Sermons from Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, Illinois and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Freeport, Illinois
You've been gifted by the Holy Spirit of God. But there could be a problem. Learn more in this sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.
Why do we celebrate the moment when Jesus left earth? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 24:44-53.
Feeling anxious? Find peace from a story about the rich, the powerful, the educated, and a man in chains.
The quality of a sheep's life depends on the quality of the shepherd. So, who is your shepherd? Learn more in this sermon based on John 10:22-30.
Through life's turbulence, God is your pilot. Learn more in this sermon based on Job 38:1-11.
Death is strong. Too strong for you. Learn about who is stronger in this sermon based on Luke 24:1-12.
A man who knows everything, even everything about you, rides willingly toward his doom. He rides to save you. What does this mean? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 19:28-40.
When God sends servants to you, how to do you receive them? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 20:9-19.
Someone who breaks the law repeatedly deserves special treatment. God shows us what to do. Learn more in this sermon based on Judges 10:6-16.
A tree that bears no fruit gets cut down. If God is the gardener and you the tree, then should you be cut down? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 13:1-9.
Jesus went to Jerusalem to die for people who didn't like him. And it's even worse than that. Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 13:31-35.
One battle between two people changes everything. Learn about who fights for you in this sermon based on Luke 4:1-13.
Jesus was transfigured. He revealed the divinity that existed within his humanity. What does he want to show you? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 9:28-36.
Is your life a happy life? If the answer is, “Yes,” then why? What does your Lord think about your reasons? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 6:17-26.
Does God want your lips to speak to him? To speak for him? Don't answer too quickly. Consider what has passed through them. And what hasn't. Learn more in this sermon based on Isaiah 6:1-8.
Excuses. What are yours? What will God do to those who have them? Learn more in this sermon based on Romans 10:18-11:6.
What words describe you? Five minutes with that question might not be enough. Learn what words God uses at a synagogue in Nazareth in this sermon based on Luke 4:14-21.
Jesus' first miracle wasn't like his others. Some might even call it weak. But it's not. In fact, this miracle reveals who Jesus is to you: your husband. Learn more in this sermon based on John 2:1-11.
If life is like a song, than what's your refrain? Sadness? Selfishness? Something else? Learn more in this sermon based on Psalm 136.
The one common desire shared by all humanity: joy. To be happy. John, Elizabeth, and Mary shared a moment of joy. Learn how it's your joy, too, in this sermon based on Luke 1:39-55.
God's song of peace is for you. Use it to destress during busy holiday seasons or whenever Satan burdens you. Learn more in this sermon based on Psalm 85.
What has happened in the past has prepared you for the future. Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 3:1-6.
God's plan for the world, for your life... What is it? Does it really include trouble and heartache? Discover more about God's plan and the peace of living one day at a time in this sermon based on Luke 21:25-36.
Some grieve with no hope, with no solution life's scars. Not those who know Christ. Learn more in this sermon based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Two widows. Two stories that teach us what it means to trust in God. Learn more in this sermon based on 1 Kings 17:8-16.
James and John. Jesus called them the Sons of Thunder. Learn why and discover how Jesus changed them (and changes you) in this sermon based on Mark 10:35-45.
With an army of influencers demanding your attention, it's important to think about who you're following. Learn more in this sermon based on Mark 10:17-27.
What does it mean to do religion correctly? Learn more in this sermon based on James 2:1-4, 8-9.
Humanity has a heart problem. Learn about it and how it's fixed in this sermon based on Mark 7:1-6, 14, 15, 21-23.
God doesn't always tell us what we want to hear. When that happens, will you still listen? Learn more in this sermon based on John 6:51-58.
Should your pastor talk about your money? How you spend your money? How much you give to church? Learn more in this sermon based on John 6:41-51.
Food. Transportation. A home. A family. What is all that stuff? Does it serve a higher purpose than keeping you alive? Learn more in this sermon based on Exodus 16:2-20.
How do you approach God in prayer? What's your attitude? Your spiritual posture? And just as important: What is God's attitude toward you? Learn more in this sermon based on Daniel 2:1-6, 17-23.
We all need rest. You need to know where to find it. Learn more in this sermon based on Mark 6:30-34.
Did God choose to save you? If so, when? And why? Learn more in this sermon based on Ephesians 1:3-14.
“Jesus Loves Me, This I Know” is a favorite child's hymn. But what if it isn't just for children? Learn more in this sermon based on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
Through life's storms, it's good to have a pilot you can trust. Learn more in this sermon based on Job 38:1-11.
We talk about grace all the time in church services and Bible Studies. We name our churches and children after it. What’s so amazing about grace? Learn more in this sermon based on Ephesians 2:4-10.
What is the purpose of God’s Law for the Christian? Learn about that in this sermon based on Mark 2:23-28.
Feeling dried up? God breathes life into the dryness of his people. Learn more in this sermon based on Ezekiel 37:1-14.
What does the word “Christian” even mean? Why do you call yourself one? Are you worthy of the title? Learn more in this sermon based on Acts 11:19-26.
Jesus is the true vine. You are the branch. What fruit do you produce?
Using shepherds, sheep, and hired hands, Jesus describes the eternal comfort you have in this earthly pasture. Learn more in this sermon based on John 10:11-18.
Human touch is important. Imagine life without it! What if you could have that relationship staple with God? Learn more in this sermon based on Luke 24:36-49.
A man in chains says, “I pray that you may become what I am.” Huh? Learn why he can say that and how you can have his peace in this sermon based on Acts 26:19-29.
Mary Magdalene discovers a mystery at a graveyard in the morning. Solving her mystery solves one of life’s most important mysteries: What does God think of you? Learn more in this sermon based on John 20:1-18.
Life is filled with choices. When compassion is one of them, do you choose it? Learn about the God who chooses compassion in this sermon based on Mark 11:1-10.
You have a contract with God. What is it? Have you kept it? Learn more in this sermon based on Jeremiah 31:31-34.
God sits in the judge’s seat. Humans are at the defense’s table. That’s how the courtroom should look. What happens when you mess it up? Learn more in this sermon based on Numbers 21:4-9.
A building, Jesus Christ, and you. What do these have in common? The answer changes you. Learn more in this sermon based on John 2:13-22.
What is the cost of following Christ? Are you willing to pay it? Learn more in this sermon based on Mark 8:31-39.