Sermons (Page 7)
Sermon on 1 Kings 22:41-53: In the Way of His Father
Before our New Testament reading, we will go once again to Luke’s gospel. Please turn to chapter one. And our reading will be verses 26 through 33. Luke one, 26 through 33. Listen to this. This is the very word of God. In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David and the Virgin’s name…
Sermon on Luke 6:1-11: The Lord of the Sabbath
And for our Old Testament reading, I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 58. Isaiah 58, and the reading will be verses 6 through 14. And in this passage, the Lord God, through his prophet, seeks to do something similar to what the Lord Jesus seeks to do in our New Testament passage, which is to correct the worship practices of his people. They had misunderstood many of the things that God requires…
Sermon on Mark 10:35-52: Two Audacious Requests
This is Mark chapter 10 verses 35 through 52. This is God’s holy word. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you. And he said to them, What do you want me to do for you? And they said to him, Grant us to sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your glory. Jesus…
Sermon on 1 Kings 22:29-40: His Eye Is on the Arrow
And for our New Testament reading, please turn to the Revelation chapter 14. Revelation chapter 14, and we’ll read verses 14 through 20. That’s 14 through the end of that chapter. Revelation 14, 14 through 20. And let’s give diligent attention to this reading because it is the word of God. Then I looked and behold a white cloud and seated on the cloud one like a son of man with a golden crown on his head and a sharp…
Sermon on Luke 5:33-39: Not So Fast
And for our Old Testament reading, please turn to the book of Leviticus. Chapter 16. I’ve been doing a little bit of personal study in the book of Leviticus recently, and the author I’ve been reading talks about how chapter 16 is the focal point, it’s the center, and it’s the thematic focal point of the whole book of Leviticus. And he goes on to say that the book of Leviticus is actually the focal point and the thematic center…
Sermon on Mark 10:17-21: The Rich Young Ruler
Scripture is Mark 10, verses 17 through 31. This is God’s holy word. As he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said to him, why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments, do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do…
Sermon on Luke 5:27-32: Effectual Calling
And for our Old Testament reading, turn to the first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapter 12. Genesis 12, and our reading will be verses 1 through 9. Genesis 12, 1 through 9. Listen to this. This is the very word of God. Now the Lord said to Abram, go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation.…
Sermon on Mark 10:1-16: Of Such Is the Kingdom of God
Okay, see I’m very technologically challenged here. Our scripture today is Mark 10 verses 1 through 16. It’s written for you there, so follow as I read along here. This is God’s holy word. And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan. And crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught them. And Pharisees came up, and in order to test him, asked, Is it lawful for a…
Sermon on 1 Kings 22:1-28: Minority Report
And for our New Testament reading, please turn in your Bibles to the first letter of John, chapter four. First John four, and our reading will be verses one through six. 1 John 4, 1-6. Listen to this. This is the very Word of God. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God.…
Sermon on Luke 5:17-26: Authority to Forgive Sins
And for our Old Testament reading, please turn to that psalm we just sang. Psalm 103. And our Old Testament reading will be verses one through five. And let’s give careful attention to this, because this is the very Word of God. of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all…
Sermon on 2 John 1-6: Abiding in Truth, Walking in Love
Well we turn now in Holy Scripture to our Old Testament reading which tonight is coming to us from Deuteronomy chapter 6 We’re reading verses 1 through 12 Deuteronomy chapter 6 After that, we’ll flip over to one of the smaller books in scripture, to 2 John, a mere 200-ish words in Greek. For our New Testament passage, we’ll read the book in its entirety, but focus on the first six verses. But first, let’s hear God’s word from Deuteronomy…
Sermon on Matthew 3:13-4:11: Christ Our Righteousness
Our Old Testament text this morning comes from the book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy chapter 8, verses 1 through 18. Then we’ll flip on over after that to our New Testament passage, which will be our sermon text in the gospel of Matthew chapter 3, verses 13, and then through chapter 4, verses 11. That’s Deuteronomy 8, then flipping over to the New Testament to Matthew 3. And as you are turning there, just send formal greetings from your elect sister…