Septuagesima – Matthew 20:1-16 Most people believe in the existence of God. And most people who believe in the existence of God, also believe that God usually operates in certain predictable ways. If the basis for these beliefs is not the Holy Scriptures, however, then what people tend to fall back on – in forming…
Matthew 17:1-9 “It is good for us to be here.” These were the words of Peter, recorded in today’s Gospel from St. Matthew, as he spoke on behalf of himself, James, and John, on the mount of transfiguration. Of course, it could only be a good thing for them to be there, because the Lord…
Matthew 8:1-13 The ministry of Jesus was marked by many physical healings, which he performed for those who were sick, lame, blind, deaf, or even dead. Usually, when he healed someone, he spoke to and over that person, and also touched the person. St. Luke informs us of an earlier time when Jesus was in…
Sermon Text: John 2:1-11 If something is blessed by the presence and approval of Jesus, then that thing is – without a doubt – a good thing, to be enjoyed and celebrated. Weddings are good. Marriages are good. Families are good. Or at least, they are supposed to be good. But they are not always…
Baptism of Our Lord – Matthew 3:13-17 In his baptism, Jesus became, in a very clear and decisive way, the friend and companion of sinners. The baptism that John the Baptist had been sent by the Lord to administer, and that Jesus also wished to receive, was a baptism for sinners. But of course, Jesus…
Sermon Text – Luke 2:22-40 St. Luke tells us that there was a “just and devout” man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was “waiting for the Consolation of Israel.” Luke also tells us that “it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the…
Revelation 21:3-7 St. John writes: And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there…
Isaiah 1:2-3 “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the Lord has spoken: ‘I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; the ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, my people do not consider.’” In the name of Jesus. Amen.…