| SermonDate | SermonTitle | 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-29-1987 | A Life Of Service Beneath The Cross | Matthew 20:17-28 | In our text for today Jesus teaches His disciples about serving. Jesus puts the cross also on our serving. Our service in the church is no good without the cross. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | 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 |
| 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 |
| 04-15-1965 | A Prayer of Thanksgiving For The Lord's Supper | Matthew 26:26-29 | By this Holy Supper Christ assures His Church that He is with us always. Not only do we have his teachings with us, but the teacher Himself. | 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 |
| 01-26-1969 | A Sample Of Heaven | Matthew 17:1-9 | In our text Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain and while there Jesus slowly changed before their eyes. His faced shined like the sun and his clothes became white as the light. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here 3. Before Thee, God, Who Knowest All | 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 |
| 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 |
| 11-06-1960 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 08-17-1958 | Are We Better Than The Pharisees? | Matthew 23:1-12 | In our text we see Jesus scold and correct the Pharisees. Are we any better? Do we have the correct faith and right works? Am I ready to serve others? Do I see Christ as Master and others as brethren? | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 04-11-1962 | Art Thou Then The Son Of God? | Luke 22:70 | In our text the Jews ask Jesus who He is; Art Thou Then The Son Of God? If you don't believe correctly about Jesus' person (Who is He?) all your faith is worthless. If you know who he is then your faith is based on solid rock. | View File |
| 03-17-1991 | As The Son Obeyed, So The Sons Obey | Hebrews 5:7-9 | In our text we read, "During the days of Jesus' life on earth, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission."(vv. 7-8) By His obedient suffering he was made perfect we are told in our text. Hymns: 1. My Song Is Love Unknown 2. What Wondrous Love This Is 3. You Will I Love, My Strength | View File |
| 03-25-1973 | Be Good Like God | Ephesians 5:1-9 | Paul in our text tells us "to be like God." We know that we can't be like God in all ways but that we can be good like God and not bad like Satan. Do we try? What are some of the things we can do to be more like God. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | 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 |
| 03-22-1964 | Be Humble Like Jesus | Philippians 2:5-11 | Only a Christian can be truly humble. Many people who do not believe in Jesus say they are humble but deep in their heart they are proud. We say they are proud of their humility. Hymns: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor 2. Sweet the Moments, Rich In Blessing 3. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10-09-1966 | 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 |
| 03-02-1977 | 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 |
| 03-09-1977 | 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 |
| 03-16-1977 | Celebrate Life By Trusting The Father | Matthew 6:25-33 | Often people fail to obey God's command because they fear. Jesus Himself understood about that. He knows how full of fear we are. In our text He tells us that we have no reason to fear. He urges us to trust our heavenly Father. If we fear we cannot celebrate life. Hymns: 1. Sweet The Moments, Rich In Blessing 2. God Will Take Care Of You | View File |
| 03-26-1995 | Celebrate Our Father's Love | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 | The sermon is based on the Gospel Lesson in which Jesus tells the story about a father's amazing love for his two sons. The younger son was a gross sinner while the older son was a fine sinner. However the father loved both of them and forgave them. The point of Jesus' story is that God loves all sinners and He wants them to repent and celebrate His amazing love in Jesus. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. God So Loved the World 3. Blest Be The Tie That Binds | 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 |
| 03-23-1983 | Christ, The Vine | John 15:1-2 | In our text Jesus says, "I am the true vine." He means that He is the vine and we Christians are the "branches." The Vine and branches produce much beautiful fruit for the Father. So what are these fruits? They are the good works which a Christian does because he's joined with Jesus. Hymns: 1. Did You Think To Pray 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. I Need Thee Every Hour 4. Savior Again To Thy Dear Name | 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 |
| 10-11-1964 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 06-10-1962 | Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord | John 14:23-31 | Today we the members of Jesus' Church need the Holy Spirit. Our life and strength in God comes only from the Holy Spirit. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. Come, Holy Spirit, Come 3. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-01-1970 | Do You Have The Right Defense? | Luke 11:14-28 | In our text a Christian has many enemies or devils which try to draw us from God and heaven. In our text Jesus tells of these enemies and what kind of defense we need to win against them. Hymns: 1. All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above 2. Abide, O Dearest Jesus 3. My Soul, Be On Thy Guard | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12-13-1992 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-13-1960 | Facing Hatred With Jesus | John 15:18-25 | Christians are often hatred by non believers. Jesus warns us about such hatred and He faced it courageously. In our text we learn to face hatred with Jesus. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Rock of Ages 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 07-05-1959 | Faith Comes By The Word Of God | Romans 10:17 | You can have strong faith. In our text St. Paul shows how we get faith. He says, "Faith Comes By The Word Of God." Faith in God's mercy, faith that saves us from sin and hell, that comes only by God's Word found in the Bible. Hymns: 1. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here 2. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01-01-1970 | Funeral | Revelations 14:13 | Funeral based on Revelation 14:13 Happy Are the Dead ^^ | 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 |
| 01-22-1967 | God Graciously Leads Us In Our Life | 1 Chronicles 17:15-20 | If we will remember that God leads us through this world we will accept the good and the bad alike, with quiet peace and joy and hope in God. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. Jesus, Lead Thou On 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared | View File |
| 03-19-1967 | God Help Us Because Of Jesus | Isaiah 53:11-12 | Our text tells us why and how God helps us to turn from sin and live to God a victorious life now on earth and forever in heaven. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. All Glory, Laud, and Honor 3. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | 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 |
| 03-27-1985 | God Offers Up His Lamb | Romans 8:31-39 | Our text shows and emphasizes that God let Jesus die on the Cross. Why did God offer up His Son on the Cross? Our text answers "For us all" (v.32) Jesus died on the cross so that we can be justified! Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 2. Jesus, Refuge Of The Weary 3. Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed? | View File |
| 03-17-1985 | God So Loved Us | John 3:14-21 | Our topic is about God's Love. How did God love us? For what purpose did God love us? What should His love cause us to do? Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. God So Loved the World 3. Softly and Tenderly | View File |
| 07-07-1974 | God Walking On Earth | Luke 6:36-42 | God walking on earth is more wonderful than man walking on the moon. How does God walk on earth? When we become like God in love and mercy and help people. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 09-27-1963 | God Wants You For His Mission | 2 Corinthians 12:14 | God doesn't want money and service without your heart. He wants you for His mission. What is that mission? Go and call other sinners to come back. The mission is missions. You will never appreciate or understand your heavenly Father's love until you try to love other sinners and forgive them as we do in church work and missions. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. The Morning Light Is Breaking 3. Hark! The Voice of Jesus | 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 |
| 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 |
| 04-16-1965 | God's Good Friday Prayer | 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 | Here in our text we see a strange thing. God prays to man and asks that all men everywhere be friends with God which by nature they are not. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 07-09-1961 | God's Picture Of A Good Man | Psalm 1 | What kind of man does God like or praise? While God loves all people He is not pleased or satisfied with all people's life and deeds. In our text David tells what kind of man God likes or what man satisfies God. Hymns: 1. Just As I Am 2. May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill 3. Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways | 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 |
| 08-21-1966 | Good News! | 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 | In our text Paul talks about "the Good News." All other news is small compared to this news. When you hear again of God's love for you in Jesus that is good news. The good news is that Jesus died for our sins as Paul says in our text. Hymns: 1. God the Father, Be Our Stay 2. How Precious Is the Book Divine 3. Lord Jesus Christ, with us Abide | 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 |
| 05-22-1963 | He Ascended For Us | Psalm 47:1-9 | Scripture regards the Ascension of Christ as a great and wonderful thing. In our text we read, "God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-10-1991 | Heroes In Christ | Ephesians 2:4-10 | In our text St. Paul directs each of us Christians to be a hero, to triumph over the sins and evils that dog us, living victoriously in Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here 2. Blest the Children of Our God 3. Fight the Good Fight 4. If You Will Only Let God Guide You | 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 |
| 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 |
| 02-04-1973 | How Christians Live Together In New Life | Colossians 3:12-17 | St. Paul asked the Christians at Colosse, "Why do you live like the people of this world?" Christians should live a different new way; not the same as unbelievers. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Drawn To The Cross 3. Draw Nigh And Take the Body of The Lord | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 02-26-1961 | How We May See God | Exodus 33:17-23 | One of the chief hopes of a Christian is to see God face to face - to see His full glory. In our text it shows "How We May See God." Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Nearer My God To Thee 3. Thy Table I Approach | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12-14-1968 | Jesus Brings Light To Our Darkness | 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 | During Advent we prepare to meet our Savior who comes. We must be prepared or better yet let him prepare us by His Word. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come 2. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry 3. Take My Life and Let It Be | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-07-1967 | Jesus Prays For Us At God's Right Hand | John 17:9-12 | When Jesus ascended into heaven He took His disciples out of the city to the Mount of Olives. Jesus was very careful to let His disciples see Him ascend. He wants them to see Him leave to go and sit at God's right hand. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou my Heart to Hear 2. We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend 3. Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise | 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-10-1982 | Jesus, Condemned By The Church | Mark 14:53-65 | Did the Church condemn Jesus? They decided before hand that He must die. They then tried to find a law-breaking with which to condemn Him. (vv. 55-56) What about the Church today? Yes, when we refuse to let Jesus correct our wrong doing. Often we fail to support the church with our gifts, money or time. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To Jesus 2. Jesus Paid It All 3. When I Kneel Down To Pray 4. Now the Day Is Over | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-02-1983 | Jesus, The Real High Priest | Hebrews 7:24-27 | In this text the holy writer compares Jesus with the high priests of the Old Testament and he shows that Jesus is much better than they. He shows that Jesus is the real High Priest who can really help those who come to God through Him. Hymns: 1. Did You Think To Pray 2. Jesus Paid It All 3. Let Me Learn Of Jesus 4. Savior, Again To Thy Dear Name We Raise | 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 |
| 03-23-1967 | Jesus' Wonderful Offer In The Lord's Supper | Matthew 26:26-28 | Jesus offers to us a very strong and wonderful thing in giving us the Lord's Supper. Jesus offers us His body to eat and his blood to drink. So in the Lord's Supper we are united with Him and He with us. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-13-1990 | Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled | John 14:1-12 | Here in our text Jesus was trying to reassure His troubled disciples that they need not fear anything that might happen to them in the world, not even death. He gave them several reasons why they need not be fearful or troubled. Hymns: 1. Ye Watcher and Ye Holy Ones 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds 4. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-19-1961 | Look And Live | Numbers 21:4-9 | Look and Live was the message Moses tells the Jewish people that they can be saved from the poison of snake bites by looking at a brass snake hanging on a pole. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. My Faith Looks To Thee 3. Rock of Ages | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-04-1973 | Mature Christians | 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | In our text St. Paul compares our spiritual growth with our physical growth and uses his own example. Our goal should be to grow up and become like Christ or Paul or other mature Christians. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Holy Ghost, With Light Divine 3. Draw Nigh And Take the Body of The Lord | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 06-03-1962 | On The Right Hand Of God | Mark 16:14-20 | Our text tells us about a great event which we cannot understand with our mind and reason, Jesus ascension into heaven. Our text says, "He was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God." Hymns: 1. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here 2. We Thank Thee, Jesus Dearest Friend 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-03-1964 | Our Lord Ascends | Acts 1:1-11 | By ascending Jesus makes very clear to us what His Church is. Many people misunderstand and are confused about the church. Our text shows that the church is all people who believe what Luke wrote To Theophilus about what Jesus began both to do and teach until the day He was taken up to heaven. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. What a Friend We Have In Jesus 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | 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 |
| 03-26-1969 | Our Savior On The Way To Calvary | Luke 23:26-32 | Jesus carried his cross to Calvary along the way many women weeped and cried for Jesus. Why did Jesus respond and say "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't cry over Me." | View File |
| 02-27-1969 | Our Savior's Prayer In Gethsemane | Matthew 26:36-46 | As the Son of God, who knows everything, Jesus knew before it happened that they would come and arrest give. So tonight we consider Our Savior's Prayer In Gethsemane. | 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 |
| 04-15-1963 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 08-14-2011 | 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 |
| 05-01-1966 | Pilgrims On The Earth | 1 Peter 2:11-20 | Through Peter's writing in our text God call us who believe in Jesus Pilgrims. By this name Pilgrim God wants to help us in our faith and life through this world. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. I'm But A Stranger Here 3. Jerusalem, Thou City Fair And High | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12-08-1991 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10-09-1988 | 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 |
| 03-12-1967 | Seeing With The Eyes Of Faith | Isaiah 53:4-5 | Much of the time we see things without faith. We must see things with new eyes - the eyes of faith then we will be happy and in peace with God and man. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Jesus, I will Ponder Now 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee | 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 |
| 10-27-1985 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 08-07-1966 | St. Paul's Warning About Temptations | 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 | In our text St. Paul is warning people about temptations. He is not warning unbelievers, but believers, Christian church members like you and me. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. My Soul Be On Thy Guard 3. Stand Up! Stand Up For 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 |
| 10-16-1966 | 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 |
| 01-30-2000 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-04-1958 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12-15-1968 | The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near - Are You Ready? | Matthew 3:1-11 | In our text we see how God sent John the Baptizer to prepare people for Jesus' Kingdom 2000 years ago. What he said will help us today to prepare. Hymns: 1. When Sinners See Their Lost Condition 2. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry 3. Jesus, Savior, Come To Me | 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-20-1993 | The Lord Rules! | Psalm 47 | It is most important that we Christians be impressed that the Lord Rules. Our text describes this wonderful and great power of Christ the King, saying: "How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! (Psalm 47:2) Hymns: 1. A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing 2. On Christ's Ascension I Now Build 3. Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voices | 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-19-1957 | The Love That Comes From God | 1 John 2:12-17 | God expects members of a Christian Church to love one another. It isn't easy to do this. Where can we get this love? John says: "The Love That Comes From God." This is not the love we find in this world. | View File |
| 03-02-1960 | The Man Of Sorrows In Humility | John 13:1-17 | In our text Jesus impresses on us God's one way of salvation. We read here that after eating Jesus teaches and humbles Himself washing the disciples feet! | View File |
| 10-03-1965 | The Miracle At Naim - 1965 | Luke 7:11-17 | The Gospel lesson tells how Jesus stopped a funeral near the city of Naim and raised the young man to live again. This is one of the many miracles Jesus did during his three years of His ministry on earth (35 recorded) Hymns: Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Songs Of Praise The Angels Sing 3. Renew Me, O Eternal Light | View File |
| 09-17-1972 | The Miracle At Naim - 1972 | Luke 7:11-17 | The Gospel lesson tells how Jesus stopped a funeral near the city of Naim and raised the young man to live again. Funerals like this funeral happen all the time, but what Jesus did at this funeral doesn't happen all the time. But it can happen to you, if you believe in Jesus. Hymns: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Thou Art The Way | View File |
| 02-27-1991 | The Mount Of Suffering | Mark 8:31-38 | Tonight we focus on the Mount of Suffering. There are various kinds of sufferings that Christians must endure in this life. It is the suffering which we experience because we follow Christ and are His witnesses. In our text we see Peter rebelling against this suffering. Hymns: 1. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus 2. Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-04-2003 | The Resurrected Jesus: The Gift That Keeps On Giving | Luke 24:36-49 | Our text shows that the resurrected Jesus keeps on giving and giving, one blessing after another. The peace which the world cannot give is based on the resurrection of Jesus. Hymns: 1. He's Risen, He's Risen 2. Jesus Lives The Victory's Won 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 04-14-1991 | The Resurrection Of The Body | Luke 24:36-49 | Our text tells us that Jesus was raised with His body. Many people have a hard time believing that Jesus was raised with his body. Yet, Jesus clearly showed the wounds on his body and showed by asking and eating food that his body was raised. Hymns: 1. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Won 2. Crown Him With Many Thorns 3. Love Divine, All Love Excelling 4. To God Be the Glory | View File |
| 02-02-1958 | The Rewards of Following Jesus | Matthew 19:27-30 | Like Peter we too, at times may ask, "What is the good of making so many sacrifices to be a Christian?" Let's hear what Jesus says in our text the rewards of following Him. Hymns: My Faith Looks Up To Thee | 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 |
| 02-12-1961 | The Road Back To God | Jeremiah 8:4-9 | Out text shows how foolish it is if we refuse to change and follow the road back to God. It tells us why we are wise to follow the road back to God. Hymns: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Jesus Sinners Doth Receive 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 02-01-1970 | The Secret Of A Good Christian | Luke 8:4-15 | As the secret of a good farmer is his seed, so the secret of a good Christian is God's Word. In this parable the planting of a seed is compared to how faith grows or withers. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 2. Lord Jesus Christ With Us Abide 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 05-11-2003 | United To Witness Of The Risen Christ | Acts 4:23-33 | Our text tells us about a local church that was Holy Spirit inspired and united and which did allow Christ to think, love, act, and speak through it. It was the church at Jerusalem shortly after the risen Lord had ascended into heaven. Hymns: 1. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 2. The King of Love My Shepherd Is 3. My Spirit on Thy Care 4. We Sing the Almighty Power of God | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01-26-1958 | Watch For Your Lord To Come | Mark 13:31-37 | Are you ready for the Lord to come again? Do we know when? How should we prepare for His return? Hymns: 1.Just As I Am | View File |
| 01-24-1960 | Water That Satisfies | John 4:4-14 | In our text Jesus asks a sinner woman, "Give Me to drink." He has something precious to give us sinners. Jesus calls it "Living Water." Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say 3. Before Thee God, Who Knowest All | 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 |
| 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 |
| 01-25-1970 | We Are Saved By Grace Alone | Matthew 20:1-16 | We are saved from sin and everlasting punishment because God is good and kind to us and not because we are worthy or deserve it. Jesus uses the story of the "Workers In the Vineyard" to show we are saved by grace. Hymns: 1. Glory Be to God the Father 2. Just As I Am, Without One Plea 3. I Come, O Savior to Thy Table | 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-15-1961 | 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 |
| 03-16-1958 | Were You There When He Was Crowned With Thorns? | Matthew 27:27-30 | Our text reminds us of a very famous picture of Jesus, the Ecce Home picture showing Jesus crowned with thorns. We say that Jesus is our King, but do we always believe it in our hearts? | View File |
| 04-14-1974 | Were You There When They Laid Him In The Tomb? | John 19:38-42 | St. Paul says in Romans 6:4, "We were buried with Him and shared His death by our baptism." Were we there? Yes, indeed! It's very important for us to understand and believe that we were there! | 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 |
| 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 |
| 02-26-1967 | What Is Our Answer To God's Deeds and Words? | Nehemiah 9:30-33 | In our text we see how God was dealing with His people Israel. This text shows Israel's answer to God when He dealt hard with them. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. O Lord, We Praise Thee | View File |
| 08-20-1967 | What It Means To Follow Jesus | Luke 9:57-62 | We Christians are followers of Jesus. Do we really understand what that means? In our text Jesus shows us very clearly what it means to follow him. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. Come, Follow Me, The Savior Spake 3. O Savior, Precious Savior | 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 |
| 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 |
| 08-09-1964 | 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 |
| 08-14-1960 | 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 |
| 06-20-1999 | When Trouble Comes | 1 Peter 5:6-11 | In our Epistle lesson it speaks of trouble and how Christians should deal with it. So when trouble comes what should we do? Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Just As I am, Without one Plea 3. On What Has Now Been Sown | 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 |
| 07-02-1961 | When Troubles Come To Us Then What? | Lamentations 3:22-33 | Troubles happen often to you and me. What should we think and say when troubles happen to us? Our text answers that question. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Draw Nigh 3. Nearer My God To Thee | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-14-1973 | Why Does The Flesh Win? | Matthew 26:41 | Why does the flesh win? Why does it often defeat our spirit? Jesus gives two reasons here: We don't watch and we don't pray. Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus | 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 |
| 03-28-1983 | Why Have You Come | Matthew 26:50 | Why have you come? Jesus asked Judas that question because Jesus still loved Him and wanted him to stop and think, so he would become aware of his terrible sin. Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 2. Jesus Refuge Of The Weary 3. Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed? 4. Glory Be To Jesus | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 08-13-1967 | Youth, Too, Should Serve God | Ecclesiastes 12:1 | It is written in Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth." This verse reminds us young people that we, too, should serve God, and not leave that for old people or wait until we are old and ready to die. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Now Thank We All Our God 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | 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