Numbers 11:16, 24-29. The Lord intervened in a special way to help Moses lead Israel. He placed his Spirit on seventy elders. The same Lord pours out the Holy Spirit on us through Baptism and his Word. He has placed his Spirit on us so that we can share his word, just as the prophets of old did. Parts: Preached on October 7, 2012, for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Printable copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lord-Has-Put-His-Spirit-on-You-Numbers11_16,24-29.html

Acts 3:1-10. It seems that we often fail to get what we want. But God is at work giving us more than we desire. How much he exceeds our expectations! Parts: A. Much more than the crippled man desired. B. Much more than we desire. Preached on September 16, 2012, for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.

1 Peter 4:12-19. Often as we do what is right in God's sight, we may suffer at the world's hand. But take heart. Your Creator is faithful. Entrust yourself into his care. For when you suffer fiery trial as a Christian: Parts: A. Rejoicing as you share in Christ's sufferings. B. Anticipating the glory at Christ's revelation. Preached on September 23, 2012, for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/In-Fiery-Trials-Commit-Your-Soul-to-Your-Faithful-Creator-1Peter4_12-19.html

Psalm 91:11, 12. We are not alone in our spiritual warfare. God's angels guard and protect us. They are spiritual warriors guarding God's people. Parts: A. They guard you, who know the Lord in faith. B. They guard you from Satan's snares. Preached on September 30, 2012, for St. Michael and All Angels, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Angels_-Spiritual-Warriors-Guarding-God_s-People-Psalm91_11,12.html

John 6:60-69. As fearsome as earthly wars are, they cannot compare to the battle the Christian fights. We battle on, not with our own strength, but with the Lord's. With his strength battle on. Parts: A. Knowing your enemy. B. Standing firm with God's armor. C. Staying alert in prayer. Preached on September 9, 2012, for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Battle-on-with-the-Lord_s-Strength-Ephesians6_10-20.html

John 6:60-69. Do you believe in Jesus because someone told you about him? Or does your faith hold on to the words of Scripture as its foundation? When it comes to what to believe, don't take my word for it. Take Jesus' word. Parts: A. How contrary to our human way of thinking! B. How necessary for our life now and forever! Preached on September 2, 2012, for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Don_t-Take-My-Word-for-It.-Take-His-Word.-John6_60-69.html

John 6:51-58. Jesus concludes his Bread of Life sermon with a warning and a promise. Only those who believe in the sacrifice of his flesh and blood for them will be saved. But everyone whose faith feeds on him lives forever. Parts: A. Only his flesh and blood are real food. B. All who feed on him have fellowship with God. Preached on August 26, 2012, for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Everyone-Who-Feeds-on-Jesus_-Flesh-Lives-Forever-John6_51-58.html

Psalm 34:1-22. No matter what the danger, the Lord is our refuge. Now to take refuge in him includes having a new attitude toward him. We see David express this attitude of faith in Psalm 34 as he takes refuge in the Lord. Parts: A. With humility that boasts in the Lord. B. With righteousness that pursues the good. C. With confidence in the Lord's deliverance. Preached on August 19, 2012, for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Take-Refuge-in-the-LORD-Psalm34_1-22.html

2 Timothy 3:14-17. How powerful the Bible is! It saves. It equips us to do good. Do we use its power in our daily life or do we let it just sit around? Let's use this powerful word from our Savior-God. Parts: A. It save you through faith in Jesus. B. It fully equips you for every good work. Preached on July 15, 2012, for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/How-Useful-the-Bible_s-Power-Is_-2Timothy3_14-17.html

1 Timothy 2:1-6. How can we carry out our responsibilities as both a Christian and a citizen without confusing the roles of church and state? Let's listen to what our God says as we pray for the nation. Parts: A. God wants all to be saved by faith in his truth. B. God grants us earthly peace to spread his truth. Preached on July 8, 2012, for a Service of National Thanksgiving, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Pray-for-the-Nations-1Timothy2_1-6.html