Sermon for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16). Based on Matthew 16:13-20. The other Scripture readings for the day were Exodus 34:5-9 and Romans 10:5-13. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, Wisconsin. Preached on August 20 & 23, 2020. Who Do You Say Jesus Is? https://youtu.be/gwPnh22XOHg Introduction Several years ago, a group …
Christ Unites Us!
Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15). Based on Ephesians 2:13-22. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on August 13 & 16, 2020. Christ Unites Us! He breaks down barriers He builds us up together https://youtu.be/zQhv_7Ij1Xs Introduction Divisive politics. Internet censorship. A worldwide pandemic. Government mandates in response to …
No Need Too Great or Small
Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13). Based on Matthew 14:13-21. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on July 30 & August 2, 2020. No Need Too Great or Small https://youtu.be/-ccLSmvh6W8 Introduction Is it worth your time to pray to God about COVID-19, and all the politics surrounding it? Or …
What Do You Treasure Most?
Sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12). Based on 1 Kings 3:5-12. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on July 23 & 26, 2020. What Do You Treasure Most? https://youtu.be/1WISXkBLC2Q Introduction The situation was as close to the classic “genie in a bottle” story as you could expect. Have you read …
Church Growth–God’s Way
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10). Based on Isaiah 55:10-11. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on July 9 & 12, 2020. Church Growth--God's Way God's Word is the tool for growth God's Word has the power for growth https://youtu.be/CxaDE7lALgw Introduction You know what astounds me about Crown of Life …
The Christian’s Double-Personality Disorder
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9). Based on Romans 7:15-25a. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on July 2 & 5, 2020. The Christian's Double-Personality Disorder https://youtu.be/_Vdw5yRx33M Introduction He woke up the next morning feeling ashamed of himself. He promised to himself that he would never waste his time and …
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Fearless Followers of Jesus
Sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7). Based on Matthew 10:24-25,32-33. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on June 18 & 21, 2020. Fearless Followers of Jesus... ... imitate him in life ... acknowledge him before others https://youtu.be/7flqkatTvLU Introduction You find yourself in a group of people having a very spirited …
A Three-Part Mission from Our Three-in-One God
Sermon for the First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday). Based on Matthew 28:16-20. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on June 4 & 7, 2020. A Three-Part Mission from Our Three-in-One God Go! Baptize! Teach! https://youtu.be/GQR7Pi_-cNg Introduction One of the many “casualties” of Coronavirus was the Call Day service that would have taken place …
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The Spirit Convinces Us
Sermon for the Festival of Pentecost. Based on John 16:5-11. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, Wisconsin. Preached on May 28 & 31, 2020. The Spirit Convinces Us... about sin about righteousness about judgment https://youtu.be/YhVBeazEUAg Introduction Are you convinced that Coronavirus is a serious threat, or do you think the response to the virus has …
Ascension Resets Our Lives
Sermon for the Festival of the Ascension of Our Lord. Based on Acts 1:1-11. Crown of Life Lutheran Church; Hubertus, WI. Preached on May 21 & 24, 2020. (First public services after Wisconsin "safer at home" orders were lifted.) Ascension Resets Our Lives so that we listen to Jesus carefully so that we proclaim Jesus …
