Sermon Text: Matthew 25:32

The sheep go to the right, the goats to the left, but take note of the terms of separation.

They are sorted on the basis of what they are, not what they do. And this is precisely what the apostle Paul means when he says that we are justified by God’s grace through faith in Christ apart from works of the law. Final Judgment is made not on the basis of what you did, but on the basis of what you are.

Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30

In Christ, God’s wrath has been satisfied, and we have been liberated from sin and freed to serve; freed to use the talents God has given us; freed to be the people Christ died to

create. And in Christ, the Master call us “good and faithful servants” as we carry out His

work in the world.

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

We learn from the Apostle Paul about Last Day realities, which mean for us present-day

hope. These truths about that Day move us to encourage one another now as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12

In the midst of hardships, struggles, and persecution it is easy to lose hope and falsely believe that God has abandoned us. He has not. John in his Revelation provides us the sure and certain hope that our Savior brings us through all these things finally giving to us His victory.

Sermon Text: Revelation 14:6-7

Our God is consistent in all that He says and does. He has given to us an eternal Gospel. We know that this eternal Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, is an unchangeable truth promising the reward of life in heaven. 

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; Psalm 96:1

Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death and resurrection turns our lives from sin’s despair and certain death to a living hope that awaits His return. We wait with a “new song” in our hearts and on our lips, a “song” of love for God and our neighbors whom He has entrusted to us. Yes, we are people who, through the Gospel’s power, are TURNED TO GOD!

Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14

During His earthly ministry Jesus loved telling parables about banquets and parties. These parables are great ways to teach the truths of His kingdom. The truth we discover in the Parable of the Wedding Banquet is that attendance and participation in His banquet is on His terms. And His terms are lovely and gracious! 

Matthew 21:33-46

In the parable of the wicked vinedressers Jesus recounts how God’s chosen people, Israel, were unfaithful to their calling. The Christian Church, which is the New Israel, is to be faithful to God’s calling by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.  

Sermon Text: Matthew 21:23

By what authority? Jesus’ own words and works gave witness to His authority. He told the religious authorities as much. If you don’t believe His words then look at His works. Healing the sick, casting out demons, stilling storms, walking on water, casting out demons, raising the dead. These are the works that God does, and only one who is authorized by God can do these kinds of things. The Words and miracles and of Jesus are His badge of authority.