The Gospel Isn’t Old News – John 3:14-21

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4th Sunday in Lent (B) John 3:14-21 March 10, 2024 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from St. John. The term old news refers to something that’s reported that everyone already knows.  If […]

The Authority of Jesus – Mark 1:21-28

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4th Sunday after Epiphany (B) Mark 1:21-28 January 28, 2024 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from St. Mark. Declaration of Independence states that the people have the inalienable right to life, liberty, […]

Jesus Calls You – Mark 1:14-20

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany (B) Mark 1:14-20 January 21, 2024 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The text I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is the Gospel from St. Mark. When you make a call to a business or a doctor’s office, you want […]

Do Not Commit Adultery – Exodus 20:14

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Catechism Series: The Sixth Commandment Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27 October 29, 2023 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The texts that I have chosen for this morning’s sermon is Exodus 20:14, “You shall not commit adultery.” and Matthew 5:27-28, “You have heard that it was […]

Honor Authorities – Exodus 20:12

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Catechism Series: The Fourth Commandment Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:2-3 October 15, 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 Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long […]

Murder: Heart and Hands – Exodus 20:13

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Catechism Series: The Fifth Commandment Exodus 20:13 October 22, 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 Exodus 20:13, “You shall not murder.” Martin Luther makes the observation that if someone told you not to […]

Remember the Sabbath Day – Exodus 20:8-11

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Catechism Series: The Third Commandment Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15 October 8, 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 from Exodus 20:8-11.  Moses writes: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.  Six days […]

God’s Name is Holy – Exodus 20:7

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Catechism Series: Second Commandment Exodus 20:7 October 1, 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 Exodus 20:7, “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will […]

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 […]