Sermons by Pastor Donald Peterson III

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Get Rid of Your Idol – Exodus 20:1-6

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Catechism Series: First Commandment Exodus 20:1-6 September 24, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon from Exodus 20:1-6: “And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out […]

God Uses Evil for Good – Genesis 50:15-21

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16th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 19 – A) Genesis 50:15-21 September 17, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Old Testament lesson from Genesis chapter 50. While I don’t keep a tally, I […]

The 5 W’s of Proverbs 22 – Proverbs 22:6

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Rally Day Proverbs 22:6 September 10, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For a newspaper article to be considered for publication, it must answer the Five W’s: who, what, why, when, where.  If the author wants to get and keep the reader’s attention, the […]

Theology of the Cross – Matthew 16:21-28

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14th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 17 – A) Matthew 16:21-28 September 3, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from Saint Matthew. If you watch any of the popular TV preachers like […]

Christ is the Rock of the Church – Matthew 16:13-20

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13th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 16 – A) Matthew 16:13-20 August 27, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from Saint Matthew. English speaking Christians use the word Church in four ways.  […]

He Stills the Wind and Waves – Matthew 14:22-33

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11th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 14 – A) Matthew 14:22-33 August 13, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from Saint Matthew. Those of you who’ve had any interaction with children are […]

Wheat and the Weeds – Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

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8th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 11 – A) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 August 23, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from Saint Matthew. If you took a few minutes to peruse my […]

The Successful Church – Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23

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7th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 10 – A) Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 July 16, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from Saint Matthew. Success is almost always measured by numbers.  A movie’s […]

A Summons to Christ – Matthew 11:25-30

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6th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 9 – A) Matthew 11:25-30 July 9, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from Saint Matthew. I remember from school that one of quickest ways to […]

You Are Free – Romans 7:1-13

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5th Sunday after Pentecost (Prop 8 – A) Romans 7:1-13 July 2, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Epistle, which was read a few minutes ago. They say that a little self-confidence […]