A podcast of sermons and Bible studies from St. John's and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Fairbank and Jesup, Iowa.
The sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension (7th Sunday of Easter) was based on the reading from Ezekiel 36.
The sermon for the 6th Sunday of the Easter season was based on the Old Testament reading, Numbers 21:4-9.
The sermon for Cantate Sunday, which was also included the Rite of Confirmation, was based on the reading from Isaiah 12.
We apologize to the disruptions to our video feed this week. We have confirmed that our internet was having some errors. We hoped to it fixed soon. In the meantime, here is audio recorded from our study, up until the point where the internet went out. You can download the Large Catechism and read it for free at our website: stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter was based on the Old Testament reading, Isaiah 40:25-31. Read along with the manuscript or watch the entire service at stjohnsandgracelp.com
The sermon for the Second Sunday Easter is based on the Old Testament Reading, Ezekiel 37. Follow along with the manuscript, or even watch the full service, at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the Annunciation of our Lord was based on the Old Testament reading, Isaiah 7:10-14. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com or watch a video of the service at facebook.com/stjohnsandgracelp.
The sermon for Palm Sunday is based on the Epistle reading, Philippians 2:5-11. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com or watch video of the service at facebook.com/stjohnsandgracelp.
The sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent is based on the Third Article of the Creed.
The sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent is based on the second article of the Apostles' Creed.
The sermon for Oculi Sunday is based on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed.
The sermon for our second midweek service is based on the reading from Genesis 32.
The sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent is based on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed. You can read the Catechism for free at Catechism.cph.org.
The sermon for the first Sunday in Lent is based on the first article of the Apostles' Creed. You can read Martin Luther's Small Catechism for free at Catechism.cph.org.
The sermon for Ash Wednesday 2020 is based on the Old Testament reading, Joel 2:12-19.
The sermon for Quinquagesima ("About Fifty Days" until Easter) is based on the Old Testament reading, 1 Samuel 16. Follow along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for Sexagesima ("about 60 days" until Easter) is based on the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. You can read Martin Luther's Small Catechism for free at catechism.cph.org.
The sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord is based on the Old Testament text, Exodus 34. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the Feast of St. Titus (Jan. 26th) is based on the Epistle, Titus 1:1-9. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the 2nd Sunday after our Lord's Epiphany is based on the Old Testament reading, Exodus 33. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com
The sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord is based on the readings from Isaiah 42:1-7 and Matthew 3:13-17. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon as we celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord is based on the Gospel text, Matthew 2:1-12. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com
The sermon for New Year's Eve was based on the text from Romans 8. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the first Sunday after Christmas is based on the Old Testament reading, 2 Samuel 7. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the Nativity of our Lord is based on the Epistle Reading, Titus 3. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent is based on the Old Testament Reading, Deuteronomy 18. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for our final Advent midweek sermon is based off the Benedictus, the song of Zechariah in Luke 1.
The sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent ("Gaudete" means "Rejoice") is based on the Old Testament reading, Isaiah 40:1-11. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for our 2nd Advent midweek service is based on the reading from Luke 1:26-45.
The sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent is based on the Old Testament text, Malachi 4. "Populus Zion" is the Latin title for this Sunday, which comes from Isaiah 62:11. It means, "People of Zion." Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for Ad Te Levavi (Latin for, "To You I lift up" Ps. 25) is based on the Old Testament reading, Jeremiah 23. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for a day of Thanksgiving to our God is based on the Epistle text, Philippians 4.
The sermon for the Last Sunday of the Church Year is based on the Gospel text, Matthew 25:1-13. Follow along with the manuscript over at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the 2nd to Last Sunday is based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 25:31-46. Follow along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for the 3rd to last Sunday is based on the Gospel Reading, Matthew 24:15-28. Read along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.com.
The sermon for our observation of All Saints' Day is based on the Epistle text, 1 John 3:1-3. Read along with the manuscript at https://stjohnsandgracelp.com/2019/11/04/children-of-god-in-life-and-death/
The sermon for the Festival of the Reformation is based on the Epistle Readings, Romans 3:19-28. You can follow along with the manuscript at stjohnsandgracelp.wordpress.com (note the address change). You can read more about the Lutheran Reformation here: https://lutheranreformation.org/
The sermon for the 18th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 22:34-46. Read the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com. For more information on Law and Gospel preaching, check out https://blogs.lcms.org/2014/back-to-basics-law-and-gospel/ and https://blogs.lcms.org/2011/law-and-gospel-with-pastor-walther-10-2011/
The sermon for the 17th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel reading, Luke 14:1-11. Read along with the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com
The sermon for the Feast of St. Michael is based Psalm 91. What are angels and why did God create them?
The sermon for the 13th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel Reading, Luke 10:23-37. Read along with the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com.
The sermon for our Christian Education Sunday is based on the Old Testament text from Deuteronomy 6. Read along at iowashepherd.wordpress.com.
The sermon for the 9th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel, Luke 16:1-9. Read the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com.
The sermon for the 8th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel, Matthew 7:15-23. I do apologize this week, some notification noises on my phone made it into the recording. I'll see if I can prevent that in the future. Read the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com.
The sermon for the 7th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel Reading, Mark 8:1-9. Follow along with the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com
The sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel reading from Matthew 5:17-26. Read along with the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com.
The sermon for the 5th Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel reading from Luke 5. Follow along with the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com
The sermon for the fourth Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel reading, Luke 6:36-42.
The sermon for the Third Sunday after Trinity is based on Luke 15:1-10.
The sermon for the first Sunday after Trinity is based on the Gospel reading, Luke 16:19-31.
The sermon for the Festival of the Holy Trinity is based on the text from Isaiah 6:1-7. Follow along with the manuscript at iowashepherd.wordpress.com