Seminarian Zachariah Burgdorf was our guest preacher. Who do you say Jesus is? He is the Christ, the Son of the living god from where our salvation comes.

Pastor Houser's sermon. Comand - Warning - Promise. Isaiah 56. "Keep justice and do righteousness. Soon My salvation will come, and deliverance will be revealed." God promises a Savior, and our righteousness and salvation come from Christ through God's mercy.

Pastor Houser's Sermon - Because I Said So! We've all said that in frustration to our kids trying to get them to obey. But it's empty and limited. Christ says all authority has been given to Him in heaven and on Earth. In today's gospel, Chris walks on water, and the wind and waves obey Him. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. "Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid."

Pastor Houser's Sermon: The disciples hit the nail on the head when they said, "this is a desolate place, and the day is over". This is our condition because of sin. The disciples wanted to send the 5000 away to fend for themselves, but Jesus told the disciples to bring the crowd to Him, and He fed them with five loaves and two fish. Christ also meets us in Word and Sacrament, and therefore, we are children of God.

Pastor Houser's sermon: It's like a man tilling the ground, and he finds a treasure. The treasure is like the kingdom of heaven, but it's not about the man finding it. God's word is the truth, and He planned for us to be saved. Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit bring us to salvation.

Pastor Houser's sermon: Thus says the Lord. Pay attention when you hear that phrase. Christ tells us He's the narrow gate. Don't rely on false gods.

Pastor Houser's sermon: We celebrate our nation's founding, a republic of laws. Civil law is a gift from God, but we can't follow it absolutely. God's law is greater, and the penalty for violating it, even once, is death. We despair apart from the Gospel. Christ delivers life and salvation and access to the Father. "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Pastor Houser's sermon: "Peace in our Time", said Neville Chamberlain. It didn't last. We live in a fallen world, and the price of this world runs amok. In Matthew 10, Jesus says He didn't come to bring peace to the world. He won't until He comes again. However, because of Christ, we are members of the kingdom of life.

Divine Service 6/20/20