On the 16th Sunday after Pentecost (September 28, 2025) at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (SeaTac, WA), we hear Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus alongside the prophet Amos’ warning to those who rest in comfort while others suffer.

The message, “Comfort or Compassion?”, challenges us to consider where we place our security. God’s Word calls us away from self-indulgence and toward lives of mercy, generosity, and compassion. True discipleship is not measured by comfort but by reflecting Christ’s love for those in need.

Readings:

Amos 6:1–7

Luke 16:19–31

In a world tempted by wealth and ease, God calls us to see the Lazarus at our gate and respond with mercy.

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This sermon from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA comes from the 17th Sunday after Pentecost on September 21, 2025.

 Scripture Readings:

• Amos 8:4–7 – God’s warning against economic injustice and exploiting the vulnerable.
• Luke 16:1–15 – Jesus’ parable of the shrewd manager, reminding us that what we have is a trust from God to be used with faithfulness and eternal purpose.

Message Theme: “Faithful in What You’ve Been Given”
Jesus challenges His disciples to think differently about money, resources, and influence. Amos speaks against those who twist wealth for selfish gain. Together, these readings remind us that all we have is God’s gift, given so we might reflect His Kingdom in faithfulness, justice, and mercy.

This message encourages us to live as stewards of God’s grace, investing in what truly lasts lives touched by His love in Christ.

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From Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA, this sermon reflects on Ezekiel 34:11–24 and Luke 15:1–10.

God is the Good Shepherd who searches for the lost, heals the wounded, and gathers the scattered. In Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, we see the heart of God, relentless grace that rejoices over every sinner who repents.

This message invites us to celebrate the God who never gives up on us and calls us to reflect His mercy in our lives. In Christ, we are found, forgiven, and restored to His flock.

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Counting the Cost: Walking the Path of Discipleship

 From Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA, this sermon reflects on Deuteronomy 30:15–20 and Luke 14:25–35.

Jesus calls His followers to count the cost to surrender everything in order to follow Him. True discipleship is not half-hearted or casual; it is a decisive commitment that shapes all of life. Moses echoes this truth as he sets before God’s people the choice between life and death, blessing and curse.

Through Word and Sacrament, we are reminded that the Kingdom life begins with faith and trust in Christ. The path of discipleship is costly, but it leads to the life, joy, and blessing only God can give.

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From Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA, this sermon reflects on Proverbs 25: 2–10 and Luke 14: 1–14.

As Labor Day weekend invites us to reflect on the value of work, Jesus turns our attention to humility at the table. In His Kingdom, worth is not found in status, wealth, or self-promotion, but in mercy and service. Proverbs calls us to wise restraint and humility, reminding us that honor comes not from exalting ourselves but from God’s gracious hand.

God invites us to see our labor not as a pursuit of applause, but as worship offered to Him. In Christ, we find our true worth — rooted not in what we achieve, but in who we are as His redeemed people.

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From Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA, this sermon reflects on Luke 13: 22–30 and Hebrews 12: 4–24.

Jesus warns that the narrow door requires urgency and effort some will knock too late. Hebrews reminds us that the struggles we face are not signs of punishment, but the loving discipline of a Father shaping His children into holiness. Even when it hurts, God is training us to be heirs of His eternal Kingdom.

Through Christ, we are called beyond fear and despair into the joy of Mount Zion where God’s promises are fulfilled in His Son.

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From Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA, this sermon reflects on Luke 12:49–53 and Jeremiah 23:16–29.

 Jesus says He came not to bring peace, but division — a fire that purifies and reveals what truly lasts. Jeremiah reminds us that God’s Word is like a hammer that shatters lies and illusions.

When storms rise and truth divides, disciples cling to the only peace that endures: Christ Himself.

 Join us in hearing the Word that anchors us in hope, truth, and eternal life.

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In this sermon from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac, WA, we hear Jesus’ words from Luke 12:22–34: “Do not be anxious about your life… Seek His Kingdom.”

Jesus challenges our tendency to worry about the future and to hold tight to control. True disciples plan not with fear, but with trust in the Father who delights to give us the Kingdom. This gift is the only treasure that will never fade.

Discover how the peace of Christ frees us from anxiety and reorients our lives toward what truly matters.

Scripture Readings: Luke 12:22–34

 Preacher: Rev. Chris Howell

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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church SeaTac, WA
August 3, 2025
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Communion 

Theme: Put On the New Self

We turn to Colossians 3:1–11 and Luke 12: 13–21 to hear a call to transformation. More than just a nice idea, an invitation to live out our new identity in Christ.

Jesus warns against the trap of storing up treasures on earth, reminding us that life does not consist in an abundance of possessions. Paul echoes this call to deeper living, urging believers to “put off the old self” and to “put on the new,” shaped not by greed, anger, or falsehood, but by godly character and truth.

In Christ, our lives are hidden with God. We are raised into something greater into a life of grace, humility, and purpose.

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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church  SeaTac, WA
Sermon Audio July 27, 2025
Series: Rooted  Fellowship in Christ
7th Sunday after Pentecost

Week 4: Fellowship in the Gospel

We conclude our Rooted worship series by turning to Philippians 1:1–11 and Ephesians 4:1–16 to reflect on the heart of Christian fellowship: shared mission in Christ.

The Apostle Paul expresses deep joy in the Philippians, not simply for their kindness, but for their partnership in the Gospel. The Greek word for this is koinonia, fellowship that goes beyond friendship. It is a mutual participation in God’s mission, a unity formed by grace, and a calling to maturity as the Body of Christ.

As we grow together through truth spoken in love, lives lived in service, and prayers lifted in unity we become rooted not only in Christ, but also in one another.

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