Sermons from Lord of Lords Lutheran Church

Sermon Topics: But how do we know that we have faith?But how do we know that we love God's children?But how do we know we have overcome the world?View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/by-our-god-given-faith-we-are-united-and-are-sent-out-into-the-world/

Sermon Topics: He is the living shepherdHe is the shepherd of (eternal) lifeHe is not a shepherd for worldly gainHe is the shepherd with a powerful voiceView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/jesus-is-the-good-shepherd/

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/christs-resurrection-gives-you-peace-2024/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9an8rPnr42E

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-could-you-miss-this/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2A7BWRQmsE

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/what-kind-of-martyr-are-you/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQFRw31cSEg

Sermon Topics: As with Christ we think in selfless accord and look out for each otherChrist being true God chose the glory of His graceHe set aside His Godly glory to serve man by becoming manHe served us by living perfectly and dying on the crossView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/see-the-depths-of-the-god-mans-service/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-4r-5vdt8

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-could-you-do-this-to-your-family/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sAvkeNESc8

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-are-you-naked-and-exposed/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBl4EIVYb8A

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/what-kind-of-king-is-this/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo1jrEe9pc8

Sermon Topics: God's Word gives eternal life and mature wisdomOur new person wants to glorify God and uses God's Word as a guideView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/gods-glory-is-revealed-in-his-word-and-demonstrated-in-your-life/

Sermon Overview: Herod (before he was king) once stood before the Sanhedrin and secured a not guilty verdict by a show of force and by having the right connections. Why didn't Jesus use his Godly power and authority to overcome those corrupt leaders and avoid being crucified, especially since he was innocent? View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/if-you-are-so-great-then-why-are-they-questioning-you/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5l-aH2gzAo

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/the-lord-is-always-with-you-even-when-it-seems-the-opposite/

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-could-you-do-this-to-your-friends/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3hkA9t0AFQ

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-could-you-let-a-friend-betray-you/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH-F1Tcmeos

Sermon Overview: Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain, where they saw Elijah and Moses, and then God the Father spoke to them. Afterwards, Jesus told them not to tell anyone until after he had risen. This encounter may seem strange to us, and probably raises some questions, but in this sermon Pastor Schurman explains the context and points out that, while it may not be the glory we want, the glory we need is Christ on the cross.Sermon Topics: Why only three disciples?Jesus usually hides his Godly gloryMoses and Elijah's glory was dim in comparisonWe glorify Christ when we listen to His WordView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/is-this-the-glory-we-want-or-the-glory-we-need/

Sermon Topics: Jesus spoke God's Will, not human speculations or opinionsJesus Spoke with God's authorityJesus was not teaching something newWhoever is correctly teaching and applying the Word of God has this authorityView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/the-word-of-the-lord-has-all-authority/

Sermon Overview: Jonah begrudgingly preached a message of warning to the people Nineveh at God's direction, but he did so without compassion and instead wanted God to punish them. Despite Jonah's intent, the people Nineveh took the message to heart and truly repented of their evil ways. God saw this and spared them from the disaster he had warned them about. In today's sermon we examine the difference between true repentance and simply wanting to avoid consequences.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/what-does-true-repentance-look-like/

Sermon Overview: Our sinful nature often prevents us from having a servant's attitude towards God and His Word, but through Jesus our new man eagerly listens and joyfully serves. In this sermon we see ways in which Samuel was called by God, and how those situations apply to us today, including warning our children (young and old), and even our friends' and neighbors' children, when they stray from God.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/do-we-really-say-speak-o-lord-for-your-servant-is-listening/

Sermon Overview: Mary asked the angel "How will this be?" after being told she would give birth to the savior, even though she was a virgin. Pastor Schurman examines how Mary's question was different than Zechariah's similar question to the angel ("How can I be sure of this?"), and we look at other miracles that show nothing is impossible for God.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-will-this-be/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU02fabh5dI

Sermon Overview: Zechariah asked the angel "How can I be sure of this?" after being told he and his wife would be the parents of John, who would announce the coming of the savior to the world. Through the faith given to us by the Holy Spirit, we can be sure of everything the Bible tells us. This Christmas season we should also remember to spread the message of salvation to others.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-can-i-be-sure-of-this/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_jASf2XMD0

Sermon Overview: God's timing is perfect. We confidently expect the savior to return, but according to God's plan. In the meantime, we remain strong by hearing and reading His Word, and we spread the gospel message to others.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-so-long/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU5nqQrSJbA

Sermon Topics: He reigns in all His gloryHe reigns with all believersHe reigns for all believersHe reigns in providence for all creationHe reigns worthy of all adorationView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/christ-is-ruling-as-king-over-all-creation/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH0hoBD4oH4

Sermon Topics: They needed the true and faithful witnessTheir inability to distinguish themselves as Christians was disgusting to GodA lack of crosses may divert our eyes from ChristChrist can make us hot or cold in union with HimThose who are hot or cold conquer by using the Word of God View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/are-we-lukewarm/

Sermon Overview: Christians delight in the good news of free salvation in Jesus Christ, but unbelievers resent that message and those who deliver it. That should not stop us from sharing the message with others, though, just as Martin Luther did not stop when he was faced with persecution during the Reformation.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/the-powerful-news-of-salvation-in-christ-is-sweet-and-sour/

Sermon Topics: Christ is the true and holy keeper of the keysFaithfulness to the Word has nothing to do with a congregation's size or resourcesTheir open door was conversion of Gentiles and many Jews who had persecuted themOur open door is evangelism through faithfulness to the WordFaithfulness to the Word gives God's protectionThe door remains open as we remain faithful to the WordView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/what-door-is-the-lord-opening-for-us/

Sermon Topics: Christ sends His Holy Spirit to give lifeThe Holy Spirit works through the Word to give and maintain lifePersistently ignoring the Word leads to death and judgmentThose who are alive conquer by hearing and using God's WordView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/do-we-look-alive-despite-being-dead-on-the-inside/

Sermon Topics: Christ's omniscience and omnipotence are the attributes needed to prevent and cureThe Word will grow the fruits of faith in union with ChristIgnoring the problem will not make it go awayGod will not ignore the sinStay in the Word of God, do not even dabble in the things of SatanHolding tightly to God's Word means we will conquer by hearing and using itHolding tightly to God's Word assures us of His promises View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/do-we-allow-jezebels-teachings-by-ignoring-the-problem/

Sermon Topics: Holding tightly to God's Word is the only prevention and cureUsing the forgiveness Christ has won for us as an excuse to sin is to deny ChristHolding tightly to God's Word means we will repent and admonish those who do notHolding tightly to God's Word means we will conquer by hearing and using His WordView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/are-we-holding-tightly-to-the-teaching-of-balaam/

Sermon Topics: When we are faithful we will gather together around God's WordWhen we are faithful we will cling to Jesus as the Eternal God, who suffered death, and defeated it with His resurrectionWhen we are faithful we will cling to God's Word even if it causes earthly affliction, poverty, and slanderWhen we are faithful we will not fear any suffering that comes from adhering to God's WordWhen we are faithful we will conquer by hearing and using God's WordView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/are-we-faithful-to-the-point-of-death/

Sermon Topics: When we love God we will gather together around His WordWhen we love God we will trust in His protectionWhen we love God we will work, labor, and persevere for the good news of salvation in ChristWhen we love God we will not put up with anything that does not do good (i.e. does not glorify God)When we love God we will test those claiming to be sent by Him using His WordWhen we love God we will bear His nameWhen we love God we will always remember the grace we have, live in repentance, and do His workWhen we love God we will hate what he hates (false teaching)When we love God we will conquer by hearing and using His WordView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/have-we-abandoned-our-first-love/

Sermon Overview: Jesus is ruling over this world for the Christian church, past and present, regardless of how much the Devil and this world persecute believers.Sermon Topics: He is comforting John and the churches that are facing persecutionPersecution, separation, the sea, and the land are all common themes in this revelationJohn is bearing the cross, and he is writing to churches that have born, are bearing, and will bear the crossHe is ruling for the church, even when persecution makes it seem like He isn'tJohn's description of Jesus shows many of the ways He rules over this worldFind comfort: He is also ruling for youView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-is-jesus-christ-among-the-seven-gold-lampstands/

Sermon Overview: When God told King Solomon to ask for anything and God would grant it, Solomon asked for wisdom to judge the people of his kingdom justly. However, it seems that God had already gifted Solomon with such wisdom. Using God's answer to King Solomon, we can evaluate ourselves to see if we have (and use) Christian wisdom.Sermon Topics: Do you look at the lord's loving mercy in the past?Do you see how ignorant and inexperienced you are?Do you hear the Word and your neighbor's cry for help?Do you discern between Good and evil?View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/do-you-have-christian-wisdom/

Sermon Topics: Is your heart a hardened path?Is your heart shallow soil?Are the thorns of this world choking you?Has the Word made your heart fertile soil?View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-receptive-are-you-being-toward-gods-word/

Sermon Overview: In our scripture text Jesus said, "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest," but then immediately after that he said, "Take my yoke upon you." Did he contradict himself? After all, how can taking up a yoke—which is used for pulling something very heavy—possibly be considered rest?View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-can-a-yoke-be-easy/

Sermon Topics: We are to view them as under-servants and household administrators of God's mysteriesWe must help them, but not scrutinize their giftsWe want to have a humble gratitude for the workers God gives usView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-are-we-to-view-the-workers-in-gods-harvest/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b9bWD4wc8Q

Sermon Overview: God called Moses to be the leader of the Israelites, but Moses was hesitant at first, asking God questions that make it seem like he was looking for excuses. We too can be guilty of giving excuses when God is calling us to serve, but God's answers to Moses apply to us today just the same.Sermon Topics: We tend to give pious sounding excusesWe sinfully go about it our own wayRecognize who we are working forGod's plan for MosesGod's plan for usOur authority is the Word of GodView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/who-am-i-that-i-should-do-the-lords-work/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zD8gGTd98I

Sermon Topics: How can it be so reliable?It is the inspired Word of God, not mere opinions or memoriesHow can we keep from being deceived away from it by "false prophets"?They teach "opinions" and make them equal to ScriptureTheir teachings deny the work of Christ (to some extent)Their teachings deny portions of the Law or the Gospel (or both)They teach for their own benefit instead of the glory of GodView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/scripture-is-the-sole-inerrant-authority-for-our-faith-and-our-works/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0TufOpdYIU

Sermon Overview: Today is Pentecost, which celebrates the day the descended on the followers of Jesus. However, our scripture passage for today ends with the sentence: "For the Holy Spirit had not yet come, because Jesus had not yet been glorified." What does that mean?Sermon Topics: How Was the Holy Spirit Present?He certainly existed as a person of the TrinityHe certainly created faith and gave spiritual gift to Old Testament believersHe was certainly present with Jesus ChristHe certainly had created faith (the new Man) in the believers' heartsHow Wasn't the Holy Spirit Present?He had not yet brought the gifts that glorified ChristView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-wasnt-the-holy-spirit-present/

Sermon Overview: Jesus's first appearance after his resurrection was to 2 disciples who were walking to Emmaus. While his exact words are not recorded, we know that Jesus explained to those disciples how all of the Scriptures (which we know as the Old Testament today) were about him. In this sermon Pastor Schurman explains the dangers of being distracted by "church things" instead of focusing on hearing and spreading the good news of free salvation in Christ Jesus.Sermon Topics: How foolishly we detract from what they have spokenHow wisely we cling to what they have spokenView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/the-scriptures-are-all-about-christ/

Sermon Overview: This is the final sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman concludes the series by explaining what Jesus' victory over sin, death, and the devil did for us using the last verses from Isaiah's prophecy about the suffering servant.Sermon Topics: To make us righteousTo make us His rewardView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-finale/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhueVXWDP6Q

Sermon Overview: This is the eighth sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman explains that even though it seems like Jesus was murdered at the hands of men, his death and resurrection were in fact God's plan to earn salvation for everyone and to spread the news of that free salvation across the world.Sermon Topics: His suffering is God's plan for our salvationSalvation prospers in His handView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-8/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOhtVBT4D4Y

Sermon Overview: This is the seventh sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman explains that Jesus died a painful death intended for criminals, suffering the punishment we deserve for our sins, so that we can have eternal life through faith in him.Sermon Topics: To die, the innocent in place of the guilty.To receive a grave befitting His glory.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-7/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u02mmBPf7lQ

Sermon Overview: When Jesus entered Jerusalem a few days before he would be crucified, the crowd laid down their cloaks and palm branches to welcome him and glorify him as their king. However, many of them mistakenly thought he would be their Earthly king. Pastor Schurman helps us learn, using that crowd as an example, the ways in which we can properly glorify Jesus.Sermon Topics: Believe HimConfess HimPray to HimSubmit to His willServe Him with what He has given to usView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-do-we-glorify-christ-as-the-king-of-kings/

Sermon Overview: This is the sixth sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman explains that Jesus was arrested and brought to court through oppression, and his crucifixion was a result of injustice in the Sanhedrin and the Roman government. However, God used this to put our sins -- including our own oppression, injustice, and rebellion -- on Christ so that we are saved.Sermon Topics: Because of oppression of justiceBecause of our rebellion View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-6/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHpm5jD1c3k

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/how-does-the-lord-give-life-to-what-has-been-dead-a-long-time/

Sermon Overview: This is the fifth sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman explains that we all continually wander off the path God intended for us, but Jesus willingly sacrificed himself to atone for our sins and make us His children.Sermon Topics: Because we are wandering sheepSo He became the atoning lamb View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-5/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO5fzJM-3Lw

Sermon Overview: This is the fourth sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman explains that Jesus understands the burdens we face in our lives because Jesus endured physical, spiritual, and emotional torment, and he did it so we would be made God's children.Sermon Topics: To take up our sicknesses and the sorrows that they causeTo heal us in his wounds View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-4/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMlPUu35Gcw

Sermon Overview: This is the third sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Pastor Schurman uses 3 more verses from Isaiah's prophecy to explain that Jesus lacked any worldly glory or tricks, so that we are not drawn to him by our sinful nature, but instead by the faith that God gives to us.Sermon Topics: To lack any worldly glory to draw us to himIt must be by faith from God that we are drawn to himTo suffer the rejection of God that we naturally have in our heartsView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-3/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35CtRWQetDE

Sermon Overview: God told Abraham to leave behind almost everything he had, including his relatives and his land, and travel to a strange land. If we put ourselves in Abraham's shoes, would we fully trust God, or would our sinful nature make us stop and ask "What's in it for me?" Thankfully, through God's blessings to (and from) Abraham, we see there's actually a lot in it for us!View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/whats-in-it-for-me/

Sermon Overview: This is the second sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Using the next two verses of Isaiah's prophecy about the LORD's servant, Pastor Schurman explains how Jesus suffered all forms of suffering in order to save mankind and so that the good news of free salvation through him would be spread across the world.Sermon Topics: To be humbled beneath what is humanTo be glorified in the mouths of menView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer-2/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_gmWR754xs

Sermon Overview: This is the first sermon from the 2023 Lent series "Why Must the Servant of the LORD Suffer?" Using just one verse of Isaiah's prophecy about the LORD's servant, Pastor Schurman provides an overview of Jesus' life, suffering, death, and resurrection, and how it was all for us.Sermon Topics: To lift you upTo give you eternal lifeTo sprinkle you with His bloodTo make His resurrection your resurrectionTo be glorified through your witnessTo rule over creation for your eternal benefitView this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/why-must-the-servant-of-the-lord-suffer/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwnnS8wAmc