Understanding the conclusion of the Ten Commandments – “I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, and showing mercy to thousands of those who love Me and keep My commandments" – in view of sin and grace / law and gospel help us understand just what blessings God is promising – and why we receive them.  Sermon on Genesis 3:1-24 + Conclusion to the 10 Commandments for Lent 1 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix

Sermon on the Catechism Explanation to the Lord's Supper: Who then is worthy and well-prepared?, as well as the Gospel for Ash Wednesday from Matthew 6 where Jesus teaches about fasting.  

Faith can't exist alone, by itself.  All you need is not faith.  Faith is passive, it needs something to trust in.  God gives us the promise for our faith, the strength to sustain us in life and death in our baptism.  Sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix.

Sermon on the 10th commandment + Matthew 20:1-16 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix.  The first workers in the vineyard exemplify coveting, coveting the other workers hired last.  The Landowner exemplifies grace.  The workers eye evil when the Owner gives what is good.

Sermon on 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 by special guest preacher, Rev. Dan Basel, ELS Giving Counselor.

A centurion, a man "under authority" asks Jesus to heal his subordinate.  His example shows how we are to act in our vocations. Jesus' answer to him proclaims what great authority and promise we have been given, namely the forgiveness of our sins.  Sermon on the 7th Commandment and Matthew 8:1-13 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix.

Jesus attends a marriage to bless and multiply.  Sermon on the 6th Commandment + John 2:1-11 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix

Mary shows us how to regard God's Word.  She doesn't understand everything, but yet she treasures it in her heart.  Sermon on Luke 2:40-52 for Epiphany 1, Youth & Education, adapted from a sermon by fellow ELS pastor, Pastor Webber.

Christ is not only our destination, but also the way through which we reach our destination. He is our Morning Star. Sermon on Matthew 2:1–12 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix

Sermon on Acts 6 & 7 for the Feast of Stephen, by Rev. Jeff Hendrix