Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

Why is grace rejected if it is a good thing? Probably because we prefer debt-free independence to relying on someone else.

A look at what gives someone, anyone, true authority.

A look at the Israelites complaining in the wilderness and how we do the same. Only...this isn't a cutesy sermon about our little complaints, but a darker, fuller picture.

The forgiven sinner, our debt to God, and the ongoing need for justice even as we forgive.

On the Gates of Hell, the Greek god Pan, and the Rock of Peter's confession.

The disciples had the victorious vision of the great I AM in the foreground of Jesus' ministry. But what to do when Jesus' message is one of the cross, not temporal victory?

Sermon for Pentecost 11, 2026. A look at Peter walking on water and the need for similar boldness.

Sermon for Pentecost 10. A look at several passages specifically about Israel along with the feeding of the 5,000.

A look at the Kingdom "vs" the Church.