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Jesus Is the Lamb of God In today’s world, spiritual advice comes from a variety of sources. But because the Son of God came as a Lamb of sacrifice for our sins, we look to him alone as the source of every spiritual blessing. Sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by P... Audio Download

Jesus Is the Lamb of GodIn today's world, spiritual advice comes from a variety of sources. But because the Son of God came as a Lamb of sacrifice for our sins, we look to him alone as the source of every spiritual blessing.Sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner.Prayer:Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world. Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Jesus Is the Lamb of God In today’s world, spiritual advice comes from a variety of sources. But because the Son of God came as a Lamb of sacrifice for our sins, we look to him alone as the source of every spiritual blessing. Sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by P... Audio Download

Jesus is the Anointed OneAt his baptism Jesus bowed to the will of his heavenly Father and took up the task of freeing the world from the horror of sin.Sermon on Acts 10:34-38 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann.Prayer:Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Keep us who are baptized into Christ faithful in our calling as your children and make us heirs with him of everlasting life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Jesus is the Anointed One At his baptism Jesus bowed to the will of his heavenly Father and took up the task of freeing the world from the horror of sin. Sermon on Acts 10:34-38 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Prayer: Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in... Audio Download

Jesus is the Anointed One At his baptism Jesus bowed to the will of his heavenly Father and took up the task of freeing the world from the horror of sin. Sermon on Acts 10:34-38 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Prayer: Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in... Audio Download

The Son of God Shows Us the FatherDo you want to know what God is like? Of course! Why else would you gather with fellow Christians for worship? It is our life's goal to know and understand our God better so that we can appreciate his love for us all the more. To know God, who he is and what he has done for us, look no farther than his Son. The Son reveals the Father to us.Sermon on Ephesians 1:3-18 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann.Prayer:  Almighty God, you have filled us with the new light of the Word who became flesh and lived among us. Let the light of our faith shine in all that we do; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.  

God’s grace in Christ, the Word made flesh to save the world. They also recall his encouragement to plan their lives carefully and wisely for his glory.  Sermon on Psalm 90 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Phil Huebner. Prayer: Eternal Father, before whom all generations rise and... Audio Download

God's grace in Christ, the Word made flesh to save the world. They also recall his encouragement to plan their lives carefully and wisely for his glory. Sermon on Psalm 90 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Phil Huebner.Prayer:Eternal Father, before whom all generations rise and fall, teach us to think earnestly on the brevity of our lives and on the immensity of your goodness. Help us to enter the new year trusting in the name of your Son and walking in the way of his peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

God’s grace in Christ, the Word made flesh to save the world. They also recall his encouragement to plan their lives carefully and wisely for his glory.  Sermon on Psalm 90 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Phil Huebner. Prayer: Eternal Father, before whom all generations rise and... Audio Download

The Lord Preserved His Son to Redeem His PeopleThe promise had been fulfilled! The Savior is born! But Satan was going to do everything possible to derail God's plan and rob us of the gift of God's love. Oh, the depths of the love of the heavenly Father that he countered the devil's wiles and will by preserving his Son to redeem us.Sermon on Matthew 2:13-23 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong.

Christ the Savior is Born! Sermon on Titus 2:11-14 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong. Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Word of the Father, when you became flesh and made your home among us, the heavens were glad and the earth rejoiced. In hope and love we await your ... Audio Download

Christ the Savior is Born!Sermon on Titus 2:11-14 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong.Prayer:Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Word of the Father, when you became flesh and made your home among us, the heavens were glad and the earth rejoiced. In hope and love we await your return. Help us to proclaim your glory to those who do not know you, until the whole earth sings a new song to you and the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Christ the Savior is Born! Sermon on Titus 2:11-14 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong. Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Word of the Father, when you became flesh and made your home among us, the heavens were glad and the earth rejoiced. In hope and love we await your ... Audio Download

The King Is Coming: Recognize Who He IsHe asked his followers, “Who do people say I am?” Peter had it right, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” There is no better way to prepare for Christmas in this Advent season that to sharpen our focus on the reason for the season—who the Messiah is and what he came to do.Sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Phil Huebner.Prayer:Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Take away the burden of our sins and make us ready for the celebration of your birth, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

The King Is Coming: RepentJohn the Baptist urges believers to repent: to turn from sin with tears and to trust God's promises with joy.Sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann.Prayer:Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

The King Is Coming: Repent John the Baptist urges believers to repent: to turn from sin with tears and to trust God’s promises with joy. Sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Prayer: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only... Audio Download

The King Is Coming: Repent John the Baptist urges believers to repent: to turn from sin with tears and to trust God’s promises with joy. Sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Prayer: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only... Audio Download

The King Is Coming: RejoiceThe First Sunday in Advent marks the beginning of a new church year. As the crowds on Palm Sunday welcomed Jesus as their King and glorified God for sending peace to earth, we welcome the King who came to us at his Incarnation, comes to us in Word and Sacraments, and will come again at his return at the end of time.Sermon on Matthew 21:1-11 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner.Prayer: Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Protect us by your strength and save us from the threatening dangers of our sins; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Trust That the Lord Is Bringing Final DeliveranceThis universe will one day end. What is our attitude toward the coming of The End? Knowing that we will be face to face with God and our eternal destiny, what attitude fills our hearts—fear? dread? anxiety? How about faith! Our worship today focuses on trust that he builds in our hearts as we look to his final deliverance.Sermon on Revelation 22:6-13 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Daniel Bondow.Prayer:Almighty God and Savior, you have set the final day and hour when we shall be delivered from this world of sin and death. Keep us ever watchful for the coming of your Son that we may sit with him and all your holy ones at the marriage feast in heaven; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Linda Ann Lantz received Christian burial through a service of Resurrection Lutheran Church, held at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, St. Catharines, on 19 November 2019.

Brace Yourself for the Dreadful Days of the End of Time Jesus warns us that the days that precede the end of time will not be easy for believers. Our faith in Christ readies us for these difficult days and gives us confident joy as we look forward to our Savior's return.Sermon on Luke 21:5-19 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong.Prayer:Lord God Almighty, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that we may always look forward to the end of this present evil age and to the day of your righteous judgment. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith and present us at last holy and blameless before you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

Look Forward to the Best Which is Yet to ComeFaith cares little about the details of life in heaven with God but simply looks forward to the day when all believers will be with the Lord forever.Sermon on Isaiah 65:17-25 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann.Prayer:Living God, your almighty power is made known chiefly in showing mercy and pity. Grantus the fullness of your grace to lay hold of your promises and live forever in your presence; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Look Forward to the Best Which is Yet to Come Faith cares little about the details of life in heaven with God but simply looks forward to the day when all believers will be with the Lord forever. Sermon on Isaiah 65:17-25 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Prayer:... Audio Download

Look Forward to the Best Which is Yet to Come Faith cares little about the details of life in heaven with God but simply looks forward to the day when all believers will be with the Lord forever. Sermon on Isaiah 65:17-25 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Prayer:... Audio Download

xx - Rely on Forgiveness in the Name of Jesus.At the heart of our relationship with God is his pardon and forgiveness to us through Jesus. We have every reason to celebrate that astounding news as the focus for worship today. Sermon on Romans 5:6-11 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor J... Audio Download

Rely on Forgiveness in the Name of Jesus.At the heart of our relationship with God is his pardon and forgiveness to us through Jesus. We have every reason to celebrate that astounding news as the focus for worship today.Sermon on Romans 5:6-11 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner.Prayer: Lord God, forgive the wrongdoing of your people and be gentle with us in our weakness. Deliver us from the bondage of our sin and direct us to the path of righteousness; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

xx - Rely on Forgiveness in the Name of Jesus.At the heart of our relationship with God is his pardon and forgiveness to us through Jesus. We have every reason to celebrate that astounding news as the focus for worship today. Sermon on Romans 5:6-11 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor J... Audio Download

Rejoice in the Freedom of the GospelThis is the truth: God forgives our sins for Jesus' sake. This truth frees us from the impossible burden of trying to gain life with God on our own. In Christ we have freedom to live in joy and love one another.Sermon on John 8:31-36 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Daniel Bondow.Prayer: Gracious Lord, our refuge and strength, pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keepthem steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Rejoice in the Freedom of the Gospel This is the truth: God forgives our sins for Jesus’ sake. This truth frees us from the impossible burden of trying to gain life with God on our own. In Christ we have freedom to live in joy and love one another. Sermon on John 8:31-36 preached at Grace Ev. Lu... Audio Download

Rejoice in the Freedom of the Gospel This is the truth: God forgives our sins for Jesus’ sake. This truth frees us from the impossible burden of trying to gain life with God on our own. In Christ we have freedom to live in joy and love one another. Sermon on John 8:31-36 preached at Grace Ev. Lu... Audio Download

Persist in Seeking God’s Help How often can I go to God when I need his help? Does he ever tire of hearing me? Jesus teaches us that faith can always approach God and that he never tires of hearing our requests. Sermon on Luke 18:1-8 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner. ... Audio Download

Persist in Seeking God’s Help How often can I go to God when I need his help? Does he ever tire of hearing me? Jesus teaches us that faith can always approach God and that he never tires of hearing our requests. Sermon on Luke 18:1-8 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner. ... Audio Download

Persist in Seeking God's HelpHow often can I go to God when I need his help? Does he ever tire of hearing me? Jesus teaches us that faith can always approach God and that he never tires of hearing our requests.Sermon on Luke 18:1-8 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner.Prayer: God, our refuge and strength, have mercy on your Church as we come in prayer before you.Answer us not in judgment on our sins, but in peace and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, yourSon, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Live in Thanks for God’s Grace What moves us to thankfulness: obligation, propriety, common sense? Thankful living is born in the blessings God bestows on us. We love him because he first loved us. Sermon on Genesis 8:15-22 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Daniel Bondow. Prayer: Gr... Audio Download

Live in Thanks for God’s Grace What moves us to thankfulness: obligation, propriety, common sense? Thankful living is born in the blessings God bestows on us. We love him because he first loved us. Sermon on Genesis 8:15-22 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Daniel Bondow. Prayer: Gr... Audio Download

Live in Thanks for God's GraceWhat moves us to thankfulness: obligation, propriety, common sense? Thankful living is born in the blessings God bestows on us. We love him because he first loved us.Sermon on Genesis 8:15-22 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Daniel Bondow.Prayer: Grant, O merciful Lord, to your faithful people pardon and peace that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Act with a servant's heart. “You are not your own, for you are bought with a price.” We livewith Jesus not in a spiritual democracy, but in a benevolent monarchy: Jesus is the loving master, and we are his servants. Sermon on Luke 17:1-10 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner.... Audio Download

Act with a servant's heart. “You are not your own, for you are bought with a price.” We livewith Jesus not in a spiritual democracy, but in a benevolent monarchy: Jesus is the loving master, and we are his servants. Sermon on Luke 17:1-10 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Jim Huebner.... Audio Download

"10 for 10"People will invariably give beneath their ability when they fail to put the Bible's teaching on firstfruits and proportionate giving into practice. Others give at their ability. This happens when people, confident in God's blessing, prayerfully and thoughtfully practice firstfruits and proportionalgiving. Finally, one can even give beyond their ability. That's the case when God's people step out in faith and give in a way that, humanly speaking, doesn't add up.Scripture tells us of people who, even in their poverty, opened up their hands and gave beyond their ability. They gave from the overflow of their hearts. How could they do this? They simply trusted in God's unlimited ability to care for them.These biblical accounts of heartfelt giving are another one of God's blessings to us. May we hear them, be inspired by them, and—as God gives us opportunity—make them our own story!Sermon on Mark 12:41-44 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong.Prayer:Gracious God, all that I have comes from you: my body and mind, my strength and intelligence, my time and abilities, my energy and possessions. Guard me from the temptation to use these gifts only for my personal benefit. Make me willing to use them joyfully in service to you and to your people. Amen.

"10 for 10"This weekend, the Lord will open our minds to consider the magnitude of his blessings. Each of us has been blessed in different ways and at various levels. What should our thoughtful, prayerful response be to these blessings? That's where the Bible's teaching about proportionate giving is such a help. For some families with fewer resources, the practice of giving 10% of their income might be a significant leap of faith. For other families with more resources, the practice of giving 10% may be a starting point for faith-filled giving.St. Paul wrote to the Christians in Corinth, “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Christians are blessed as they put God's principles of proportionate giving into practice!Sermon on Matthew 25:14-30 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Daniel Bondow.Prayer:Dear Father, you have given me so much more than I can ever return to you. Give me the wisdom I need to respond to your love thoughtfully. Strengthen my will to thankfully dedicate all that I am and have to your glory. I ask this in the name of the One who lived and died for me, Jesus Christ, your Son, my Lord. Amen.

"10 for 10"Today we begin a three-week stewardship emphasis to lead us toward giving ten percent of our income for ten weeks. The word stewardship is often regarded as a dirty word—a gimmick to get people to dig deeper and “give 'til it hurts.” Nothing could be further from the truth! Instead, stewardship is a precious word that sums up the Christian life. It encourages us to be who we truly are in Christ: Precious people who have been richly blessed by a Father who knows how to give good gifts to his children!Sermon on Haggai 1:1-11 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann.Prayer:O Lord, giver of life and source of all love, we know that all we have received comes from your gracious hand. Help us to always use your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. Send your Holy Spirit to work through us, that many more might come to know the saving riches of your Son. May our faithful stewardship bear witness to the love of your Son in our hearts, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

Keep Christ Jesus as Life's Highest Priority.    The Christian life is all about setting priorities. Faith asks: what is most important in my walk with God? Faith answers: To make God and his message the highest priority of life.Sermon on Luke 14:25-35, preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. O merciful Lord, you did not spare your only Son but delivered him up for us all. Grant us courage and strength to take up the cross and follow him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Keep Christ Jesus as Life’s Highest Priority.    The Christian life is all about setting priorities. Faith asks: what is most important in my walk with God? Faith answers: To make God and his message the highest priority of life. Sermon on Luke 14:25-35, preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by P... Audio Download

Keep Christ Jesus as Life’s Highest Priority.    The Christian life is all about setting priorities. Faith asks: what is most important in my walk with God? Faith answers: To make God and his message the highest priority of life. Sermon on Luke 14:25-35, preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by P... Audio Download

Seek the way of humility.   Arrogance is a cancer that eats away at our relationship with God and our friends and neighbors. Faith grasps the danger of arrogance and strives to live in humility. Sermon on James 2:1-13, preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor James Huebner.  O Lord of gra... Audio Download

Seek the way of humility.   Arrogance is a cancer that eats away at our relationship with God and our friends and neighbors. Faith grasps the danger of arrogance and strives to live in humility. Sermon on James 2:1-13, preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor James Huebner.  O Lord of gra... Audio Download

Seek the way of humility.   Arrogance is a cancer that eats away at our relationship with God and our friends and neighbors. Faith grasps the danger of arrogance and strives to live in humility.Sermon on James 2:1-13, preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor James Huebner. O Lord of grace and mercy, teach us by your Holy Spirit to follow the example of your Son in true humility, that we may withstand the temptations of the devil and with pure hearts and minds avoid ungodly pride; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

The Door to Heaven Is Narrow.   Who will enter the gate that leads to eternal life with God? Jesus' followers believe that only faith in their Savior will enable them to enter heaven. They also understand that many will be surprised and horrified at the end of time.Sermon on Luke 13:22-30 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Aaron Strong. Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

Opposition to Christ Can Come Our Way. No one enjoys opposition to what they believe. No one usually looks forward to receiving flack. But the reality is that opposition to what we believe and know to be true from Holy Scripture will come. How do we handle that? God's word and promise shift our attitude from fear of opposition to the recognition that we are blessed when we face opposition because through it our trust in the Lord Jesus is deepened.Sermon on Hebrews 12:1-13 preached at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Hackmann. Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift of grace that we come into your presence and offer true and faithful service. Grant that our worship on earth may always be pleasing to you, and in the life to come give us the fulfillment of what you have promised; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.