Pastor John’s Sermons: Pauline Epistles

Sermons by Pastor Rev. John C. Stennfeld
Categorized by Books of The Bible

Romans

I Corinthians

Strong to the Finish (Text: I Corinthians 1:4-9)

The Foolishness of God (Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31)

“The Foolishness of God” (Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31)

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

Christ Crucified! (Text: I Corinthians 1:22-25)

“Christ Alone” (Text: I Corinthians 2:1-2)

Faith is not a ‘Conclusion’ (Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5)

You Are Not Your Own (Text: I Corinthians 6:12-20)

Who Owns You? (Text: I Corinthians 6:12-20)

Re-Thinking Your Priorities (Text: I Corinthians 7:29-31)

Let Them Eat Cake (Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13)

For the Sake of My Brother (Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13)

Am I My Brother’s Keeper? (Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13)

Tenacious Christianity (Text: I Corinthians 9:16-27)

A Way Out (Text: I Corinthians 10:13)

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

“In Remembrance of Me” (Text: I Corinthians 11:23-32)

The Common Good (Text: I Corinthians 12:7-11)

Part of the Body (Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a)

All Parts of One Body (Text: I Corinthians 12:12-31a)

The ‘Body’ of Christ (Text: I Corinthians 12:12-31a)

“The Body of Christ” (Text: I Corinthians 12: 27)

No One Left Behind (Text: I Corinthians 14:12)

When He Comes (Text: I Corinthians 15:17-23)

Camelot Christ (Text: I Corinthians 15:19)

Overcoming Death (Text: I Corinthians 15:20-26)

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

Welcome Home Day (Text: I Corinthians 15:22-23 & Matthew 25:31-34)

II Corinthians

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

“Happy ‘New’ Year” (Text: II Corinthians 5: 17)

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

Stumbling Blocks to the Gospel (Text: II Corinthians 6:1-3)

An Urgent Plea (Text: II Corinthians 8:1-12)

“Not Enough” (Text: II Corinthians 11:7-9)

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

Reformation Observance “Is Grace Alone Sufficient?” (Text: II Corinthians 12: 9)

Galatians

Liberty, Not License (Text: Galatians 5:1, 13-14)

What Seeds are You Sowing? (Text: Galatians 6:7-10)

Ephesians

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

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

Rediscovering Grace (Text: Ephesians 2:4-5)

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

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

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

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

Not Invited? (Text: Ephesians 3:6)

“Imitators of God” (Text: Ephesians 5:1-14)

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

Armed for Battle (Text: Acts 1:4-9, 2:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 15:18-27)

Fighting the Good Fight (Text: Ephesians 6:10-20)

Clothed for Battle (Text: Ephesians 6:10-20)

Philippians

Worthy of the Gospel (Text: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30)

A Worthy Life (Text: Philippians 1:27)

Reviewing Your Life (Text: Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18)

Getting an Attitude (Text: Philippians 2:5-11)

The High Cost of Christmas (Text: Philippians 2:6-8)

What’s It Worth? (Text: Philippians 3:4b-11)

What’s It Worth? (Text: Philippians 3:4b-11)

Letting Go of the Past (Text: Philippians 3:4b-14)

Don’t Look Back (Text: Philippians 3:4b-14)

What’s It Cost? What’s It Worth? (Text: Philippians 3:4b-14)

“What’s it Worth to You?” (Text: Philippians 3:8-14)

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

The Secret of “Contentment?” (Text: Philippians 4:4-13)

The Secret of Happiness (Text: Philippians 4:11-13)

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

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

Colossians

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

“Making One’s Life Count” (Text: Colossians 3:1-2)

Do the Right Things (Text: Colossians 3:1-11)

I & II Thessalonians

Maturing as Stewards through Faith, Love, Hope, & Obedience – Sermon #2 – Love Prompts Action (Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:3)

American “Idle” (Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13)

God’s Answer to Death (Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Glorious Day or Gory Day? (Text: Zephaniah 1:7-16 and I Thessalonians 5:1-11)

“Proportional Gratitude” (Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Give Thanks in All Circumstances (Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Thanks In All Circumstances (Text: I Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 100)

Giving Thanks Always (Text: Daniel 6:10 & I Thessalonians 5:18)

I & II Timothy

“Unlimited Patience” (Text: I Timothy 1:12-17)

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

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

“The Truth Will Set You Free” (Text: II Timothy 3:14-4:5)

The Real Great Commission (Text: Matthew 28:18-20 & II Timothy 3:15-17)

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

“A Generous Heart” (Text: I Timothy 6: 6-19)

Titus

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

Philemon