Sermons
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Absolute Priority Required – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus demands absolute priority in the lives of His followers—a perfect standard that we all fail to meet. Listen as we explore Matthew 10:34–42 and discover how our unworthiness is overcome by the radical, forgiving grace of Jesus Christ.
Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Dr. George Gude
Wages and Gifts – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
What have we truly earned, and what have we been freely given? This week, guest pastor Rev. Heath R. Curtis dives into the vital distinction between the terrifying wages of our sin and the beautiful, free gift of God’s grace. Join us as we discover how this unearned gift frees us from fear and gives us the courage to follow Christ.
Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Heath R. Curtis; Reader: Joe Rathert and Rev. Heath R. Curtis
It’s Just Not Fair! – Third Sunday after Pentecost
"It's not fair!" It’s a phrase we learn in childhood, but carry right into adulthood. In this sermon on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), we confront the brokenness of human envy and discover why we should be eternally grateful that God gives us His radical grace instead of what we actually deserve.
Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: William Ellington and Rev. Tony Boos
Do You Need Jesus? – Second Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus is the physician who comes to call the sick. Unless we realize we are sick before God we will have no interest in Jesus.
Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: William Ellington and Dr. George Gude
The Triune God – The Holy Trinity
The early Christian Church adopted the term "Triune" to describe the one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte and Pastor Bill Engfehr
The Gospel in Your Own Language! – The Day of Pentecost
The primary point is that the Holy Spirit’s central work at Pentecost—and still today—is to deliver Christ and His saving Gospel through Word and Sacrament in the hearer’s own language, creating and sustaining faith.
Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Joel Fritsche; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Rev. Joel Fritsche