Revelation is often a book of the Bible we hesitate to open. Because it is filled with vivid imagery and symbolic language, it can make us feel uncomfortable or focused entirely on the end of the world. In the three-year lectionary cycle, we rarely hear sermons from it. But did you know that Revelation is actually a book entirely saturated with hope?

In this sermon, we kick off a 3-week series looking at Revelation through the eyes of its original first-century audience. When we exchange our worldly "wishful thinking" for true Biblical hope, we find an anchor for the soul that is firm and secure.

Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: William Ellington and Rev. Tony Boos

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In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), Jesus uses a simple, relatable agricultural analogy to deliver a profound truth about the human heart and the power of the Gospel. As the divine Sower abundantly scatters His Word, it encounters four distinct types of soil—representing everything from the hardened path of misunderstanding to the rocky ground of shallow roots and the thorn-choked anxieties of worldly life. For Lutherans, this parable serves as a powerful reminder that we do not cultivate our own hearts; rather, it is the Holy Spirit who breaks up the hard ground of our lives, rooting us firmly in Christ so that we may receive the Word with true faith.

From this message, you will gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual obstacles that can hinder your faith and how the distractions of the world threaten to choke out God's truth. Discover what it truly means to be "good soil"—a heart opened and nurtured by God's grace—and how He promises to abundantly multiply the fruit of a life lived in faith. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by the cares of this world or are seeking a deeper root system for your spiritual walk, this sermon offers Gospel comfort and practical encouragement for your daily Christian life.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte and Pastor Bill Engfehr

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Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Stanish Stanley; Reader: William Ellington and Pastor Stanish Stanley

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Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Dr. George Gude

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Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Heath R. Curtis; Reader: Joe Rathert and Rev. Heath R. Curtis

#sermon #gospel #wages #gifts #justification #Romans6 #Matthew10 #FreedomInChrist #DoNotBeAfraid

Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: William Ellington and Rev. Tony Boos

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Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: William Ellington and Dr. George Gude

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Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte and Pastor Bill Engfehr

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Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Joel Fritsche; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Rev. Joel Fritsche

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Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: Joe Rathert and Rev. Tony Boos

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