Luke 15:11-32. Our heavenly Father's heart goes out to us. What uncompromising compassion he shows! His compassion welcomes you. Parts: A. Beware of rejecting his compassion. B. Rejoice in his words of welcome. Preached on March 17, 2013, for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Your-Heavenly-Father_s-Uncompromising-Compassion-Welcomes-You-Luke15_11-32.html

Philippians 3:8-11. So many things in life seem important. But when it comes to our standing before God, it's all loss, except for Christ and his righteousness. What gain to know him! Parts: A. In him we have the righteousness from God. B. In him we endure all because of his resurrection. Preached on March 10, 2013, for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/What-Gain-to-Know-Christ_-Philippians3_8-11.html

Luke 13:1-9. Jesus longs to gather us to himself. Hear his patience calling you to repentance. Parts: A. How terrifying my own sin is!. B. How fruitful Jesus wants your faith to be!. Preached on March 3, 2013, for the Third Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Hear-Christ_s-Patience-Calling-You-to-Repentance-Luke13_1-9.html

1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13. The world speaks so much about love, especially as Valentine Day approaches. But what is the love that the Holy Spirit works in our hearts? Why does love make the difference? Parts: A. Without love gifts are nothing. B. Real love imitates God's love. Preached on February 3, 2013, for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Love-Makes-the-Difference-1Corinthians12_27-13_13.html

1 Corinthians 12:12-21, 26, 27. The body has many parts (eyes, ears, hands, feet), but it's one body. So also Christ. What a marvelous union this is! We are members of Christ's body. How are we using the abilities God has given and the roles he has placed us in as members of his body? Let's consider that, as we ponder the words the Holy Spirit gave the Apostle to write, focusing on the theme: As Christ's members, we care for each other. Parts: A. United in Christ by Baptism. B. Serving one another as God has arranged. Preached on January 27, 2013, for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/As-Christ_s-Members,-We-Care-for-Each-Other-1Corinthians12_12-21,26,27.html

1 Corinthians 12:1-11. How many Christmas gifts don't leave up to our expectations and are soon forgotten? How different is the Holy Spirit and the gifts he distributes! You, dear Christians, are God's gifted people. Parts: A. You have the gift of the Holy Spirit. B. He distributes other gifts to you as he knows best. Preached on January 20, 2013, for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/You-Are-God_s-Gifted-People-1Corinthians12_1-11.html

Psalm 2:1-12. So much evil in this world rages against Jesus and conspires against us his follows. But take heart, dear Christian, the Lord's anointed reigns. Parts: A. He shatters all opposition. B. He offers you refuge. Preached on January 13, 2013, for the First Sunday after Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lord_s-Anointed-Reigns-Psalm2_1-12.html

Isaiah 60:1-6. What darkness we were born into! But your Light has come. So shine out of the darkness. Parts: A. Because the Light has risen for you. B. So that others are drawn to him. Preached on January 6, 2013, for the Epiphany of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Shine-out-of-the-Darkness-Isaiah60_1-6.html

Luke 2:29-32. Simeon longed to see the promised Messiah. What peace when he held the baby in his arms! By faith he knew that this Child was the Son of God, his Savior. By faith we, too, have seen our salvation. Parts: A. What peace he brings! B. What light he gives! Preached on December 30, 2012, for the First Sunday after Christmas, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/We_ve-Seen-Our-Salvation-Luke2_29-32.html

John 3:16. Little children love to ask an endless chains of 'Why?' What happens when we ask 'Why Christmas?' Preached on December 24, 2012, for christmas Eve -- December 24, 2012, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Christmas_-John3_16.html