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Weekly Sermons
St. Peter Lutheran Church weekly sermons. St. Peter, located in Modesto, CA, is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) http://www.stpetermodesto.org/
The Ascension of Our Lord
June 1, 2025
He Reigns Over Everything for the Benefit of His Church
Sermon based on Luke 24: 44-53
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2025
We Have Deep and Lasting Joy
Sermon based on John 16:16-24
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18, 2025
We Know Jesus Is Trustworthy and True
Sermon based on John 10:22-30
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2025
We Live Lives of Love
Sermon based on John 13:31-35
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Third Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2025
We Can See Things Clearly
Sermon based on John 21:1-14
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Second Sunday of Easter
April 27, 2025
We Have a Meaningful Mission
Sermon based on Acts 5:12, 17-32
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Easter Festival Service
April 20, 2025
Death Has Lost Its Sting
Sermon based on 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
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Palm Sunday
April 13, 2025
Readings: Luke 19:28-40 and Luke 22-23
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
April 6, 2025
Hiding Treasure in the Trash
Sermon based on Philippians 3:4b-14
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 30, 2025
Grace Instead of Condemnation
Sermon based on Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
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Third Sunday in Lent
March 23, 2025
Always Present, Always Patient
Sermon based on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
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Second Sunday in Lent
March 16, 2025
No Detours Allowed
Sermon based on Philippians 3:17 - 4:1
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First Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2025
Jesus Is the Champion, We Are the Victors
Sermon based on 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 32-40, 45-59
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Transfiguration of Our Lord
March 2, 2025
Glory Is Hidden In Order to Be Revealed
Sermon based on Luke 9: 28-36
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Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
February 23, 2025
Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil With Good
Sermon based on Luke 6: 27-38
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 16, 2025
Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed
Sermon based on 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 9, 2025
The Least Qualified Are the First Sent
Sermon based on Luke 5:1-11
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
February 2, 2025
Popularity Is Not Proof of Success
Sermon based on John 2:1-11
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 26, 2025
Rejection Is Not Proof Of Failure
Sermon based on Acts 4:23-31
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Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 19, 2025
God Delivers More Than We Ask, Not Less
Sermon based on Isaiah 62:1-5
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First Sunday after Epiphany - The Baptism of Our Lord
January 12, 2025
Baptism Is the Cure for an Identity Crisis
Sermon based on Titus 3:4-7
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Second Sunday after Christmas
January 5, 2025
God Gives Satisfaction To Those Who Patiently Wait
Sermon based on Luke 1:68-79
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First Sunday after Christmas
December 29, 2024
God Gives Both Substitute and Sacrifice
Sermon based on Luke 2:41-52
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Last Sunday of the Church Year
November 24, 2024
Live With Your Eyes On the Skies
Sermon based on Mark 13:26-37
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All Saints Day/Saints Triumphant
November 17, 2024
Live Knowing Life Only Gets Better
Sermon based on John 11:32-44
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
November 10, 2024
Live a Life of Startling Generosity
Sermon based on Mark 12:38-44
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Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 3, 2024
Live Free from the Fear of Judgment
Sermon based on Hebrews 9:24-28
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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
October 20, 2024
Followers of Christ Make Selfless Sacrifices
Sermon based on 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 6, 2024
Followers of Christ Know How to Love Their Families
Sermon based on Genesis 2:18-25
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 15, 2024
Followers of Christ Are Armed For the Battle
Sermon based on Mark 9:14-27
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 25, 2024
The Only Food We Really Need
Sermon based on John 6:51-69
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 18, 2024
The Bread that Gives Wisdom and Life
Sermon based on John 6:35-51
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 11, 2024
Spiritual Food for Those focused On the Earthly
Sermon based on John 6:24-35
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 4, 2024
Fear Not, For the Lord Is With You
Sermon based on Acts 17:16-33
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 14, 2024
Sermon based on Mark 6:7-13
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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 7, 2024
Not Glee and Gratitude, But Rejection and Resentment
Sermon based on Mark 6:1-6
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Third Sunday after Pentecost
Confirmation Sunday
June 9, 2024
The Devil Does His Worst, Yet Jesus Always Wins
Sermon based on Jeremiah 29:11
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2024
Jesus’ Business is Love; Therefore, So Is Ours
Sermon based on John 15:9-17
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024
The Living Lord Produces Active Faith
Sermon based on John 15:1-8
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 21, 2024
The Risen Savior Provides Good Shepherding
Sermon based on Luke 22:31-32
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Second Sunday of Easter
April 7, 2024
The Living Lord Gives Proof and Peace
Sermon based on John 20:19-31
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Easter Festival Service
March 31, 2024
All Will Be Made Alive
Sermon based on John 20:1-8
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Good Friday Tenebrae Service
March 29, 2024
God on Trial: Evidence
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 17, 2024
Rethinking Devoted Commitment
Sermon based on John 12:20-33
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 10, 2024
Rethinking the Solution to Sin
Sermon based on Numbers 21:4-9
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Third Sunday in Lent
March 3, 2024
Rethinking the Worth of Worship
Sermon based on John 2:13-22
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Second Sunday in Lent
February 25, 2024
Rethinking Suffering under the Cross
Sermon based on Job 1:13-22
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First Sunday in Lent
February 18, 2024
Rethinking Trials, Tests and Temptations
Sermon based on Genesis 22:1-18
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 11, 2024
A Glimpse of His True Glory
Sermon based on Mark 9:2-9
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 4, 2024
The Devil's Work Undone
Sermon based on 1 Peter 5:6-11
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
January 28, 2024
Absolute Authority
Sermon based on Mark 1:21-28
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Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 21, 2024
The Kindness in His Calling
Sermon based on John 1:43-51
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 14, 2024
Committed to a Lofty Charge
Sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
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First Sunday after the Epiphany - The Baptism of our Lord
January 7, 2024
It Begins with Baptism
Sermon based on Mark 1:4-11
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First Sunday after Christmas
December 31, 2023
Peace on Earth
Sermon based on Luke 2:22-40
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December 25, 2023
The Festival of the Nativity of Our Lord
A Savior Has Been Born
Sermon based on Luke 2:8-11
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December 24, 2023
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Just As God Promised
Sermon based on Luke 1:26-38
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December 17, 2023
Third Sunday in Advent
He is Bringing Perfect Joy
Sermon based on Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11
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December 10, 2023
Second Sunday in Advent
Prepare to Meet Him
Sermon based on 2 Peter 3:8-14
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December 3, 2023
First Sunday in Advent
He is coming to Save Us
Sermon based on Mark 11:1-11
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November 26, 2023
A Time to Focus on Future Glory
Sermon based on Revelation 7:9-17
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November 19, 2023
A Time to Yearn for the End
Sermon based on Matthew 25:31-46
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November 12, 2023
A Time for Faithful Service
Sermon based on Isaiah 1:10-18
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November 5, 2023
A Time for Watchfulness
Sermon based on Matthew 25:1-13
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The Festival of the Reformation
October 29, 2023
A Time for Steadfast Faith
Sermon based on Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23
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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 22, 2023
Godly Government
Sermon based on Romans 13:1-7
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 15, 2023
A Story of Insane Rejection
Sermon based on Matthew 22:1-14
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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 8, 2023
A Story of Reckless Patience
Sermon based on Matthew 21:33-43
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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 1, 2023
A Story of Spiritual Insincerity
Sermon based on Matthew 21:23-32
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 24, 2023
A Story of Perplexing Generosity
Sermon based on Matthew 20:1-16
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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17, 2023
A Church That's Quick to Forgive
Sermon based on Genesis 50:15-21
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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 10, 2023
A Church That's Willing to Say Hard Things
Sermon based on Galatians 2:11-16
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 3, 2023
The Church is Militant: First the Cross, then the Crown
Sermon based on Matthew 16:13-20
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 27, 2023
A Church that Really Knows Jesus
Sermon based on Exodus 34:5-9
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 20, 2023
A Church for All People
Sermon based on Matthew 15:21-28
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 13, 2023
The Christian Answers Doubt with God's Word
Sermon based on 1 Kings 19:9-18
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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 6, 2023
The Christian Trusts God to Provide
Sermon based on Matthew 14:13-21
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
July 30, 2023
The Christian Seeks Spiritual Wealth
Sermon based on 1 Kings 3:5-12
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
June 23, 2023
The Christian Lives as Wheat Among Weeds
Sermon based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 17, 2023
The Holy Ministry Is Given by God
Out of Compassion for His People
Sermon based on Matthew 9:35–10:8
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The Day of Pentecost
May 27, 2023
He Lives to Pour Out His Spirit
Sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12:3-11
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The Second Sunday of Easter
April 15, 2023
He Lives to Give Me Trust and Peace
Sermon based on 1 Peter 1:3-9
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The Festival of the Resurrection of Our Lord
April 8, 2023
His Final Steps Were Not His Final Steps! Jesus is Risen!
Sermon based on John 20:11-18
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Good Friday
April 7, 2023
His Final Steps Led to Our Salvation
Sermon based on Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9
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The Third Sunday in Lent
March 11, 2023
Sermon based on Romans 5:1-8
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 18, 2023
Sermon based on 2 Peter 1:16-21
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The Blessed Way
February 11, 2022
Sermon based on Psalm 119:1-8
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The Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 17, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus!
Sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25
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The Third Sunday in Advent
December 10, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus!
Sermon based on Matthew 11:2-11
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The Second Sunday in Advent
December 3, 2022
Come, Lord Jesus!
Sermon based on Romans 15:4-13
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The First Sunday in Advent
November 26, 2022
The Advent Wake-Up Call
Sermon based on Romans 13:11-14
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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 16, 2022
Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer
Sermon based on 2 Timothy 3:15-4:5
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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 9, 2022
Faith that Overflows with Gratitude
Sermon based on 2 Timothy 2:1-13
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 2, 2022
Faith that Delights in Duty
Sermon based on 2 Timothy 1:1-14
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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 25, 2022
What Seems to Help in Life Fails in Death; What Seems to Fail in Life Helps in Death
Sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:1-16
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 4, 2022
Put Down What You Love; Pick Up What You Loathe
Sermon based on Luke 14:25-35
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 28, 2022
The Humble Will be Exalted; The Exalted Will be Humbled
Sermon based on Luke 14:1-14
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 21, 2022
The First Will Be Last; the Last Will Be First
Sermon based on Luke 13:22-30
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
August 7, 2022
Focused Living Properly Values Heavenly Treasure
Sermon based on Luke 12:22-34
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 24, 2022
Focused Living Properly Values Earthly Wealth
Sermon based on Luke 12:13-21
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 15, 2022
Selfless Love Marches Victorious Over Self-Gratification
Sermon based on John 13:31-35
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Second Sunday of Easter April 24, 2022
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Secure from the past
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Secure in the present
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Secure for the future
Sermon based on Revelation 1:4-8
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The Festival of the Resurrection of Our Lord
April 17, 2022
Life Marches Victorious Over Death
Sermon based on Luke 24:1-12
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The Fifth Sunday in Lent
April 3, 2022
Human Rejection Crushed
Sermon based on Luke 20:9-19
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Third Sunday in Lent
March 20, 2022
False Security Crushed
Sermon based on Luke 13:1-9
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Second Sunday in Lent
March 13, 2022
Shortcuts are Crushed by Determination
Sermon based on Luke 13:31-35
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First Sunday in Lent
March 6, 2022
Our Temptation Is Crushed by Christ's Obedience
Sermon based on Luke 4:1-13
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 26, 2022
Sermon based on Luke 9:28-36
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Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
February 19, 2022
God's Good Overcomes Evil
Sermon based on Romans 12:14-21
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 6, 2022
Uncovered Messengers: The Least Qualified are the First Sent
Sermon based on Luke 5:1-11
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
December 30, 2022
Agenda Uncovered: What Must Be Said, Not What Others Want to Hear
Sermon based on Psalm 71:17,18
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First Sunday after Christmas
December 26, 2021
What Child Is This? Our Substitute and Sacrifice
Sermon based on Hebrews 2:10-18
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Christmas Eve Candlelight
December 24, 2021
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Message based on Luke 2:12
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A God-Lived Life - A Life of Hospitality
December 5, 2021
Sermon based on Matthew 9:9-13
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The First Sunday in Advent
November 28, 2021
When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles Himself
Sermon based on Thessalonians 3:9-13
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Christ the King Sunday
November 21, 2021
Comfort Amid Chaos: The One Rejected Now Reigns
Sermon based on Revelation 1:4b-8
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Saints Triumphant Sunday
November 14, 2021
Comfort Amid Chaos: Deliverance Precedes Destruction
Sermon based on Daniel 12:1-3
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November 7, 2021
A God-Lived Life - A Life Lived for Others
Sermon based on Luke 10:25-37
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The Festival of the Lutheran Reformation
October 31, 2021
Comfort Amid Chaos: Opposition Brings Opportunity
Sermon based on Mark 13:5-11
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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
October 24, 2021
Discipleship Includes...Aligning Our Ambitions with Christ-like Service
Sermon based on Mark 10:35-45
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Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
October 17, 2021
Discipleship Includes ... Guarding Against Greed
Sermon based on Mark 10:17-27
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 10, 2021
Discipleship Includes...Minding Marriage Matters
Sermon based on Genesis 2:18-25
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A God-Lived Life - A Life of Being a Disciple
October 03, 2021
Sermon based on 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3
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Feast of St. Michael and All Angels
September 26, 2021
Angels: Servants of the Lord
Sermon based on 2 Kings 6:14-17
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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 5, 2021
Fruits of Faith: Taking to Heart; Putting into Practice
Sermon based on Mark 7:1-8, 14, 15, 21-23
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 29, 2021
Fruits of Faith: Ignoring the World’s Reason
Sermon based on Exodus 7:8-13
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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 1, 2021
Fruits of Faith: Being an Agent of Help
Sermon based on John 6:1-15
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Festival of Freedom and Friendship
July 04, 2021
Foundation: God's Word is our refuge in death
Sermon based on 2 Timothy 1:8-14
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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 11, 2021
Foundation: God's Word helps us carry our crosses
Sermon based on Ezekiel 2:1-5
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Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 13, 2021
Top Down Faith: Defeat of Demonic Forces
Sermon based on Revelation 20:1-6
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Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 6, 2021
Top Down Faith: No More Work
Sermon based on Mark 2:23-28
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The Festival of Pentecost
May 23, 2021
Top Down Faith: Another Advocate
Sermon based on John 14:25-27
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Fifth Sunday after Easter
May 2, 2021
Go, connect your friends to the true source of life
Sermon based on Acts 16:11-15
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Fourth Sunday after Easter
April 25, 2021
Go, tell of your Good Shepherd
Sermon based on Acts 20:28-32
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Third Sunday after Easter
April 18, 2021
Go, tell of the peace we have in the risen Jesus
Sermon based on Acts 12:1-11
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Second Sunday after Easter
April 11, 2021
Go, tell of the peace we have in the risen Jesus
Sermon based on Acts 26:19-29
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The Festival of the Resurrection of Our Lord
April 4, 2021
Sermon based on John 20:19-23
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Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021
Hands of the Passion: Hands of Praise
Sermon based on Mark 11:1-11
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The Third Sunday in Lent
March 7, 2021
When God Suffers: God Makes His Power Known through His Own Suffering
Sermon based on John 2:13-22
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The Second Sunday in Lent
February 28, 2021
When God Suffers: God Works through Suffering for Our Eternal Good
Sermon based on Mark 8:31-38
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The First Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2021
When God Suffers: God Overcomes All Obstacles for Us
Sermon based on Mark 1:12-15
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 17, 2021
Prove It: Are You the One We’ve Been Waiting For?
Sermon based on John 1:43-51
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First Sunday after the Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord
Prove It: Are You from God?
Sermon based on Acts 16:25-34
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The Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord
January 3, 2021
Prove It: Give Me a Sign
Sermon based on Matthew 2:1-12
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The First Sunday after Christmas
December 27, 2020
The Greatest Gift: God Delivers His Christmas Gift
Sermon based on Luke 2:22-40
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The Third Sunday in Advent
December 13, 2020
The Good News Mystery
Sermon based on John 1:6-8, 19-28
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The Second Sunday in Advent
December 6, 2020
The Mystery of the Messiah's Messenger
Sermon based on Isaiah 40:1-11
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Saints Triumphant Sunday
November 15, 2020
Lord, Keep Us Watchful for our Triumph
Sermon based on Isaiah 52:1-6
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Reformation Sunday
November 1, 2020
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Sermon based on Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23
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The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 18, 2020
Love Is Patient
Sermon based on Matthew 21:33-43
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The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 11, 2020
Love Listens
Sermon based on Matthew 21:23-32
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The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 20, 2020
The Church's mission is to seek the straying
Sermon based on Ezekiel 33:7-11
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The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 6, 2020
The Church's mission will never fail
Sermon based on Romans 10:5-13
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The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 30, 2020
The Church's mission is to all nations
Sermon based on Isaiah 56:1,6-8
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The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 26, 2020
The Christian is planted by the Word
Sermon based on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
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Second Sunday in Lent
March 8, 2020
Fields of Battle: Law vs. Promise
Sermon based on Genesis 12:1-8
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First Sunday in Lent
March 1, 2020
Fields of Battle: Satan vs. The Second Adam
Sermon based on Romans 5:12-19
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 23, 2020
Let there be light: Light at our disposal
Sermon based on Matthew 17:1-9
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Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 16, 2020
Let there be light: Light that instructs
Sermon based on Matthew 5:21-37
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 9, 2020
Let there be light: Light that attracts
Sermon based on Matthew 5:13-20
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
January 19, 2020
Let there be light: Light that exposes
Sermon based on Zephaniah 2:3, 3:11-13
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 19, 2020
Let there be light: Light that clarifies
Sermon based on John 1:29-41
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First Sunday after the Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord
January 12, 2020
Let there be light: Light that identifies
Sermon based on Matthew 3:13-17
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The Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord
January 5, 2020
Light That Draws
Sermon based on Psalm 72
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The Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 22, 2019
The Weight Begins: Prepare Fearlessly
Sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25
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The Second Sunday in Advent
December 8, 2019
The Weight Begins: Prepare Productively
Sermon based on Matthew 3:1-12
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The First Sunday in Advent
December 1, 2019
The Weight Begins: Prepare Sleeplessly
Sermon based on Matthew 24:36-44
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The Third Sunday of End Time - Saints Triumphant
November 17, 2019
Welcome Home: You Have an Everlasting Family
Sermon based on Luke 20: 27-38
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The Second Sunday of End Time - Last Judgment
November 10, 2019
Welcome Home: You are Perfectly Safe Here
Sermon based on 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
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Festival of the Lutheran Reformation
November 3, 2019
Welcome Home: You are Free to Be Yourself
Sermon based on John 8:31-36
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Teaching a Lutheran Perspective on Tithing
October 20, 2019
Open Hearts: Sacrificial Giving
Sermon based on Mark 12:41-44
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Teaching a Lutheran Perspective on Tithing
October 13, 2019
Open Minds: Proportionate Giving
Sermon based on Matthew 25: 14-23
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Feast of St. Michael and All Angels
September 29, 2019
Angels: Servants of the Lord
Sermon based on Psalm 91:3-11
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The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 22, 2019
The believer hears Jesus' warning...the first will be the last; humble yourselves
Sermon based on Proverbs 25:6-7
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
September 1, 2019
The Believer Follows Christ...Followers of Christ know that the Word doesn't bring peace but division.
Sermon based on Ephesians 6:10-20
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The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
August 11, 2019
The Believer Follows Christ...Followers of Christ listen when God speaks
Sermon based on Luke 10:38-42
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The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
August 4, 2019
The Believer Follows Christ...Followers of Christ love their neighbor
Sermon based on Luke 10:25-37
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The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 14, 2019
The Believer Follows Christ...Followers of Christ Expect Persecution
Sermon based on Isaiah 6:1-8
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Festival of Freedom and Friendship
July 7, 2019
Enjoying True Freedom
Sermon based on 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:10,13,15
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Focused fully on Christ's word
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 23, 2019
Did God Really Say, “If you do good things, good things will happen”?
Sermon based on Luke 7:1-10
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First Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Trinity
June 16, 2019
Did God Really Say, “All religions worship the same God”?
Sermon based on John 16:12-15
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The Festival of Pentecost
June 9, 2019
Did God Really Say, “It's all a matter of interpretation”?
Sermon based on John 11:1-9
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 19, 2019
Running on Empty: Empty Purpose
Sermon based on John 13:31-35
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2019
Running on Empty: Empty Future
Sermon based on Revelation 7:9-17
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Third Sunday of Easter
May 05, 2019
Running on Empty: Empty Identity
Sermon based on Revelation 5:11-14
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Second Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2019
Running on Empty: Empty Status
Sermon based on 2 Peter 1:16-21
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
April 7, 2019
Give up arrogant formalism; keep your connection to the Savior
Sermon based on Isaiah 43:16-24
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 24, 2019
Give up self-righteousness; celebrate mercy
Sermon based on James 4:7-10
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Third Sunday in Lent
March 24, 2019
Give up false security; repent lest you fall
Sermon based on Numbers 16:23-40
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Second Sunday in Lent
March 17, 2019
Give up cowardly comfort; boldly embrace the cross
Sermon based on Jeremiah 26:8-15
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First Sunday in Lent
March 10, 2019
Give Up Materialism: Worship the Lord and Serve Him Only
Sermon based on Joshua 7:16-26
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
March 3, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: One More Thing
Sermon based on Exodus 34:29-35
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Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
February 24, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: Love Reflected to All
Sermon based on Genesis 45:3-8a, 15
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 10, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: Exponential Growth
Sermon based on Luke 5:1-11
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 3, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: Rejected and Received
Sermon based on 1 Kings 17:7-16
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Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 27, 2019
International Sunday
Sermon based on Colossians 1:3-8
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 20, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: Better Than Advertised
Sermon based on John 2:1-11
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The First Sunday after the Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord
January 13, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: Expert Testimony
Sermon based on Titus 3:4-7
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The Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord
January 6, 2019
Epiphany Epidemic: The Secret’s Out
Sermon based on Matthew 2:1-12
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New Year's Worship
December 30, 2018
Enter a New Year with God's Presence
Sermon based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2018
Message based on Isaiah 9:2-7
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The Third Sunday in Advent
December 16, 2018
He Comes, Bearing Gifts: The Gift of Joy
Sermon based on Luke 3:7-18
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The Second Sunday in Advent
December 9, 2018
He Comes, Bearing Gifts: The Gift of Peace
Sermon based on Malachi 3:1-4
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The First Sunday in Advent
December 2, 2018
He Comes, Bearing Gifts: The Gift of Hope
Sermon based on Luke 21:25-36
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