Psalm 148:1-14. What does it mean to praise the LORD and shout 'Hallelujah'? The reasons behind this praise tell us both why we praise the Lord (our motivation) and what we praise him for (the content). Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Parts: A. Who has created us. B. Who has raised up our Horn. Preached on February 15, 2015, for the Transfiguration of our Lord: The Last Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Hallelujah_-Praise-the-Lord_-Psalm148_1-14.html

Romans 8:28-30. God works all things for good. So often when we need that promise the most, those words sound empty. How can we live confident of this truth? God weaves together all things for good. Parts: A. For those who love him. B. To bring his people into glory. Preached on February 8, 2015, for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God-Weaves-Together-All-Things-for-Good-Romans8_28-30.html

1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Knowledge of God's truth is good, important, and vital. But trying to use that knowledge without love is deadly. Love builds up. Parts: A. Love knows the true God. B. Love places others before our own rights. C. Love sees others as Christ sees them. Preached on February 1, 2015, for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Love-Builds-Up-1Corinthians8_1-13.html

Mark 1:14-20. What kind of fishing does Jesus call us to do? Not with bait and hook, but with a net, the gospel net. This good news of the kingdom draws people to Jesus. Parts: A. Believe the Good News with a repentant heart. B. Share the Good News to bring others near to Jesus. Preached on January 25, 2015, for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Good-News-of-the-Kingdom-Draws-People-to-Jesus-Mark1_14-20.html

John 1:43-51. What joy we see in Philip and Nathanael when they first meet Jesus! How can we recapture genuine joy in Jesus? Parts: A. Separation? B. Contemplation. Preached on January 18, 2015, for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Recapture-Genuine-Joy-in-Jesus-John1_43-51.html

Mark 1:4-11. Jesus substituted himself for us. Do we value just how much those words say? Let's revisit Jesus' baptism to see what it means that he is our Substitute and also to see the power our own baptism brings us as we face temptations. Parts: A. He came in for all sinners, even the worst. B. He makes us winners against the Adversary. Preached on January 11, 2015, for the First Sunday after Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Best-Substitute-Ever-Mark1_4-11.html

Matthew 2:1-12. Even the most familiar events from the Bible have much to teach us, if we take them to heart and practice them in our lives. What about the Magi? What wisdom can we learn from those wise men? Parts: A. Wisdom that confronts us. B. Wisdom that comforts us. C. Wisdom that compels us. Preached on January 4, 2015, for the Epiphany of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Learn-Wisdom-from-the-Wise-Men-Matthew2_1-12.html

Psalm 111:1-10. What's on your new year's list? One word can summarize our goal and purpose in the year ahead as well as our greatest accomplishment of the past. That word directs us to praise the works of the Lord. Parts: A. By remembering what he's done. B. By following his precepts. Preached on December 28, 2014, for the First Sunday after Christmas, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Praise-the-Works-of-the-Lord-Psalm111_1-10.html

Genesis 3:17-20. Christmas takes us back to the beginning. For Christ came to undo the curse of sin that entered the world through Adam and Eve. Preached on December 25, 2014, for Christmas Day: Nine Lessons and Carols, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Curse-Is-Undone_-Genesis3_17-20.html

Luke 2:11. Does Xmas ex Christ out of Christmas? Or is there more too it? Preached on December 24, 2014, for Christmas Eve, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Xmas-Luke2_11.html