Advent: A Time of Waiting
Advent leads to and culminates in Christmas, so one might wonder why there is such a focus on the end times during Advent….
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Now, At the Last, and Unto Eternity – Advent 2020 Devotions now available – free download, purchase copies at Amazon.
This year we are hoping to use Advent to help Lutherans focus on the Last Things and specifically the comfort that can be…
Now, At the Last, and Unto Eternity – Advent 2020 Series – Service Plan
Advent approaches, and it has become tradition here at Steadfast we are releasing information about our series for Advent along with a service…
Advent Midweek 3 A+D 2018: The Lord’s Prayer
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Tonight we meditate on the Lord’s Prayer in light…
Advent Midweek 2 A+D 2018: The Creed
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Last week we examined the Ten Commandments in light…
Advent 2018 Devotional is Now Available
This year’s Advent devotion is now available for download in two formats: Booklet format for two-sided printing. Print this file duplex and staple…
“Gabriel’s Gracious Greeting” (Sermon on Luke 1:26-38, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Gabriel’s Gracious Greeting” (Luke 1:26-38) Every year on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, the Holy Gospel is a reading about Mary. Last year…
“He Will Surely Do It” (Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“He Will Surely Do It” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24) This has been an Advent series about the Second Advent, the Second Coming of Christ….
Advent 3 Midweek “For unto Us a Son Is Given” : The Blessing of Zechariah
The following sermon corresponds to Advent 3 Midweek according to the Advent service plan “For unto us a Son is Given.” Grace to…
“When the Messiah Gives You a Makeover” (Sermon on Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“When the Messiah Gives You a Makeover” (Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11) Have you ever seen one of those makeover shows on TV? My daughter…
“New Heavens and a New Earth” (Sermon on 2 Peter 3:8-14, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“New Heavens and a New Earth” (2 Peter 3:8-14) This year’s theme for our Advent midweek services is “Waiting for the Day of…
“A Baptism of Repentance for the Forgiveness of Sins” (Sermon on Mark 1:1-8, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Baptism of Repentance for the Forgiveness of Sins” (Mark 1:1-8) Well, here comes John the Baptist again. He always shows up around…
“A Day of Judgment and Salvation” (Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Day of Judgment and Salvation” (1 Corinthians 1:3-9) In thinking about a theme for our three midweek Advent services this year, I…
Advent 1 Midweek “For unto us a Son is Given” : The Laughter of Isaac
The following sermon corresponds to Advent 1 Midweek according to the Advent service plan “For unto us a Son is Given.” Grace to…
“Oh That You Would Rend the Heavens and Come Down” (Sermon on Isaiah 64:1-9, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Oh That You Would Rend the Heavens and Come Down” (Isaiah 64:1-9) The Old Testament Reading for today, from Isaiah 64, is an…
“Isaiah’s Immanuel Prophecy” (Sermon on Isaiah 7:10-17, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Isaiah’s Immanuel Prophecy” (Isaiah 7:10-17) Oh, come, oh, come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son…
“He Comes, We Come” (Sermon on Isaiah 35:1-10, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“He Comes, We Come” (Isaiah 35:1-10) “You go, we go.” That’s what the Chicago Cubs told their centerfielder and leadoff man Dexter Fowler…
“Be Patient until the Coming of the Lord” (Sermon on James 5:7-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Be Patient until the Coming of the Lord” (James 5:7-11) Advent is a season of waiting. We’re waiting for Christmas. This is a…
The King’s Wedding – Advent Vespers Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Psalm 45 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of…
“The Shoot and the Root of Jesse” (Sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Shoot and the Root of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1-10) Today we continue our series on “Isaiah’s Advent Prophecies.” Today’s prophecy comes from Isaiah…
The Bible: The Cradle of Christ — Advent Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Romans 15:4-13 The Bible is the most revered book in the world. People who rarely read it and know little of what it…
“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand” (Sermon on Matthew 3:1-12, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand” (Matthew 3:1-12) “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand”: That was the…
“The Mountain of the House of the Lord” (Sermon on Isaiah 2:1-5, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Mountain of the House of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:1-5) Today we’re beginning a series of sermons I’m calling “Isaiah’s Advent Prophecies.” We’re…
Christ’s First Advent: The Triumph of Humility — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Advent means coming. Jesus’ first coming was at Christmas. He came in humility. His second coming will be on Judgment Day. He will…
“‘Hosanna!’ Our Advent Prayer and Praise” (Sermon on Matthew 21:1-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“‘Hosanna!’ Our Advent Prayer and Praise” (Matthew 21:1-11) Today is the First Sunday in Advent, the season leading up to Christmas. But you’ll…