Hope Lutheran Church, Sunbury OH: Recent Episodes
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Jesus says to His disciples, “You are the light of the world.” Can he really mean that?
in the midst of tragedy, we remember the reason for Christmas and the difference it makes.
Faith can be hard.
But through the Lord we can be confident that the impossible is possible.
The Christ Hymn in Colossians 1 teaches who Jesus is and reminds us what He has done for us.
In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul writes that Christians should be busy about the work God has given them until Christ’s return.
Are we doing this or do we have a case of Senioritis?
A Christian funeral is an important and beautiful thing. Today we consider what happens in a Christian funeral and why.
The rich man and Lazarus is one of the more well known stories Jesus told.
What does it mean?
What should it mean for us?
Jesus says that we are to hate? Is that right?
What was Jesus teaching us in Luke 14:25-35?
Did you know that one of the 12 disciples was named Bartholomew?
What can we learn from this forgotten saint?
Sometimes our lives look victorious, but often they don’t. Do we lack blessings because we lack faith?
Jesus rose from the dead, yet His disciples doubted until He opened the Scriptures and revealed Himself in the breaking of the bread.
Unfortunately Pastor Meyer forgot to start recording until about 5 or 10 minutes into the study.
The King of Kings demonstrates His power and authority in casting out a demon. His power and authority prevail for us as well.
Paul and Barnabas boldly preach the good news, are believed to be gods, and Paul is stoned by a crowd of people yet continues to be bold.
The birth of Jesus was big news and God sent a messenger to make sure the world would know
Mary and Elizabeth both had miracle babies within them and amazing things happened when Mary came to visit Elizabeth.
What does Peter mean when he says to be “sober minded?” And how does that relate to Advent?
The temple was truly amazing, but it didn’t endure. The author of Hebrews reminds us that what we have in Jesus is far better.
Phillip proclaims the gospel
Simon the magician seeks to use the gospel for his own ends
In Psalm 30 we hear that joy comes in the morning. But what about those times when joy doesn’t come?
When Jesus ascended into heaven, he didn’t leave us without help, but He sent the helper we needed.
John ends his first epistle by trying to make absolutely sure that we have confidence in salvation through Jesus.
An empty cross or a crucifix?
Which of these should Christians use?
Which better illustrates the saving work of Jesus?
Is your cup empty?
Or filled with that which doesn’t satisfy?
Or overflowing with grace from Jesus?
We can certainly be impatient. Yet Job helps us to learn how to persevere through hope and patiently wait on the Lord.
James and John were seeking power and prestige. But Jesus taught them that His way is the way of service.
The Lord brought the Israelites safely through the Red Sea and provided them with food and water in the wilderness.
in the same way, the Lord miraculously provides for us.
We learn of intercessory prayer and that God’s message isn’t always going to be well received.
In the transfiguration of Jesus we see Jesus shine with the glory of God. But what about those times when we’re in darkness?
In Mark 1:21-28 we hear of an unclean spirit, aka a demon, and how Jesus strikes fear into the unclean spirit and then exercises authority over it.
If John 3:16 is the gospel in a nutshell, then Galatians 4:4-6 is Christmas in a nutshell.
John was asked, “who are you?”
John knew who he was and so can we know who we are as God’s baptized children.
2 Thessalonians 2 speaks of the man of lawlessness, apostasy, and Christ’s return. But above all, it speaks of standing firm in Christ.
Advent reminds us to spend time in prayer. How can simple prayers be used throughout the week?
In 1 Corinthians 15 St. Paul considers, "What if there is no resurrection? What is Jesus did not rise from the dead?"
However, then he deals with what is. Since Jesus is risen, resurrection life awaits for all who trust in Jesus.
The epilogue of John's gospel. Jesus again appears to His disciples, eats with them, and restores Peter.
In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul helps us to understand how to live as we wait for the return of Jesus.
In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul expresses a desire that Christians grieve, but not as those who have no hope.
Today we focus on what a difference hope makes in daily living.
Confession and absolution isn't a man made practice, but something instituted by Jesus. Find out about this gift in today's study.
What does it look like to live a holy life?
In 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Paul addresses this and helps us better understand what a sanctified life looks like.
We conclude our conversation about "Israel" and "the land" and get back to the John and his account of the resurrection.
In Matthew 22 Jesus tells a parable about a wedding party and He makes it clear that you're invited, but we do not get to come on our own terms.
We begin a conversation about some of the theology we should keep in mind when thinking about the situation in Israel.
When Peter asks how many times he must forgive his brother, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about the forgiveness we've received and the forgiveness we give to others.
In Matthew 18 the disciples of Jesus approach Him with a question: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
In John 17 we hear the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus and remember how He continues to serve as our Great High Priest.
The conclusion of the teaching on Maundy Thursday and the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer.
In Matthew 16 we hear Peter's bold confession, but also important words from Jesus regarding the forgiveness of our sins.
After the disciples demonstrate "little faith," we witness great faith from an unexpected person.
We don't always get answers to our questions when we look to Jesus, but when we look to Him we can know that all will be well.
Surrounded by a crowd of people, the disciples didn't see any way for them to be fed. But Jesus would teach them to trust Him.
When you're a Christian you will continue to battle against sinful inclinations, but in Jesus we can have rest.
Why do we hear Jesus, the Prince of Peace, say that He came not to bring peace, but a sword?
How do you respond when injustice impacts you? When life isn't fair?
In 1 Peter 2:18-25 we're instructed about suffering unjustly.
On Easter evening Jesus brings peace to His disciples and sends them to bring His peace to the world.
On Easter morning the angel said it and Jesus said it: Stop being afraid! Because of the resurrection of Jesus there is nothing to fear.
In Matthew 5:17-37 Jesus lays out the law in its fullness and leaves each and every one of us recognizing our need for a Savior.
Martha's confession of faith, Jesus as the resurrection and the life, and the blessing of a Christian funeral.
What does Jesus mean when He says "You are the salt of the earth"? What does He mean when He says, "You are the light of the world"?
The first two words of the beatitudes tend to get forgotten by too many. Listen to hear what it is Jesus said in this first part of the Sermon on the Mount.
John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and told his disciples that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Why did he choose this title? What can it teach us?
The Baptism of our Lord highlights who Jesus is, what He came to do, and what baptism means for us.
The comfort, nostalgia, and warm fuzzy feelings around Christmas time can cause us to miss out on what the birth of Jesus means. In this sermon we seek to hear the message anew.
Isaiah's guttural prayer is a lot like some of our prayers.
And God hears.
And He answers those who wait on Him.
You can run from the Law, but eventually it will catch you. A Day of Reckoning must occur, but Jesus has good news that that the day of Judgement has already occurred for those who will receive Him.
All Saints' Day gives is a reminder that those who died trusting in Christ live with Him and will be raised to life everlasting. This knowledge impacts our future, but also our present.
We discuss the healing of the man at the Pool of Siloam, Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath, what it means to keep the Sabbath.
Reformation Day isn't really about heritage or Luther, but about Jesus and the good news of salvation by grace through faith in Him.
The conclusion of the conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well, Jesus healing an official's son, and Jesus healing a man by the pool.
With the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, we're reminded of the importance of justification by grace through faith.
Did Jesus baptize others?
What can we learn from how John responded when he was asked about people leaving him to follow Jesus?
And why is Jesus speaking with this Samaritan woman when she clearly doesn't want to talk with Him?
If you couldn't make it to Table Talk, this time we'll have audio for it. While this won't usually be the case, we wanted to be sure everyone interested could hear Jake's story of coming to faith, his time in the Word of Faith movement, the dangers of that movement, and how he came to be Lutheran.
In Luke 18 Jesus tells His disciples to be persistent in prayer and tells a parable to drive home the point.
Consider the question, "Who is Jesus to you?" because how you answer that will reveal a lot.
"Increase our faith!" is what the disciples cried out to Jesus.
How did Jesus answer? Maybe not in the way you might have expected.
In Luke 16 Jesus tells a difficult parable.
What do we make of the parable of the dishonest manager?
What are we to learn from it?
In Luke 15 Jesus tells parables filled with law and gospel and welcomes sinners to His party.
It's hard to be humble and the more we seek to be humble, the more likely we are to become proud of our humility. So...what are we to do?
Jesus says in Luke 12 that He came, not to bring peace, but division. What did He mean? What does it mean for us?
In Colossians 3 we receive instructions in how to live in The Way, living from our identity rather than in search of an identity.
Living from an identity rather than in search of an identity makes all the difference. Through baptism into Christ we can live from an identity that is sure and certain.
In Luke 10 Jesus sent out his army with everything they needed for the mission and He continues to do the same today.
In Revelation 21 we hear how beautiful the church will be when cleansed and renewed in the new creation.
Have you ever flipped to the end of a book to see how things turn out? God tells us is His book how things will be, in the end, for those who are in Christ and it makes a difference now and eternally.
Peter said he was going fishing, but those words carried a lot more meaning than you might notice at first. Peter would indeed go fishing again, but Jesus would remind him that he was to be a fisher of men.
Upon hearing that the tomb was empty, the first reaction of the disciples of Jesus was not believe, but doubt. And yet He showed them by many proofs that He is living and has conquered death!
We often focus on the first son, the Prodigal Son, but the parable was told by Jesus to make a point about the second son as well.
Daniel and Lions' Den is more than a story to teach children, it's an example of faith and a reminder of the faithfulness of God.
What does it mean that the word of Jesus had authority? How did Jesus deal with a demon that was seeking to bargain with Him? What does the kingdom of God have to do with you?
Jesus arrived in His hometown of Nazareth, but things didn't go as you might have expected.
Sometimes we get so focused on how Jesus takes care of big, eternal things that we forget about His care for us even in the little things.
In Colossians 3 we hear of God's gifts to us and we're reminded that God's gifts are given to be used!
There's a stark contrast between Luke 2:1-7 and Luke 2:8-20. What does this tell us about Jesus and where He is found for us?
What does repentance look like? What are we to be doing as we await the coming of Christ?
John the Baptist helps us to answer these questions with his response found in Luke 3.
Everything seemed to go wrong for Naomi. But in the end, she experienced hope in the Lord and found new joy because of a baby born in Bethlehem and the same can be true for us today.
Jesus came as the Savior, will come again in glory, but also comes to us now to rescue, save, and deliver us.
The things of this world are passing away and Jesus turns our eyes to that which is eternal.
The disciples had their eyes set on things that were passing away, but Jesus wanted them to focus on that which is eternal.
What defines who you are?
In his first epistle, John marvels that we should be called "children of God."
Bartimaeus, though blind, saw more clearly than any of the others in the crowd just who Jesus is.
In Mark 10, Jesus speaks of the difficulty of entering the Kingdom of God. And yet, there is good news even as He makes it clear that it is impossible for us to do this, because all things are possible for God.
In James 5 we're reminded that some of the religious acts that we do are actually an important part of the Christian faith.