Sermons

What is preaching? St. Paul writes in Romans: “Whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” (Romans 10:14-15)

Therefore our Lutheran Confessions state: “It is also taught among us that one holy Christian church will be and remain forever. This is the assembly of all believers among whom the Gospel is preached in its purity and the holy sacraments are administered according to the Gospel.” (Augsburg Confession VII:1-3)

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The Baptism of Our Lord 2012 – Matthew 3:13-17

When Jesus came to John to be baptized, John tried to prevent him. Jesus gives John a short answer “let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” What does Jesus mean? How is this unique Baptism a unique event in the whole of history? The old types and figures are assumed into Jesus. From Jesus new and saving waters spring forth. Water once destroyed, now saves. Listen: Divine Service 2012-01-13

Epiphany 1 2012 – Luke 2:41-52

The LORD is in His holy temple. The tabernacle and temple has their relics and visible presence of YHWH. Do we have the same? Where is the true presence of YHWH today? Where is Jesus today? This is the same question. Jesus is manifest through tangible, worldly, and visible in preaching and the Holy Sacraments. It is fitting for us to set apart a sanctuary to hear and receive. When we do, we are not conformed to the world but transformed by Christ. Thus, our worship is not different that the temple or heaven. It is worship with the Lord, singing, conducting liturgy, and receiving His blessing. Listen to the sermon here: Divine Service 2012-01-07