Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson, Arizona (WELS)

Three times in Mark 7-10 we see the disciples striving to get on top.  Three times we see Jesus explaining the nature of his kingdom and how he would lower himself to serve.  This is part seven of the “Family Values” sermon series. [Print Sermon] [Listen to Sermon] Family Values 7) Our Family Serves The […]

This is part 6 of the series “Family Values” from Mark 7-10. [Listen to Sermon] [Print Sermon] Family Values 6) Our Family Gets Its Priorities Straight 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 14, 2018 Mark 10:17-27 Pastor Tom Barthel In 2005 a 43-year-old mother in Connecticut decided to go shopping. She didn’t know that this shopping […]

What does Jesus turn to when defending marriage?  He defines it using God’s Word.  This message is part five of our “Family Values” series and is based on Mark 10:2-16.  [Listen to Sermon] [Print Sermon] Family Values 5) Our Family Values Healthy Marriages 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 7, 2018 Mark 10:2-16 Pastor Tom Barthel Karam […]

We continue our series on Mark 7-10 looking at what our God considers important.  Sharing in his values we strive to protect children.  This message is based on Mark 9:38-50. [Listen to Sermon] [Print Sermon] Part four of the “Family Values” sermon series. Family Values 4) Our Family Protects Children 19th Sunday after Pentecost September 30, … Family Values 4) Our Family Protects Children Read More »

We are tempted to rank our position in God’s family.  But there is no rank. In fact, in our attempts to receive recognition we often overlook what truly is great. Jesus values those who follow him in humility and service. He tells us to welcome the very least -including small children. [Listen to Sermon] [Print … Family Values 3) Our Family Welcomes Children Read More »

Jesus doesn’t say our discipleship is going to be easy.  But it will be worth it.  We follow him through suffering because he who suffered for us now lives.  This message is based on Mark 8:30-37.  [Listen to sermon] [Print Sermon] Part two of the “Family Values” sermon series. Family Values 2)Our Family Expects Hard Times … Family Values 2) Our Family Expects Hard Times Read More »

This is the start of a sermon series looking at what our God values.  As members of his family through faith we have a whole new set of values.  This message based on Mark 7:31-37. [Listen to Sermon] [Print Sermon] Part one of the “Family Values” sermon series. Our Family Values People with Disabilities 16th … Family Values 1) Our Family Values People with Disabilities Read More »

Remaining a disciple of Jesus means setting aside the flesh and our own sinful reasoning.  It means letting his Word always stand as true, no matter how much we struggle to take it in.  We depend on the Holy Spirit for his working to keep us in faith.  Here is Sunday’s sermon based on John … The Bread of Life 5) Is Hard to Swallow Without the Spirit Read More »

The spiritual food we receive from Jesus is absolutely necessary for life.  This message is based on John 6:51-58. [Listen to Sermon] [Print Sermon] The Bread of Life… 4) Is Absolutely Necessary 13th Sunday after Pentecost August 19, 2018 John 6:51-58 There is a movie series in which someone is being hounded by a killing … The Bread of Life 4) Is Absolutely Necessary Read More »

The crowd grumbled against Jesus’ extraordinary claims.  Yet in grace he shared the gospel with them to draw them to himself.  This message is based on John 6:41-51. [Listen] [Print]    The Bread of Life… 3) Is Given In Grace 12th Sunday after Pentecost August 12, 2018 John 6:41-51 When the United States bought Alaska … The Bread of Life 3) Is Given In Grace Read More »