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

Everyone wants to make the most of their money. In Luke 16, however, Jesus turns our ideas of wealth and security upside down. He warns against clinging to riches that fade and calls us to use earthly treasures in service to God’s eternal kingdom. This week’s sermon invites us to trade futility for utility as we invest in what lasts forever.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at September 21, 2025.

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

The found are left; the lost are found. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, showing us the heart of a God who seeks the straying and rejoices over their return. This week we’ll explore the scandal of grace: why God’s mercy runs after the lost, why the found are called to wait, and how Christ restores broken sinners to his family.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on September 14, 2025.

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

Carrying a cross is never easy. Jesus makes it clear that following him means counting the cost and putting him above everything else. In his letter to Philemon, Paul shows what that love looks like in real life: courage to forgive, compassion to restore, and confidence to act as Christ has acted for us.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at September 7, 2025.

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

Everyone wants the best seat at the table—but in Luke 14, Jesus turns our ideas of honor and status upside down. He warns against pride that seeks recognition and calls us to humility that trusts the Host to lift us up. Even more, he shows us that our place at God’s banquet isn’t earned but graciously given. This week’s sermon invites us to trade self-promotion for Christ’s invitation.

Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at August 31, 2025.

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

Just because "everyone says" something doesn't make it true. People have all kinds of ideas about who gets to go to heaven or how they might get there. Jesus says, however, that the door to heaven is narrow, and few will be able to enter it. Jesus himself is the only way in.

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

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