Sermons from 2023

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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 […]

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Psalm 139:13-16

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VBS Sunday Life Sunday Psalm 139:13-16 June 11, 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 Psalm 139:13-16: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you, […]

What Lies Ahead – John 14:1-14

5th Sunday of Easter (A) John 14:1-14 May 7, 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 St. John. It’s hard to believe it was 20 years ago that I started my […]

A Strong Church – Acts 2:42-47

4th Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 2:42-47 April 30, 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 first reading from the book of Acts. Marketing experts teach that businesses need some kind of hook […]

Your Constant Companion – Luke 24:13-35

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3rd Sunday of Easter (A) Luke 24:13-35 April 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 St. Luke. Back in 1998, the country music singer Steve Wariner wrote one of the […]

Behold! Matthew 28:1-10

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Easter Sunday (A) Matthew 28:1-10 April 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 resurrection of Jesus from the Gospel of Saint Matthew. If you saw something really exciting and you wanted to […]