Isaiah 55:10-11 has always been a source of great comfort to me. I've always heard God's reminder in it that I'm not in charge of everything, that He's got a plan that's bigger than I could ever dream of. So, join with me in this sermon, as we explore these verses even deeper, and see the great comfort that God has to give us.

The People of Israel demand water from Moses, and God told Moses to strike a rock. But St. Paul tells us more about that rock in 1st Corinthians 10. So what does this episode in Exodus 17 reveal to us about Jesus? Listen to find out more.

What is the transfiguration? Why did Jesus give this vision to these disciples? What lesson can we take from it? Give this sermon a listen if you're interested.

Sermon for the Winkel (circuit meeting) of LCMS pastors in SE Kansas. The text was the Gospel lesson appointed for Sunday's festival day, the feast of the Confession of St. Peter. If you think your pastor needs some encouragement, pass this along to him. If you think your pastor's wife or children need some encouragment, there's some in there for them too.

January 18th is one of the dates for the festival of the Confession of St. Peter. But why would a Lutheran church want to celebrate this day? Isn't this something that the Romans say gives them the right to say who is and who isn't in the church? Or is there something more to the confession of St. Peter? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

What do you think John the Baptist thought when Jesus came up to him and asked to be baptized? Today's sermon really explores what this request by Jesus means, and how it applies still to our lives today. If you're interested in it, give this sermon a listen.

Who was it who visited Jesus on that first Epiphany all those years ago? Were they wise kings from the East? Or were they something else? Why does it matter who they were? This plus-sized sermon explores that, and a little bit of why Bethlehem as well. Give it a listen if you are curious about any of this.

This year was a rough year. But even in the middle of pain and suffering, Jesus is still with us. Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from Jesus, and that's a truth we can take with us through the next year and every year until Jesus comes back. Give this sermon a listen to hear more about it.

On December 28th, the Church remembers the massacre of the Holy Innocents. Those poor children whose only crime was being a two-year-old boy or younger living in the region of Bethlehem. So what happened in those days? Why did those children have to die? Why do we dwell on such an evil act? Give this sermon a listen and you'll find out the answers to those questions.

Merry Christmas. Today's sermon delves into the mystery of John 1:1-14. John ties so many things together in these verses, but if we don't pay attention, it's easy to miss them. So what is he doing with these verses? What is he confessing about Jesus Christ? Why is this the Christmas Day Gospel? Give this sermon a listen if you are curious about any of these things.