Sermons from 2025 (Page 2)

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 12, 2025 Luke 17:11-19 As Disciples of Jesus— We Trust in Our Divine Healer   11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.  12As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him.  They stood at a distance 13and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” …

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost October 5, 2025 Luke 17:1-10 As Disciples of Jesus— We Cry, “Increase Our Faith!”         1Jesus said to his disciples:  “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.  2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.  3So watch yourselves.     …

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025 Luke 16:19-31 Consider the Consequences!     19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.  20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table.  Even the dogs came and licked his sores.       22The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s…

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2025 Luke 16:1-13 As Disciples of Jesus— We Manage Worldly Wealth Wisely   Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,   Money.  What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word money?  Since you are hearing that question here in church some of you may be thinking to yourself, “Oh, great.  Here we go again.  All the church wants is my money.”  If you were listening closely to our…

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2025 1 Timothy 1:12-17 From Chaos to Charis!   12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.  13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.  14The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that…

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 24, 2025 Hebrews 12:18-24 Life Is a Journey!   18You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20because they could not bear what was commanded:  “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be…

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2025 Luke 12:49-53 As Disciples of Jesus— We Can Expect Troubles   Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,   There are certain situations in our life that we know are going to be difficult.  For example, if a student is sent to the principal’s office they can expect that they are probably in trouble.  If your boss at work tells you that HR wants to meet with you, you can expect that you…

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10, 2025 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Undivided Attention— On the Gift of Faith!   1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place…

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2025 Luke 12:13-21 Undivided Attention— On the Proper Use of Our Resources!   13Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?”  15Then he said to them, “Watch out!  Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”  16And he…

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 27, 2025 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Undivided Attention— On the Privilege & Purpose of Prayer!   1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. …