| Sermon Date | Sermon Title | Sermon | Notes | Hyperlink |
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| 08-19-1973 | A Christian's Security For His Faith | 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 | There are many dangers which can happen to our faith to destroy our faith and hope in God. In our text St. Paul tells about a Christians Security for their faith. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word We Are Gathered 2. Stand Up! Stand Up! For Jesus 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 01-07-1962 | A Meeting Of Kings | Matthew 2:1-11 | Our lesson tells of the strange, surprising meeting of Kings. Jesus is the King of Kings for all the world. Hymns: 1. Hail Thou Source of Every Blessing 2. As With Gladness Men of Old | View File |
| 03-03-1965 | A Prayer For Humility | Matthew 20:26-28 | Our text is one of the Lenten lessons. It urges us to be humble and serve. Man is proud by nature. We need to realize this and then we can pray to Jesus to forgive our pride and ask him for strength to humbly serve Him and people. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 03-06-1969 | A Substitute For Us | Matthew 26:59-68 | In a wonderful way Jesus volunteered to go to court for us and be condemned. He accepted our sins and the sins of all people. | View File |
| 12-25-1968 | After The Angels Left | Luke 2:15-20 | Again we have heard God's message of the angel to the shepherds: "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. | View File |
| 08-05-1993 | All People Are Slaves | Romans 6:19-23 | All people are slaves. We are either slaves to sin or slave of God. Jesus has freed all men from slavery to sin. We need not be a slave to sin. Hymns: 1. All Praise To God Who Reigns Above 2. Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 02-15-1970 | Are You A Servant Of God? | Matthew 4:1-11 | All nature serves God and so should man. But since Adam and Eve fell into sin man is not born with love and service to God. In our text we see the things in Jesus which make one a servant of God. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus 3. Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways | View File |
| 02-10-1963 | Are You A Wise Or Foolish Man | Matthew 7:24-29 | In our text Jesus talks about two types of church members - the wise and the foolish church member. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present 2. My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less 3. Rock of Ages | View File |
| 03-09-1966 | Are You Awake Or Asleep? | Luke 22:39-46 | In the upper room Jesus urged the disciples to "watch and pray." But they fell asleep. Many church members are like James, Peter and John. They see the preaching, Baptism, Lord's Supper etc. but are asleep, careless and indifferent to Jesus' great love. | View File |
| 02-08-1970 | Are You Going With Jesus To Jerusalem? | Luke 18:31-43 | In our text Jesus says to His disciples "Look, we're going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets wrote about the Son of Man will be done: They will mock, insult, spit, scourge and kill him. On the third day He will rise again. Hymns: 1. Lord We Come Before Thee Now 2. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 12-15-1974 | Are You Ready For Christmas? | Matthew 11:2-10 | Our text today tells about John the Baptizer. God sent John ahead of Jesus to prepare Jewish people to accept the Savior who will come soon. We too are preparing our hearts and homes for Jesus' coming. Are we ready. Hymns: 1. Jesus, Thy Church With Longing Eyes 2. Once He Came In Blessing | View File |
| 03-30-1983 | Are You Willing To Be Involved? | Matthew 27:24 | In our text we can see that Pontius Pilate failed to do his duty. He knew Jesus was innocent. Pilate should have done his duty and freed Jesus. Why did he fail? Let's take a closer look at what happened. Hymns: 1. Jesus, I Will Ponder Now 2. Come To Calvary's Holy Mountain 3. Christ, The Life Of All The Living | View File |
| 01-04-1959 | Arise, Shine! | Isaiah 60:1-6 | At Epiphany we are told what we are to do about the light and salvation that has come to us. Isaiah, foreseeing the birth of God's Son, tells the church what it is to do. He says: "Arise, Shine." | 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 |
| 04-11-1993 | As The Sun Was Rising | Matthew 28:1-10 | In Matthew 16:21 Jesus told his disciples that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. The women who came to Jesus' tomb Easter morning were not looking for a risen Jesus but thought he was dead. Jesus' disciples and the women would not have been in such a sad state if they had listened to and believed Jesus' words and promises. We also, often do not really hear His word nor do we believe it when we hear it. Hymns: 1. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 2. At the Lamb's High Feast 3. Awake, My Heart, with Gladness | 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 |
| 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 |
| 07-08-1962 | Be Strong And Of Good Courage | 1 Chronicles 28:20 | Be strong and of good courage, and do it. King David said these words to his son, Solomon when he was old and dying. He wanted Solomon not to be afraid to go ahead and build the new temple. Hymns: 1. I Wish I Had Ten Thousand Voices 2. Take My Life and Let It Be | View File |
| 01-13-1963 | Behold The Lamb Of God | John 1:35-42 | In our text we see that Jesus was called the Lamb of God by John. It is a very precious name. Why did John call him the Lamb of God rather than Messiah or Christ? Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. O Christ, Thou Lamb Of God 3. May God Bestow On Us His Grace | View File |
| 03-03-2002 | Believing Is Seeing | John 9:13-17, 34-39 | In the Gospel we learned about the blind man Jesus made to see. Jesus spoke to him that He is God's Son, the Christ, the Savior of the world. Jesus helped him believe and receive salvation. Hymns: 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Open My Eyes 3. Amazing Grace | View File |
| 08-20-1961 | Blessed Are The Meek | Matthew 5:5 | Who are the meek? Those that put Jesus first, then others and finally yourself last. Jesus is the most perfect example in Matthew 11:29, "Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart." Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart 2. O That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Draw Nigh | View File |
| 09-03-1961 | Blessed Are The Merciful | Matthew 5:7 | God is merciful and shows mercy to His enemies. In our text, one more of the Beatitudes, Jesus says: "Blessed Are The Merciful." It's not easy for us to show mercy especially to the poor and weak who can't help us. So we need Jesus's encouragement. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Rock of Ages 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 03-27-1975 | Christ, The Bread Of Life | John 6:1-71 | Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life."(v.35) Bread supports our body-life. Jesus is the bread for our soul. Do we appreciate that or are we more like the Jews in our text who were more interested in bread for the body than bread for their soul. Hymns: 1. Break Thou the Bread Of Life 2. The Death Of Jesus Christ, Our Lord | View File |
| 03-16-1983 | Christ, The Door | John 10:9-10 | In our text Jesus says, "I am the door." He is the door through which anyone can go to have the good life. We can begin to enjoy the joys of heaven even now on earth. Hymns: 1. Sweet Hour Of Prayer 2. Just As I Am 3. Softly and Tenderly | 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 |
| 09-01-1968 | Christ's Kingdom, A Kingdom of Freedom | John 8:31-36 | In our text Jesus talks about freedom and slavery. Freedom from the slavery of sin. Jesus tells the Jews if they believe in Him and follow Him they will be free. Hymns: 1. God Is In His Temple 2. Blessed are the Sons of God 3. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 02-06-2011 | Christians Are The Light Of The World | Matthew 5:14-20 | In our text Jesus compares us Christians to salt and light. We who believe in Jesus are Light. What is this light? The light is the Good News about Jesus Christ, Savior of the world. | View File |
| 07-16-1972 | Christians Sacrifice Earthly Things To Get Heavenly Things - 1972 | Mark 8:1-9 | Christians will make many sacrifices for Jesus. They often give up money and earthly goods to follow Jesus' teachings. A Christian looks forward to their rewards in heaven not in this life. | 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 |
| 03-07-1962 | Could Ye Not Watch With Me One Hour? | Matthew 26:40 | In our text Jesus asks Peter, James and John, "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" They were not watching and praying with him. | View File |
| 05-15-1966 | Creeds And Deeds | James 1:22-27 | In our text today it shows that we should not only learn God's Word but also do what it says. It's easy to learn God's Word and listen to it, but not easy to do it. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Thine Forever, God Of Love 3. Let Me Be Thine Forever | View File |
| 02-19-1969 | Crossing the Kidron | Matthew 26:30-35 | While crossing the brook Kidron, Jesus tells His disciples of His upcoming suffering and how they will react to it, "Tonight you will all turn against Me. It is written: I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered." | View File |
| 02-11-1959 | Do We Hurt Jesus? | Luke 23:33-34 | By our selfishness and lovelessness we hurt Jesus and make Him suffer still today. By such sins we crucify Him again and again. | 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 |
| 06-12-1966 | Do You Love God? | 1 John 4:16-21 | Do you love God? In our text John gives us a good test. By this test we can see if we love God or not and how much we love Him. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 01-19-1964 | Eagerly Serving The Lord | Romans 12:6-16 | In our text Paul urges us to "Eagerly Serve The Lord." We all have different gifts and abilities to use for the Church. Let each of us find his good gift or talent and use it eagerly. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty 2. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared | View File |
| 09-10-1967 | Ebenezer | 1 Samuel 7:12 | Like Samuel we, the members of the Lutheran Church Mo. Synod also should have thankful hearts. We too should say "Ebenezer, the Lord has always helped us." Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Jesus, Lead Thou On 3. The Lord hath Helped me Hitherto | View File |
| 07-11-2004 | Encouragement To Be Passionate Fishers Of Men | Luke 5:1-11 | Fishing for men is an important activity so the Holy Spirit can touch men's hearts and win them for Jesus. We should be encouraged to do this work as it's the most important work we can do. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Hark! The Voice Of Jesus Crying 3. Soldiers of the Cross, Arise | 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 |
| 03-07-1984 | Father, Forgive | Luke 23:33-34 | Seven times Jesus spoke while He hung on the cross. The first sentence our Lord spoke was, "Father, forgive them ..." We need forgiveness the same as the people almost 2,000 years ago needed forgiveness. People today are also ignorant about God and His laws and Jesus His Son. Hymns: 1. Just As I Am 2. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 3. I Will Ponder Now | View File |
| 01-15-1967 | Fear Not But Fear The Lord | 1 Samuel 12:20-25 | In our text God showed His glory to Israel one day so His minister Samuel could say to them, "Fear Not, But Fear The Lord." Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | View File |
| 05-06-1973 | Follow Jesus In Suffering | 1 Peter 2:21-25 | In our text Peter tells us that Jesus is our example and we should follow His example. Peter also urges us here to follow Jesus' example in suffering. Hymns: 1. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 2. Come, Follow Me, The Savior Spake | View File |
| 04-12-1964 | Following In The Steps Of The Good Shepherd | 1 Peter 2:21-25 | Our text today on this Good Shepherd Sunday tells us that Jesus has left us a good example, that we should follow his steps like sheep. We need a Good Shepherd to lead us so that we don not stray away and are lost. Hymns: 1. Praise To The Lord, Almighty 2. The Lord Is My Shepherd 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared | View File |
| 03-12-1986 | Forgive Those Who Do Wrong Against Us | Matthew 6:12 | Jesus wants us to have peace in our heart and live in peace with all people, even those perhaps that hate us. Hymns: 1. Come To Calvary's Holy Mountain 2. Out of the Depths I Cry To Thee 3. Did You Think To Pray? | View File |
| 05-05-1968 | Full-time Christians | 1 Corinthians 10:31 | The text for today answers the question: "What is a Christian?" It shows that a Christian is a person who gives glory to God always, in everything he does. Hymns: 1. 36 2. 338 3. 657 | View File |
| 03-21-1990 | God Forsook Him | Matthew 27:45-46 | Tonight we hear again His fearful cry: "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?" What is the meaning of this cry? God forsook Jesus. By forsaking Jesus God made Him like us in every way. By being fully and completely cut off from God on the cross Jesus took our place. He suffered all that was really ours. Hymns: 1. Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain 2. Children of the Heavenly Father | View File |
| 02-12-1967 | God Gives Grace To The Humble | 1 Kings 3:5-15 | The text tells about when God visited Solomon in a dream and told him to ask for anything. Solomon had the right spirit and asked God for wisdom to do his duty and rule his people rightly. God gave him both wisdom and great riches. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2. Just As I Am, Without One Plea | 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 |
| 01-29-1967 | God Meets Mr. Big | 2 Samuel 12:1-7 | Our text explains what happened to King David when Nathan visited him after he had taken another man's wife and had her husband killed. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. My Soul, Be On Thy Guard 3. Before Thee, God, Who Knowest All | 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 |
| 01-22-1961 | God Shows His Glory In The Burning Bush | Exodus 3:1-6 | Our sermon for today talks about when "God Shows His Glory in the Burning Bush" to Moses. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | 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 |
| 02-27-2000 | God's Amazing Reversal | Hosea 2:14-20 | Our text, which is the O.T. Lesson for today, tells of one of those times when God reversed Himself and did not do what He threatened to do and what the people by their sin really deserved. | View File |
| 02-18-2001 | God's Children Show Mercy | Luke 6:27-38 | God has shown much love and mercy to us in accepting us sinners as His dear children. Now God wants us to live and act like His children. He wants us to love and mercy others, same as He our Father loves and mercies all people. In our text Jesus teaches us to show mercy. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. I Love To Tell The Story 3. Lift High The Cross 4. God Be With Us Till We Meet Again | 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 |
| 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 |
| 07-12-1959 | God's Wonderful Grace | 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | In our text Paul shows that God's grace if for all v. 15. No matter how bad or sinful, God's grace is for everyone. Jesus suffered and died for all. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. Chief of Sinners Though I Be 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | 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 |
| 06-10-1973 | Has The Holy Spirit Come To You? | Acts 2:1-11 | Today is Pentecost Sunday and the whole Christian Church celebrates and remembers because on that day Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to His disciples. The question is has he come to you? Are you alive and awake to God? Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 2. We Now Implore God The Holy Ghost | 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 |
| 06-03-1973 | He Ascended For Us | Psalm 47 | In our text and with the help of God's Holy Spirit let me remind you that He Ascended For Us. The Bible says that by faith and in spirit we have already ascended into heaven with Him. Paul writes in Eph 2:6 "He made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." Hymns: 1. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table | View File |
| 03-31-1982 | He Cannot Save Himself | Mark 15:31 | The Jews think Jesus cannot save Himself because they think He is only a weak man. We Christians know and believe that Jesus could have saved Himself if He had wanted to. Hymns: 1. Jesus, I Will Ponder Now 2. Jesus, Refuge Of The Weary 3. Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed? 4. Now the Light Has Gone Away | View File |
| 03-20-1968 | He Must Suffer | Isaiah 53:6 | Why can't God forgive us without Jesus' suffering and dying? Our text will help us answer this and other questions. | View File |
| 01-28-1968 | He Really Is The Savior Of The World | John 4:31-42 | Many people do not believe that Jesus is the Savior of the World. They don't care about any future life after death. Our text today should help us to keep our faith although all around us many are giving up. Hymns: 1. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 2. O Savior, Precious Savior 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | View File |
| 03-24-1982 | He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate | Mark 15:1-15 | In our text it talks about how Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death but he wasn't the only one. God used Pontius Pilate to fulfill His plan of Salvation. Hymns: 1. Jesus, I Will Ponder Now 2. Come To Calvary's Holy Mountain 3. Christ the Life Of All The Living 4. Now The Day Is Over | View File |
| 04-03-1963 | He Suffers Innocently | Isaiah 53:8-9 | Did Jesus suffer innocently only because of the Jews and P. Pilate? No! How about us? Do we blame and accuse God - the holy innocent One? | View File |
| 03-27-1968 | He Suffers Voluntarily | Isaiah 53:7 | We know that Jesus suffered and died for us as there was no other way for our sins to be forgiven. God did not force Him to suffer He volunteered to suffer. This is clearly shown in our text. | 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 |
| 06-30-1968 | How A Sinner Comes Back To God | Luke 15:11-32 | In our story Jesus shows us that the sinner must "wake up." In verse 17 Jesus says, "Then he came to his senses" So before we can come back to God we must realize how wrong we have been. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Today Thy Mercy Calls Us 3. Blessed Are the Sons of God | 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 |
| 03-01-1998 | How To Be Victorious When Tempted | Luke 4:1-13 | In our text we see how Jesus dealt effectively and victoriously with temptation. Temptation threatens all Christians. It is extremely important that we recognize both the strength and our limited strength in dealing with them. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus 3. I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table 4. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 05-14-1972 | How To Make Our Homes Christian Homes - 1972 | Ephesians 6:4 | Today we want to talk about mother and father and their wonderful responsibility to make their home a Christian home. Paul says, "Bring up your children in the instruction and discipline of the Lord." | View File |
| 01-08-1961 | How We May Have Peace Among The Nations | Isaiah 2:2-5 | In our sermon text verse 4 Isaiah makes a beautiful prophecy that there will happen a time when there will not be war anymore. He says they shall not learn war anymore: "nation shall not lift up sword against nation." When will this time come? Hymns: 1. Angels From The Realm of Glory 2. As With Gladness Men Of Old 3. Glory Be To God the Father | 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 |
| 02-04-1962 | How We Should Regard The Unbelievers Around Us | Matthew 13:24-30 | In our text Jesus uses the parable about the wheat and the tares to teach us Christians "How We Should Regard The Unbelievers Around Us." Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. Come, Ye Thankful People 3. Before Thee God, Who Knowest All | View File |
| 07-21-1963 | How You Should Regard Your Pastor | 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 | Installation service for Pastor George C. Ring at Peace Lutheran, Sioux Falls, SD. What are duties of a pastor and his congregation? How can a pastor be supported by his congregation and members. | View File |
| 03-28-1990 | I Thirst | John 19:28-29 | Jesus crucified and thirsting and accepting refreshment from His executioners, seems to deny that He is the majestic Son of God. God's Son endures it, then God is no longer far away and inaccessible to us sinners. Hymns: 1. To God Be The Glory 2. Christ, the Life of All the Living 3. Glory Be To Jesus | View File |
| 02-02-1961 | I Will Send A Famine In The Land | Amos 8:11, 12 | In our text God says through the prophet Amos that He will send a famine in the land. In this famine God will take away his Holy Word. So in our trouble and fear when we do try to seek him we will not find him. Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. How Precious Is The Book Divine 3. Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide | View File |
| 03-03-1963 | In The Cross Of Christ I Glory | Matthew 16:21-26 | Our text shows that Jesus found glory in the cross, v. 21. Proud man does not think that the cross leads to glory. We do not want to confess that only the blood of the crucified Son of God can save us. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. In The Cross Of Christ I Glory 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 03-30-1969 | Is Jesus Really Your King? | Matthew 21:1-9 | Is Jesus Really Your King? Our text shows that Jesus is really your King if you believe that He is the almighty Son of God. If Jesus is your King we should not doubt or worry about anything that God asks you to do. Hymns: 1. All Glory Laud and Honor 2. Savior Again To Thy Dear Name | View File |
| 04-19-1957 | Isaiah's Prophecy Of The Suffering Savior | Isaiah 53:3-7 | Isaiah writes here 750 years before it happened about the suffering and dying Savior. In our text it shows why Jesus must suffer and die. | View File |
| 05-28-1961 | Isaiah's Vision of God | Isaiah 6:1-8 | Our text shows how great God is and how He should be worshiped. In a vision Isaiah saw the great glory of the Tribune God and how the angels in heaven perfectly worshiped him. Hymns: 1. We Now Implore God, The Holy Ghost 2. We All Believe In One True God 3. Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty | View File |
| 04-11-1984 | It Is Finished | John 19:30 | Really Jesus' words, "It is finished," are shout of victory. Not only for Jesus, but for the whole world. Salvation is finished! Jesus paid it all! Hymns: 1. The Old Rugged Cross 2. Just As I Am 3. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross | View File |
| 04-09-1961 | Jacob's Sunrise Victory - A Hint Of Christ's Easter Victory | Genesis 32:22-31 | In our text today we have a type or hint of Christ's great Easter victory. Our text tells of Jacob's sunrise victory. Hymns: 1. Jesus Lives The Victory's Won 2. The Strife Is Over 3. Thy Table I Approach | View File |
| 07-30-1967 | Jerusalem - A Witness To God's Great Mercy | Luke 13:31-35 | In our text Jesus cries about Jerusalem. Why? He was crying for His Church for all people who once believed in Him and then strayed away or turned to other gods. Hymns: 1. Lord Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. O'er Jerusalem Thou Weepest 3. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 02-24-1963 | Jesus - Our Example In Serving | Mark 10:35-45 | In our text Jesus tells how he has come to serve. You cannot go where Jesus goes without His support and strength. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now 2. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus 3. May We Thy Precepts Lord, Fulfill | 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 |
| 03-17-2002 | Jesus Died On The Cross. Why? | John 11:47-53 | Many people today do not know the reason why Jesus was crucified. Our text gives us two reasons for Jesus's death on the cross. Let's continue on to learn why. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 3. Glory Be To Jesus | View File |
| 01-16-1972 | Jesus Is A Wonderful God | John 2:1.11 | In our text it shows that Jesus is a wonderful God. He worries about us and takes care of us. | View File |
| 01-31-1965 | Jesus Is Lord | Matthew 8:23-27 | In the Bible there are many names for Jesus: Savior, King, Master, Teacher, Great Physician, etc. Each name tells a little bit more about him. In our text another name for Jesus is Lord. It means "Ruler" whom we respect and love. | View File |
| 05-18-1969 | Jesus Last Words To Us Before He Ascended Into Heaven | Mark 16:14-20 | The words which Jesus said to His disciples before He went to heaven help us to understand why His Ascension is so very important to us. What were his last words: "Go everywhere and preach the Good News to the whole world etc." Hymns: 1. A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing 2. We Thank Thee, Jesus Dearest Friend 3. Draw Us To Thee | 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 |
| 04-10-1960 | Jesus The King Of Truth | John 12:1-11 | In fulfillment of an ancient prophecy Jesus rode into the city as a King. Jesus is a King. Before Pontius Pilate He said He was a King of truth. His Kingdom is a Kingdom of Truth. Hymns: 1. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here 2. All Glory, Laud and Honor 3. Glory Be To Jesus | View File |
| 09-08-1968 | Jesus Watches How We Give Money To Church | Mark 12:41-44 | Our text tells about giving money to the church. In our text Jesus watched as people put money in the contribution boxes. How you give shows if you love and trust God or not. The widow in our text have all she had showing perfect trust in God. Hymns: 1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 2. My Faith Looks Up To Thee. 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 02-16-1983 | Jesus, The Good Shepherd | John 10:11-16 | In our text Jesus compares Himself with a good shepherd. He says, "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." (v.11) Jesus did this on Good Friday when He died on the cross for all sinners. Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 2. Psalm 23 The Lord's My Shepherd 3. Glory Be To Jesus | 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 |
| 03-17-1982 | Jesus' Sign, The Crowing Rooster | Mark 14:66-72 | God has given us various signs to remind us of His Word and promises: the rainbow, cross, water in baptism, the bread and wine in the Lord's Supper. In our text Jesus used the crowing rooster to remind Peter of His Word and promise. Hymns: 1. Jesus, I Will Ponder Now 2. Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain 3. Christ, The Life Of All The Living 4. Now The Day Is Over | 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 |
| 07-04-1965 | Joy In Finding Lost Sinners | Luke 15:1-10 | What should make a Christian happy? Seeking and finding someone who is lost in sin and leading them to faith in Christ. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. Today Thy Mercy Calls Us 3. Draw High and Take the Body of the Lord | 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 |
| 12-16-1962 | Let Us Go Before God With Honest Hearts | Romans 2:12-16 | During these Sundays before Christmas our lessons admonish us to prepare. The Gospel lesson tells of John the Baptist whom God sent to prepare men's hearts for Jesus Christ. Hymns: 1. Hark! The Glad Sound 2. On Jordan's Bank 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 03-18-1973 | Live To Please God, More and More | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 | In our text St. Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica and tells the church to "do more and more." Our Lord and Savior wants us to do more and improve. This gives glory and praise to Him. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Savior Thy Dying Love You Gave To Me 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 01-03-1959 | Look At Your King | Matthew 4:12-17 | Our text speaks about King Jesus and His Kingdom. It tells us to "Look At Your King." Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. As With Gladness Men Of Old 3. Abide With Me | View File |
| 01-28-1973 | Love Is Responsible | Romans 13:8-10 | We often misunderstand love or have the wrong ideas about love. St. Paul says "Love Is Responsible." True love, is busy in serving others. Hymns: 1. Lord Jesus Christ, To Us Attend 2. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 02-11-1968 | Making The Right Choice | Luke 10:38-42 | We Christians must make many choices about our lift and our service to God. In our text Mary and Martha are confronted with choices also whether to serve Jesus by working or hearing his Word. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear 2. One Thing's Needful; Lord, This Treasure 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | 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 |
| 08-29-1971 | Ministry To The Deaf | Mark 7:31-37 | In our Gospel lesson for today tells of Jesus' ministering to a deaf man. Jesus has always been both our inspiration as well as our example in the ministry to the deaf. | View File |
| 04-04-1962 | My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? | Mark 15:34 | Why did Jesus cry out, "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" While asking and answering this question we find the heart of the whole Bible. | View File |
| 04-12-1968 | My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? | Matthew 27:46 | "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" All other words and events of the Bible have meaning and comfort for us only because of the terrible and wonderful thing that happened while Jesus spoke this cry of agony on the cross. | 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 |
| 05-01-1965 | One Flock And One Shepherd | John 10:11-16 | In our text Jesus says, "there shall be one flock and one shepherd." What does this mean? It means there is really only one Christian Church. Jews and Gentiles alike. Hymns: 1. O Savior, Precious Savior 2. The Lord's My Shepherd 3. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus | View File |
| 03-13-1977 | One More Year | Luke 13:1-9 | In our text Jesus tells a parable about a fig tree to help us understand about His patience and love for us. In the parable the Lord gave the fig tree one more year to produce fruit or else it would be cut down. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Now My Heart To Hear 2. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling | View File |
| 03-29-1964 | Our Easter Lamb | 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 | In our text Paul says "Christ our passover lamb is sacrificed for us." He was killed for us just like the innocent lambs were killed 3,000 years ago under Moses. This Easter news should help us to live for our wonderful Lord and Savior. Hymns: 1. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again 2. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 01-11-1970 | Our Father's Business | Luke 2:41-52 | Our text tells about the second time that Jesus came into the temple. What happened in the temple is important for us as Christians because it shows that Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of Mary is also the Son of God, the promised Savior of the World. Hymns: 1. Praise To God Who Reigns Above 2. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared | View File |
| 01-10-1965 | Our Father's Business | Luke 2:41-52 | In our text Jesus tells about the most important business, "Attending To Our Father's Business." Not his earthly father, Joseph but God. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Renew Me, O Eternal Light 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 03-08-1964 | Our Freedom In Jesus | Galatians 4:21-31 | Here in America we have many freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, etc. But there is one freedom Christians have which is more precious than any American freedom and that is "Our Freedom In Jesus." Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. Now, The Hour Of Worship O'er | 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 |
| 01-12-1964 | Our Motive In Serving God | Romans 12:1-6 | What are our motives in serving God? Do we have the right motives? What should be our motive for serving God? Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word 2. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 3. As With Gladness Men of Old | View File |
| 03-13-1969 | Our Savior Looking At Peter | Matthew 26:74-75 | In our text we see that even Jesus' friends fail Him and sin terribly against Him. Sometimes we fail Jesus much like Peter did on that night. | 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 |
| 03-19-1969 | Our Savior Suffers In The Palace Of Pontius Pilate | Matthew 27:2, 11-30 | Why did Jesus have to suffer in the Palace of Pontius Pilate? We'll look at the reasons Jesus had to suffer. | 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 |
| 04-21-1957 | Our Victory In The Risen Christ | 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 | Are you risen with Christ? Have I risen from sin works with Christ to a new life? Am I a new man in Christ? Can you say with St. Paul: "I am crucified with Christ?" If we are then our stewardship of time, talent, and money will always ask, what more can I do to help. Hymns: 1. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia 2. Jesus Died Our Souls To Save | View File |
| 06-04-1966 | Our Wonderful God | Romans 11:33-36 | What do we know about God? What is He like? The Bible teaches there is One God, yet three persons in this One God, Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. Glory Be To God The Father 3. Praise To The Lord, the Almighty | View File |
| 01-21-1973 | Overcome Evil With Good | Romans 12:16-21 | I'm sure you'll agree with me that there is much evil in the world today. Personal enmity against person and groups. How can we conquer this evil? St. Paul in our tells us God's way to "Overcome Evil With Good." Hymns: 1. Holy Spirit, Hear Us 2. O Jesus, I Have Promised 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 04-21-1974 | Peace To You! | John 20:19-31 | In our text Jesus, our risen Savior says precious words to us: "Peace To You!" So what is our reason for peace? Our faith in Jesus who died on the cross and rose again. Hymns: 1. Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won 2. I Know That My Redeemer Lives 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 03-27-1966 | Power To Serve God | Hebrews 9:14 | Our text tells today tells us about the power we can have to serve God. We need to understand service to God as there is much misunderstanding. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Oh, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing 3. O Lord, We Praise Thee | View File |
| 06-17-1962 | Praise The Holy Spirit | John 3:1-15 | Many people do not believe in the Holy Trinity because it seems foolish to them three persons in one God. But the Holy Spirit teaches these things. Jesus Himself taught the trinity also here in our text. Hymns: 1. Holy, Holy, Holy 2. We All Believe In One True God 3. Draw Nigh | View File |
| 05-27-1962 | Pray In Jesus' Name | John 16:23-33 | In our text Jesus Himself tells us to pray. He says "Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you." Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Now The Hour Of Worships O'er | View File |
| 05-11-1969 | Prayer In Jesus' Name | John 16:23-30 | In our text Jesus says: "If you ask the Father for anything, He will give it to you in My name. " So by praying to God the Father in Jesus' name we can receive His love and His goodness. | View File |
| 04-14-1985 | Reflect His Glory! | 2 Corinthians 3:18 | Our topic is Reflect God's Glory. What is God's glory? How can we reflect his glory? The sermon today will answer those questions. Hymns: 1. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! 2. Hallelujah! Let Praise Ring! 3. Love Divine, All Love Excelling 4. Crown Him With Many Thorns | View File |
| 07-31-1966 | Remember You Are God's Children | Romans 8:12-17 | Our text reminds us that we are God's children and what that should mean to us. So because we are God's children we should as His children love Him and obey Him. Hymns: 1. We All Believe in One True God 2. Blessed Are The Sons of God | 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 |
| 01-16-1966 | Serving With Love | Romans 12:6-16 | What is your reason for doing good work? Why do you do it? Our text today can help us understand. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 07-10-1960 | Should We Expect God To Thank Us For Doing Good Works? | Luke 17:1-10 | A true Christian does many good works for His God and Savior. Should we expect God to thank us for doing good works? Our text answers that question so let's take a look. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, Come 2. Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus! 3. Just As I Am | View File |
| 02-26-1978 | Shout The Good News! | Isaiah 40:5-11 | In our text God tells his messenger to shout the Good News to Jerusalem from the mountain top. The message was about man's sins and the Good News that God forgives sins through the Savior who will come. Hymns: 1. God Of Mercy, God of Grace 2. O Jesus, King Most Wonderful | View File |
| 04-26-1964 | Slow To Anger | James 1:16-21 | The Bible often admonishes us to be slow to anger. In our text James reminds us Christians that we are to be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways 3. My Faith Looks Up To Thee | View File |
| 04-08-1966 | Sorrowing or Satisfied? | Luke 19:41-44 | Nothing satisfies the needs of man except God Himself. Jesus sorrows when men are satisfied only with earthly things and do not seek the true riches of God in Jesus Christ. | 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 |
| 08-28-1960 | Staying In Jesus' Word | John 8:31-32 | In our text Jesus says, "If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Many people read the Bible but don't understand and know the difference between the Law and Gospel. It's important so let's continue on with the sermon. Hymns: 1. To Thy Temple I Repair 2. Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord | View File |
| 05-08-1977 | Thank God For Christian Mothers | James 1:17-21 | Today is Mother's Day and we honor our mothers. We thank god for all mothers but especially for a Christian mother, who believes in Jesus Christ. Our text shows us that God makes a Christian mother. Hymns: 1. Crown Him With Many Crowns 2. O Jesus, King Most Wonderful | View File |
| 03-12-1961 | The Best News In The World! | Isaiah 52:7-10 | We all want to hear good news. Good news is wonderful. Our lesson tells about "The Best News In The World." Hymns: 1. Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty 2. How Beauteous Are Their Feet 3. O Lord We Praise Thee | View File |
| 01-20-1957 | The Blessings Of Justification By Faith | Romans 5:1-5 | Being justified by faith and being Christ-righteous and not self-righteous we have as Paul in verse 2 of our text says "access by faith into this grace wherein we stand." By faith in Christ we enter "God's State", Grace. | View File |
| 03-24-1968 | The Bread Of Life | John 6:47-58 | In our text Jesus tells us about the Bread of Life. Do you know what the Bread of Life is? What kind of "bread" is it? Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 2.Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy 3. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Hast Prepared | View File |
| 04-04-1990 | The Cry Of Faith | Luke 23:46 | "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1) Jesus dying on the cross cries, "Father." It is the cry of faith as He is relying on God's Word and promises not on what He feels, sees and experiences. Here Jesus shows us the way of faith. Hymns: 1. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds 2. Now the Light Has Gone Away | View File |
| 03-26-1986 | The Day Of Rest | Mark 14:1-11 | On Holy Wednesday Jesus didn't teach at the Temple but stayed at Simon's home in Bethany and rested and made plans for Thursday and Friday to finish his saving work and fulfill all the writings of the prophets. His last two days. However our text tells of three important things that happened on Holy Wednesday. Hymns: 1. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 2. Open My Eyes 3. Softly and Tenderly | View File |
| 08-24-1969 | The Deaf Can Honor God | Mark 7:31-37 | You can honor God and give glory to Him by your deafness. We see this from the deaf man in our text. Our text shows that God received much glory through one deaf man. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. O Thou Who Once In Galilee 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | View File |
| 03-17-1974 | The Devil's Kingdom | Luke 11:14-28 | In our text Jesus explains about the devil's kingdom. Jesus says some very important things about the devil and his kingdom. Although Satan's kingdom is large and powerful, we can be saved from it. | View File |
| 03-13-1985 | The Entrance Of The Lamb | Luke 19:28-38 | When Jesus rode on the donkey into the city of Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday the people there didn't know He was riding in to die on the next Friday. He came into Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday, not to fight the Romans, and not to free the Jews from their rule, but fight Satan and sin and free the Jews and all nations from sin's condemnation and rule. Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 2. O Lamb Of God 3. Crown Him With Many Crowns | View File |
| 03-20-1985 | The Feast Of The Lamb | Luke 22:7-23 | There was a most important meeting in the upper room that first Maundy Thursday. Jesus established the Holy Supper or the Lord's Supper in its place. In this special eating and drinking Jesus Himself comes to us and lives in our hearts. Hymns: 1. Come To Calvary's Holy 2. Glory Be To Jesus | View File |
| 08-14-1966 | The Gifts Of The Spirit | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | In our text St. Paul talks about "gifts of the spirit." The first and best gift is the gift of faith. God has a gift for each one of us and wants us to use our gifts for the church. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord! 2. Come, Holy Spirit, Come 3. I Come to Thee, O Blessed Lord | View File |
| 08-28-1966 | The Glory Of Gospel Ministry | 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 | God has commanded us to preach the gospel. In our text St. Paul shows us how glorious and wonderful the Gospel ministry is. Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. We Now Implore the Holy Ghost 3. O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee | View File |
| 05-07-1961 | The Good Work In You | Philippians 1:6 | If we stop and think and believe what the Bible says about sin and sinners, darkness and death and how God leads us helpless, lost and condemned sinners to light and salvation through Jesus Christ, we will think our faith a wonderful good work. | View File |
| 10-06-1957 | The Gospel Changes Men | Acts 16:14-40 | The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the one power that can change an enemy of God into a friend of God. Our text tells about Lydia, a rich lady. Paul's Gospel preaching turned her from faith in idols to faith in Jesus Christ the true God. | View File |
| 08-11-1957 | The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Is The Hope Of The World | John 1:17 | Our text tells us: "The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." The law was given by Moses to help us understand in a measure how sinful we really are, so that we despair of our own goodness and run to God's mercy. Hymns: 1. Blessed Jesus At Thy Word 2. Just As I Am | View File |
| 06-04-1967 | The Great Importance Of Preaching Jesus | John 5:22-24 | When is the last time that you talked to someone about Jesus? Do you pray to God for His blessings on our church, our pastor, and missionaries? Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. Beautiful Savior | View File |
| 06-18-1961 | The Happiest People On Earth | Isaiah 12:1-6 | Everyone searches for happiness. No one searches for trouble and sadness. Most people do not know what true happiness is. They seek happiness with out God. Hymns: 1. Come Almighty King 2. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | View File |
| 05-13-1966 | The Holy Spirit Comes | Acts 2:1-11 | What do we learn from Pentecost? We learn that God can give us power to do His work, The disciples were weak and timid followers of Jesus. They received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. From that day on the Church began to grow and spread through all the world. Hymns: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord! 2. We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost 3. Come, Holy Spirit, Come | View File |
| 04-26-1959 | The Keys Of The Kingdom | John 20:21-23 | Jesus once said to His disciples, "I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom." There has been much argument between people about the "keys of the kingdom of heaven." So this morning let's consider the Keys Of The Kingdom. | View File |
| 05-28-1967 | The Kingdom Of God Is In You | Luke 17:20-21 | In our text Jesus says some very important things about God's Kingdom. Jesus says that you can't see God's Kingdom. Why? Because it is in you. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Glory be to God the Father 3. Thy Table I Approach | 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 |
| 01-19-1958 | The Living Water | John 4:5-42 | In our text Jesus talks about the "Living Water." What is this Living Water and how do we get it? Hymns: 1. With the Lord Begin Thy Task | View File |
| 04-15-1960 | The Lord Hath Laid On Him The Iniquity Of Us All | Isaiah 5:6 | Today is called Good Friday but what happened on that Friday 2,000 years ago does not seem good. Yet, our text tells us why it is a good day. On that day our sin became His sin. It is a good Friday for us because He won salvation for us. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 04-06-1960 | The Man Of Sorrows Bears His Cross | John 19: 16-18 | Today we think of the cross as a beautiful decoration. We easily forget it was a tool of death. In Jesus time the cross was a disgrace and shame as it was for murderers and traitors. Yet, Jesus bore this cross an innocent man. The Bible says "He did no sin." | 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 |
| 01-14-1962 | The Miracle At The Wedding | John 2:1-11 | During Jesus' ministry he did many miracles. Our text tells about his first miracle changing water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. Songs Of Thankfulness And Praise 3. Abide, O Dearest Jesus | View File |
| 08-09-1959 | The Miracle In Saul's Change | Acts 9:20-22 | In our text we have such a miracle with Saul. Saul a fanatic enemy of Christ began to preach that Jesus is the Son of God. If you are a Christian such a wonderful change has happened to you and is happening daily to you. Hymns: 1. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here 2. Beautiful Savior 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table | 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 |
| 06-01-1969 | The Mystery Of God | John 3:1-15 | Paul in the epistle lesson says God is a mystery. Trinity Sunday is when all Christians consider the nature of God that He is 3 in one, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Although we can't understand that teaching it is true and important for us to know and believe or we can't be saved. Hymns: 1. Glory Be To God The Father 2. We All Believe In One True God 3. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow | View File |
| 07-31-1960 | The New Teaching Of Jesus | Matthew 15:10-20 | Jesus new teaching calls for new understanding. The heart of man must be changed. If the heart is not changed man cannot please God. Hymns: 1. Come Thou Almighty King 2. Oh, for A Faith That Will Not Shrink 3. Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord | View File |
| 04-17-1984 | The Power Of The Cross | John 12:32 | Jesus cross is like a magnet. Better said, Jesus crucified draws all people unto Himself. Why are all nations drawn to Jesus' cross? On the cross they see the wonderful love of God. Hymns: 1. Come To Calvary's Holy Mountain 2. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 3. The Old Rugged Cross | View File |
| 12-25-1961 | The Prince Of Peace | Isaiah 9:7 | In our text Isaiah tells about the birth of the Prince of Peace: "Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given." Hymns: 1. O Come, All Ye Faithful 2. A Great And Mighty Wonder 3. I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table 4. Let Us All With Gladsome Voice | 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 |
| 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 |
| 12-25-1966 | The Savior Is Born | Luke 2:1-14 | In our text it tells us that Jesus was born of Mary and that Mary came with Joseph to Bethlehem "great with child." Hymns: 1. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful 2. A Great and Mighty Wonder 3. Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly | 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 |
| 03-05-1978 | The Secret Of A Happy Life | Matthew 20:17-28 | People try very hard to have a happy life, but most fail. Jesus knew the secret of a happy life. He says, v. 28, "I the Messiah, (Son of Man) did not come to get served, but give service, and give my life a ransom for many." Hymns: 1. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty 2. Savior, Thy Dying Love | View File |
| 01-12-1958 | The Son Of God, Savior Of The World | John 7:14-18 | In our text Jesus proves that He is the Son of God, Savior of the World. | View File |
| 12-25-1967 | The Wonderful Babe In A Manger | Matthew 1:18-23 | In our text we hear Matthews account of Christmas and how God sent His angel to Joseph in a dream. Hymns: 1. Hark the Glad Sound! 2. Let The Earth Now Praise the Lord 3. Draw Nigh And Take the Body of The Lord | View File |
| 04-14-1968 | The Wonderful Easter News | Matthew 28:1-8 | What was that wonderful news? God sends his angel to preach it as no man would believe it. An earthquake rolls away the stone to the tomb. God's presence in the shining angel frightens the guards. God's preacher is there and gives the good news "He has risen" to Mary Magdalene and Mary! | View File |
| 02-19-1986 | Thy Kingdom Come | Matthew 6:10 A | Thy Kingdom Come, do we know what that means? Jesus by His suffering and death on the Cross made the kingdom of God ready for us. When we pray "Thy Kingdom Come," we are asking God to give us His Holy Spirit so that we can believe in Jesus, accept Him for our Savior, and give up worldly pride and Satan's ways and walk humbly obeying God's holy ways. Hymns: 1. Sweet the Moments, Rich In Blessing 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns 3. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name | View File |
| 02-26-1986 | Thy Will Be Done | Matthew 6:10b | Today we consider the third petition of the Lord's prayer "Thy Will Be Done." What is God's will? Martin Luther says it is "the good and gracious will of God." The Bible says, "God will have all men to be saved and come to know the truth."(1 Tim 2:4) Hymns: 1. Take Time To Be Holy 2. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 3. Abide With Me | View File |
| 05-09-1965 | True Happiness Is In God | John 16:16-23 | So often our happiness depends on earthly things. If we fail or lose these earthly things we are sad and not happy. In our text today Jesus shows us what true happiness is. Hymns: 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord 3. Draw Nigh And Take The Body Of The Lord | View File |
| 02-06-2005 | True Path To Glory | Matthew 17:1-9 | In our sermon text we can learn the True Path To Glory. Previously Jesus' disciples had seen amazing things during Jesus's ministry. But now, they gain a glimpse into His divine nature in the transfiguration of Jesus. In order to save us Jesus chose the path to glory that led through the cross. Hymns: 1. Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Sky 2. Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here | 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 |
| 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 |
| 01-25-1970 | 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 |
| 05-19-1963 | We Can Be Sure That God Answers Prayer | Luke 11:5-13 | True Christians can be bold in prayer and sure that God hears and answers their prayers. Jesus in our text teaches this very plainly. Hymns: 1. To Thy Temple I Repair 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Now The Hour of Worship O'er | View File |
| 03-24-1986 | We Must Have Faith When We Pray | Mark 11:12-14 | Why did Jesus curse the fig tree and make it die? Jesus wanted to teach His disciples a lesson about faith. Faith uses God's without limit power. Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now 2. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary 3. Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed | View File |
| 03-02-1958 | Were You There When He Was Accused? | Luke 23:1-5 | Were you there when Jesus was accused? Are you sure? In times of trouble have you felt God was not fair to you? Have you blamed God for not answering prayers? If we complain and blame God, the church or the pastor are we any better than the Jewish Board that accused Jesus? | View File |
| 02-16-1958 | Were You There When He Was Betrayed | Matthew 26:47-56 | Were you there when Judas betrayed Jesus? Have you ever betrayed Jesus at work at school or with friends? Can you say you've never agreed with the sinful world and hurt Christ? Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now | 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 |
| 03-23-1958 | Were You There When He Was Crucified? | Luke 23:32-37 | Our text shows what Jesus saw and what He said while out-stretched looking down from the cross on the crowd of people. Jesus looked with love and forgiveness. Hymns: 1. I Lay My Sins On Jesus 2. | View File |
| 02-23-1958 | Were You There When He Was Denied? | Luke 22:54-62 | In our text it plainly tells how Peter denied Jesus three times. What about us, do we fail to watch ourselves and understand our weak, sinful hearts? Do we humbly pray for God's power to resist in times of temptation? Hymns: 1. Jesus I Will Ponder Now | 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 |
| 05-12-1957 | What Can We Learn From The First Home? | Genesis 3:8 | In our text it tells about the first home: Adam and Eve's. What can we learn about the first home? That sin spoils the home. Hymns: 1. Holy Ghost With Light Divine | 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 |
| 03-15-1967 | What Is Truth? | John 18:33-38 | Tonight we take up Pilate's fifth question to Jesus: What is Truth? By Pilate's tone and voice he really meant "There is no truth." Jesus shows us that there is truth. Truth is doing God's will at the right time. | 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 |
| 02-13-1966 | When Christians Are Strong | 2 Corinthians 12:10 | When you understand your weaknesses you will be ready to look to God for help. Our text talks about the weakness Paul had and how when he is weak, then he is strong. Hymns: 1. We All Believe In One True God 2. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus | View File |
| 03-24-1974 | When Does Jesus Refuse To Be Your King? | John 6:14-15 | When people saw Jesus multiply five loaves of bread and two small fishes to feed 5000 people they wanted to make him their king. Jesus refused to be their king. Hymns: 1. God Himself Is Present 2. O Jesus, King Most Beautiful 3. The Old Rugged Cross | View File |
| 05-30-1965 | When He Ascended Up On High | Ephesians 4:8-16 | What does Jesus ascension mean to us? Our text beautifully explains that He conquered and won over all His enemies. Death and the devil no longer rule Jesus is Lord and King over all "Ascended that He might fill all things." v. 10 Hymns: 1. Come, Thou Almighty King 2. We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend 3. Jesus Sinners Doth Receive | 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 |
| 02-25-1973 | When Troubles Come | 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 | In our text St. Paul explains about troubles and gives us great comfort and hope. Hymns: 1. God of Mercy, God of Grace 2. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say | 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 |
| 04-14-1974 | Why Are You Looking Among The Dead For Him Who Is Alive? | Luke 24:5-8 | In our text the angels in the tomb ask the women a very important question. That question is also very important for us, too, although we live almost 2,000 years later. The question: Why Are You Looking Among The Dead For Him Who Is Alive? Hymns: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today 2. Christ Is Arisen 3. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 03-04-1990 | Why Can't We Use Force, Power Structures? | John 18:28-40 | Why can't we force people to go to church and support our church? We are not only members of Christ's Kingdom, but Christians are members of earthly kingdoms too. Hymns: 1. Sweet the Moments Rich In Blessing 2. Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain 3. Jesus, Savior, Come To Me | View File |
| 04-20-1973 | Why Can't We Value The Death Of Jesus? | Luke 23:52-53 | What do you think about the death of Jesus? Do you value it? We misunderstand the death of Jesus often think of Good Friday as a day of sadness and mourning. God doesn't want us to feel sad on Good Friday but be happy and rejoice. | View File |
| 09-15-1968 | Why Did Jesus Heal The Sick? | John 5:1-15 | Why did Jesus heal the sick? His chief reason was to give people a "sign" a proof that He was the Son of God and promised Savior of the world. Hymns: 1. All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above 2. Just As I Am, Without Pleas 3. Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise | 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 |
| 03-28-1983 | 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 |
| 03-07-1990 | With Jesus In Paradise | Luke 23:39-43 | In our text we read about two thieves that were crucified with Jesus. These two thieve had been walking through life without their heavenly father and as a consequence their lives had become a living hell on earth. Yet, one of the thieves repented showing his faith by rebuking the other. He then said to Jesus, "Lord remember me when thou comest into they kingdom." Jesus assured him and told him he would be with Jesus in heaven today. Hymns: 1. Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain 2. There Stands a Fountain Where for Sin 3. Abide with Us, Our Savior | View File |
| 07-14-1957 | Witnessing Means Speaking Boldly | Acts 4:1-20 | Our text shows how Peter had to tell the Good News to others. He says in verse 20 of our text "We can't be quiet about the things which we have seen and heard." Hymns: 1. Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying | View File |
| 01-06-1974 | Worship Christ, Our New Born King! | Matthew 2:1-11 | The story about the Wise Men who followed the star to worship the new born Christ Child is very beautiful and precious. The Wise Men are a good lesson for us to worship Jesus better. Hymns: 1. Our God, Our Help In Ages Past 2. Angels From the Realms of Glory 3. Let Us All With Gladsome Voice | View File |
| 04-04-2010 | You Are Looking For The Living One Among The Dead! Why? | Luke 24:1-11 | You Are Looking For The Living One Among The Dead! Why? We need to attend to this question because we, like these women, often doubt and do not believe Jesus' Word about the resurrection. Hymns: 1. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia! 2. Alleluia! Jesus Lives! 3. I Know My Redeemer Lives | View File |
| 05-05-1963 | Your Heavenly Father's Request On Your Confirmation Day | Proverbs 23:26 | What does our wonderful Father ask of you on your Confirmation Day? He says, "My son, give Me your heart." He asks you to love Him with all your heart. Hymns: 1. 252, 2. 338, 3. 334 | View File |
| 03-26-1961 | Your King Comes | Zechariah 9:8-12 | On the first Palm Sunday Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem on a donkey. In doing this He made happen exactly what Zechariah in our text prophesied in our text 500 years before. Hymns: 1. O Jesus Most Wonderful 2. Glory Laud and Honor 3. Draw Nigh | View File |
| 03-04-1962 | Your Last Trip | Luke 18:31-45 | Our text tells about Jesus' last trip. His trip up to Jerusalem to suffer, die and rise again. Jesus prepared Himself well for this last trip. What about you? Are you prepared to meet Jesus since we never know when our time will come. Hymns: 1. Hymns: 1. Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear 2. Rock Of Ages 3. Thou Art The Way | 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