Sermons

July 2016

7/25/2016 11:09:55 AM

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - July 24, 2016

Pastor Schroeder

Sermon text: Luke 11:1-13

Watch service video

Martin Luther had a lot to say about prayer.  If you have had much Lutheran education in your background, whether formal or informal, many of you have had the opportunity to study Luther’s explanation to the Lord’s prayer in the catechism, where Luther teaches us what we are praying for in each of the seven petitions (or requests).  If you haven’t ever had the opportunity to learn Luther’s explanations for the Lord’s prayer, I’d strongly encourage you to do so; and even if you have, I’d encourage you to go back and review, especially since we won’t be spending a whole lot of time on each of the petitions today. 



Keep Reading >>

7/18/2016 10:49:34 AM

A Matter of Balance - July 17, 2016

Pastor Leyrer

Sermon text: Luke 10:38-42

Watch service video

Dear Friends in Christ, For centuries thoughtful Christians have wrestled with what theologians refer to as the relationship between “faith” and “works.”  Practically speaking, the question is this: Is it more important to be in the Word or to be actively practicing the Word through works of service? 



Keep Reading >>

7/12/2016 2:26:41 PM

Who is a Neighbor? - July 10, 2016

Pastor Bitter

Sermon text: Luke 10:25-37

Watch service video

Who is my neighbor?  It’s the question posed by the legal expert Jesus is talking to in today’s gospel.  Who is my neighbor?  Probably the first person who comes to mind when you and I think about that question is the person who lives next door.  Maybe you think of the kids you play with, or the ones you played with when you were a kid.  Or maybe you think of some of the stereotypes that go along with it, whether it’s the wise advice of a neighbor like Wilson from the TV show of years ago, Home Improvement, or whether it’s the nosy lady next door who knows everything about everyone. 



Keep Reading >>

7/5/2016 10:24:12 AM

Satan Falls Like Lightning - July 3, 2016

Pastor Bitter

Sermon text: Luke 9:18-24

Watch service video

What plans do you have for the Fourth of July?  If you were thinking of reserving a park pavilion, you’re probably a little late.  It’s pretty unlikely there are any open, since most of the country is off of work and many will have family gatherings.  Perhaps you’ll celebrate with a parade, or fireworks, or maybe both.  The national holiday of the fourth of July is, for many, one of the bigger events of the summer.  And what’s the reason for the celebration, the flags, the fireworks, and the festivities?  240 years ago on July 4th 1776 the wording of the declaration of independence was approved and eventually signed by fifty-six men.  This controversial document declared the 13 colonies to be free from foreign rule, and the American Revolution began.  Theologians can debate the ethics of rebellion all day, but historically there is no mistaking God’s blessing in the freedoms and prosperity he has blessed our country with. 



Keep Reading >>

Older Posts >>
 

Archive