Risen Savior Lutheran Church Sermons

Luke 24:13-35 Great Expectations I. Human Expectations Lead to Sadness II. Scripture's Promises Renew Joy and Hope

Matthew 21:1-17 Jesus' March to the Cross I. In Like a Lamb II. Out Like a Lion

John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39 Jesus Brings Blind Justice I. Which Blinds Those Who See II. But Grants Sight to the Blind

Romans 5:1-11 The Paradox of Lent: Joy in Suffering I. Jesus' Suffering Produces Peace II. Our Suffering Produces Hope

Genesis 12:1-8 Great Faith Is All About... I. God's Great Promises to Us II. The Great Things God Does Through Us

2 Peter 1:16-21 The Transfiguration Teaches About the Bible I. It's Based on Eyewitness Testimony II. It Deserves Our Full Attention III. It is Fully Inspired by the Holy Spirit

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12 Your Christian Identity I. Know It II. Live It

Matthew 5:1-12 You Are Unconventionally Blessed I. Blessed in Relation to God II. Blessed in Relation to Others

John 1:29-41 Look, the Lamb of God! I. Know Him II. Follow Him III. Lead Others to Him

Matthew 2:13-18 The Child-King Continues to Reign! I. Crushing All Who Oppose Him II. Gathering His Children to Reign with Him

The Word Becomes Flesh Sermon Text: John 1:14 Christmas Day Sermon

The sermon format was preached in a series of six lessons from six different scripture texts: First Lesson: Our Dire Predicament - Genesis 3:8-19 Second Lesson: Rescue Promised - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Third Lesson: An Unexpected Plan - Micah 5:2-4 Fourth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Mary - Luke 1:26-38 Fifth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25 Sixth Lesson: Christmas: God's Plan in Action - John 3:16-18

James 5:7-11 Good Things Come to Those Who Wait I. With Perspective II. With Patience III. With Perseverance

Romans 15:4-13 Where Is the Hope in This Holiday? I. Recognize the Source of Hopelessness II. Rejoice in the Source of Endless Hope

Luke 12:32-40 We Can't Handle the Truth I. The Hard Truth II. The Wonderful Truth

Luke 21:5-28Last Words on Last Things I. It Will Get Worse II. It Is Necessary III. It Will Get Better

Reformation Sermon John 8:31-36 Jesus Has Set Us Free! I. Free from Slavery II. Free for Sonship

Luke 18:18-27 Inheriting Eternal Life I. What Is Impossible for People II. Is Possible for God

Luke 18:1-8 Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart I. In Spite of the Apparent Response II. Because of the Character of Your God

Luke 17:11-19 The Poll Results Are In I. The Majority Can Be Right II. The Majority Can Be Wrong

Luke 17:1-10 The Right Combination I. Duty II. Faith III. Grace

Luke 16:19-31 Four Myths from Hell I. Everyone Goes to Heaven II. Outward Appearances Matter III. Church Is No Big Deal IV. Miracles Convert People

Luke 16:1-15 The Bottom Line I. Money Is Merciless II. God Is Merciful

Luke 15:1-10 This Man Welcomes Sinners I. Jesus' Full Attention Is On Finding the Lost II. Heaven Rejoices When the Lost Are Found

Luke 14:25-33 But Who's Counting? I. The Potential Disciple II. Or The Perfect Savior

Luke 14:1-14 You Don't Understand I. God's Heart II. God's Grace III. God's Fear

Celebrate Christ's Constancy - Hebrews 13:8 - 25th Anniversary Sermon

Luke 12:22-34 Anxious? I. The Proper Diagnosis II. The Perfect Antidote

Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 2:1-11, 17-26 Sermon Theme: Chasing After the Wind I. Life Under the Sun II. Life Under the Son

Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Sermon Theme: First of All: Pray I. How To II. For Whom III. To Whom

Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42 Sermon Theme: The Problem with Mary and Martha I. Underestimating the Magnitude of Sin II. Underestimating the Magnificence of the Gospel

Sermon Text: Galatians: 5:1, 13-25 Sermon Theme: Stand Firm in Your Christian Freedom I. Free from Sin and the Law II. Free to Serve Others in Love

Sermon Text: Luke 9:51-62 Sermon Theme: Determined… To Do What?

Sermon Text: Luke 7:1-10 Sermon Theme: A Matter of Trust I. Confident in Jesus' Authority II. Confident in Jesus' Faithful Love

Sermon Text: Numbers 6:22-27 The Trinity's Blessing Leaves You Lacking Nothing I. The Father's Providence II. The Son's Grace III. The Spirit's Peace

Sermon Text: John 14:23-27 Preparation for Separation I. Jesus Promises the Counselor to Teach Us II. Jesus Promises His Peace to Sustain Us

Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-53 Sermon Theme: Where Can We Find the Ascended Lord? I. In the Pages of His Word II. On the Lips of His Witnesses III. In the Joy of His Blessing

Sermon Text: John 16:16-24 Sermon Theme: Do You Understand the Kind of Joy Easter Brings? I. “In A Little While” Joy II. Sorrow Turned into Joy III. Joy Completed in Prayer

Sermon Text: John 13:31-35 Sermon Theme: Apart from Jesus, We Don't Really Know Love I. Jesus Provides the Perfect Example of Love II. Jesus Provides the Only True Reason to Love

Sermon Text: John 15:1-8 Sermon Theme: Stay Connected to Jesus I. Apart From Him You Can Do Nothing II. In Him, God Will Do Everything For You

Sermon Text: John 21:1-4 Sermon Theme: A Fish Fry Reveals Jesus' Power I. His Power to Teach II. His Power to Provide III. His Power to Comfort

Sermon Text: John 20:19-23 Sermon Theme: Wait for the Risen Savior's Word of Peace! I. His Word of Peace is Only for the Humble of Heart II. His Powerful Word of Peace Supplies Real Peace

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:11-15 Sermon Theme: The Reality of Easter Changes Everything I. If Christ Has Not Been Raised, Our Faith is Futile II. The Lies About Easter Prove the Truth III. The Victorious Truth Changes Everything

Seven Words From The Cross First Word Luke 23:34 - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Second Word Luke 23:43 - Jesus said to him, “Amen I tell you: Today you will be with me in paradise. Third Word John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother!” And from that time this disciple took her into his own home. Fourth Word Mark 15:34 - At the ninth hour Jesus shouted with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Fifth Word John 19:28 - After this, knowing that everything had now been finished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I thirst.” Sixth Word John 19:30 - When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished!” Seventh Word Luke 23:46 - Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” When he had said this, he breathed his last. The Burial of Our Lord

Sermon Text: Luke 22:14-22 Sermon Theme: The Last Passover I. Indicates Jesus' Rejection by Men II. Implicates Us as Guilty of the Same III. Identifies Jesus as the Son of God IV. Institutes a New Supper, For Us

Sermon Text: Luke 19:28-40 Sermon Theme: On Palm Sunday, Don't Mistake I. The King You Want II. For the King You Need

Sermon Text: Luke 20:9-19 Sermon Theme: You Be The Judge I. Of the Leaders of the Church II. Of the Lord of the Church

Sermon Text - Luke 15:1-3, 11-23 Sermon Theme: A Trip to the Lost and Found I. Two Lost Sons II. One Gracious Father

Sermon Text: Luke 13:1-9 Jesus Interprets the News I. Repent II. Return

Sermon Text: Luke 13:31-35 Jesus' Determination to Save Confronts and Conquers I. Political Power II. Religious Resentment III. Unwilling Hearts

Sermon Text: Luke 4:1-13 Sermon Theme: It's Really Tempting… I. To Misunderstand the Nature of Jesus' Temptation II. And To Misunderstand the Nature of Our Own