“The Joy of Being of the Same Mind, the Mind of Christ” (Sermon on Philippians 2, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Being of the Same Mind, the Mind of Christ” (Philippians 2) Today is the second in our four-week series on…
Pastor Tony Sikora
Pastor Charles Henrickson
“The Joy of Being of the Same Mind, the Mind of Christ” (Philippians 2) Today is the second in our four-week series on…
“A Joyful Gospel Partnership” (Philippians 1) Today we start a four-week series of readings and sermons–and Bible classes, as well–on St. Paul’s Epistle…
“The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” (Matthew 18:21-35) Forgiveness doesn’t count. Oh, don’t get me wrong! I don’t mean that it doesn’t matter…
“Dealing Drastically with Sin” (Matthew 18:1-20) How seriously do we take the matter of sin? Our own sin? The sin of others? I…
“How to Understand–and Do–Christian Exhortations” (Romans 12:9-21) Take a look again at the Epistle reading for today, as printed on your Scripture insert….
“Who Is This Man?” (Matthew 16:13-20) “Who is this man?” Who is this man Jesus? This is the most important question that has…
“Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” (Matthew 15:21-28) What kind of faith do you have, in what kind of God? That is the question…
“The Last Enemy to Be Destroyed Is Death” (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 51-57) Over 25 years as a pastor, I have had a number…
“The Word Is Near You, in Your Mouth and in Your Heart” (Romans 10:5-17) There is a wealthy author and art dealer in…
“Come and Be Satisfied!” (Isaiah 55:1-5) Today the Lord is extending an invitation to you. He is saying to each one of us…
“Inseparable!” (Romans 8:28-39) Do you ever worry that God has given up on you? That he’s finally had enough and is ready to…
“Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” (Matthew 11:25-30; Romans 7:14-25a) “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,…
“A Sword, a Cross, and a Life” (Matthew 10:34-42) Today Jesus tells us that he came to bring us three things: “A Sword,…
“Confessing the Faith with the Augsburg Confessors” (Psalm 119:46) Today Lutheran churches around the world are celebrating the 487th anniversary of the Presentation…
“A Kingdom of Priests” (Exodus 19:2-8) “You shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you…
“Created, Redeemed, and Sanctified by the Triune God” (Apostles’ Creed) Bob, Karen, Michele, friends and family of our dear sister Dottie: Grace to…
June 18, 2017 — Proper 6 — Pentecost 2
Sermon Text — Matthew 9:35-10:1-20
God’s Mission of Love
The Mission of Jesus– Preach, Teach, Heal
The savior is on a mission. His face is set. His eyes are fixed. His hands are outstretched. His voice is lifted high. The Savior is on a mission and His mission is the salvation of the world. He is no Moses – though many would prefer Moses to Jesus. Moses gives you something to do, something to work for, something measurable. The Law came through Moses. Jesus is no Moses. Jesus gives you something to believe. The Law measures what you deserve. Faith on the other hand receives what the heart knows we don’t deserve. With Jesus it’s not about what you deserve. With Jesus is all about what He has to give and what we are to receive by faith. It’s not about deserving, it’s about believing. God is love. Jesus is God made flesh. Jesus is love incarnate. We are given to believe this, to believe in Love made flesh for us.
“The Athanasian Creed: Incomprehensible?” Today is Trinity Sunday–or, more properly called, the Feast of the Holy Trinity–and as such, this is the one…
June 11, 2017 — Trinity Sunday
Sermon Text — Matthew 28:16-20
All Authority has been given to Me
Some worshipped and some doubted. All were gathered on the mountain. All saw the resurrected Jesus yet some worshipped and some doubted. Why did some doubt? Why, do you doubt? What they saw with their eyes we are given to behold by faith, to see with our ears so to speak. Yet some worship and some doubt.
While some are worshipping and some are doubting the Lord of all creation knows their hearts. Your Lord knows your heart. Knowing the hearts of men, women and children, our resurrected Jesus speaks. He addresses our doubts with His Word. His Word gives us what we need and eases our doubts intending to quicken and stir up faith.
“From Tabernacles to Pentecost” (John 7:37-39) Today is the Feast of Pentecost, a major festival in the Christian church year. Today we celebrate…
“Our Anxieties and God’s Care” (1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11) What are your anxieties? What are you worried about? Anxiety is really…
May 28, 2017 — Easter VII Sermon Text — John 17:1-11 In the Name X of Jesus. AMEN! Our text for this morning’s…
“Ascension Day, the Forgotten Festival” (Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11) Welcome to the Forgotten Festival! Today is Ascension Day, or, as it’s more properly…
May 25, 2017 — The Festival of the Ascension of our Lord Sermon Text — Psalm 68:17-20 Captives No More! Hear the…
May 21, 2017 — Easter VI Sermon Text — John 14:15-21 Faith and Love Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! …