Philippians 1:18-27. God's ways are just. Through the justice of the cross, he fervently seeks your salvation. He calls out to you and me: Repent and live. For he takes no pleasure in the death of anyone but rather that we be turned to him. Parts: A. Repentance confesses how just God’s way is. B. Repentance flourishes in a brand new heart. Preached on October 23, 2011, for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Printable copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Repent-and-Live-Ezekiel18_1-4,25-32.html

Philippians 1:18-27. What does it mean to live for Christ, to live in a way that magnifies him? Put into practice those words that the Apostle Paul lived by: For to Me to Live Is Christ Parts: A. Magnify Christ in adversity. B. Magnify Christ in worthy living. Preached on October 16, 2011, for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Printable copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/For-to-Me-to-Live-Is-Christ-Philippians1_18-27.html

Romans 14:5-9. What a motto for us Christians to live by: It's all for our Lord! Let's see how to put that into practice. Parts: A. Do all in thanks that honors him. B. Do all remembering you belong to him. Preached on October 9, 2011, for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Printable copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/It_s-All-for-Our-Lord-Romans14_5-9.html

Deuteronomy 6:4-9. We know how important Jesus' cross is for us. But do we appreciate how beneficial for us the crosses the Lord gives us are? Let's think about that as we contemplate: What if there were no cross .... Parts: A. For Christ?. B. For us?. Preached on September 25, 2011, for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Printable copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/What-if-there-were-no-cross-_-Matthew16_21-26.html

Deuteronomy 6:4-9. You know the One in whom you believe. He is the faithful Lord, your God, who keeps his saving promises. Let that faith show in your life. Wear it on your sleeve, so that your children and their children know how important faith is. Parts: A. In your heart know the One in whom you believe. B. In your lives pass your faith on to the next generation. Preached on September 11, 2011, for Education Sunday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock (WELS), MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Wear-Your-Faith-on-Your-Sleeve-Deuteronomy6_4-9.html

Matthew 14:22-33. So many things can make our hearts quake. But your Savior comforts you, 'Take courage! I'm here,' he says. Hold on to that promise in faith. Parts: A. Faith's courage overcomes our fears. B. Faith's courage dares whatever our Lord commands. Preached on September 4, 2011, for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/_Take-Courage_-I_m-here_-Matthew14_22-33.html

Isaiah 55:1-5. What an invitation the Lord extends to us! What a feast at no cost! Come, feast on David's covenant. Parts: A. It’s the only food that fills. B. It’s food freely prepared for you. Preached on August 28, 2011, for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Come,-Feast-on-David_s-Covenant-Isaiah55_1-5.html

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all proclaim one and the same Gospel, namely, the Good News of Jesus our Savior from sin and death. Yet each one has a unique style and characteristic. Today we consider how John calls on us to believe the testimony of the Word made flesh. Parts: A. John the Apostle. B. The image of the eagle. Preached on August 14, 2011, for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/John_-Believe-the-Testimony-of-the-Word-made-Flesh-John.html

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all proclaim one and the same Gospel, namely, the Good News of Jesus our Savior from sin and death. Yet each one has a unique style and characteristic. Today we consider how Luke emphases how Jesus came to seek and to save the lost and lowly. Parts: A. Who is Luke?. B. The image of an ox. Preached on August 7, 2011, for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Luke_-Jesus-Came-to-Seek-and-to-Save-the-Lost-and-Lowly-Luke.html

Matthew. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all proclaim one and the same Gospel, namely, the Good News of Jesus our Savior from sin and death. Yet each one has a unique style and characteristic. Today we consider how Matthew emphasizes that Jesus is the Messiah for us all to follow. Parts: A. One Gospel. B. The image of the man. Preached on July 24, 2011, as the first in a four part series ont he Gospels, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Matthew_-Jesus-is-the-Messiah-for-Us-All-to-Follow-Matthew.html