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These are older/archived sermons from previous years at St. Peter Lutheran Church (north side of Appleton, WI) & The CORE (Downtown Appleton, WI)
Jesus could have paraded into Jerusalem. He could have ridden a white horse and forced trumpeters to announce his coming. Instead he chose a donkey and the chorus of little children. Why would Jesus chose such a humble arrival?
Jesus could have chosen comfort. He could have pursued pleasure. Instead he chose the nails, the thorns, the cross. Why would Jesus choose such a humble life?
Jesus didn’t promise health and wealth. He never guaranteed a good earthly life. Instead he exalted the meek, the poor, and the persecuted. Why would Jesus preach such a humbling word?
Jesus didn’t rule from a kingly throne. Nor did he study in a scholar’s office. Instead our Savior got dirty amongst the sick, sinful, and needy. Why would Jesus choose such humble work?
Jesus didn’t select scholars to be his closest friends. He didn’t seek out Israel’s smartest or most talented. Instead our Savior chose fishermen and commoners. Why would Jesus choose such humble friends?
Jesus didn’t select scholars to be his closest friends. He didn’t seek out Israel’s smartest or most talented. Instead our Savior chose fishermen and commoners. Why would Jesus choose such humble friends?
The Son of God wasn’t born in a palace. The Prince of Peace didnot grow up next to a throne. The King of Kings spent his life in dusty streets and common villages. Why would Jesus choose such a humble home?
The Son of God wasn’t born in a palace. The Prince of Peace did not grow up next to a throne. The King of Kings spent his life in dusty streets and common villages. Why would Jesus choose such a humble home?
What do you do when you are the one who has thrown the stones? How do you forgive yourself for the hurt you’ve caused and the relationships that have been damaged by your selfish choices? What do you do when you are overwhelmed with guilt because of the choices you’ve made and the stones you’ve thrown? Forgiving yourself can be difficult, but it’s not impossible because of one big word - grace! While sin brings consequences you can own the sin and find hope in God, who offers grace to sinners and the strength to leave the stones you’ve thrown behind.
What if you struggle to forgive yourself? When you come face to face with the earthly consequences of the sins you have committed, it can crush your spirits, making it feel impossible to move on and enjoy the grace of God. This message takes a surprising approach to this common struggle and bringing us back to the authoritative declaration that Jesus made at the cross.
Where do you start the journey called forgiveness? In a world where so many people are hurting in so many ways, where so many relationships have been ruined by selfish choices, where do we even begin? What could possibly give us the power to forgive those who have hurt us the most?
Look up and see the Savior who has nail marks in his hands and see his face shining on you and remember his mercy. Remember that in Christ you are a victor, not a victim. Then you’ll know what to do.
Does forgiveness means you act like sin never happened? What if you don’t trust the person who sinned against you? What about consequences? This message discusses the tension between daily forgiveness and healthy boundaries from a biblical perspective.
How do you forgive someone who sins against you? While Christians may agree that they should forgive, finding the power to forgive day after day can feel impossible. This message unpacks Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness, proving that the most important thing to do is begin with the forgiveness you have first received from heaven
How do you forgive someone who sins against you? While Christians may agree that they should forgive, finding the power to forgive day after day can feel impossible. This message unpacks Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness, proving that the most important thing to do is begin with the forgiveness you have first received from heaven.
How does the world define forgiveness? How do you define forgiveness? Truth is forgiveness is misunderstood by so many because they aren’t asking the right question - How does God define forgiveness? Is it forgetting? Is it a one-time act? Or is it something different? God’s word tells us it is a daily choice that leaves the stone alone.
Where do you start the journey called forgiveness? In a world where so many people are hurting in so many ways, where so many relationships have been ruined by selfish choices, where do we even begin? What could possible give us the power to forgive those who have hurt us the most?
God wants rest - What if one of God’s goals was for you to do less? What if God was nudging you to say “no” to more people more often? What if a key to achieving more for his glory was resting in what Jesus has already achieved for you?
What if one of God’s goals was for you to do less? What if God was nudging you to say “no” to more people more often? What if a key to achieving more for his glory was resting in what Jesus has already achieved for you?
The easiest part about God’s goals is setting them. The hardest part is actually achieving them. Where can you find the motivation and power to pursue God’s goals after the rush of the resolution has worn off? The Apostle Paul knows, and he cannot wait to tell you
What does God want you to do with your life? Where does God want you to live? Or work? Or go to college? These common questions go unanswered in the Bible. Instead, God gives an overarching command to his people, no matter where they live, study, or work. Do you know what it is?
God’s greatest goal for your year is not for you to be more patient, more generous, or more loving. The #1 thing on God’s list is much, much more important than anything you could ever do. His primary goal is for you to remember who you are. At the start of a new year, have you figured out your identity in Jesus?
God’s greatest goal for your year is not for you to be more patient, more generous, or more loving. The #1 thing on God’s list is much, much more important than anything you could ever do. His primary goal is for you to remember who you are. At the start of a new year, have you figured out your identity in Jesus?