Have you noticed that none of the characters mentioned in Matthew’s account of the wise men are really that wise? The Festival of Epiphany isn’t about the wisdom of any particular man or woman, but how God has made us wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on January 4, 2026.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

It’s clear that the world is broken. Politics, power, fear, guilt, and death itself all seem impossibly complicated. Yet on Christmas, God responds with an elegant solution—one that begins with a baby in a manger.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on December 24, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

What does it take for promises and prophecies to become real for us? Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, shows us what can happen when they do. Vicar Schroeder walks through the lessons we can learn from Joseph, and how they lead us to the undeniable conclusion that God is really with us this Christmas.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on December 14, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

Advent begins our wait by lifting our eyes where Isaiah lifts his—to the mountain of the Lord. There, many nations stream upward to Zion while the Lord’s own Word flows downward to meet them. In a world searching for a king who brings peace and truth, Isaiah shows us where to look— to the King whose teaching goes out from Zion and whose light calls us to walk in his ways.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 30, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

Today we journey through the sweep of the Church Year to see one unbroken story: Christ the King revealing his saving work step by step. From the hope of Advent to the joy of Christmas, from the sacrifice of Lent to the victory of Easter, from the Spirit’s fire at Pentecost to the final promise of his return—every season proclaims the same truth. Our King has come, our King reigns, and our King will bring us home in glory.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 23, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced the furnace not because their faith failed, but because they trusted the God who saves. Their refusal to bow isn’t stubbornness, it’s confidence that the Lord is worthy of trust even when the flames rise and deliverance seems impossible. In the fire, the Lord makes himself known. This week we’ll see how their story invites us to the same confession— the God who stood with them in the furnace is the God who stands with us in every trial.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 16, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

The Sadducees approach Jesus with a question meant to prove that this life is all there is. We often live the same way—fearing death or filling life with as much as we can before time runs out. But Jesus answers with Scripture and reveals the truth: God “is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” In Christ, death is not the end. Come hear how Jesus confronts our fear of death and replaces it with confidence in the resurrection.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 9, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

Do you ever find yourself “up a tree” spiritually—stuck, searching, curious, but scared to get closer to Jesus? Zacchaeus was literally there, up a sycamore tree, trying to catch a glimpse of the Savior. But before he could find Jesus, Jesus found him. In this message, we’ll see how Christ meets us in our stuck places, calls us by name, and teaches us what true forgiveness is.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 2, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

The parable of the persistent widow calls us to check our prayer posture. Are we praying like people who believe God hears and cares, or are we trying to hold on tight to our sense of control? Jesus' parable invites us to keep coming before our righteous Judge with humble confidence, trusting his timing, his heart, and his promises.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on October 19, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

So you want to be a disciple... Sounds simple until Jesus starts describing what that really means. In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus challenges his followers to forgive endlessly, serve humbly, and trust fully. This week we'll explore what discipleship looks like and how God invites forgiven sinners to be humble servants in his kingdom.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at October 5, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz