9 JUN 2024 · The Scripture readings are Proverbs 9:1-10; 1 John 3:13-18; and Luke 14:15-24.  God, who is Wisdom itself, calls you to His feast. We might think that banquet is only for those who have attained wisdom on their own. Not true. God invites us who are simple and lack sense, “Leave your simple ways and live, and walk in the way of insight.”

2 JUN 2024 · The Scripture readings are Genesis 15:1-6; 1 John 4:16-21; and Luke 16:19-31. Because He is the Creator of all things, God has an infinite supply of gifts to give. He gives you everything freely and desires that you receive it as a gift. You, dear saints, are a conduit that receives from God and passes His bounty on to others (Pro. 19:17).

26 MAY 2024 · The Scripture readings are Isaiah 6:1-7; Romans 11:33-36; John 3:1-17.  Trinity Sunday is a fitting time to pause, step back, and simply praise God for all He has done, accomplished, and delivered to us. “From Him and through Him and to Him are all things.”

19 MAY 2024 · The Scripture readings are Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21, 36; John 14:23-31. Pentecost is about the sounds, not the sights. It’s about the audible rather than the visible. The work of the Holy Spirit is not in what is seen but in what is heard.

12 MAY 2024 · The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-11; John 15:26-16:4.  It is extremely easy for us to put assign horrible motives on people who sin against us. But you know what is just as easy? To put the most charitable construction on their actions. Covering up of sin through love is a distinct virtue of Christians.

5 MAY 2024 · The Scripture readings are Numbers 21:4-9; James 1:22-27; John 16:23-33.  God’s sovereignty and the power of prayer seem to be incompatible. But they aren’t. The reason you ask and God responds is His love for you. Jesus says, “Ask in My name. I don’t need to ask the Father for you because the Father Himself loves you.”

28 APR 2024 · The Scripture readings are Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21; and John 16:5-15.  The Holy Spirit’s work is to guide you into these truths and convictions. The Spirit will convince you of your sin so you will believe in Jesus, convince you of the righteousness you have been given, and convince you of the judgment of the devil.

21 APR 2024 · The Scripture readings are Isaiah 40:25-31; 1 John 3:1-3; and John 16:16-22.  It can be dangerous to look to the past and troubling to think about the future. Let your past, present, and future be seen through the lens of God’s love which has made you His beloved child.

14 APR 2024 · Sermon for Easter 3. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 10:11-18.  Jesus’ voice, which calls to you from the Scriptures, is how you recognize Him. Jesus, your Good Shepherd, leads and what follows you? His goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in His house forever (Ps. 23:6).

7 APR 2024 · Sermon for Easter 2. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10; and John 20:19-31. Jesus is way better at forgiving than you are at sinning. The absolution is a great gift that Jesus has given to the Church. That is the message Jesus has sent us into the world to announce (Jn. 20:21).