Sermon for Trinity 1. The Scripture readings are Genesis 15:1-6; 1 John 4:16-21; and Luke 16:19-31.

The point of the parable is not for you to make yourself poor like Lazarus was, and the point is certainly not to make yourself like the rich man. The point of the parable is to get you to take your eyes off of the earthly things you either have or don’t have and focus on the eternal things that God gives you in His mercy which cannot be taken away. Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Mt. 6:21).

Whatever blessings you might lose in this life pale in comparison to the eternal blessings and treasures God has in store for you. Your eternal inheritance cannot be taken from you. So, seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and every other blessing will be added unto you (Mt. 6:33).

Sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 6:1-7; Romans 11:33-36; and John 3:1-17.

God loved the world in this way, that He gave His only-begotten Son to utterly defeat sin and the origin of sin on the cross. Now, you who believe in Him will not ever perish, but have everlasting life.

Sermon for the Day of Pentecost. The Scripture readings are Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21, 36; and John 14:23-31.

Jesus says the almighty, all-powerful, holy God makes His home in you. He is perfectly comfortable dwelling in you because He has washed you, cleansed you, forgiven you, and filled you with the righteousness of Jesus, your Savior. Happy Pentecost.

Sermon for Easter 7 and Confirmation Sunday. The Scripture readings are 1 Peter 4:7-14 and John 15:26-16:4.

The Christian life is a race that requires endurance (Heb. 12:1-2). You run with endurance by looking to and remembering Jesus as you proclaim, confess, read, learn, and study His Word.

Sermon for Easter 6. The Scripture readings are Numbers 21:4-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-6; and John 16:23-33.

Through your prayers for the authorities, God reminds you that they are not the ones who are ultimately in control. God is. Even though you will have tribulation in this world, Jesus has overcome the world (Jn. 16:33). May that fact give you eternal peace.

Sermon for Easter 5. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21; and John 16:5-15.

Like the disciples, we can’t bear everything Jesus has to teach us, so the Holy Spirit continually guides us and brings all the truth to light through the Bible. This is why the Scriptures always have more to teach us.

Sermon for Easter 4. The Scripture readings are Lamentations 3:22-33; 1 John 3:1-3; and John 16:16-22.

Your sorrows and sufferings in this life are not trivial, but neither are they eternal. Jesus says, “You have sorrow, but your sorrow will turn into joy. And you will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you” (Jn. 16:20, 22). That’s Jesus’ promise.

Sermon for Easter 3. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 10:11-18.

You have a good and proper place and function within creation because you, as Jesus’ sheep, have been redeemed and restored to that proper place by the Good Shepherd. In a world full of evil wicked hirelings, faithfully do what God puts in front of you to do.

Sermon for Easter 2. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10; and John 20:19-31.

You have no good reason to disbelieve. To you, Jesus says what He said to Thomas, “Do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Get over yourself and believe what is obviously true. Jesus is risen. He has forgiven you of your sins and will return.

Sermon for the Resurrection of Our Lord. The Scripture readings are Job 19:23-27; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; and Matthew 28:1-10.

Rejoice! The Crucified and Living One is your Brother and He is not ashamed to have you as part of His family. Not now, not ever (Heb. 2:10-11).