Sermons (2023-2025)

Thanksgiving Eve – Peaceful and Godly Lives
November 26, 2025
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19
Last Sunday of the Church Year – The Just Reward
November 23, 2025
Readings: Malachi 3:13-18; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
23rd Sunday after Pentecost – The Day Will Come
November 16, 2025
Readings: Malachi 4:1-6; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13; Luke 21:5-36
22nd Sunday after Pentecost – God of Life
November 9, 2025
Readings: Exodus 3:1-15; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17; Luke 20:27-40
All Saints’ Day (Observed) – Because of Christ
November 2, 2025
Readings: Revelation 2:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
Reformation Day (Observed) – Jesus Is the Truth
October 26, 2025
Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19028; John 8:31-36
19th Sunday after Pentecost – Praying for Justice
October 19, 2025
Readings: Genesis 32:22-30; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
18th Sunday after Pentecost – At Jesus’ Feet
October 12, 2025
Readings: Ruth 1:1-19a; 2 Timothy 2:1-13; Luke 17:11-19
17th Sunday after Pentecost – Millstones or Forgiveness?
October 5, 2025
Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
16th Sunday after Pentecost – Two Kinds of Resurrection
September 28, 2025
Readings: Amos 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
15th Sunday after Pentecost – A Merciful Master
September 21, 2025
Readings: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 16:1-15
14th Sunday after Pentecost – Rejoicing Together
September 14, 2025
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-24; 1 Timothy 1:5-17; Luke 15:1-10
13th Sunday after Pentecost – Count the Cost
September 7, 2025
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35
12th Sunday after Pentecost – Invited to the Feast
August 31, 2025
Readings: Proverbs 25:2-10; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14
11th Sunday after Pentecost – Narrow and Open
August 24, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 66:18-23; Hebrews 12:4-29; Luke 13:22-30
8th Sunday after Pentecost – Rich Toward God
August 3, 2025
Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-26; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
7th Sunday after Pentecost – It’s About God
July 27, 2025
Readings: Genesis 18:20-33; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
5th Sunday after Pentecost – Merciful Care
July 13, 2025
Readings: Leviticus 18:1-5, 19:9-18; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
4th Sunday after Pentecost – The Church of Christ
July 6, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; Luke 10:1-20
3rd Sunday after Pentecost – The Gift of Freedom
June 29, 2025
Readings: 1 Kings 19:9b-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
2nd Sunday after Pentecost – Go to Your Baptism
June 22, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 65:1-9; Galatians 3:23-4:7; Luke 8:26-39
The Festival of the Holy Trinity – Worship the Trinity
June 15, 2025
Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 8:48-59
The Day of Pentecost – The Helper Gives
June 8, 2025
Readings: Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31
Seventh Sunday of Easter – United in Christ
June 1, 2025
Readings: Acts 1:12-26; Revelation 22:1-20; John 17:20-26
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Guided to Joy
May 18, 2025
Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-7; John 16:12-22
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Among Christ’s Sheep
May 11, 2025
Readings: Acts 20:17-35; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
Third Sunday of Easter – Strengthened by Christ
May 4, 2025
Readings: Acts 9:1-22; Revelation 5:1-14; John 21:1-19
Second Sunday of Easter – Life in Christ
April 27, 2025
Readings: Acts 5:12-20 (21-32); Revelation 1:4-18; John 20:19-31
The Resurrection of Our Lord – No Idle Tale
April 20, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12
The Resurrection of Our Lord (Sunrise) – Jesus Has the Victory
April 20, 2025
Readings: Job 19:23-27; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; John 20:1-18
Easter Vigil – Homily by St. John Chrysostom
April 19, 2025
Readings: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday – The Sacrifice
April 18, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42
Holy Thursday – The Covenant
April 17, 2025
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 10:15-25; Luke 22:7-20
Sunday of the Passion – Jesus Is Glorified
April 13, 2025
Readings: John 12:12-19; Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 23:1-56
Lent Midweek 5 – Desire and Delight
April 9, 2025
Readings: Leviticus 24:5-9; 1 John 5:1-12; John 16:25-33
Lent Midweek 4 – Worthy and Well Prepared
April 2, 2025
Readings: Exodus 16:4-15; Hebrews 12:1-3; Matthew 22:1-14
Fourth Sunday in Lent – The One Who Finds
March 30, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 12:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Lent Midweek 3 – It’s All About the Word
March 26, 2025
Readings: Exodus 24:1-11; Acts 2:42-47; John 6:32-33, 52-58
Third Sunday in Lent – Turn and Live
March 23, 2025
Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Lent Midweek 2 – Where There Is Forgiveness
March 19, 2025
Readings: Exodus 12:1-14; 1 Corinthians 10:15-17; Matthew 26:17-30
Second Sunday in Lent – Gathered under Christ
March 16, 2025
Readings: Jeremiah 26:8-15; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Lent Midweek 1 – It Is What It Is
March 12, 2025
Readings: Genesis 14:17-24; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; Luke 22:14-23
First Sunday in Lent – In All His Ways
March 9, 2025
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
Ash Wednesday – Rend Your Heart
March 5, 2025
Readings: Joel 2:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – Awake and Listen
March 2, 2025
Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Hebrews 3:1-6; Luke 9:28-36
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany – The Love of God
February 23, 2025
Readings: Genesis 45:3-15; 1 Corinthians 15:21-26, 30-42; Luke 6:27-38
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany – Unseen Blessings
February 16, 2025
Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-20; Luke 6:17-26
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – At God’s Word
February 9, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20; Luke 5:1-11
The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord – Presented Pure
February 2, 2025
Readings: 1 Samuel 1:21-28; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-32
Third Sunday after the Epiphany – Caring for the Body
January 26, 2025
Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:16-30
Second Sunday after the Epiphany – The Chief Sign
January 19, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
The Baptism of Our Lord – Jesus Also
January 12, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22
Second Sunday after Christmas – Where He Must Be
January 5, 2025
Readings: 1 Kings 3:4-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
Eve of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus – Sons of God
December 31, 2024
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:21
First Sunday after Christmas – The Child Is Appointed
December 29, 2024
Readings: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-40
The Nativity of Our Lord – Glory of the Flesh
December 25, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-14
Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service – Treasure These Things
December 24, 2024
Readings: Luke 2:1-20
Fourth Sunday in Advent – The Body of Jesus
December 22, 2024
Readings: Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-56
Advent Midweek 3 – Valid and Certain
December 18, 2024
Readings: Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2; John 20:19-23
Third Sunday in Advent – Look for Another?
December 15, 2024
Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 7:18-35
Advent Midweek 2 – We Should Confess
December 11, 2024
Readings: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13; James 5:13-16; Matthew 18:15-20
Second Sunday in Advent – Prepare to Turn
December 8, 2024
Readings: Malachi 3:1-7b; Philippians 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-14
Advent Midweek 1 – Sins Forgiven
December 4, 2024
Readings: Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-2:2; Luke 15:11-32
First Sunday in Advent – Promises Fulfilled
December 1, 2024
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 19:28-40
Thanksgiving Eve – Thanksgiving and Salvation
November 27, 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19
Last Sunday of the Church Year – Stay Awake
November 24, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 51:4-6; Jude 20-25; Mark 13:24-37
26th Sunday after Pentecost – The Birth Pains
November 17, 2024
Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-13
All Saints’ Day (Observed) – Rejoice and Be Glad
November 3, 2024
Readings: Revelation 7:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
Reformation Day (Observed) – The Eternal Gospel
October 27, 2024
Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
22nd Sunday after Pentecost – Who Can Be Saved?
October 20, 2024
Readings: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Hebrews 4:1-16; Mark 10:23-31
21st Sunday after Pentecost – Loved by the Good One
October 13, 2024
Readings: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Hebrews 3:12-19; Mark 10:17-22
20th Sunday after Pentecost – Tough Sayings, Amazing Blessings
October 6, 2024
Readings: Genesis 2:18-25; Hebrews 2:1-18; Mark 10:2-16
Feast of St. Michael and All Angels – Who Is Like God?
September 29, 2024
Readings: Daniel 10:10-14, 12:1-3; Revelation 12:7-12; Luke 10:17-20
18th Sunday after Pentecost – The Wisdom of God
September 22, 2024
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; James 3:13-4:10; Mark 9:30-37
17th Sunday after Pentecost – Prayer and Resurrection
September 15, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-10; James 3:1-12; Mark 9:14-29
16th Sunday after Pentecost – Acting with Vengeance
September 8, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7a; James 2:1-10, 14-18; Mark 7:24-37
15th Sunday after Pentecost – The Heart of Christ
September 1, 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Ephesians 6:10-20; Mark 7:14-23
14th Sunday after Pentecost – The Better Washing
August 25, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 29:11-19; Ephesians 5:22-33; Mark 7:1-13
13th Sunday after Pentecost – Feed on Jesus
August 18, 2024
Readings: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Ephesians 5:6-21; John 6:51-69
12th Sunday after Pentecost – The Will of God
August 11, 2024
Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-8; Ephesians 4:17-5:2; John 6:35-51
11th Sunday after Pentecost – Seeking the Bread
August 4, 2024
Readings: Exodus 16:2-15; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:22-35
10th Sunday after Pentecost – Recognizing Jesus
July 28, 2024
Readings: Genesis 9:8-17; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56
9th Sunday after Pentecost – Sheep with a Shepherd
July 21, 2024
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-44
8th Sunday after Pentecost – Conquering Idolatry
July 14, 2024
Readings: Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
7th Sunday after Pentecost – Undeterred Mission
July 7, 2024
Readings: Ezekiel 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Mark 6:1-13
6th Sunday after Pentecost – Arise from Death
June 30, 2024
Readings: Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43
5th Sunday after Pentecost – Follow Christ’s Words
June 23, 2024
Readings: Job 38:1-11; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
4th Sunday after Pentecost – Real Church Growth
June 16, 2024
Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2 Corinthians 5:1-17; Mark 4:26-34
3rd Sunday after Pentecost – Not Divided
June 9, 2024
Readings: Genesis 3:8-15; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
2nd Sunday after Pentecost – True Sabbath Rest
June 2, 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 5:12-15; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6
The Day of Pentecost – Convicted by the Helper
May 19, 2024
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
Seventh Sunday of Easter – The Word Is Joy
May 12, 2024
Readings: Acts 1:12-26; 1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19
Eve of the Ascension of Our Lord – Christ Sits
May 8, 2024
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
Sixth Sunday of Easter – All Is Made Known
May 5, 2024
Readings: Acts 10:34-48; 1 John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Pruned Branches of the Vine
April 28, 2024
Readings: Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:1-21; John 15:1-8
Fourth Sunday of Easter – A Shepherd’s Love
April 21, 2024
Readings: Acts 4:1-12; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Third Sunday of Easter – The Answer to Doubt
April 14, 2024
Readings: Acts 3:11-21; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-49
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Death Is Swallowed Up
March 31, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
The Resurrection of Our Lord (Sunrise) – Leaving the Tomb
March 31, 2024
Readings: Exodus 15:1-11; 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-18
Easter Vigil – Loved to New Life
March 30, 2024
Readings: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday – Loved to Death
March 29, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18-19
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Loved to the End
March 28, 2024
Readings: Exodus 12:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Sunday of the Passion – Remember Christ’s Death
March 24, 2024
Readings: John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 15:1-47
Lent Midweek 5 – A Blessed End
March 20, 2024
Readings: Daniel 6:10-13, 16-23; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3; Mark 4:35-41
Fifth Sunday in Lent – A Servant’s Life
March 17, 2024
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:32-45
Lent Midweek 4 – Victory through Forgiveness
March 13, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 59:1-2, 15b-20; James 1:12-18; Matthew 18:21-35
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Look to the One Lifted Up
March 10, 2024
Readings: Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
Lent Midweek 3 – Contentment in God’s Will
March 6, 2024
Readings: Exodus 16:1-21; 1 Timothy 6:6-12; Matthew 6:26-34
Third Sunday in Lent – A New and Better Temple
March 3, 2024
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-22
Lent Midweek 2 – Name & Kingdom, Word & Life
February 28, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 42:5-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Luke 17:20-27
Second Sunday in Lent – Who Is the Christ?
February 25, 2024
Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
Lent Midweek 1 – Asking a Dear Father
February 21, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 64:6-9; Hebrews 4:14-16; Matthew 6:7-15
First Sunday in Lent – The Lord Will Provide
February 18, 2024
Readings: Genesis 22:1-18; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15
Ash Wednesday – From Ash to Treasure
February 14, 2024
Readings: Joel 2:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – No One Like Jesus
February 11, 2024
Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6; Mark 9:2-9
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – Healing How?
February 4, 2024
Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
Third Sunday after the Epiphany – Jesus’ Urgency
January 21, 2024
Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-35; Mark 1:14-20
Second Sunday after the Epiphany – Greater Things
January 14, 2024
Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
The Baptism of Our Lord – Joining the Sinners
January 7, 2024
Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Romans 6:1-11; Mark 1:4-11
Eve of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus – A Blessed Name
December 31, 2023
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:21
First Sunday after Christmas – Your Consolation and Peace
December 31, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
The Nativity of Our Lord – A New Beginning
December 25, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-14
The Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord – Here Is Your Sign
December 24, 2023
Readings: Luke 2:1-20
Fourth Sunday in Advent – God and the Impossible
December 24, 2023
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Advent Midweek 3 – Dead and Alive
December 20, 2023
Readings: Genesis 6:5-8, 7:1-7, 17-24, 8:13-19; Romans 6:1-11; Mark 10:13-16
Third Sunday in Advent – I Am Not
December 17, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Advent Midweek 2 – Water Does Great Things
December 13, 2023
Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Titus 3:5-8; John 3:1-8
Second Sunday in Advent – In the Wilderness
December 10, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
Advent Midweek 1 – Baptism Brings Great Gifts
December 6, 2023
Readings: Exodus 14:10-31; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Matthew 3:13-17
First Sunday in Advent – The Lord Has Need
December 3, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 11:1-10