Sermons from January 2026
Sermon on Luke 3:23-38: Son of God and Son of Man
And please turn in your Bibles to the prophecy of Haggai. You know it’s back there somewhere. Haggai chapter 2. And our Old Testament reading will be verses 1 through 9. Haggai chapter 2, 1 through 9. Listen to this. This is the very word of God. In the seventh month, on the 21st day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet. Speak now to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, governor…
Sermon on 1 Kings 17:17-24: God’s Gauntlet Thrown Down
And this evening, let’s turn first to our New Testament reading, which comes from the book of Acts, chapter 9. And the reading will be verses 36 through 43. Acts 9, 36, to the end of the chapter. And let’s listen carefully to this because this is the very word of God. Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which translated means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. And in those days she…
Sermon on Luke 3:21-22: Ordination Service
And I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s Word to the book of Genesis chapter 22. Genesis 22, that’s where we will find our Old Testament reading. It’ll be the first 13 verses. And before I read, I’ll just point out, If you’re looking at an ESV Bible and some other versions as well, there’s an editor’s heading at the beginning of this chapter. And it says, the sacrifice of Isaac. And I think it’s well worth…
Sermon on Mark 7:1-7: The Tradition of the Elders
The scripture is on the opposite page, so I invite you to turn your eyes over there. And we will read Mark chapter 7, verses 1 through 7. This is God’s holy word. Now when the Pharisees gathered to him with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their…
Sermon on 1 Kings 17:1-16: Elijah the Tishbite
And I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s word to the gospel according to Matthew for our New Testament reading. We’ll read that first, Matthew 17, the first 13 verses on the pew Bible that’s found on page 951. Matthew 17, 1 through 13. Let’s give careful attention to this, because this is the very word of God. And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, his brother, and led them up…
Sermon on Luke 3:10-20: John’s Gospel
And I invite you to turn with me in your Bibles to the prophecy of Isaiah. We’re in chapter 58. We will find our Old Testament reading, Isaiah 58. And our reading will be verses 6 through 14. Isaiah 58, 6 through 14. Listen to this. This is the very Word of God. Is not this the fast that I choose? To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free…
Sermon on Mark 6:44-53: Jesus on Land and Sea
So across the page from the hymn is our scripture, Mark 6 verses 44 through 53. Hear then God’s holy word. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men. Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on…
Sermon on Luke 3:1-9: Repentance and Forgiveness
And I invite you to turn in your Bibles with me to our Old Testament reading, which is found in the prophecy of Isaiah. The prophecy which we just sang together. Isaiah chapter 40. And the reading will be verses one through 11. That’s on 694 in your pew Bible. Isaiah chapter 40. Verses 1 through 11. Listen to this. This is the very word of God. Comfort comfort my people says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. and cry…
Sermon on 1 Kings 16:29-34: The Son of Omri
And we’ll begin this evening with our New Testament reading, and that’s found in the gospel according to Matthew chapter 20. Matthew 20, and our reading will be verses 25 through 34. Matthew 20, 25 through 34. Listen to this. This is the very Word of God. But Jesus called them to him and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so…
Sermon on Mark 6:34-44: Feeding the Five Thousand
Our scripture is printed also on the opposite page from the hymn, from Mark chapter 6, verses 34 through 44. Then give this attention, it is God’s word to us. Mark 6, 34, when He went ashore, He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. And when it grew late, His disciples came to Him and said, This is a desolate…
Sermon on Mark 6:14-29: Herod, Herodias, and John
This is the scripture that goes with today’s sermon. Mark 6, 14 to 29. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him. But others said, he is Elijah. And others said, he’s a prophet like one of the prophets of old. But when Herod heard it, he said, John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.…
Sermon on Exodus 2:1-10: Death and Life from the Waters of the Nile
Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, have you ever had a goal, a dream, a project, or something you aspired to? You made many sacrifices for it. You worked very hard. You poured yourself out into this endeavor. You dreamed of seeing it succeed despite your best efforts. It didn’t succeed. It failed. You did not accomplish that endeavor, that dream, or that project, or goal. Well, now imagine if that project or that goal had been, keep my child…
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