Jesus has compassion to heal our weakness.
Sermon for Pentecost 10, August 6, 2023 Now may the God of hope fill you with complete joy and peace as you continue to believe, so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Matthew 14:13-21 13When Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place to be alone. When the crowds heard this, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14When Jesus got out of the boat, he…
Keep faith in Jesus your greatest treasure.
Sermon for Pentecost 9, July 30, 2023 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:17-21 17Instruct those who are rich in this present age not to be arrogant or to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but rather…
Put your hope in the Rock of Life.
Sermon for Pentecost 8, July 23, 2023 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All who do his precepts have good understanding. Amen. Isaiah 44:6-11 6This is what the Lord, the King of Israel, Israel’s Redeemer, the Lord of Armies, says: “I am the first, and I am the last. Except for me there is no god. 7For who is like me? Let him declare it. Let him recite for me in order the things that took…
Treasure the Living Seed (The Word).
Sermon for Pentecost 7, July 16, 2023 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. Matthew 13:1-9 & 18-23 That same day Jesus left the house and was sitting by the sea. 2A large crowd gathered around him. So he stepped into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. 3He told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen,…
Thank God for Jesus’ victory in the battle within.
Sermon for Pentecost 6, July 9, 2023 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. He gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father—to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Romans 7:15-25 15For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not keep doing what I want. Instead, I do what I hate. 16And if…
Stand with the Lord before all others.
Sermon for Pentecost 5, July 2, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Exodus 32:28-29 28The Levites did what Moses said, and that day about three thousand men from among the people fell. 29Moses said, “Begin your service of the Lord today. Yes, because every man among you took a stand against his son and against his brother, the Lord is bestowing a blessing on you today.” (EHV) Stand with the Lord…
Endure unafraid until Christ returns for you.
Sermon for Pentecost 4, June 25, 2023 Grace to you and peace from Him who is, who was, and who is coming. Amen. Matthew 10:5, 21-33 5Jesus sent these twelve out and commanded them, … 21“Brother will hand over his brother to death, and a father will do the same with his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. 22You will be hated by all people because of my name, but whoever endures to…
Freely give the healing you were given.
Sermon for Pentecost 3, June 18, 2023 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Amen. Matthew 9:35-10:8 35Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and downcast, like sheep…
The great I AM has come to save you.
Sermon for Pentecost 2, June 11, 1984 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Exodus 3:1-15 Now Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, a priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2The Angel of the Lord appeared to him in blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw that the bush was on fire,…
Go for Jesus who goes with you.
Sermon for Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Matthew 28:16-20 16The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw him, they worshipped him, but some hesitated because they were uncertain. 18Jesus approached and spoke to them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and gather disciples from all nations by…
Give thanks for your Spirit-given gifts.
Sermon for Pentecost, May 28, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace be yours, forever, from God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. 1 Corinthians 12:3-11 3Therefore I am informing you that no one speaking by God’s Spirit says, “A curse be upon Jesus,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 4There are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are various kinds of service, and yet the same Lord. 6There are various…
Follow the Glory greater than gold.
Sermon for Easter 7, May 21, 2023 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Acts 1:12-26 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13When they entered the city, they went to the upstairs room where they were staying. Peter and John were there, also James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of…