The Times and The Seasons | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 | This is the final Sunday of the church year, the traditional Sunday for placing our minds on the events of eternity and reminders of that life that we all have that one day we must stand before our Creator. | View File |
| 03-10-1963 | Rejoice Because Your Names Are Written In Heaven | Luke 10:17-20 | In the Bible God compares heaven with a wonderful wedding feast. In our text Jesus says that God has a book of all the names of those that will go to heaven. We should very happy about this rather than things we accomplish on this earth since we don't deserve it and are saved by grace. Hymns:1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Oh For A Thousand Tongues To Sing 3. Now The Hour Of Worship O'er ^^ | View File |
| 04-08-1990 | Rejoice Greatly, People Of God | Zechariah 9:9 | Today, Palm Sunday, should be a very happy day, a day of celebration for all Christians. In our text the prophet, Zechariah, prophesied that God's people will on this day, "rejoice greatly and shout with joy." Hymns: 1. All Glory, Laud, and Honor 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Lift High the Cross | View File |
| 10-25-1981 | Rejoice In The Lord Always | Philippians 4:4-8 | In spite of our troubles and problems we Christians can be happy. St. Paul in our text reminds us of this. Hymns: 1. Come Holy Spirit, God and Lord 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 12-16-1984 | Rejoice In The Lord Who Comes! | Isaiah 61:1-3 | In the text Jesus says that He comes and brings good news and joy to humble people. Jesus talks about the humble: poor people, people in trouble, people with sad hearts, slaves and prisoners. Hymns: 1. Shine In Our Hearts 2. O Rejoice, Ye Christians Loudly 3. Joy To The World | View File |
| 04-23-1961 | Rejoice In Trouble You That Trust In God | Isaiah 40:26-31 | We should rejoice in troubles because God is able to help in all troubles. That is shown in our text for today. We should not doubt God's power and love in troubles. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. Give Me A Faith That Will Not Shrink ^ | View File |
| 08-04-1963 | Relatives Of Christ! | Matthew 12:46-50 | Who are Jesus' relatives? Jesus said, " For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister and mother." Jesus wants us to tell others about Him so that His spiritual family can grow. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Beautiful Savior. ^ | View File |
| 12-31-1959 | Remember How God Led You In 1959! | Deuteronomy 8:2 | In our text God tells the Israelites that they should remember how God led them in the past whey they traveled in the wilderness for 40 years. ^^ | View File |
| 12-31-1983 | Remember How God Led You In 1983! | Deuteronomy 8:2 | We want to remember how God led us through this year and we want to ask His blessings in the new year. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Abide With Me 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 03-31-1983 | Remembering With A Purpose | 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 | On this night almost 2000 years ago Jesus took bread and wine and said to His disciples, "Whenever you eat and drink this, remember Me!" Jesus wants us to remember He has freed us from sin and Satan's rule. He wants us to also remember that He has saved our life by His blood. ^ | View File |
| 06-07-1987 | Renewed By The Spirit | Acts 2:1-12 | Today we celebrate the Holy Spirit, and how He renewed Jesus' twelve fearful disciples and made them brave successful preachers of salvation. We also celebrate the individual, personal renewal which the Holy Spirit works in us. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 2. Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling 3. Holy Spirit, Live In Me | View File |
| 11-22-1987 | Responsible To God | Matthew 25:31-46 | In the text, Jesus tells about the final judgment. Jesus shows us very clearly that we are responsible to God for what we do and what we fail to do. ^^ | View File |
| 02-06-1966 | Run To Win! | 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5 | In our text St. Paul compares a Christian to athlete running a race. An athlete must stay in top condition and eat, exercise and live right to be in top shape. Are Christian struggle is to not become complacent and lose are faith by the world's temptation. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. My Soul, Be On Thy Guard 3. Onward Christian Soldier ^^^ | View File |
| 07-11-1999 | Sanctification | Romans 6:1-11 | Our text, affords us a splendid opportunity to teach about sanctification. In this text St. Paul shows that it is necessary for us Christians to live a holy life. Hymns: 1. As We Begin Another Week 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing ^^ | View File |
| 10-14-2007 | Saving Faith Causes Us To Be Thankful | Luke 17:11-19 | Why are people generally unthankful? In the text ten lepers were healed of leprosy but only one returned to thank Jesus. Hymns: 1. Oh, Bless The Lord, My Soul 2. Salvation Unto Us Has Come 3. Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessings | View File |
| 10-09-1988 | See God's Glory | Psalm 19:1-14 | The text tells about the sun and how the sun, moon, stars and planets in the sky show God's glory. We need to see God's glory in nature. Hymns: 1. Beautiful Savior 2. Open My Eyes 3. Amazing Grace ^ | View File |
| 03-24-1985 | Seek The True Glory | John 12:20-33 | Our topic is about glory. What is the false glory? What is the true glory? The sermon will answer these two questions and then show that Jesus warns us to seek the true glory. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. Glory Be To Jesus 3. All Glory Be To God On High ^ | View File |
| 10-18-1987 | Serve God, Don't Just Talk | Matthew 21:28-32 | In the text Jesus warns us about false people, yes, false church members. In the parable about the two sons, Jesus teaches us to be careful lest we give talk service to God without really living for His glory. Hymns: 1. Beautiful Savior 2. Take My Life And Let It Be 3. Lift High The Cross | View File |
| 10-27-1985 | Serving In The Church | Mark 10:35-45 | Many of us are serving in the church. That is fine and good. We all should be serving in the church. Why and who are you serving? Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Others 3. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone ^^ | View File |
| 07-24-1988 | Sheep Without A Shepherd | Mark 6:30-34 | People are like sheep in many ways without the shepherd, Jesus to guide us. This sermons talks about how Jesus felt sorry for helpless people and began to help them. Hymns: 1. Onward Christian Soldiers 2. Lord, 'Tis not That I Did Choose Thee 3. Just A Closer Walk With Thee | View File |
| 12-09-1973 | Signs Of His Coming In Glory | Luke 1:25-36 | Jesus in our text gives some signs to let us know that His coming in glory is near. Hymns: Jesus, Thy Church With Longing Eyes 2. Once He Came In Blessing | View File |
| 10-18-1964 | Soldiers Of The Cross, 1964 | Ephesians 6:10-17 | Soldiers of the cross find their strength is in the Lord. Only God can help us, "A mighty fortress is our God a trusty shield and weapon." | View File |
| 10-31-1971 | Soldiers Of The Cross, 1971 | Ephesians 6:10-17 | Our text urges us to face up to our spiritual warfare. St. Paul reminds us of the important truth that we are "Soldiers of the Cross" | View File |
| 12-19-1965 | Some Help For Your Christmas Celebration | John 1:23 | John says, "Make straight the way of the Lord." That means be honest with God. So for a true valuable Christmas be honest with God, truthful and confess our sins. Hymns: 1. Hark the Glad Sound! 2. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry 3. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | View File |
| 08-17-1997 | Spiritual Eating and Drinking | John 6:51-58 | Jesus talks about feeding the new man. Jesus talks about Spiritual Eating and Drinking. Hymns: 1. Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures 2. Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus 3. Oh, for a Faith That Will Not Shrink 4. Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah ^^ | View File |
| 07-25-1999 | St. Paul Encourages Us To Live After The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:12-17 | In our text St. Paul tells us that we need the Holy Spirit. Only the Holy Spirit of God working in us can cause us to live a holy life pleasing to God. Hymns: 1. O Day of Rest and Gladness 2. Jesus, Lover of My Soul 3. Almighty Father, Bless The Word ^ | View File |
| 07-19-1992 | Stand Firm In The Freedom | Galatians 5:1, 13-25 | This sermon is about our freedom in Christ and how we are saved by what Jesus did on the cross. However, we can easily fall away if we let our sinful nature have it's way. Hymns: 1. Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven 2. Drawn To The Cross, Which Thou Hast Blest 3. Almighty God, Thy Word Is Cast | View File |
| 11-17-1991 | Standing Before The Judge | Daniel 7:9-10 | The text tells of the final judgment from the view of the prophet Daniel. In a dream God gave Daniel a graphic, tremendous vision of the final judgment. Hymns: 1. The World is Very Evil 2. Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Abide O'Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 03-14-1990 | Standing By The Cross | John 19:25-27 | Why are we standing by the cross tonight? Mary and John stood there by Jesus' cross, because they loved Him and wanted to help and be of service to Him. We want to be here by His cross because He suffers and dies in our place. Hymns: 1. Christ the Life of All the Living 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love 3. Blest Be The Ties That Binds ^ This sermon also explains how Pilgrim Towers retirement home for the Deaf in Los Angeles was started by Rev. Arnold Jonas some fifty years ago who was the Pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church for the Deaf located on the same block. | View File |
| 09-07-1958 | Strange And Wonderful Invitation | Matthew 11:25-30 | In our text Jesus invites with these words: "Come unto Me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." Who are they? They are all those burdened with the knowledge of their great sinfulness and who understand the terrible effects of sin. ^^ | View File |
| 08-18-1968 | Strong Lesson For Unbelief | Matthew 23:34-39 | In our text Jesus warns of the terrible things unbelievers often do and don't realize what they have done. Jesus tells the Jewish church leaders how their fathers in the past persecuted and killed the prophets that God sent. Because of their pride and self-righteousness they refused to believe in Jesus. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^ | View File |
| 04-16-1987 | Surely Not I, Lord? | Matthew 26:22 | Jesus told his disciples that one of them would betray Him. They couldn't believe. Each one of them asked Jesus, "Surely not I, Lord?" ^^ | View File |
| 10-29-1989 | Surprising Opportunities To Win People For Jesus | Luke 19:1-10 | The text has special encouragement as it tells about a surprising opportunity which Jesus had to win a man for His kingdom. | View File |
| 10-16-1966 | Take Off the Old: Put On the New | Ephesians 4:22-28 | Do our good works really please and honor God? In our text St. Paul shows us about truly good works. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 08-24-1980 | Take The Problems Of Your Home To Jesus | Luke 12:49-53 | Christians often have troubles when those they love are not believers in Christ. This sermon talks about those kinds of issues and how as Christians we should support one another. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Bless This House 3. Softly and Tenderly ^^ | View File |
| 01-15-1984 | Thank God For His Good Work In Us | 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 | Epiphany means shining of light. In Jesus God gives light to our dark sinful world and shows us Jesus who makes us holy. Our topic today is about thanking God for this great work in us. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Children of the Heavenly Father 3. Just As I Am | View File |
| 12-28-1997 | Thank God Someone Knows What's Going On | Luke 2:41-52 | Jesus knows what is going on, and what needs to happen. Even at the young age of twelve Jesus knew what was going on. | View File |
| 11-24-1960 | Thanks For Many Precious Blessings | Psalm 145 | God gives us many precious blessings. That becomes a habit and we fail to thank Him for daily providing so many gifts to us. | View File |
| 09-03-1972 | Thanksgiving - A Test Of Faith | Luke 17:11-19 | What is a good test of faith? In our text we have a good test of faith. Some people appear to trust God and cry in times of trouble but when God helps them they quickly forget about God. Nine of the ten lepers in our story were like that. Hymns: 1. We Are One In the Spirit 2. Clap Your Hands 3. Sons of God, Hear His Holy Word | View File |
| 04-15-2001 | That Christ Is Risen! And That He Is Risen Indeed! | John 20:1-10 | We may wonder why John's account or the resurrection is so different from the accounts or Matthew, Mark and Luke. What John emphasizes does not contradict what the others had reported, but supplements it and adds evidence that Jesus did in fact arise from the dead that Easter morning. Hymns: 1. Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain 2. I Know that My Redeemer Lives 3. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia | View File |
| 01-30-2000 | The Amazing Authority Of Jesus Christ | Mark 1:21-28 | When Jesus visited the synagogue in Capernaum there was no doubt that he taught and acted with authority and that he was in charge. Hymns: 1. Open Our Eyes 2. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 11-25-1982 | The Basics Of Thanksgiving | Ephesians 5:20 | Christians should thank God everyday, always, not only once a year on Thanksgiving Day. | View File |
| 02-07-1999 | The Believers Bless The World | Matthew 5:13-16 | Jesus says in our text that we bless the world, firstly, by being "the salt of the earth" and , secondly, by being "the light of the world." By the word "salt" Jesus points out what our mission and ministry is to be. Hymns: 1. Lord, We Come Before Thee Now 2. Am I a Soldier of the Cross 3. Soldiers of the Cross, Arise ^^ | View File |
| 09-03-1967 | The Best Invitation | Matthew 11:25-30 | In our text we find an invitation. It is an invitation from Jesus Christ. Jesus wants you to come and join him in something wonderful. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. I Hear the Voice of Jesus Say 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 12-24-1976 | The Best News Ever Announced | Luke 2:10-11 | On the first Christmas night God sent His angel to tell some shepherds who were watching their sheep near Bethlehem good news. The Angel said to the shepherds, " I bring you most joyful news ever announced." (v. 10) Hymns: 1. Joy To The World 2. What Child Is This 3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | View File |
| 11-27-1960 | The Better Blessings Of The New Testament Era | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | God's Word is divided into the Old and New Testament. In our text Jeremiah tells how the New Testament is better than the old. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. Hark, the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes 3. Now the Hour of Worship Is Over | View File |
| 07-15-1973 | The Birth Of God's New World (Heaven) | Romans 8:18-23 | If we knew about the wonderful things God has prepared for us in the future, we would be much better Christians. In our text St. Paul assures us that soon we will be fully free from all sin and trouble and we will know and experience the glory of God's children. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord, To Thee ^^ | View File |
| 06-18-1978 | The Black Lutheran Centennial - Challenge, Promise, Fulfillment | Matthew 28:18-20 | This sermon celebrated the Black Lutheran Centennial 1877-1997. Lutherans of the Norwegian Synod began a program to bring Gospel outreach to Black and Native Americans. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. We Shall Overcome | View File |
| 05-21-2000 | The Blessedness Of Active Christian Love | 1 John 3:18-24 | Our text shows the blessings of our showing Christian love to others. If frees us from becoming hypocrites, gives us a good conscience and helps us as obedient Christians enjoy fellowship with God. Hymns: 1. We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise 2. As We Gather 3. I Believe In Jesus ^ | View File |
| 12-16-1979 | The Blessings Of Christ's Coming | Luke 3:7-18 | From the text we can be reminded about the rich blessings that Christ brings when He comes to us. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of His Coming 2. Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People 3. Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel ^^ | View File |
| 05-02-1982 | The Blessings Of Jesus Resurrection | Psalm 23 | The Psalm most people love is Psalm 23. While everyone loves this Psalm, many do not understand it correctly. They think it tells about God, our Shepherd and we His sheep. The Shepherd in this Psalm is not God, the Father, but Jesus, the Son. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Psalm 23, The Lord Is My Shepherd 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 11-15-1987 | The Blessings Of The Ten Commandments | Matthew 22:34-40 | Many people know the Ten Commandments. But are you aware that the Ten Commandments all have one basic idea or requirement from us? Hymns: 1. All Glory Be To God On High 2. Just As I Am 3. I Will Sing The Wondrous Song ^^ | View File |
| 08-15-1992 | The Bread Of Life | John 6:24-35 | Jesus says, "I am the Bread of Life: he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." Often we think of our own daily needs bread, food, housing, etc. and neglect our spiritual needs. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open My Heart To Hear 2. O Bread Of Life 3. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah | View File |
| 04-16-1976 | The Celtic Cross - The Cross Of Eternity | John 17:3 | The Celtic Cross is also called the Cross of Eternity. Why? Because it has a circle where the cross bars meet. The circle is the symbol Christians use for eternal or eternity. Hymns: 1. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 2. Lord Jesus, We Give Thanks To Thee ^ | View File |
| 06-05-1983 | The Centurion's Faith | Luke 7:1-10 | This sermon covers the Centurion's Faith and what an example it is for us. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus | View File |
| 12-06-1992 | The Christian Hope, The True Hope | Romans 15:4-13 | Often we are discouraged in this life with all of its problems. Advent stresses the real and true hope of Christians. Hymns: 1. O Little Town of Bethlehem 2. Hail to the Lord's Anointed 3. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry 4. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | The Christian Is Better Off In Death | Philippians 1:23 | Funeral sermon based on Philippians 1:23 I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. | View File |
| 10-03-1982 | The Christian Lifestyle | Mark 9:30-37 | We Christians have a wonderful, beautiful lifestyle. But often we don't appreciate that way enough and do not really live the Christian way. The text and sermon teach us how to live the Christian lifestyle. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Savior, Thy Dying Love | View File |
| 10-26-1980 | The Christian Stewards Attitude Toward Money | 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-19 | You and I have feelings or attitudes about money. We feel a certain way about money. How do you feel about money? The Bible speaks much about money. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Just As I Am 3. Onward, Christian Soldier ^^ | View File |
| 09-28-1958 | The Christian's Freedom | John 8:31-36 | In the text Jesus talks about the freedom of a Christian and what it is. Hymns: 1. O, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways ^^ | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | The Christian's Hope In Meeting Death | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | One thing that makes the Christian's death different from the non-Christian's death is hope. St. Paul tells about this hope. | View File |
| 07-03-1966 | The Christians Hope In Trouble | Romans 8:18-23 | We want to do good and right and please God, but because of sin and temptation we often fail and do wrong. In our text St. Paul gives us encouragement. He tells of "The Christians Hope In Trouble." Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Draw us To Thee 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee ^ | View File |
| 12-24-1987 | The Christmas Good News | Luke 2:8-20 | The Christmas Good News is for all people. The angel said "A Savior has been born to you." | View File |
| 12-24-1978 | The Christmas Message | John 1:14 | What is the Christmas message for us? On the first Christmas the message was brought from God to shepherds who were watching their sheep during the night near Bethlehem. | View File |
| 10-15-1978 | The Church And The State | Matthew 22:21 | We, Christians, belong to two kingdoms, the kingdom of God and the kingdom of man. What is our duty to the Church and the State? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Battle Hymn of the Republic 3. All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name | View File |
| 07-25-1992 | The Church With A Good Purpose | Mark 6:7-13 | What is the purpose of the Christian Church? This sermon talks about preaching the Gospel and healing the sick. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. My Task 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 07-14-1963 | The Cost Of Membership In His Kingdom | Luke 9:18-26 | In our text Jesus says that following Him costs us very much. Jesus says in verse 23, "If any man will (wants) come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill 3. Onward Christian Soldiers ^ | View File |
| 03-03-1985 | The Costs and Benefits Of Following Jesus | Mark 8:31-38 | In our text Jesus tells us and warns us about the costs and benefits of following Him. We need to consider these. We must know the costs and the benefits; then we will be able to follow Jesus and not quit in times of difficulty. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? 3. The Old Rugged Cross ^ | View File |
| 11-08-1987 | The Countdown Has Begun - Are You Ready? | Matthew 24:15-28 | Are we ready for Jesus' return? Are we prepared to meet and greet Jesus when He returns? Hymns: 1. This Is The Day The Lord Has Made 2. Abide With Me 3. O Happy Day ^^ | View File |
| 06-21-1992 | The Criterion Of A True Pastor | Galatians 1:1-10 | This sermon deals with the criteria of a pastor and how they are called to the church. Pastors are sent indirectly to by Jesus Christ. A true pastor needs to preach the message of Jesus Christ. | View File |
| 03-11-1976 | The Cross Of Discipleship | Luke14:27 | St. Andrew's Cross is also called "The Cross of Discipleship." Why? Because Andrew was such a true, model disciple. Andrew remained true to Jesus all his life and chose to die on a X cross rather than give up his faith in Jesus. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus, We Give Thanks To Thee 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love | View File |
| 03-03-1976 | The Cross Of Prophecy | John 3:14-16 | Tonight we have the Tau Cross which is also called the Cross of Prophecy. Why? Because it prophesies about Jesus' suffering and death upon the cross of Calvary. | View File |
| 04-07-1976 | The Cross Of Suffering | Matthew 27:45-46 | The Passion Cross is also called the Cross of Suffering. It's also known as the Latin Cross. The sharp, pointed tips remind us of the sword tip or spear and signify suffering. So this cross reminds us of how our Savior suffered upon the cross for us. Hymns: 1. Sweet The Moments, Rich In Blessing 2. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary | View File |
| 03-03-1971 | The Crowing Rooster | Luke 22:54-62 | Most of us are familiar with the events that led to the crowing of the rooster and Peter denying Jesus. You might not see the significance of the crowing rooster, not only for Peter, but also for ourselves. ^^ | View File |
| 10-25-1959 | The Crown of Life, Our Hope | James 1:9-12 | Jesus says, "We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of heaven." There are many temptations that may lead Christians to give up faith in Jesus their Savior, Riches is one and poverty is another. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Thy Word 3. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 09-20-1992 | The Daily Challenge To Live As He Lived | Luke 14:1, 7-14 | The text in today's sermon forces us to rethink what it means to be a Christian. The world daily is constantly challenging us as Christians. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 2. Oh that the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. O Jesus, I Have Promised ^^ | View File |
| 01-01-1970 | The Death Of A Saint Is Precious | Psalm 116:15 | Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints | View File |
| 04-17-1981 | The Death Of Jesus Christ | John 19:30 | Today we look back almost 2,000 years and remember and celebrate Jesus' death. His death was truly a special death. Our text tells about Jesus death, which is very precious to us Christians. ^ | View File |
| 04-08-1979 | The Donkey And The Palms | Mark 11:1-10 | Why did Jesus ride on a donkey into the Holy City that first Palm Sunday? Why did people wave Palm branches? Our sermon will answer these questions and help us to celebrate this Palm Sunday. | View File |
| 09-09-2001 | The Door To Heaven | Luke 13:22-30 | The door to heaven is narrow. Many who think they'll go to heaven won't. This sermon talks about the various reasons that people, including those who consider themselves Christians won't get into heaven. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Christ, Our True and Only Light | View File |
| 11-19-2000 | The End Of This World | Mark 13:24-31 | In the Gospel lesson Jesus tells about the end times and implies the end of the world. So let's attend carefully to Jesus' words. Hymns: 1. Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer ^^ | View File |
| 01-13-1985 | The Epiphany At The River | Mark 1:4-11 | The text is one of the Epiphany lessons. It is a beautiful, wonderful showing of Jesus. It is the showing at the river. Hymns: 1. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Take Time To Be Holy | View File |
| 03-02-1986 | The Escape From Presumption | 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 | In our text St. Paul tells us about the Jew's presumption and he warns us not to presume upon God's grace. We also are tempted to presume upon God's grace and take advantage of His love and kindness to us. In spite of His grace, God punishes us when we presume upon His grace. Hymns: 1. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 2. Amazing Grace 3. Just A Closer Walk With Thee | View File |
| 12-20-1987 | The Faith That Makes A Good Christmas | Luke 1:26-38 | Faith that makes for a good Christmas means to believe that God can do anything - nothing is too hard for God. Mary had such faith. Hymns: 1. O How Shall I Receive Thee? 2. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates 3. O Come, All Ye Faithful | View File |
| 07-23-1967 | The Faithful Steward | Luke 12:42-48 | We often forget about God. We talk and act as if we are free and owe nothing to God. The Bible says, "The earth is the Lords, the world and they that live on it." The Bible says we are his stewards. We are to manage all of our time, money and resources for God. Hymns: 1. All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 11-05-1978 | The Faithful Steward | Matthew 25:14-30 | The faithful steward understands God has given him certain talents, time, and money which he uses for God's profit and glory. Hymns: 1. God of Mercy, God of Grace 2. Before Jehovah's Awe-full Throne 3. Jesus Paid It All | View File |
| 10-12-1980 | The Fruit Of A Christian | John 15:16 | What is the fruit of a Christian? Fruit of a Christian means good works. It also means stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Hymns: 1. Did You Think To Pray 2. Take Time To Be Holy 3. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Thy Word | View File |
| 05-13-1979 | The Fruits Of Our New Life | John 15:1-8 | The Holy Spirit had joined us to the true VINE, Jesus Christ, that we may produce the Spirit's fruit. It is very important for us to be joined to Him. If we are not joined with Jesus, we are like a branch cut off from the vine. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Take My Life and Let It Be 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 02-21-1982 | The Glory Of Gospel Preaching | 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 | Our text this morning helps us to see the glory of the Gospel Ministry. The Gospel ministry is glorious because of it's source. The true glory of the Gospel is Christ, his person and his work. The Gospel tells about Jesus' glorious person. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling 3. Glory Be To Jesus ^ | View File |
| 03-31-1968 | The Glory Of Jesus' Cross | John 13:31-35 | When Jesus looks ahead to the cross He sees glory in that. We need to open our eyes and see that too. Hymns: 1. Glory Be to God the Father 2. Just as I Am, Without One Plea 2. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ^ | View File |
| 03-08-1959 | The Godly Tears | 2 Corinthians 7:6-13 | In out text St. Paul talks about two kinds of sorrow, godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. He shows that worldly sorrow leads to death but godly sorrow leads to salvation and joy. ^^ | View File |
| 03-21-1982 | The Good Life In God | Ephesians 2:4-10 | In our text St. Paul reminds us of the good life in God. Many people are unhappy because they do not believe in Jesus. New birth and new life is possible because Jesus died on the cross for us and arose from death. New birth happens when we are baptized. New birth frees us from sin's tyranny. This new birth gives us the good life. Hymns: 1. Lord, Jesus Christ Be Present Now 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Take My Life That I May Be | View File |
| 08-27-1972 | The Good Samaritan Shows That Nobody Can Justify Himself | Luke 10:25-37 | We all know the story of the Good Samaritan. Strange as it may seem this is not what Jesus intended to teach by this story. In the verses preceding this story we can see that Jesus had another purpose in mind that no man can justify himself before God. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Just As I Am, Without One Plea 3. Draw Nigh and Take The Body Of The Lord | View File |
| 03-28-1982 | The Good That Helps Everyone | John 12:20-33 | In our text Jesus compares a Christian with a seed that is planted and then grows and multiplies many seeds. So the Christian volunteers himself, offers himself to server others. In volunteering the Christian often suffers - maybe even dies to serve others. Jesus calls us Christians to volunteer and offer ourselves for good purposes. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? | View File |
| 07-21-1974 | The Goodness We Need To Enter Heaven | Matthew 5:20-26 | In our text, Jesus tells His followers how good they must be if they expect to go to heaven. Hymns: 1. Holy Ghost, With Light Divine 2. Just As I Am 3. Before Thee, God, Knowest All ^ | View File |
| 08-23-1998 | The Great Benefits of the Kingdom | Luke 12:32-40 | We are living in difficult times. How do Christians find peace of mind when we live in suck a fear filled, uncertain world? Hymns: 1. Someone Special 2. Our Father, by Whose Name 3. I Come, O Savior, to Your Table ^^ | View File |
| 05-22-1966 | The Great Comfort In Christ's Ascension | Acts 1:1-11 | Before Christ ascended He said "All power is given unto Me in heaven and on earth." All that happens in this world happens under His rule, both the good and the bad. He rules everything so that His Word can be preached to all nations and people. Hymns: 1. We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend 2. Draw Us To Thee 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord ^ | View File |
| 04-18-1965 | The Great Comfort In Christ's Resurrection | Romans 4:25 | Jesus resurrection has comfort for any time and any day. Christ didn't rise for His own sake as He died for us so He also rose for us. ^ | View File |
| 06-14-1987 | The Great Commission | Matthew 28:16-20 | In our text we read "The Great Commission." It is greater than any commission anyone has ever received from any king or president. Jesus gives the Great Commission. In our text Jesus says, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Come, Thou Almighty King 3. Onward, Christian Soldiers | View File |
| 04-02-1961 | The Great Easter Song Psalm 118 | Psalm 118: 14-24 | Our text today is an Easter song although it was written 1000 years before Christ rose. ^ | View File |
| 07-14-1996 | The Great Giver Of Rest | Matthew 11:25-30 | This sermon talks about the rest and relief we can find when we take the the yoke Jesus gives us. Hymns: 1. Jesus Shall Reign 2. Onward, Christian Soldiers 3. May We Your Precepts ^ | View File |
| 09-29-1968 | The Greatest Invitation | Matthew 11:25-30 | In our text Jesus gives us this wonderful invitation. Jesus says, "Come to Me, all you who are working hard and carrying a heavy load." Jesus offers us rest and forgiveness of our sins. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^ | View File |
| 08-01-1999 | The Greatest Treasure | Matthew 13:44-52 | What's your greatest treasure on earth? Is it wealth, friends, status or health? Well, as Christians we often forget the greatest treasure in our words and actions. Hymns: 1. We Praise You, O God 2. This Is The Feast 3. Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus ^ | View File |
| 09-26-1971 | The Greatness Of Christ's Church | Ephesians 3:13-21 | In our text St. Paul asked the congregation at Ephesus not to be discouraged by what they heard happening to him. The Ephesians also had good reason to be discouraged. Often we too feel discouraged especially when things don't go well in our churches. We must remember that Christ's Church is not the physical church but rather the Holy Christian Church or as some call it the Invisible Church. Let's continue and find out why we needn't be discouraged. ^^ | View File |
| 02-11-2001 | The Happiness Of A Christian | Luke 6:17-26 | Our topic is about the Happiness Of A Christian. What is this happiness of the Christian? How is the Christian's happiness different from the happiness of the unbelievers? The sermon will answer these important questions. Hymns: 1. All Glory Be To God On High 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? 3. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross ^ | View File |
| 10-22-1961 | The Hardest Prayer | Matthew 26:36-46 | The hardest verse in the Lord's prayer is the Third Petition: "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Even Jesus who taught us to pray this prayer had a very hard time to pray it. Hymns: 1. To Thy Temple I Repair 2. I Gave My Life For Thee 3. Thee Will I Love, My Strength My Tower | View File |
| 03-28-1991 | The Holy Communion | 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 | There is a great need for Holy Communion. Jesus knew what He was doing when he instituted it almost 2,000 years ago. In the Holy Communion we are re-united with God and with our fellow Christians; our baptismal covenant is renewed! ^ | View File |
| 05-22-1983 | The Holy Spirit | John 15:26-27; 16:4-11 | The topic today is the Holy Spirit, - who He is and what He does for us. May we all welcome the Holy Spirit into our hearts anew that we may have the fire of His love and be strengthened for service in Jesus' kingdom! Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 3. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine ^ | View File |
| 05-16-1965 | The Holy Spirit Corrects the World | John 16:5-15 | In our text Jesus says the Holy Spirit will tell us the truth about three important words. One of these is sin. Jesus says the Holy Spirit will correct the world about sin because they believe not on Me. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. Now Implore God the Holy Ghost 3. Now, The Hour Of Worship O'er ^^ | View File |
| 05-04-1958 | The Holy Spirit Corrects the World | John 16:5-15 | In our text Jesus says he will send the Comforter, Holy Spirit to the disciples to teach them and correct them. The Holy Spirit will correct three things: sin, righteousness and judgment. This is the work of the Holy Spirit. Hymns: 1. Jesus, Jesus, Only Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 06-02-1968 | The Holy Spirit, God's Best Gift | John 14:15-21 | In our text Jesus shows us that the Holy Spirit is God's best gift to men. We, Too, very much need this gift of God more than anything else in the world. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. Holy Ghost, With Light Divine 3. Let Me Be Thine Forever ^^ | View File |
| 05-11-1980 | The Holy Spirit, Like A Mother, Comforts Us | John 14:23-29 | Today we remember Mother's Day and honor and thank God for them. In the Bible God compares Himself with a mother to help us understand His love and care for us. God says, "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." In our text Jesus says that the Holy Spirit is like a mother. Hymns: 1. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 2. I Love to Tell the Story 3. All Glory Be to God On High | View File |
| 06-01-1980 | The Holy Trinity - The God Who Saves Us | John 16:12-15 | On this day we join with Christians all over the world to praise the Holy Triune God. So let us attend to our text and see the tree persons of the Trinity testifying of each other. In doing that they make us feel sure about our salvation. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 2. God So Loved The World 3. All Glory Be To God On High | View File |
| 05-25-1986 | The Holy Trinity - The God Who Saves Us | John 16:12-15 | This Sunday is set apart to give special attention to the Holy Triune God - The God who loves us and saves us, the only true God. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. God So Loved The World 3. All Glory Be To God On High | View File |
| 06-16-2002 | The Ideal Father | Psalm 128:1-6 | This sermon is about being a father and Christian and how we as fathers our to provide knowledge of Jesus Christ with our children. | View File |
| 11-24-1974 | The Importance Of Our Baptism | John 3:1-8 | Do we understand how precious Baptism is? Baptism is the new birth and washes us of our sins, Acts 22:16. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 03-31-1976 | The Jerusalem Cross | Acts 1:8 | The Jerusalem Cross has been has been interpreted to signify the mission of the church, to witness of Christ's death and resurrection. So it is called the Cross of Witness. | View File |
| 12-08-1957 | The Kingdom Of God Is Already Here And Not Yet Come | Luke 17:20-30 | The Bible tells us that Jesus will come quickly to judge all men. The Last Day of the world is nearing, but we do not think much about it. We are like the people of Noah's time. Hymns: 1. The World Is Very Evil ^^ | View File |
| 08-16-1987 | The Kingdom Treasure | Matthew 13:44-52 | This sermon talks about the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl. Jesus is the hidden treasure in this world but many cannot see that. Hymns: 1. Lord, Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Beautiful Savior 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 03-06-1985 | The Lamb Appears | John 1:19-34 (especially v. 29) | In our text John is telling the Jewish people and also us that Jesus is God's Son, the real Lamb. What should we do? Believe that He is God's lamb and believe that he takes away the sin of the world. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. O Lamb Of God 3. Glory Be To Jesus ^ | View File |
| 11-12-1967 | The Last Judgement | Matthew 13:47-50 | Our text talks about the Last Judgment and confirms that there will be one. There will be a separating of the good and bad. We shouldn't be bitter or give up. Let us hold tight to Jesus our Savior and rejoice in Him. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. The World Is Very Evil 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | View File |
| 09-04-1966 | The Law And The Gospel | Galatians 3:15-22 | The Law and Gospel are two great doctrines of the Bible. The Law tells us how we are to be and what we are to do and not to do. The Gospel tells us the good news of our salvation in Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. Rock of Ages 3. Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide ^ | View File |
| 02-14-1982 | The Leper's Prayer | Mark 1:40-45 | Prayer helps more than we often know. Sometimes we forget to pray or maybe we do not know how we should pray. In our text we read about the leper who prayed to Jesus to be free of his terrible sickness. We can learn much from the leper's prayer. Hymns: 1. Did You Think To Pray? 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. I Need Thee Every Hour ^ | View File |
| 12-24-1958 | The Light Shines - Do You See It? | John 1:1-5 | The Light that comes comes through the Christmas Gospels why do so many fail to see it? Jesus's Light shines but why do so many fail to see it? O Come, All Ye Faithful 2. Joy To The World 3. Draw Nigh And Take The Body of The Lord ^^ | View File |
| 03-22-1981 | The Living Water | John 4:5-26 | Our text is about water. Jesus tells about another "water" that we need. We need it more than natural water. All people have thirst for this living water that natural water cannot satisfy (vv. 13-14). The woman at Jacob's well had this thirst. Hymns: 1. When I Kneel Down To Pray 2. O'Sacred Head Now Wounded 3. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You | View File |
| 12-21-1969 | The Lord Is At Hand | Philippians 4:4-7 | "The Lord is at hand." St. Paul says in our text. Not only as our Baby Savior, but also He is coming as our Glorious Judge. Hymn: 1. Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes 2. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry 3. Jesus Came, the Heaven's Adoring | View File |
| 11-26-1961 | The Lord's Day Will Come | 2 Peter 3:3-14 | There's one thing the Bible makes known is that this world will not continue forever. Peter in our text makes that very clear also. We need to doing and practicing our precious faith in Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide 3. Draw Nigh ^^ | View File |
| 11-20-1966 | The Lord's Great Day | 2 Peter 3:3-14 | The Lord's Day, will it every come? Some scoff and say it'll never happen. God's reckoning of time is not like ours. It will come as a surprise to many. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open My Heart to Hear 2. Abide With Me! | View File |
| 04-09-1967 | The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want | Matthew 18:10-14 | This Sunday is called Good Shepherd Sunday. We can learn much from the idea that God Himself presents to us in the Good Shepherd. Hymns: 1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 2. The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^^ | View File |
| 01-04-1976 | The Man Who Changed The World The Most | John 1:1-18 | Some men have changed the world very much. But no one has changed the world so much as Jesus Christ. Almost everyone agrees to that, even those who don't accept Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Praise God The Lord, Ye Sons of Men 2. Let Us All With Gladsome Voice. | View File |
| 07-26-1987 | The Most Important Invitation | Matt. 11:28-30 | What is the most important invitation? Jesus invites all in this text to come to him. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. Ready, Lord | View File |
| 09-13-1981 | The Most Important Question | Matthew 16:13-20 | Do you know who Jesus is? This one question is important because it indicates if we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Hymns: 1. Lord Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Just As I Am | View File |
| 02-20-1991 | The Mount Of Temptation | Mark 1:12-15 | Our text tells us of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. By this God declared war on Satan's stronghold. Christ overcame temptation for our sake, so that He might redeem us and aid us in our trials. Hymns: 1. Take My Life, O Lord Renew 2. O Father, Through the Gift of Prayer 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus ^ | View File |
| 03-20-1991 | The Mount Of Triumph | John 12:20-33 | In our text Jesus described his strategy for triumph using a simple, earthly analogy of a seed that must die (be planted) in order to multiply. A farmer who hopes for a harvest must first plant the seed in the ground. The death of the one Jesus Christ has yielded a rich harvest of many souls to eternal life. Hymns: 1. Drawn to the Cross 2. Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing 3. Abide With Me ^^ | View File |
| 02-14-1988 | The Mountain Retreat | Mark 9:2-9 | On the mountain, when the three disciples went apart from the world to be with Jesus, they saw and experienced God's real glory. In our text we read, "Jesus changed before their eyes, and His clothes became shining white, more white than any painter can mix." v. 3 Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. Glory Be To God The Father 3. Holy Spirit, Live In Me ^ | View File |
| 06-10-1979 | The Mystery Of God | John 3:1-17 | Trinity Sunday is when all Christians consider the nature of God. He is 3 in 1, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Although we can't understand the Trinity, it is important for us to know that God is three persons in one, and to believe in Him or we cannot be saved. The Bible teaches that the only true God is the Triune God and in Him alone is salvation for sinners. In our text, Jesus teaches Nicodemus about the Triune God. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 2. God So Loved The World 3. All Glory Be To God on High ^^ | View File |
| 11-26-1967 | The New Jerusalem | Revelation 21:5-7 | Our text today tells about heaven. God let John in a vision see it. He calls it The New Jerusalem. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table | View File |
| 06-07-1992 | The Ongoing Pentecost | Acts 2:27-37 | Pentecost is not just some great event that happened a long time ago to which we look back and celebrate such as the 4th of July. It is that, but it is much more. It is something that goes on and on until the end of time. Our text illustrates this on-going nature of Pentecost. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling 3. O Holy Spirit Enter In ^ | View File |
| 06-17-1984 | The Only True God | Deuteronomy 4:39 | Today is Father's Day, and we think about our fathers and honor them. God is also our Father. He is "our Father in heaven." Today we think about and praise the only true God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Just A Closer Walk With Thee | View File |
| 03-29-1998 | The Parable Of The Wicked Tenants | Luke 20:9-19 | Did Jesus speak this parable only against the Jewish leaders? Did He have others in mind? Was He aiming this parable at us also? Let's take a look in our sermon. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us 3. Savior, Thy Dying Love ^ | View File |
| 10-01-1978 | The Parable Of The Wicked Tenants | Matthew 21:33-43 | The parable in this bible text has a very strong spiritual lesson for us. It helps us to see our sins against God and then also to see the great love of God for sinners. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. My Task 3. Others | View File |
| 11-15-1981 | The Perfect Love | Matthew 22:34-40 | In the text Jesus reminds us that we should love God with a perfect heart. Does Jesus expect too much from us? Let's take a look. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. God So Loved The World 3. Take My Life That I May Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee ^^ | View File |
| 11-12-1978 | The Person Who Serves Is Great | Matthew 23:1-12 | In the text, Jesus complains of the Jewish church leaders and law teachers who loved to receive honor and respect from the people, but they did not deserve it. Hymns: 1. God of Mercy, God of Grace 2. Take My Life And Let It Be 3. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name | View File |
| 06-16-1968 | The Power Of Christ's Kingdom | Matthew 13:31-35 | In the Lord's Prayer Jesus teaches us to pray "Thy Kingdom come." We often feel that the Church is weak and become discouraged. We need to be reminded by Jesus' words here that His Kingdom is very powerful. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. Glory Be to God the Father 3. Now, the Hour of Worship O'er ^ | View File |
| 09-06-1992 | The Prince Of Peace Brings Conflict | Luke 12:49-53 | "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division." Luke 12:51 This seems to contradict Jesus as the "Prince of Peace". This sermons talks about this division and why it occurs. Hymns: 1. Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven 2. Come Ye Disconsolate 3. Take Thou My Hands and Lead Me ^^ | View File |
| 07-17-1960 | The Proof Of Love | John 21:15-19 | In our text we have a good test of love. Peter proved his love to Jesus. We prove our love to Jesus by our humble words and deeds. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. O That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Before Thee God, Who Knowest All ^ | View File |
| 07-06-1980 | The Qualifications of Discipleship | Luke 9:51-62 | What are the qualifications of a disciple of Jesus. This sermon talks about those qualities and commitments to follow Jesus. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Take Time To Be Holy 3. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone | View File |
| 12-29-1963 | The Real Spirit Of Christmas | Galatians 4:1-7 | In our text St. Paul tells us about "The Real Spirit of Christmas" and what it is and how we can get and keep it. Hymns: 1. A Great And Mighty Wonder 2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 3. Let Us All With Gladsome Voice ^^ | View File |
| 11-25-1984 | The Real Test | Matthew 25:31-46 | In this parable about the Last Judgment Jesus gives us a test so that we can see if we really know him or not. Hymns: 1. God of Mercy, God of Grace 2. Softly And Tenderly 3. Beautiful Savior ^^ | View File |
| 10-25-1987 | The Renters Who Refused To Pay The Rent | Matthew 21:32-43 | The sermon topic is about the bad renters who refused to pay the rent. Who are these bad renters? You will be surprised to learn who they are. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage | View File |
| 03-03-1991 | The Response To Gospel Preaching | 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 | When the Gospel of Jesus Christ is preached people who hear it often respond in negative ways. They think it's foolish but as Paul says in a verse preceding our text, "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing."(v.18) But then he adds, "To us who are being saved it is the power of God." Hymns: 1. Drawn To The Cross 2. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus 3. Jesus! Oh, How Could It Be True 4. Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing ^^^ | View File |
| 10-02-1983 | The Rich Man and The Poor Man | Luke 16:19-31 | This sermon is about the rich man and Lazarus a poor beggar. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 09-24-1972 | The Right Idea About Sunday | Luke 14:1-11 | Sunday is an important day for Christians. Why do we worship on Sundays rather Saturdays? In our text Jesus helps us to get the right idea about Sunday. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. Oh That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Before Thee God, Who Knowest All ^^ | View File |
| 04-29-1979 | The Risen Christ Comes To Us | Luke 24:36-49 | We are like the first disciples. We, too, have a hard time to believe in Jesus that He is alive and real. So Jesus comes to us also to strengthen us and to remind us of our most important. How is this done? The sermon will explain this. Hymns: 1. The Strife is O'er 2. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 3. Jesus, Our Lord, We Adore Thee ^ | View File |
| 04-17-1983 | The Risen Lord Is With Us | John 21:1-14 | In our text it shows that the risen and living Lord Jesus is with us at all times, in good times and bad times. Before He went up to heaven Jesus promised His disciples, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." (Matthew 28:20) Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 04-13-1958 | The Risen Lord Reclaims His Disciples | John 21:15-23 | In our text we see how the risen Savior reclaimed His weak disciples that first Easter. We, too need to be reclaimed and redirected again and again. ^^ | View File |
| 04-21-1968 | The Risen Savior Asks: "Do You Love Me?" | John 20:15-19 | When Jesus asked Peter "Do you love me" Peter felt very ashamed and sorry about his past sins. Peter remembers how he denied Jesus three times. We, too, have often failed to love Jesus, too. Hymns: 1. Ye Sons and Daughters of the King 2. Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^^ | View File |
| 12-24-1966 | The Savior Is Born | John 1:4 | In our text John writes of Jesus "In Him was life, and the Life was the Light of men. The Light is shining in the dark, and the darkness has not put it out." Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. A Great and Mighty Wonder 3. Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly | View File |
| 12-21-1986 | The Secret Of Christmas | Matthew 1:18-25 | What is the secret of Christmas? Children think it's their gifts under the tree. Really, many people do not know the Christmas secret or if they know it, they don't believe it. Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem 3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | View File |
| 07-13-1975 | The Secret Power Of A Christian | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | So what's the secret power Christians have? God Word has life and power in it same as the seed in this text. Hymns: 1. Beautiful Savior 2. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 3. Almighty God, Thy Word Is Cast | View File |
| 04-24-1983 | The Shepherd And The Sheep | John 10:22-30 | In our text Jesus uses the picture or idea of the Shepherd and sheep. Jesus is our Good Shepherd and we are His sheep. Jesus says, "My sheep hear my voice." What is Jesus trying to teach us here? That no stranger, false teacher, can deceive you his people. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Psalm 23 - The Lord's My Shepherd 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^ | View File |
| 06-07-1981 | The Signs Of The Holy Spirit | Joel 2:28-30 | When the Holy Spirit comes into anyone's heart and leads him, he will become a new person. He will not be the same as before. He will not be like the unbelievers in the world. Is the Holy Spirit living in my heart? Is the Holy Spirit leading me daily to walk Jesus' holy way? Hymns: 1. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 2. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 02-13-1991 | The Spirit Of Calvary's Climb | Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 | How do we meet the challenging mountains of life successfully? In our text Jesus shows us the right attitude, and instills His spirit in us. In true Calvary spirit, we climb these mountains beginning with prayer, filled with Christ's love, and confident because of his victory. Hymns: 1. Today Thy Mercy Calls 2. Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain ^ | View File |
| 12-19-1976 | The Spirit Of Christmas | Luke 1:39-45 | What is the real spirit of Christmas? We can have the real spirit of Christmas if we listen to God's Word and promises about Jesus. Hymns: 1. Hark, The Glad Sound, The Savior Comes 2. Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come | View File |
| 03-17-1968 | The Spirit Of Jesus In Us | Luke 9:51-56 | In church members we find two spirits: the spirit of the law and the spirit of Jesus. The spirit of Jesus is mercy, kindness and forgiveness to those who sin against us, patience and helping people in trouble and need even if they don't deserve it. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Oh, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 04-04-1982 | The Spirit To Serve | Philippians 2:5-11 | We Christians are in the Lord's service. The Bible says "Serve the Lord with Gladness!"(Psalm 100:2) But often we fail to serve the Lord. Why? Because we do not have the spirit to serve. Hymns: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name | View File |
| 05-12-1991 | The Tests Of True Christian Love | 1 John 4:13-21 | In our text, the apostle of love, John, calls our attention to this amazing love of God which is greater than parental love. He commends this love to us and urges us to receive it and then demonstrate this love in our lives. Hymns: 1. Crown Him With Many Crowns 2. Love Divine, All Love Excelling 3. Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid 4. Draw Us to Thee ^^ | View File |
| 06-21-1987 | The True Foundation of Faith | Matthew 7:21-29 | This sermon is about our foundation of faith. It talks about building a house on a sound foundation. Jesus is the foundation of faith and in bad times our faith will stand much like a house built on rock foundation. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Just As I Am | View File |
| 01-25-1981 | The True Freedom | John 8:31-36 | What is "True Freedom" ? It is freedom in Jesus Christ. Sin makes men slaves and prisoners. In our text Jesus says, "Whoever commits sin is the servant (slave)of sin."(v. 34) Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Take My Life And Let It Be | View File |
| 04-27-1986 | The True Glory Road | John 13:31-35 | We all desire praise and glory and we need it. But worldly praise or glory continues only a short time. In our text Jesus tells about true glory, the glory that continues forever when we join Jesus Christ and humbly walk with faith in Him. Hymns: 1. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns ^ | View File |
| 06-14-1981 | The True God Is Triune | Deuteronomy 4:39 | Every Sunday we worship the Holy Triune God. Every Sunday we begin our worship service in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. However, today we give special praise and honor to the Holy Trinity, because today is Trinity Sunday. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Holy, Holy, Holy 3. Amazing Grace | View File |
| 02-12-1984 | The True Righteousness Of His Kingdom | Mark 5:20 | Often people seem good and fine. They have fine clothes and a beautiful presence. But inside their heart is bad. They are bad and selfish and not fine. In our text Jesus teaches about that idea. Jesus wants His people to be fine and good, really good, inside and out. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Just As I Am 3. My Faith Looks Up to Thee ^ | View File |
| 02-15-1987 | The True Righteousness Of Jesus' Kingdom | Mark 5:20-30 | Jewish leaders had many proofs to show that Jesus was a law breaker, not a good man! Is that true? Jesus' answer to them is that His teachings are not easier than the Jewish law teaching but tougher! Then Jesus taught them the true righteousness of goodness of His kingdom. Hymns: 1. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 2. Open My Eyes 3. Just As I Am ^ | View File |
| 08-21-1960 | The True Service To God | Matthew 21:12-22 | Many people think they serve God by certain good works and deeds, but they do not. They misunderstand about service to God. In our text Jesus corrects the false services of men. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus at Thy Word 2. Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee 3. Now We Begin Another Week ^ | View File |
| 06-13-1982 | The Truth About The Sabbath Day | Mark 2:23-28 | This sermon is about the Sabbath Day and the many misunderstandings regarding it. Hymns: Holy, Holy, Holy This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 09-20-1981 | The Two Great Paradoxes Of Life | Matthew 16:21-26 | In the sermon text Jesus says two important paradoxes to His disciples. They are two great paradoxes of life. Hymns: 1. Faith Of Our Fathers 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? 3. Take Time To Be Holy ^^ | View File |
| 04-04-1965 | The Unforgivable Sin | John 8:46-59 | We know that Jesus died on the cross to pay for all sins. Yet, Jesus explained about one sin which can't be forgiven. This sermon talks about that one sin. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Renew Me, O Eternal Light 3. Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide ^^ | View File |
| 10-03-1971 | The Unity Of The Spirit | Ephesians 4:1-6 | What is the Unity of the Spirit? Why are so many churches and denominations today being shaken by bitter factional in-fighting? Hymns: We Are One In The Spirit 2. Blest Be The Tie That Binds ^^ | View File |
| 10-08-1978 | The Valuable Gospel | Matthew 22:2 | The Gospel is a very valuable thing. It is the most valuable thing that God has given us. Yet, the Gospel needs to be used carefully and rightly otherwise it can bring us trouble and destruction now on earth and forever in hell. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Thy Word ^^ | View File |
| 02-24-1985 | The Victor Gets The Prize | Mark 1:12-15 | In our text we see a great fight between Jesus and Satan. Jesus defeated Satan and so Jesus got the prize, the power and the glory. We must be aware that we are helpless sinners and look to Jesus for our victory too. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Just As I Am 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 07-02-2000 | The Victory Over Satan | Mark 3:20-35 | This sermon talks about Satan's strategy to deceive us by various methods. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. This Is The Feast 3. Create In Me | View File |
| 06-08-2003 | The Water Of Life | John 7:37-39 | Today Jesus, watching as we vainly seek satisfaction in worldly things, as we attempt to quench our thirst at the watering holes of this world, calls out to us, as He did then, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." Only Jesus can satisfy our spiritual thirst, this thirst for immortality. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid 3. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty ^ | View File |
| 08-09-1987 | The Wheat And The Weeds | Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 | The sermon is about how a Christian deals with a non-Christian in this world. Jesus teaches us how to live with them in the sermon. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty 2. How Great Thou Art 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 12-24-1967 | The Wonderful Babe In The Manger | John 1:15-18 | We often fail to establish and build our happiness on the Babe of Bethlehem and the wonderful words of the angel to the shepherds about him. Hymns: 1. Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes 2. Let The Earth Now Praise the Lord 3. Draw Nigh And Take the Body of Lord | View File |
| 07-02-2006 | The Word, The Power Of God For Salvation | Mark 4:26-34 | This sermon talks about The Parable of The Growing Seed. This parable shows the innate power of God's Word to bring salvation. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Thy Strong Word | View File |
| 09-27-1998 | There Is Great Joy When A Sinner Repents | Luke 15:1-10 | God is happy when a sinner repents. The angels in heaven also rejoice with God. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Ninety and Nine 3. I Will Sing the Wondrous Story | View File |
| 12-21-2000 | These Signs Have Messages For Us | Luke 21:25-36 | We usually think of the Advent season as preparation for Christmas Day. But this not entirely correct. The four Sundays of Advent prepare us for the second coming of Christ at the end of the world, as well as His coming at Christmas. Hymns: 1. Open Our Eyes | View File |
| 10-18-1981 | Think Like Jesus | Philippians 2:1-11 | Jesus thought good of others and often helped those in need. What do you think of others? Do we help them? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Others 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 03-06-1961 | Thou Shalt Surely Die! | Jeremiah 26:1-5 | Church members often become angry against the pastor because he warns them about their sin and urges them to be sorry and accept forgiveness. So also Judah when Jeremiah preached God's Word they got angry and said, "Thou Shalt Surely Die!" Hymns: 1. Before Thee God, Who Knowest All 2. Oh That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Just As I Am ^^^ | View File |
| 05-12-1974 | Three Important Things | John 16:5-15 | Jesus tells his disciples about going back to the Father in heaven and He promises to send the Holy Spirit to them. Jesus says the Holy Spirit will correct the world about three important things: sin, righteousness and judgment. So today we preach about those things. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost 3. Bless This House ^ | View File |
| 11-12-1995 | Thy Kingdom Come | Luke 17:20-30 | We often pray the Lord's Prayer but do we really understand what we are praying for? The text explains about one of the petitions, "Thy Kingdom Come." Hymns: 1. The Kingdom 2. The Lord's Prayer 3. He Will Come in Majesty ^^ | View File |
| 12-08-1968 | Thy Kingdom Come | Luke 17:20-30 | In our text Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of God and about it's coming. He also warns us to wake up and get ready for it. Hymns: 1. Hark the Glad Sound 2. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring 3. I Come, O Savior, to They Table ^^ | View File |
| 01-27-1980 | Today Is The Day Of Salvation | Luke 4:14-21 | God's offer in Jesus Christ is the most valuable offer of any. Yet, God's offer to you and me is time-limited. In the text Jesus impresses that "Today Is The Day Of Salvation." Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Softly and Tenderly 3. Take Time To Be Holy ^^ | View File |
| 04-08-1966 | Today Shalt Thou Be With Me In Paradise | Luke 23:39-41 | Of the few people whom the Bible specifically tells us that they are now in heaven, one was a criminal. Here we have a beautiful picture of true saving faith. ^ | View File |
| 05-31-1981 | True Glory Is In The Cross | John 17:1-11 | In our text we learn about true, lasting glory. Do you want real glory? Then listen to Jesus as He prays to His Father in heaven on the night before He was crucified. In His prayer Jesus shows that God's greatest glory is in the cross of Jesus. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. In The Cross Of Christ I Glory 3. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross | View File |
| 11-22-1962 | True Thanksgiving | Luke 12:13-21 | Is God happy and pleased with our Thanksgiving in America? Many people pray and say thanks to God but they do not believe in Him in their hearts. | View File |
| 09-21-1980 | Try To Be Like God | Ephesians 5:1-2 | Perhaps you think, "Nobody can be like God!" True, in some ways we can't be like God. But in other ways we can be the same as God, or at least try to be the same as God. Hymns: 1. This Is The Day the Lord Hath Made 2. Oh, That I Had A Thousand Voices 3. Take My Life And Let It Be | View File |
| 03-10-1985 | Two Evils In The Church | John 2:13-22 | When we think about enemies of the Church we think about persons outside the Church, who are not members. But our church also has enemies inside itself, who are members. In our text we see how Jesus met and did with two evil things which He found in the Church of His day. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Open My Eyes 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 09-27-1959 | Two Important Questions | Matthew 22:34-46 | What are the two questions of this sermon? Is man really guilty before God and does God really forgive guilty man? Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. May God Bestow On Us His Grace | View File |
| 03-04-1987 | Understand Jesus' Death | John 13:36 | Ash Wednesday sermon based on John 13:36 Understanding what Jesus' death means | View File |
| 05-31-1959 | Until We Meet Again - Farewell Sermon | 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 | What does a pastor wish when he says farewell to his flock? He hopes to see all of his flock in heaven. Hymns: 1. Holy Ghost With Light Divine 2. Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray ^ Farewell sermon from Faith Lutheran Church for the Deaf. 2733 Northwest Blvd. Spokane, Wash. | View File |
| 01-26-2003 | Urgency In Behalf Of Missions | Mark 1:14-20 | In our text Jesus and his disciples display urgency in the Gospel ministry. Hymns: 1. O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright 2. Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling 3. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow | View File |
| 12-31-1986 | Use Your Time Wisely | Ephesians 5:14-20 | The text gives us some good advice about using the time God has given us. Therefore, let us attend to the text and consider what St. Paul's says regarding using your time wisely. ^^ | View File |
| 08-23-1959 | Victorious Faith | Romans 8:31-39 | In our text St. Paul reminds us how we can live through this suffering, dying world. He shows that a victorious faith depends on God's promises in Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. Just As I Am 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 10-11-1987 | Wages In God's Kingdom | Matthew 20:1-16 | In this parable about workers in the vineyard, Jesus answers our questions about "the wages." | View File |
| 12-06-1981 | Wait For The Lord's Coming | 2 Peter 3:8-14 | In the text Peter encourages Christians not to listen to scoffers, but to believe that Jesus will come again and wait eagerly for His coming. Hymns: 1. O How Shall I Receive Thee 2. Comfort, Comfort Ye, My People 3. Kum Ba Yah | View File |
| 12-14-1980 | Wait With Patience For The Lord's Coming | James 5:7-10 | In the text Saint James admonishes us Christians to be patient. James in the text says that we Christians must learn to be patient, like the farmer. The Lord will come. Hymns: 1. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates 2. Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People 3. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ^^ | View File |
| 12-09-1962 | Waiting For The Lord's Return | 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 | The gospel lesson for today tells about Jesus', our Lord's, coming again. Signs of His coming and warning to be prepared and not to be caught asleep in sin. Hymns: 1. Hark A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding 2. I'm But A Stranger Here 3. I Come, O Savior To Thy Table | View File |
| 07-03-2005 | Waiting to Soar | Isaiah 40:27-31 | Those that hope on the Lord won't grow weary but soar on wings of eagles. Hymns: 1. Our God, Our Help In Ages Past 2. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary | View File |
| 01-25-1987 | Walking In Jesus' Light | Matthew 4:12-23 | In the Bible sin and ignorance about the true God is called "darkness," while righteous and truth about God is called "light." Jesus said that He was "the light of the world." (John 8:12) Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Good News Celebration 3. Ready, Lord | View File |
| 09-02-1984 | Walking On Water | Matthew 14:22-33 | The sermon is about walking on water. Jesus and Peter walked on the water. Can we walk on water? You may be surprised. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Softly And Tenderly 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 07-05-1987 | Wanted - Kingdom Workers | Matthew 9:35-10:7 | What kind of workers does Jesus need? Jesus needs workers that know he's called them and know his mission. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Amazing Grace 3.Today Thy Mercy Calls Us God Bless America | View File |
| 01-08-1984 | We Are Baptized To Serve | Matthew 3:13-17 | Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord. Jesus was baptized so that he could do God's saving work. Hymns: 1. Open Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Take Time To Be Holy ^^ | View File |
| 09-10-1972 | We Are Foolish If We Love and Trust In Money | Matthew 6:24-34 | Jesus warns us about letting money be our idol and god. He shows that money is a very poor god and that we are foolish if we become a slave to money. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. My Faith Looks Up to Thee ^^ | View File |
| 10-02-1966 | We Are God's Family | Ephesians 4:1-6 | God's love and kindness is so great that we can't fully understand or appreciate it. God through St. Paul uses the idea of family to help us understand about His great love for us. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. Blest Be The Tie That Binds 3. God Bless Our Native Land | View File |
| 05-12-1985 | We Are Jesus' Friends | John 15:9-17 | In our text Jesus says, "You are My friends." (v. 14a) Truly Jesus is our friend. Friendship works two ways: Jesus is our Friend and we are His friends. Let's attend to our text and see what it means for us to be Jesus' friends. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 07-07-1968 | We Are Salt And Light For The World | Matthew 5:13-16 | In our text Jesus says that each Christian and Christians joined together in The Church are "salt" and "light" for the world. Here Jesus encourages us Christians to be strong and brave. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ Be Present Now 2. Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Beautiful Savior ^ | View File |
| 03-25-1979 | We Are Saved By Faith | John 3:14-21 | We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own good works. It is the heart of our faith and gives great joy and hope when our sins blame us and condemn us. We often suffer much fear and pain because we do not really believe in Jesus and depend on Him only for our salvation. Hymns: 1. Lord, Jesus Christ Be Present Now 2. Just As I Am 3. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross ^ | View File |
| 08-26-1984 | We Can Be Miracle Workers | Matthew 14:13-21 | During His ministry Jesus did many miracles. We can do miracles, too! The sermon tells us how we can do the wonderful works of God. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 3. Open My Eyes | View File |
| 08-23-1987 | We Can Be Miracle Workers, updated sermon | Matthew 14:13-21 | This sermon was updated to talk about the poor and needy today that need food and help. During His ministry Jesus did many miracles. We can do miracles, too! The sermon tells us how we can do the wonderful works of God. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 3. Open My Eyes ^^ | View File |
| 03-05-2006 | We Christians Can Be Sure Of Our Salvation | Romans 8:31-39 | Can a Christian be sure of his salvation? In our text we see that St. Paul was absolutely sure of his salvation. St. Paul states several reasons why we can be sure, persuaded, and convinced. Hymns: 1. Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain 2. We All Believe In One True God, Father ^^ | View File |
| 03-09-1986 | We Have Reasons To Thank God | Isaiah 12:1-6 | Our topic is about some Good Reasons To Thank God. Our problem is that we also have reasons to complain, but we complain more than we thank. The lessons and sermon today can help us have a better balance so that we thank God more than we complain to Him. Hymns: 1. Hallelujah! Let Praises Ring 2. Out Of The Depths I Cry To Thee 3. Lift The Cross High | View File |
| 09-14-1980 | We Live For Jesus | 2 Corinthians 5:15 | What does Jesus want me to do with my life? Do you live to please Jesus? Is Jesus pleased with how you spend your time and talents? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Savior, Thy Dying Love | View File |
| 11-25-1979 | We Must All Stand Before Christ The King | Revelation 1:4-8 and John 18:33-37 | As Pontius Pilate had to make a decision about Jesus Christ. so must everyone whether he wants to or not. Before Christ the King no one can remain neutral. Hymns: 1. All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. Take My Life That I May Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee | View File |
| 12-29-1968 | Were You Satisfied With Christmas? | Luke 2:25-32 | Our text tells us about a man who was very satisfied with Christmas. I think we can all learn from this man. Hymns: 1. Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men ^^ | View File |
| 03-31-1958 | Were You There When He Gave The Holy Supper? | Luke 22:19-20 | On this first Maunday Thursday during this Passover meal Jesus instituted the Holy Supper. Why was this done? Because the Holy Supper was the "new testament" which replaced the "old." Hymns: 1. I Lay My Sins On Jesus ^^ | View File |
| 03-09-1958 | Were You There When He Was Condemned? | Matthew 27:24-26 | It's terrible if a person is condemned and sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Our text tells of a greater tragedy when Jesus was condemned by Pontius Pilate and the Jews to death knowing he was innocent of any crime. Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now | View File |
| 03-15-1961 | Were You There When He Was Crowned With Thorns? | Matthew 27:27-30 | A crown usually symbolizes honor and authority, but the crown placed on Christ's head by Pilate's solders symbolized no such thing. Made of thorns it was meant to hurt, humiliate and disgrace. ^^ | View File |
| 06-04-1989 | What A Wonderful Life Is Ours In Christ | Luke 7:11-17 | It's important that as Christians we have the proper view of death. 1. Those who die in Christ do not really die, and those who live in Christ really live. Hymns: 225, 201, 305, 398 | View File |
| 10-30-1983 | What About Good Works | Luke 18:9-14 | Since we are justified by faith can we forget about good works? How are good works related to faith? Hymns: 1. Come, Almighty King 2. Lift High The Cross 3, Onward Christian Soldiers | View File |
| 06-20-1982 | What Do You Really Think Of Jesus? | Mark 3:20-35 | This sermon is what do we think about Jesus. What do we think about those strong Christians who faithfully serve. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Dress Thyself With Joy and Gladness | View File |
| 12-25-1964 | What Does The Birth Of Christ Mean To You? | Titus 2:11-14 | What does the birth of Christ mean to us. In our text St. Paul says that it brings salvation to all people. Hymns: 1. O Come, All Ye Faithful 2. Silent Night ^^ | View File |
| 06-28-1981 | What God Really Wants From You | Hosea 6:6 | This sermon talks about what God wants from us. Our hearts need to be in the right place for God. God wants us to know him. 1. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty 2. Holy Spirit Truth Divine 3. In Christ There Is No East or West | View File |
| 03-25-1987 | What Has Jesus Done? | John 18:35 | What wrong did Jesus do? Why did they condemn Jesus to die on the cross? | View File |
| 03-27-1959 | What Is Finished? | John 19:30 | John 19:28 "All was now accomplished." Not only Jesus suffering, but also we; not only we but the whole world. Nothing remains to be added by man for the salvation of the world. ^ | View File |
| 11-10-1957 | What Jesus Said About Tithing | Matthew 23:23 | In our text Jesus says some important things about tithing. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God ^^ | View File |
| 10-08-1967 | What Jesus Says About Marriage and Divorce | Matthew 19:3-8 | In our text today Jesus talks about marriage and divorce. Let's attend to what he has to say. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. O Blessed Home Where Man and Wife 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | View File |
| 06-19-1988 | What Makes The Church Grow? | Mark 4:26-34 | What Makes A Church Grow? What constitutes real church growth? Hymns:1. Bless This House 2. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage 3. O Bread of Life 4. Till We Meet Again | View File |
| 07-05-1964 | What Our Baptism Should Mean To Us Every Day | Romans 6:3-11 | When we are baptized we are closely joined with Jesus Christ. We are also baptized into Jesus' death. Just like Christ rose from the dead to a new life, we also should walk in a new life. 1. Hymns: We All Believe In One True God 2. Renew Me, O Eternal Light 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^ | View File |
| 08-17-1980 | What Should I Say? | Acts 16:30-31 | This sermon is on how to tell others about Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. Amazing Grace | View File |
| 07-13-1986 | What The Story Of The Good Samaritan Teaches Us | Luke 10:25-37 | What does the story of the Good Samaritan teach us? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Just as I Am 3. Rock of Ages | View File |
| 09-17-1967 | What Time Is It? | Luke 12:54-57 | Do you know what time it is? That's a good question for our spiritual life. Almost all prophecies of the old and new testament have been fulfilled. By this we should know that the end of the world is very near. Hymns: 1. Lord, Lord Hosanna 2. Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise 3. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring | View File |
| 08-09-1964 | What Wonderful Things Grace Can Do | 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 | In our text Paul tells about the wonderful things grace has already done for us. His grace did wonderful things for Paul. It turned him from an enemy of Jesus to a humble, eager, cheerful servant of Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Just As I Am 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee ^ | View File |
| 08-07-1983 | When Are You A Success In Life? | Luke 12:13-21 | Who is really a successful person in life? This sermon will answer that questions. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Beautiful Savior 3. Take My Life | View File |
| 08-14-1960 | When Do We Read The Bible Correctly? | John 5:39-47 | Many people read the Bible but often don't read it correctly. Jesus says the Scriptures, the Bible, "testifies of Me." So when we find Jesus in the Bible we read it correctly. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 05-29-1960 | When Good Is Bad | John 15:26 -16:4 | Often people think they are doing good when they are doing evil. They have good intentions, but do much harm to Jesus and His Church. In our text Jesus tells us about this. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. We Thank Thee, Jesus Dearest Friends 3. O Jesus, I Have Promised ^ | View File |
| 08-11-1974 | When It Fails | Luke 16:1-9 | Jesus tells the strange parable about the crooked business manager(steward). Although he was a crook, he was wise because he planned for his future. Jesus urges us to be wise in the same way. He wants us to worry about our future life after our life on earth ends. Hymns: 1. Holy God, We Praise Thy Name 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. Abide With Me ^ | View File |
| 07-31-1988 | When Jesus Refuses To Be Your King | John 6:1-1-15 | After feeding 5,000 people the crowds wanted to make Jesus their king. Jesus did not want to be king for these people had the wrong idea of what Jesus' kingdom is. Jesus wants to be our king but we must believe in him and gladly love and serve him. Hymns: 1. O Worship The Lord 2. Beautiful Savior 3. The Gift Of Love | View File |
| 06-26-1966 | When Trouble Comes | 1 Peter 5:6-11 | Our text teaches about trouble and how we should think about it. We fear trouble because we fail to trust God, our Father. But for a Christian troubles are a hidden blessing. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, Come 2. Nearer My God To Thee 3. Draw Nigh ^ | View File |
| 11-10-1991 | When You Are All Shook Up | Hebrews 12:26-29 | There are various things that shake us up: divorce, finances, illness etc. But our life in Christ is solid, stable and secure as for God promises to preserve us until we join him in the new heavens and new earth which will never pass away. Hymns: Holy Ghost, with Light Divine 2. Nearer, My God, to Thee 3. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah ^^ | View File |
| 04-13-1990 | Where Are The Saved? | John 19:30 | Jesus suffered and died for all people, all who ever lived before, all who live now, and all who will live. Jesus has saved all! But most do not believe it. Jesus' blood is wasted on most people. Let's examine some of the reasons why Jesus' blood is wasted on most people. Hymns: 1. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 2. The Chief Sinners Though I Be 3. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary 4. Christ, the Life of All the Living ^ | View File |
| 04-01-1987 | Which One Do You Want? | Matthew 27:17 | Which one do you want? The Jews chose the murder, Satan's servant, Barabbas, and rejected Jesus. Which will we choose? ^^ | View File |
| 04-08-1987 | Who Can God Please? | Luke 23:39 | God can't please everyone. God does not answer everyone's prayers. God's plan was to save all people not just the two thieves on the cross with Jesus. | View File |
| 11-04-1979 | Who Is Really A Great Person? | Mark 10:35-45 | Jesus teaches James and John , and the other disciples about fame and who is really a great person in His Kingdom. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Others 3. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone? | View File |
| 06-26-1988 | Who Is This Man | Mark 4:35-41 | Who is this man Jesus? This is a good question, although it has been asked millions of times before we may know the answer already. Hymns: 1. When Morning Gilds the Sky 2. For Me to Live is Jesus 3. God of Grace and God of Glory | View File |
| 07-20-1980 | Who Should Tell? | John 20:21 | Who Should Tell? What are we as Christians asked to do to spread the word of Jesus and his saving grace? Hymn: 1. I Love To Tell The Story 2. Open Now Thy Gates Of Beauty | View File |
| 11-25-1962 | Whom Do You Copy | Philipians 3:17-21 | In our text, St. Paul tells the church at Philippi to follow him, "Brothers be ye followers together of me." Who do you follow? Hymns: 1.O Savior, Precious Savior 2. Come Follow Me, The Savior 3. Thy Table I Approach | View File |
| 10-28-1962 | Whom Will You Serve? | Joshua 24:15 | Whom will you serve? You cannot be neutral. Jesus says, "He that is not for Me is against me." Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 3. Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus | View File |
| 02-05-2012 | Why Are You Looking For Jesus? | Mark 1:29-39 | Many people today are looking for Jesus and want him. In our text, most of them, wanted Jesus only to heal their sick bodies. Many people still want Jesus. Some want only Him only to heal them while others want Jesus because they think He will bless them in their work or family life and they will be successful. What is the greatest reason in wanting Jesus? Let's continue with the sermon to find out. Hymns: 1. Wonderful Peace 2. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee ^^ | View File |
| 10-30-1960 | Why Christ Died For Us | 2 Corinthians 5:15 | St. Paul says in our text that Jesus died for you to save you. We should no longer "live unto ourselves." Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. I Gave My Life For Thee 3. Now the Hour of Worship Is Over | View File |
| 03-26-1990 | Why Do Our Families Crumble? | John 19: 26-27 | Why do families crumble? On Jesus' way to the cross He spoke strong words to women along the way, "Weep not for Me, But weep for yourselves and for your children." His words are for all of us no matter where we are today. Where families have failed they can be renewed through Jesus' love and forgiveness. ^^ | View File |
| 11-16-1980 | Why Do Some People Give Generously | 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 | Some members gladly give for the Lord's work while others do not. Why? Hymns: 1. This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made 2. Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee 3. I Need Thee Every Hour | View File |
| 07-14-1985 | Why Does God Allow Christians To Suffer? | 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | Why Does God Let Christians Suffer? This sermon talks about some of the reasons why and in particular Paul's bodily pain. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Be Still, My Soul 3. I Need Thee Every Hour ^ | View File |
| 09-22-1968 | Why Does God Let A Christian Endure Sickness | John 11:1-11 | The lesson today presents and answers a very old question which is why does God allow Christians to endure sickness, suffering and finally die? Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Jesus, Lead Thou On 3. I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table ^^ | View File |
| 08-10-1969 | Why Does Jesus Cry? | Luke 19:41-48 | In our text we see a very strange thing happen - Jesus crying. Why did Jesus cry? Jesus cried because the people in that city blindly and stubbornly refused to listen to God's Word. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. O'er Jerusalem Thou Weepest 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table ^ | View File |
| 02-25-1970 | Why Does Our Witness Fail? | Luke 22:62 | It is our duty and business as Christians to witness of our Lord and Savior and to try and win others for His Kingdom. We often do not seem to win very many. Why is that and what can we do about it? ^^ | View File |
| 05-04-1986 | Why Doesn't The World Believe In Jesus? | John 14:23-29 | Our sermon answers a question that has often bothered Christians: The question is: Why doesn't the world believe in Jesus? Isaiah prophesied that "all nations would come to our light." (Isaiah 60:3) Most people do not come to Jesus' light. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. God So Loved The World 3. Crown Him With Many Crowns | View File |
| 03-26-1970 | Why Don't We Remember Jesus' Work? | John 13:15 | Why do we have so many problems and often fail to be good disciples? We often forget the work that Jesus has done. Jesus gave us the Lord's Supper to help us remember all that he has done for us. ^ | View File |
| 08-27-1967 | Why Don't You Repent? | Matthew 11:16-19 | In our text Jesus complained about the Jewish church because no matter how much He preached or others preached they did not repent. Do you blame the pastor for your failure to improve as a person or church? Do you come with an honest heart confessing your sins and trusting in Jesus' blood to wash away all sins? Hymns: 1. All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above 2. Just As I Am, Without One Plea 3. Before Thee, God, Who Knowest All ^ | View File |
| 12-18-1960 | Why God Became Our Brother | Deuteronomy 18:15-19 | If we are to have the real blessings and joys of Christmas, God must prepare our hearts for it. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. On Jordan's Bank The Baptist Cries 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 03-29-1970 | Why Seek The Living Among The Dead? | Luke 24:5 | Jesus is alive and many people still don't believe it. That first Easter the angel asked the three women who came to his grave, "Why do you look among the dead for Him who is alive?" They didn't believe Jesus was risen until the angel informed them. We too, often fail to believe whole heartedly that Christ is alive. Hymns: 1. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today 2. Jesus Lives, The Victory's Won 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives ^^ | View File |
| 07-27-1980 | Why Should I Tell? | 2 Cor. 5:14-15 | We often fail to go out and tell others about Jesus. We have many excuses and reasons why we can't. Our text answers that question. Hymns: 1. Bless This House 2. My Task 3. In His Hands | View File |
| 03-23-1969 | Why Should We Listen To Jesus' Words | John 8:46-54 | Why should we listen to Jesus' Words? Because He speaks the truth. We can only learn about God, about sin, about forgiveness of sin, about heaven and hell from Jesus Himself. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Renew Me, O Eternal Light ^^ | View File |
| 10-06-1985 | Why We Baptize Children | Mark 10:13-16 | People were bringing little children to have Jesus touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was much displeased. "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder, them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story | View File |
| 05-12-1963 | Will You Also Go Away? | John 6:60-69 | In our text many of Jesus' disciples, not the 12 stopped following Him. After many people left Jesus turned and attended to the 12 and asked them; "Will you also go away?" Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^ | View File |
| 05-16-1982 | You Are Chosen and Appointed | John 15:9-17 | Jesus in our text says to His first 12 disciples, "I have chosen you." Jesus says the same to you and me: "I have chosen you." Jesus appoints us to bear fruit. The fruit Jesus wants from us is love and all the various holy works of love. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Lord, Tis Not I Did Choose Thee 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 04-23-1978 | You Are His Holy Priests | 1 Peter 2:5&9 | Peter in our text says, "You are holy priests." Peter wrote that to all Christians; it means you and me, too. Peter wants to remind us and impress on us our beautiful relationship with God and our happy duty to God. Hymns: 1. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 2. Living for Jesus ^ | View File |
| 10-05-1980 | You Are Rich! | 2 Corinthians 8:6-12 | We, like the Christians at Corinth are rich. We may not realize it but we are rich. The text tells us how we are rich. Hymns: 1. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 2. How Great Thou Art 3. All Glory Be To God On High | View File |
| 12-02-1962 | You Have Not Traveled This Way Before | Joshua 3:1-6 | "You Have Not Traveled This Way Before", is what Joshua told the children of Israel in our lesson. Today we begin a new Church Year and a new road. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. Hark. The Glad Sound | View File |
| 04-11-1965 | Your King Comes To You | Matthew 21:1-9 | In the Bible Jesus says, "Behold I stand at the door and knock." (Rev. 3:20) Surely the Lord Jesus is knocking on the door of our hearts this Palm Sunday. Hymns: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor 2. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared ^ | View File |
| 10-17-1971 | Your New Self Image | Ephesians 4:17-28 | St. Paul in our text tells us Christians of Our New Self Image. This is a beautiful image which can overcome many negative and destructive influences. | View File |
| 12-01-1968 | Zacharias' Advent Hymn Of Praise | Luke 1:68-79 | The text tells about Zacharias who was waiting for and expecting God's wonderful salvation. He spoke a beautiful hymn of praise to God which is our text. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. When Sinners See Their Lost Condition 3. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring | View File |
For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. John 6:40