Pastor John's Sermons

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Sermons by Pastor Rev. John C. Stennfeld

(as of June 15, 2025 Sermons)

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2010

October 2010

Maturing as Stewards Through Faith, Love, Hope, and Obedience

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Maturing as Stewards through Faith, Love, Hope, & Obedience – Sermon I – Faith = Belief in Action (Text: Luke 7:-10 & James 2:14-18)
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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Maturing as Stewards through Faith, Love, Hope, & Obedience – Sermon II – Love Prompts Action (Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:3)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Maturing as Stewards through Faith, Love, Hope, & Obedience – Sermon III – Hope Goes the Distance (Text: Titus 1:1-2 & II Corinthians 1:18-22)

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Maturing as Stewards through Faith, Love, Hope, & Obedience – Sermon IV – Discipleship Requires Obedience (Text: I John 5:3 & II John 6)

2010-2011

Advent and Christmas 2010

Secular Songs of the Season

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon I: Angels Among Us (Text: Hebrews 1:14; 13:2)

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon II: What’s Christmas All About? (Text: I John 4:7-12)

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon III: Your Grown-Up Christmas List (Text: Revelation 21:1-5a)

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon IV: Do They Know It’s Christmas (Text: Romans 10:11-15)

Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon V: Where Are You Christmas (Text: John 3:16 & 1 John 4:7-11)

Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2010

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon VI: Merry Christmas (Text: Luke 2:9-11)

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Lent & Holy Week 2011

Jesus - A Man of Sorrows

Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Hunted by Herod (Text: Matthew 2:1-18)

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Resented by His Neighbors (Text: Luke 4:14-30)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Ridiculed by His Relatives (Text: Mark 3:20-21 & John 7:3-5)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Deserted by His Disciples (Text: John 6:53-66)

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Rejected by the Jews (Text: Matthew 27:15-26)

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Mocked by the Soldiers (Text: Matthew 27:27-31)

Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Betrayed by Judas (Text: Luke 22:1-6)

Maundy Thursday, April 21, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Denied by Peter (Text: Matthew 26:69-75)

Good Friday, April 22, 2011

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – Forsaken by God (Text: Matthew 27:41-50)

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July 2011

This is a Hard Teaching

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Sermon I of This is a Hard Teaching: Christian Citizenship (Text: Romans 13:1-7)

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Sermon II of This is a Hard Teaching: You Will Have Trouble (Text: John 15:18-21, 16:33)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sermon III of This is a Hard Teaching: Sincerity Does Not Equal Salvation (Text: Matthew 7:13-14)

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Sermon IV of This is a Hard Teaching: Submissive Discipleship (Text: 1 Peter 2:13-21)

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Sermon V of This is a Hard Teaching: Love Your Enemies (Text: Luke 6:27-36)

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2011-2012

Advent and Christmas 2011

What's in a Name?

Sunday, November 27, 2011

What’s in a Name?: I Am (Text: John 18:1-6)

Sunday, December 4, 2011

What’s in a Name?: The Lamb (Text: John 1:29; Revelation 5:6-14)

Sunday, December 11, 2011

What’s in a Name?: Son of Man (Text: Daniel 7:13; Revelation 1:13; Mark 8:31-33)

Sunday, December 18, 2011

What’s in a Name?: Jesus (Text: Matthew 1:18-21)

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011

What’s in a Name? Immanuel – God is with Us (Text: Matthew 1:18-23)

Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011

What’s in a Name?: Christ (Text: Luke 2:1-11)

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Lent & Maundy Thursday & Good Friday 2012

Things The Lord Hates

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Things The Lord Hates: Haughty Eyes (Text: Proverbs 6:17b)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Things The Lord Hates: A Lying Tongue (Text: Proverbs 6:17b)

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Things The Lord Hates: Hands That Shed Innocent Blood (Text: Proverbs 6:17c)

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Things The Lord Hates: A Heart That Devises Wicked Schemes (Text: Proverbs 6:18a)

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Things the Lord Hates: Feet That are Quick to Rush Into Evil (Text: Proverbs 6:18b)

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Things the Lord Hates: A False Witness Pours Out Lies (Text: Proverbs 6:19a)

Maundy Thursday, April 5, 2012

Things The Lord Hates: A Man Who Stirs Up Dissension Among Brothers (Text: Proverbs 6:19b)

Good Friday, April 6, 2012

God Hated Jesus (Text: II Corinthians 5:21, Mark 15:34)

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Easter Season 2012

In the Words of Jesus

Sunday, April 22, 2012

In the Words of Jesus: Do Not Worry (Text: Matthew 6:25-33)

Sunday, April 29, 2012

In the Words of Jesus: Hard for the Rich to Enter God’s Kingdom (Text: Mark 10:17-25)

Sunday, May 13, 2012

In the Words of Jesus: Who is My Mother? (Text: Mark 3:20-21, 31-35)

Sunday, May 20, 2012

In the Words of Jesus: Be Faithful Unto Death (Text: Revelation 2:10)

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Summer 2012

The 5 "P's" of Parenting

Sunday, June 17, 2012

The “5 P’s” of Parenting: Protect (Text: Psalm 121)

Sunday, June 24, 2012

The 5 “P’s” of Parenting: Provide (Text: Matthew 6:25-27, 31-33)

Sunday, July 1, 2012

The 5 “P’s” of Parenting: Prepare (Text: Hebrews 12:7-11)

Sunday, July 8, 2012

The 5 “P’s” of Parenting: Push (Text: Jonah 1:1-3, 17)

Sunday, July 15, 2012

The 5 “P’s” of Parenting: Pray (Text: John 17:1a, 6-15, Romans 8:22-27)

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2012-2013

Advent and Christmas 2012

The 'Trap’-ings of Christmas

Sunday, December 2, 2012

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The ‘To Do’ List (Text: Luke 1:26-28, 31-37)

Sunday, December 9, 2012

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Greeting Cards (Text: Luke 1:8-15, 26-33; 2:9-11)

Sunday, December 16, 2012

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Songs (Text: Luke 2:13-14)

Sunday, December 23, 2012

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Gifts (Text: James 1:17 & Luke 2:11-12)

Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2012

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Lights (Text: John 1:1-9)

Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2012

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Tree (Text: John 1:1-9)

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Lent 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Sermon I: A Mustard Seed (Text: Matthew 13:31-32)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Sermon II: Yeast (Text: Matthew 13:33)

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Sermon III: Hidden Treasure (Text: Matthew 13:44)

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Sermon IV: A Net (Text: Matthew 13:47-50)

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Sermon V: A Landowner (Text: Matthew 20:1-16)

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Sermon VI: A King (Text: Matthew 18:21-35)

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Summer 2013

Preaching the Psalms

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: Afternoon Delight (Text: Psalm 1)

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: You is Important (Text: Psalm 8)

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: Confession Is Good for the Soul (Text: Psalm 32:1-7 (8-11))

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: A Mighty Safe-Room Is Our God (Text: Psalm 91 & 46)

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: God Shed His Grace on Thee (Text: Psalm 136)

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: Do You Know Who I Am? (Text: Psalm 139)

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: Thirsting for God (Text: Psalm 42:1-2)

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Preaching the Psalms: The Majesty of God (Text: Psalm 29, 93 & 96)

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2013-2014

Lent and Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2014

The Last Days of Jesus - A View to a Kill

Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Enters Jerusalem – The Stage is Set (Text: Luke 19:28-44)

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus at the Temple – Stirring the Pot (Text: Luke 19:45-48)

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus’ Authority Questioned – Digging His Own Grave (Text: Luke 20:1-8)

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Insults the Jewish Leaders – Turning Up the Heat (Text: John 20:1-9)

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Silences His Critics – Backed Into a Corner (Text: Luke 20:20-26)

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Warns His Followers – Watch Out! (Text: Luke 21:8-36)

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested – The End’s Near (Text: Luke 22:1-6, 39-54)

Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus is Tried and Sentenced – Dead Man Walking (Text: Luke 22:63-23:25)

Good Friday, April 18, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus is Killed – Mission Accomplished (Text: Luke 22:63-23:25)

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Was Raised – The Shock Heard Around the World (Text: Luke 24:1-12)

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Summer 2014

Being Lutheran

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon I – Grace Alone (Text: Ephesians 2:4-9)

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon II – Faith Alone (Text: Romans 3:21-28)

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon III – Scripture Alone (Text: II Timothy 3:14-17)

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon IV – Two Kingdoms (Text: 1 Peter 2:11-17)

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon V – Means of Grace (Text: Romans 10:9-17)

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon VI – The Priesthood of All Believers (Text: I Peter 2:4-9)

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon VII – Law & Gospel (Text: Romans 6:23)

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon VIII – Predestination (Text: Ephesians 1:3-11)

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Being Lutheran – Sermon IX – Theology of the Cross (Text: Ephesians 2:5-11)

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2014-2015

Lent and Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent and Holy Week

Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent – Sermon I: Ashes (Text: Genesis 3:19, Jonah 3:1-6)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent – Sermon II: Fasting (Text: Matthew 6:16-18)

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent – Sermon III: Repentance (Text: Psalm 51)

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent – Sermon IV: Foot Washing (Text: John 13:3-17)

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent – Sermon V: The Veil (Text: Hebrews 12:1-3)

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Lent – Sermon VI: The Color Purple (Text: John 19:1-16)

Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Holy Week – Sermon I: Palm Branches (Text: John 12:12-13)

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Holy Week – Sermon II: The Lord’s Supper (Text: I Corinthians 11:20-29)

Good Friday, April 3, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Holy Week – Sermon III: The Cross (Text: Colossians 2:13-15)

Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015

The Customs and Symbols of Holy Week – Sermon IV: The Empty Tomb (Text: John 20:1-9)

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Summer 2015

Debunking the World's Lies

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 1 – The Scientific Lie (Text: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25)

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 2 – The Existential Lie (Text: Romans 8:5-13)

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 3 – The Evolutionary Lie (Text: Ecclesiastes 1:9; Hebrews 13:1-8)

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 4 – The Interloper Lie (Text: 1 John 3:16-18)

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 5 – The Entitlement Lie (Text: Luke 15:11-32)

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 6 – The Equality Lie (Text: Isaiah 1:17)

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 7 – The Utilitarian Lie (Text: Leviticus 20:22-26)

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 8 – The Hedonistic Lie (Text: Philippians 3:12-21, Ecclesiastes 9:3-11, John 11:17-27)

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 9 – The Abundance Lie (Text: Luke 12:31-21)

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 10 – The Identity Lie (Text: 1 John 3:1-10)

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 11 – The Fatalistic/Deterministic Lie (Text: Genesis 2:14-17, Jonah 5:13-18, Matthew 17:14-21)

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 12 – The Teleological Lie (Text: Genesis 3:1-15, Romans 8:18-28, and John 9:1-11)

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 13 – The Consequential Lie (Text: Deuteronomy 6:10-18, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:38-48)

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 14 – The Narcissistic Lie (Text: Deuteronomy 6:10-18, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:38-48)

Sunday, September 7, 2015

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 15 – The First Lie (Text: Genesis 3:1-7a, Romans 6:11-14, 23, and Mark 9:42-48)

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2015-2016

Advent 2015

The First Songs of Christmas

Sunday, November 29, 2015

The First Songs of Christmas: Mary’s Song (Text: Luke 1:39-55)

Sunday, December 6, 2015

The First Songs of Christmas: Zechariah’s Song (Text: Luke 1:67-79)

Sunday, December 13, 2015

The First Songs of Christmas: The Angel’s Song (Text: Luke 2:13-14)

Sunday, December 20, 2015

The First Songs of Christmas: Simeon’s Song (Text: Luke 2:21-32)

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Lent and Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week

Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote I: “The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” (Text: Matthew 26:41)

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote II: “It is better that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” (Text: John 11:50 & 18:14)

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote III: I Don’t Know the Man (Text: Matthew 26:72 & 74)

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IV: I Have Sinned (Text: Matthew 27:4a)

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote V: “My kingdom is not of this world.” (Text: John 18:28-36)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IV: “Let his blood be on us and on our children.” (Text: Matthew 27:25)

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote VII: “Hosanna!” (Text: Matthew 21:1-9)

Maundy Thursday, March 24, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote VIII: “This is my body given for you.” (Text: Luke 22:19b)

Good Friday, March 25, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IX: “Father, forgive them.” (Text: Luke 23:34)

Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote X: “He is not here; he has risen!” (Text: Luke 24:6)

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Summer 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached

Sunday, June 5, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon I – Dangerous Discipleship (Text: Matthew 5:3-12)

Sunday, June 12, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon II – Dangerous Illumination (Text: Matthew 5:14-16)

Sunday, June 26, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon III – Dangerous Requirement (Text: Matthew 5:20)

Sunday, July 3, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon IV – Dangerous Reconciliation (Text: Matthew 5:21-26)

Sunday, July 10, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon V – Dangerous Vision (Text: Matthew 5:27-30)

Sunday, July 24, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VI – Dangerous Marriage Vows (Text: Matthew 5:31-32)

Sunday, July 31, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VII – Dangerous Integrity (Text: Matthew 5:33-37)

Sunday, August 7, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VIII – Dangerous Submission (Text: Matthew 5:38-42)

Sunday, August 14, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon VIII – Dangerous Love (Text: Matthew 5:43-48)

Sunday, August 21, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon X – Dangerous Secrecy (Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)

Sunday, August 28, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon XI – Dangerous Trust (Text: Matthew 6:19-34)

Sunday, September 4, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon XII – Dangerous Rule (Text: Matthew 7:1-12)

Sunday, September 11, 2016

The Most Dangerous Sermon Ever Preached – Sermon XIII – Dangerous Faith (Text: Matthew 7:13-27)

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2016-2017

Advent 2016

Here He Comes! But Who is He?

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Here He Comes! But Who is He? Our King (Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4)

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Here He Comes! But Who is He? Our Savior (Text: Isaiah 62:10-12)

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Here He Comes! But Who is He? Our God (Text: Isaiah 40:1-5)

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Lent and Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2017

A Time for Renewal

Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017

A Time for Renewal - Servanthood (Text: John 13:1-17)

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Obedience (Text: Mark 14:32-42)

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Witness (Text: Mark 14:66-72)

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in True Religion (Text: John 11:45-53; Matthew 26:57-68)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Our Priorities (Text: John 18:28-19:16)

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Godly Fear (Text: Luke 23:39-43)

Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Christian Unity (Text: Luke 22:7-20)

Good Friday, April 14, 2017

A Time of Renewal – Renewal in Faith (Text: Romans 3:22b-28)

Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Hope (Text: Psalm 130:7)

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June 2017

Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Health, Wealth, and Happiness: If Only I Was Healthier (Text: II Corinthians 12:9)

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Health, Wealth, and Happiness: If Only I Was Wealthy… (Text: I Timothy 6:9)

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Health, Wealth, and Happiness: I Just Want to Be Happy (Text: Philippians 4:12)

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October 2017

A New Reformation

Sunday, October 1, 2017

A New Reformation: Sermon I: Sin – It’s My Nature (Text: Genesis 6:5)

Sunday, October 8, 2017

A New Reformation: Sermon II: In God We Trust? (Text: Exodus 20:1-6)

Sunday, October 15, 2017

A New Reformation: Sermon III: A Time for Truth (Text: II Timothy 4:3-4)

Sunday, October 22, 2017

A New Reformation: Sermon IV: Too Busy for God (Text: Luke 10:38-42)

Sunday, October 29, 2017

A New Reformation: Sermon V: Grace Alone, Not Grace and… (Text: Ephesians 2:8-9)

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2017-2018

Lent, Maundy Thurs., Good Friday, Easter Sun. 2018

Out With the Old, and In With the New

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Worthless to Treasured (Text: Dt. 7:6-9)

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Storms to Still Waters (Text: Matthew 8:23-27)

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Flammable to Fireproof (Text: Isaiah 43:2)

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Weak to Strong (Text: Isaiah 40:30-31)

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Naked to Clothed (Text: Isaiah 61:10)

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Meaningless to Purpose (Text: Ephesians 2:10)

Maundy Thursday, March 29, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Hungry to Satisfied (Text: Isaiah 25:6-9)

Good Friday, March 30, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Cursed to Blessed (Text: Genesis 3:16-22 and John 16:32-33)

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

Out with the Old, and In with the New: From Death to Life (Text: 1 Corinthians 15:21-23)

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Summer 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon I: God Loved ‘The World’ (Text: John 3:16)

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon II: The Wages of Sin (Text: Romans 6:23)

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon III: All Have Sinned (Text: Romans 3:23-24)

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know: Sermon IV: The Depth of God’s Love (Text: Romans 5:8)

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know: Sermon V: The Truth (Text: 1 John 1:8-9)

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon VI: Grace, Not Works (Text: Ephesians 2:8-9)

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon VII: Do You Know The Way? (Text: John 14:6)

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon VIII: Life in the Face of Death (Text: John 11:25-26)

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon IX: The Incomprehensible Love of God (Text: Romans 8:38-39)

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon X: For Good (Text: Romans 8:28)

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon XI: A Hopeful End (Text: Jeremiah 29:11)

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon XII: I Can Do All Things (Text: Philippians 4:13)

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon XIII: No Mas (Text: Isaiah 40:30-31)

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Essential Memory Verses Every Christian Should Know – Sermon XIV: Dear Younger Me (Text: Proverbs 3:5-6)

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2018-2019

Advent 2018

Christmas Themes

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Christmas Themes – Sermon I: Hope (Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Psalm 33:12-22)

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Christmas Themes – Sermon II: Peace (Text: Micah 5:2-5)

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Christmas Themes – Sermon III: Joy (Text: I Peter 1:3-9)

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Christmas Themes: Sermon IV: Love (Text: I Peter 4:9-11)

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Lent & Maundy Thursday & Good Friday 2019

The Lord's Prayer

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The Lord’s Prayer – Sermon I: The Introduction (Text: “Our Father, Who Art in Heaven”)

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon II: 1st Petition (Text: “Hallowed be Thy Name”)

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon III: 2nd Petition (Text: “Thy Kingdom Come”)

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon IV: 3rd Petition (Text: “Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven” )

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon V: 4th Petition (Text: Give us this day our daily bread)

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon VI: 5th Petition (Text: And forgive us our debts, as also we have forgiven our debtors)

Maundy Thursday, April 18, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon VII: 6th Petition (Text: And Lead Us Not Into Temptation; James 1:13-14)

Good Friday, April 19, 2019

Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon VIII: 7th Petition (Text: But Deliver Us From The Evil One; Ephesians 6:10-17)—

2019-2020

Lent 2020

Psalm 23

Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Sermon 1 - "The Lord Provides" (Text: Psalm 23:1)

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is My: Shepherd" - Sermon 2 - "The Lord Restores" (Text: Psalm 23:2-3a)

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is My: Shepherd" - Sermon 3 - "The Lord Leads" (Text: Psalm 23:3b)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is My: Shepherd" - Sermon 4- "The Lord Protects" (Text: Psalm 23)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is My: Shepherd" - Sermon 5 -"The Lord Honors" {Text: Psalm 23)

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is My: Shepherd" - Sermon 6 - "The Lord Blesses" (Text: Psalm 23:6)

2020-2021

Lent & Maundy Thursday & Good Friday 2021

The Death of Jesus

Ash Wednesday (Recognized), February 24, 2021

The Death of Jesus: The Betrayal (Text: Matthew 26:14-25)

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The Death of Jesus: The Denial (Text: Matthew 26:30-35, 69-75)

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The Death of Jesus: Sermon 3 - The Consolation (Text: John 14:1-3; 15:18-19; 16:32-33)

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Death of Jesus: Sermon 4 - The Pray (Text: Matthew 26:36-46)

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Death of Jesus: Sermon 5 - The Arrest (Text: Matthew 26:47-56)

Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2021

The Death of Jesus: Sermon 6 - The Trial/Sentence (Text: Matthew 27:1-2, 11-17)

Good Friday, April 2, 2021

The Death of Jesus: Sermon 7 - The Crucifixion (Text: Luke 23:33-34)

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2021-2022

Lent 2022

Expressions of Repentance

Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Expressions of Repentance Sermon 1: "David - A Broken and Contrite Heart"

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Expression of Repentance Sermon 2 - "Nineveh - Turning Away from Evil" Jonah 3:10

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Expressions of Repentance Sermon 3: "King Nebuchadnezzar - Humility, Honor, and Praise" Text: Daniel 4:34 & 37

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Expressions of Repentance Sermon 4: "The Prodigal Son - Confessing Our Sins" (Text: Luke 15:21)

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Expressions of Repentance - Sermon 5: "The Sinful Woman - Loved Much" (Text: Luke 7:36-48)

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Expressions of Repentance Sermon 6: "Zacchaeus - Serving Others" (Text: Luke 19: 1-10)

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Summer 2022

Contemporary Christian Music

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Contemporary. Christian Music Sermon 1- "Way Maker" (Text: Isaiah 43: 16-19)

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Contemporary. Christian Music Sermon 2- "No Matter What" (Text: Romans 8: 38-39)

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Contemporary Christian Music Sermon 3 - "Who Am I" (Text: Exodus 3:1-14)

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Contemporary Christian Music - Sermon 4 - "Even At My Worst" (Text: Romans 5:8)

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Contemporary Christian Music - Sermon 5 - "The God Who Stays”' (Text: Luke 23:26-46)

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Contemporary Christian Music - Sermon 6 - "Yes He Can" (Text: Matthew 11:1-6)

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Contemporary Christian Music - Sermon 7 - "There is Another in the Fire" (Text: Daniel 3: 1-29)

Sunday, August 7,2022

Contemporary, Christian Music - Sermon 8 - "Sparrows" (Text: Matthew 6: 25-33)

Sunday, August 14,2022

Contemporary, Christian Music - Sermon 9 - "Shoulders" (Text: Luke 15:4-6a)

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Contemporary, Christian Music - Sermon 10 - "Living Hope” (Text: Romans 6:3-11)

Sunday, August 28,2022

Contemporary, Christian Music - Sermon 11 - "Egypt” (Text: Exodus 14:14)

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Contemporary, Christian Music - Sermon 12 - "Hymn of Heaven" (Text: Revelation 5:11-13)

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2022-2023

Advent 2022

Advent Themes

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Advent Themes - "Hope” (Text: John 14: 1-3) (Other Readings: Acts 1: 4-11, Jeremiah 23: 5-8)

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Advent Themes - "Peace" (Text: Isaiah 9: 6-7: Luke 2: 14)

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Advent Themes - “Joy” (Text: Luke 2:10-11)

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Advent Themes - "Love" (Text: John 3: 16-17)

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Lent 2023

Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023

"Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance" - Lie 1 - "You Are Special" (Text: Genesis 3:19)

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

"Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance" - Lie 2 - "You Are Worthy” (Text: Romans 3:10-11, 23)

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance" - Lie 3 - "You Are Perfect Just the Way You Are” (Text: Romans 3:10-11, )

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

"Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance" - Lie 4 - "You Are Deserving” (Text: Psalm 14:2-3)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

"Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance" - Lie 5 - "Love Yourself' (Text: Luke 9:23)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

"Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance" - Lie 6 - "Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry” (Text: Luke 9:23)

Summer 2023

Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God

Sunday, June 18, 2023

“Promises, Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God” - Sermon 1 - “God Will Provide” (Text: Matthew 6:31-33)

Sunday, June 25, 2023

“Promises, Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God” - Sermon 2 - “Never Leave You Nor Forsake You” (Text: Deuteronomy 31:6)

Sunday, July 2, 2023

“Promises, Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God” - Sermon 3 - “You Will Be Saved” (Text: Romans 10:9; John 3:16)

Sunday, July 9, 2023

"Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God"

Sermon 4 - "For Good" (Text: Romans 8: 28)

Sunday, July 16, 2023

"Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God"

Sermon 5 - "Death Will Not Prevail" (Text: Matthew 16: 18)

Sunday, July 23, 2023

"Promises, Promises: A Reassuring Look at the Promises of God"

Sermon 6 - “God’s Grace is Sufficient for You”

(Text: II Corinthians 12:9)

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2023-2024

Lent & Holy Week 2024

The Fruit of Jesus

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Lenten Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 1: Love

(Text: John 15:13)

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Lenten Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 2: Peace

(Text: John 14:27 & 16:33)

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Lenten Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 3: Patience

(Text: I Timothy 1:15-18, II Peter 3:8-9)

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Lenten Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 4: Kindness

(Text: Luke 6:35)

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Lenten Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 5: Goodness

(Text: Matthew 19:17)

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Lenten Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 6: Gentleness

(Text: Matthew 11:28-29)

Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024

Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 7: Faithfulness

(Text: Matthew 20:17-19)

Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024

Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 8: Joy

(Text: John 15:11, Hebrews 12:2)

Good Friday, March 29, 2024

Series - The Fruit of Jesus

Sermon 9: Self-Control

(Text: Isaiah 53:7)

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