In John 15:1-8, God tells us to bear fruit. We do that by staying connected to God, but also by when we are pruned appropriately. Our lives aren’t just fruitful when we do more of the things, our lives are fruitful when we stop doing things that aren’t bearing fruit. Find out more in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke.

The prophet Jeremiah wasn’t the most willing prophet in the Old Testament, and for all practical purposes, his work resulted in utter failure. But we can learn a lot from the example he set by being faithful to God even in uncertain circumstances and trying times. In the end, through Jeremiah, God revealed His greatest covenant of all. Find out more in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke.

Did you know that Jesus feels everything we feel? Everything we experience, He knows personally. That should be a source of great comfort for us. Find out why in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke.

When Jesus saves us and gave us our new identity, he also gave us a new responsibility: we are His ambassadors! We get to share His message of reconciliation with the world. How do we do that, and what does that mean for us? Find out in this sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke.

We are a reflection of the One who made us. The biggest temptations for us are the ones that undermine the identity we have in our Creator. Ultimately, we can leave behind the ways the world tells us to find ourselves and instead hold onto our identity as Jesus learned to do in Matthew 4:1-11.

Who are you?

We are used to finding our identity in what we do. But the Bible says that what we do flows from who we are. We are described in many ways in the Bible, but the important thing is that we learn to see ourselves in the same way as our God see us through our baptism, His covenant with us. Find out more in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke on Exodus 19 and 1 Peter 2.

Joseph doesn’t start off as a hero of faith or an example of humility, but God works on him for many years to develop the character he needs to serve and endure faithfully. What can we learn from Joseph’s life that will help us to develop humility and endurance in our lives? Find out in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke based on Genesis 45

A man comes to Jesus, asking for healing for his son, “if You can.” Jesus responds by reminding the man that “all things are possible for one who believes.” In this sermon based on Mark 9:14-29, Pastor Richard Brewer talks about faith and trust, and how throughout our lives, we continue to grow to be like Jesus through His Word and Sacraments.

God makes some pretty big promises to Abraham, but He’s about to unleash the biggest one of all. How will Abraham react to God’s promises, especially when He backs up His promises with a covenant? What should we do when we find ourselves doubting God’s promises to us? Find out more in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke based on Genesis 15.

Christians should become sanctified, to be and act holy, set apart for God’s purposes. That’s easier said than done. In Ephesians 6:10-20, Paul exhorts us to be sanctified, to live life with the whole armor of God. Are you ready to do this? Or are you still living with a chink in your armor? Hear more in this sermon from Pastor Jedidiah Maschke.