Sermon for Ash Wednesday. The Scripture readings for tonight’s Ash Wednesday service are Jonah 3:1-10; 2 Peter 1:2-11; and Matthew 6:16-21.

Jesus has destroyed sin and fixed everything that we, by our sin, have broken. And the day of Christ’s return is coming. Then all creation will be put back together.

Sermon for Quinquagesima. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 35:3-7; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; and Luke 18:31-43.

Normally, when sinners hear about vengeance, they are afraid. But notice what this vengeance accomplishes – God comes to save you. He pays the debt that you owe. He avenges your sin upon His only-begotten Son. The payment has been made; your sin is atoned for.

Sermon for Sexagesima. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 55:10-13; 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9; and Luke 8:4-15.

You are right to long for your suffering to come to an end. Jesus came to rescue you from it. But in your suffering, know that God is at work. Christ is right there beside you with His strength in every affliction and weakness you have.

Sermon for Septuagesima. The Scripture readings are Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5; and Matthew 20:1-16.

Christian life is work and labor in the vineyard (not a factory). The work you do in Christ’s kingdom brings joy, peace, and feasting to the world. May we all be diligent and joyful as we live out our faith in the life of the vineyard.

Sermon for Epiphany 2. The Scripture readings are Amos 9:11-15; Ephesians 5:22-33; and John 2:1-11.

Human marriage is defined by Christ’s relationship to the church. Marriage doesn’t give us a picture of the Church’s relationship to Christ. Christ’s relation to the Church gives us a picture of what our marriages should look like (Eph. 5:31-32).

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 42:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; and Matthew 3:13-17.

Whenever you do what God gives you to do in the different offices He places you in, you are serving God by loving your neighbor. You are working with Jesus to fulfill all righteousness as you walk in the good works God prepared for you beforehand (Eph. 2:10).

Sermon on Matthew 2:13-23 for the Second Sunday after Christmas.

Sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas. The Scripture Readings are 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Galatians 4:1-7; and Luke 2:22-40.

Pr. John Rieth is preaching.

Sermon for Christmas Eve. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 96; Isaiah 7:10-14; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20; and John 1:1-5, 9-14, 16-18.

It doesn’t matter how old the story of God’s birth is, it is wonderful. Treasure this great and mighty wonder. Jesus has come. Ponder in your heart that unto you is born a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent. The Scripture readings are Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Philippians 4:4-7; and John 1:19-29.

Celebrating the birth of Jesus helps to prepare us for His second coming. Believer, He came meek and humble when He was born in Bethlehem in a stable to show and reassure you that He had come to be the Lamb of God who takes away your sin.