Peter made the boldest confession in the Gospels: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And then, moments later, he tried to talk Jesus out of the cross. This sermon on Matthew 16:21-26 sets Peter's glory-first way side by side with Jesus' cross-first way, and asks which one is actually shaping your life.

Pastor Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on August 30, 2026.

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

Who is God and what is he really like? In Exodus 34, God himself answers that question by revealing that he is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. That mercy of God reaches its fullest expression in Jesus Christ. Through Christ, Baptism, and Holy Communion, God continues to assure sinful people that he has forgiven them, loves them, and will never leave them.

Vicar Lindemann’s sermon preached at Faith on August 23, 2026.

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

A Canaanite woman with no claim on Israel's Messiah begs Jesus to heal her daughter…and Jesus says nothing at all. The disciples want her gone. What follows is one of the most surprising exchanges in the Gospels, and it ends with Jesus calling this woman’s faith “great.” This sermon on Matthew 15 asks what it means that the only person who rightfully belonged at God's table gave up his seat to bring us there.

Pastor Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on August 16, 2026.

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

A three-year-old jumps the second his father says "jump." That's the faith Jesus holds up as the model, but trust gets an edge of skepticism as we age. This message looks at the disciples caught in a midnight storm on the Sea of Galilee, and why Jesus came to them walking on the very water they feared most: to show that nothing in this world is outside his control.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on August 9, 2026.

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

What if being chosen came with no catch, no fine print, no too-good-to-be-true fee waiting on the other side? In this sermon based on verses from Ephesians 1, we are reminded of the glorious news that God chose us before the creation of the world, not for anything we've done, but simply because He loves us. It's an invitation to rest in the truth that we are holy and blameless children of the King, redeemed through the blood of Christ.

Vicar Schroeder's sermon preached at Faith on August 2, 2026.

Intro/Outro Music: "Depth of Field" by David Hilowitz

“Do you see?”

“Don’t get ahead of yourself.”

“What difference does it make?”

This Father’s Day, listen to timeless advice from the Apostle Paul about where a persecuted church’s hope lies.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on June 21, 2026.

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

Can Jesus really take a sinner and use him for gospel purposes? Well, if the stories in the pages of Scripture have anything to say about it, absolutely. For Jesus, it's not about where you've been or even where you are, but where he can take you.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on June 6, 2026.

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

When Jesus says to his disciples, “If you love me, keep my commandments,” it would have been easy for them to get defensive. As we face these words today, our reaction is the same—I’ve got a lot of explaining to do if my actions are direct evidence of my love for God. But Jesus’ words aren’t calling our salvation into question, they’re showing us the way to a life of devotion.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on May 10, 2026.

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

Christianity is the most inclusive, but also the most exclusive religion in the world. Everyone’s invited, but Jesus is THE way, THE truth, and THE life. No one come to the Father except through him. How do we reconcile that with the way we think here on earth, where everybody wants to believe that there could be many ways to heaven?

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on May 3, 2026.

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

Nobody wants to be a sheep. They’re a weak animal, susceptible to danger, and helpless on their own! But Jesus is our Good Shepherd— in him we find out comfort. His sheep listen to his voice. He knows them by name, and they follow him.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on April 26, 2026.

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