Matthew 5:38-48. How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. Parts: A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies. Preached on February 20, 2011, for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Love-That_s-out-of-This-World-Matthew5_38-48.html

Matthew 5:21-37. Jesus aims at our hearts as he exposes sins of anger, lust, and misusing God's name. Only his righteousness can cover us. And with the new heart his righteousness brings, we cherish genuine righteousness wanting our hearts and lives to match his. Parts: A. A righteousness pure from sinful anger. B. A righteousness pure from sinful lust. C. A righteousness pure from misusing God's name. Preached on February 13, 2011, for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Our-New-Heart-Cherishes-Genuine-Righteousness-Matthew5_21-37.html

Matthew 5:13-20. As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission. Preached on February 6, 2011, for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html

Daniel 3:13-27. How tempting to compromise the Christian faith to fit in with the world around us! How do we stand tall, trusting our God, despite the insults and ridicule? Parts: A. Serve him no matter how fearful the threats. B. We serve him trusting his merciful power. Preached on January 30, 2011, for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Serve-Only-the-God-Who-Can-Save-Daniel3_13-27.html

1 John 2:3-11. Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another. Preached on January 23, 2011, for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html

Acts 13:38-48. What would it have been like to hear the Apostle Paul preach? Let's join those hearers in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Parts: A. A verdict for your faith's joy. B. A verdict that can pass on. Preached on January 16, 2011, for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/In-God_s-Courtroom-You_re-Forgiven-through-Jesus-Acts13_38-48.html

Matthew 3:13-17. What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status. Preached on January 9, 2011, for the First Sunday after the Epiphany -- The Baptism of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html

Ephesians 1:3-6. As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices as we live this new year. Parts: A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory. Preached on January 2, 2011, for the Second Sunday after Christmas, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Choice-Changes-our-Choices-Ephesians1_3-6.html

Galatians 4:5-7. What a marvelous family Jesus was born to bring us into! What a blessing to know God as our Father! Parts: A. Rejoice in your Father's plan. B. Call out by your Father's Spirit. C. Anticipate your Father's inheritance. Preached on December 26, 2010, for the First Sunday after Christmas, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Redeemed-by-the-Son-to-Be-Sons-Galatians4_5-7.html

John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18. Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light. Preached on December 24, 2010, for christmas Eve, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy at http:///hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html