Rev. Bryan Stecker, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Waconia, MN, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:18-30.

Jesus brings us back to the Sermon on the Mount were He says, “You can not serve two masters.” Behind the scenes Satan is working through trials & evil influence to create doubt and eventually loss of faith. By God’s grace, He continues to throw His Word to sustain us when we are tempted to serve other masters. The LORD fills us with His promise in Christ, as we live among thorns and evil, to bring us to good soil and be united with Him as we are gathered the last day. “Lord God, sustain us to the end. Guard and keep us from the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, so that by Your power we may overcome evil and win the victory. Lord have mercy. Amen”