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Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (9 November 2025). Text: Luke 20:27-40

Text: Luke 7:1-10 View this week's Bulletin

Text: Luke 10:25-37; variousTheme: The story of the “Good Samaritan” is a favorite for many people. Jesus' story doesn't just make a point, it sends us on a mission. You ready?Memory Verse: Luke 10:36-37 (NIV) “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49512239

Text: Luke 19:1-10The familiar story of Zacchaeus reminds us that God has always been looking for us to welcome Him into our lives and change the way in which we live among each other. Our past, titles, and labels do not need to define us because the Son of Man came to save us and…

Grace & TruthPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus saves.TEXT - Luke 19:1-101. What must I do to be saved? * Acts 16:30-33 * Luke 18:18-23 * They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved - you and your household.” Acts 16:312. Who can be saved? * Luke 19:1-10. * For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:103. What does salvation change? * Luke 15:11-32 * Luke 19:35-43 * But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. Luke 15:32NEXT STEPS1. Admit your lostness.2. Believe in Jesus.GO DEEPERFive Solas of the Protestant ReformationFive pillars of our faith that come out of the reformation.1. Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone.The Bible is the sole written divine revelation, our only infallible rule for faith and life, and alone can bind the conscience of believers absolutely. (Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy. 3:16-17).2. Sola Fide – Faith Alone.Justification is by faith alone. By God's free grace, the righteousness of Jesus Christ is imputed to us by faith and is the sole ground of our acceptance by God, by which our sins are pardoned (Romans 5:1; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians. 2:8-10).3. Solus Christus – Christ Alone.Jesus Christ is the only mediator through Whose work we are redeemed (John 14:6; John 3:16; Acts 4:12; Acts 16:30-33)4. Sola Gratia – Grace Alone.Our salvation rests solely on the work of God's grace for us (Romans 2:4; Ephesians. 2:8-10).5. Soli Deo Gloria – To God Alone be Glory.Salvation is of God and has been accomplished by God, therefore to God alone belongs the glory (Isaiah 42:8; Colossians 3:17).

As we think about the use of our time, talents, and treasures during this October Stewardship month, we find ourselves hearing about the unrighteous judge and the persistent widow.  The unrighteous judge does not give justice to the widow because justice is what she deserved, rather because he did not want to be bothered by her anymore.  As we see that we are not always persistent with the use of our time, talents, and treasures to God, we see that God serves justice to us as Jesus goes to the cross.

Grace & Truth: People Get Ready! Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Pay attention to the signs of readiness. TEXT -  Luke 12:13-56Four questions to diagnose readiness:1. Is your focus now or not now?Luke 12:13-21. Parable of the rich fool.Signs: greed or gratitude.2. Is your strategy wise or not wise?Luke 12:35-41. Parable of the unwise steward.Signs: unfaithful or faithful. 3. Is your posture ready or not ready? Luke 12:42-48. Parable of the thief in the night.Signs: not alert or alert?4. Is your heart trusting or not trusting?Luke 12:54-56.Signs: Afraid or unafraid.NEXT STEPS1. Get ready.2. Stay ready.GO DEEPER: People Get Ready by Curtis MayfieldPeople get ready, there's a train a-comin'You don't need no baggage, you just get on boardAll you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'Don't need no ticket, you just thank the LordThere is a lot that we don't know about the return of Jesus (like the time) but there are some things we do know without a doubt. Three things we know for sure:1. Jesus will return again. (It could be soon.)2. The return of Jesus will be sudden and unexpected. (There will be no time to prepare after he returns.)3. We are called to get ready and stay ready for the return of Jesus.Preparing for Jesus' return requires living a life of active faith, vigilance, and holiness in one's daily duties. This means cultivating spiritual alertness, pursuing holiness, and faithfully living out our calling while wearing the full armor of God. Preparation also involves embracing suffering with hope; focusing on love for God and others; growing in faith through prayer, scripture, community, service, etc.; and reaching out with the love of Jesus to others. Getting ready for the return of Jesus is part of our walk as disciples of Jesus. Until Jesus returns we are called to trust God in all things. Are you ready?“He who calls you is faithful.  He will surely DO IT” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Text: Luke 2:19, Habakkuk 2:3

Semon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (19 October 2025). Text: Luke 18:1-8

As Jesus heals the ten lepers of their leprosy, only one returns, the Samaritan, to thank Jesus. That's not to say that the other nine lepers were not thankful for the healing, but they were going to show themselves to the priests like Jesus had told them to do. The Samaritan return to thank Jesus directly, because it was from Him that the healing came. We might think that there are certain things in our lives that ONLY we can do. But when it comes to our forgiveness, our salvation, that ONLY comes through Jesus.

This message was delivered on October 12, 2025 at Milford Church in Somerset, PA. Text: Luke 12:13-21

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (12 October 2025). Text: Luke 17:11-19

Text: Luke 1:1-25  

Text: Luke 8:22-25  

Rev. Mark VanderHart - Scripture: Luke 10:1-20 Text: Luke 10:1-20

Text: Luke 15:17–32 Why THE Father is so awesome in this parable and in real life: 1. Sometimes God sends adversity our way to bring us clarity about Him and us. (Scottish proverb: Some lessons are better felt than telt) 2. God will forgive your sins and restore you like it never happened. (15:22) What […]

Text: Luke 5:27-32; variousTheme: There's simply nothing like introducing a friend to the ONE who can change everything for them. This week we'll look at why we have a TOP FIVE list, and how we can help our friends find their way to Jesus.Memory Verse: Luke 5:29 (NIV) “Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them.” Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49499747

As we think about the end of our life, whenever that may come, we want to hear those words from Christ, "well done, good and faithful servant."  As we think about our lives, our struggles with sin and temptation, we may find that we are unworthy servants.  Worthy to be called good, and faithful, and... worthy of eternal life.  This is where Christ steps in and is good and faithful on our behalf, and through His death and resurrection makes us worthy.  Worthy to be forgiven, worthy to receive eternal life, not because of anything we have done, but all because of what Christ has done.

The rich man, who is in torment (hell), sees Lazarus in paradise with Abraham.  The rich man wants Abraham to send Lazarus back from the dead to warn his brothers so that they do not join him there.  Abraham says, "If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead."  The Word of God is enough, and the Church is called to share the Word of God with others, so that they hear, believe, and receive eternal life.  This is the work of Peace Lutheran Church.  This is the work of those who serve the people of Sachigo.  Bringing the Good News of peace and joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the young and old of our hurting and troubled world.

When we hear the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, it makes us think the emphasis is on the one after whom the parable is named.  Similar to the Parable of the Lost/Prodigal Son (which takes place right before this one).  Sometimes what we think a parable is about, isn't always what the parable is about, because a parable (an earthly story with a heavenly meaning), is sometimes more about how God works in and through fallen humanity compared to how humans deal with their own selfish/sinful decisions.

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (28 September 2025). Text: Luke 16:19-31.

September 28, 2025 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC by Rev. Charles St-Onge. Text: Luke 16:19-31.Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (28 September 2025). Text: Luke 16:19-31.

Rev. Evan Heerema - Scripture: Luke 18:35 - 19:10 Text: Luke 18:35 - 19:10

Text: Luke 3:23-38

Planning for the future involves more than just a savings account. This message was delivered on Sept 21, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Luke 16:1-13

September 21, 2025 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC by Rev. Charles St-Onge. Text: Luke 16.1-13. Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (14 September 2025). Text: Luke 15:1-10.

September 7, 2025 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC by Rev. Charles St-Onge. Text: Luke 15:1-10. Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

Text: Luke 14:15-24 View this week's Bulletin.  

You can't walk past a church without seeing a cross, and have you noticed millions of people wear a cross around their necks—but what does Jesus mean when he speaks about the cross?  For Jesus, the cross isn't just a symbol, but a way of life. Like clay on the potters' wheel, “carrying the cross” is all about God's healing in our lives and how God works in this world.  Text:  Luke 14 and Jeremiah 18 Pod 275

Does Jesus really want us to "hate" our families? What does he mean by "bearing our crosses"? Or what about "renounce all that you have"? Listen as we consider these hard sayings of Jesus together.    Text: Luke 14:25-33

Text: Luke 3:7-17

The sin of Pride can be infectious and deadly, infesting our relationships, our minds, our souls, and our communities. Thankfully, Jesus offers the antidotes of Humility and Hospitality as the cure. Listen as we explore these themes in this week's sermon.    Text: Luke 14:1-14

Text: Luke 11:1-13 Preacher: Derek Baker

This message was delivered Aug 31, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14

August 31, 2025 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC by Rev. Charles St-Onge. Text: Luke 14:1-14 and Proverbs 25:2-10. Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

Text: Luke 11:1-13 View this week's Bulletin. View this week's Sermon Discussion Questions.

What does the Sabbath mean for Christians and how can we honor it, live it, and observe it? Listen this week as we consider these questions while discussing Jesus' healing of a woman who was bent down for eighteen years.    Text: Luke 13:10-17

(Baptism) I. The Meaning II. The Reason III. The Calling Scripture Reading: Luke 18 Text: Luke 18:15-17 Psalter Numbers: 288, 366, 190, 14

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (24 August 2025). Text: Luke 13:22-32

August 24, 2025 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC by Rev. Charles St-Onge. Text: Luke 13:22-30.Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

Text: Luke 15:11-32 View this week's Bulletin. View this week's Sermon Discussion Questions.  

August 17, 2025. Kip Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Text: Luke 9:23, 57-62; Luke 14:26,43; Exodus 3-4 Points: Cost of Discipleship to help us "Settle It" and keep Christ established as Head and Heart of our lives -- Luke 9:57-62 Some demands of Discipleship: A. Love God Supremely - Settle It! --Mark 12:50 & Luke 14:26 B. Follow Christ Passionately - Settle It! --Luke 9:23 C. Forsake All Intentionally - Settle It! --Luke 14:33 & Exodus 3-4

Text: Luke 12:49-56

August 17, 2025 sermon at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC by Rev. Charles St-Onge. Text: Luke 12:49-56.Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock. NE (10 August 2025). Text: Luke 12:22-34

Text: Luke 12:32-40

Lesson Five: The message of the "Suffering of Jesus" Text: Luke 24:44-49 Intro: Last week we discussed the ultimate motivation for doing missions = Jesus. We saw that we are motivated by the life of Jesus, today we will see that God motivates us by the suffering of Jesus. In our text, Jesus motivated His disciples by reminding them of His suffering. 1. Jesus said the Pentateuch, the prophets and the psalms foretold of His sufferings. VS44. See VS 26-27 = No doubt He recalled these Old Testament texts: • The Passover lamb. Ref: Ex. 12:21-23; Mk 14:12 • The serpent on the tree. Ref: Numb. 21:9 • His agony on the cross. Ref: Psalm 22 = future perfect present tense • The suffering servant. Ref: Isa. 50:6; 52:14; 53:1-7 2. Jesus said the truth of His suffering is to be preached in all the world. VS47 • This is the purpose for the power of the Holy Spirit. VS49; Ref: Acts 1:8 • This was the message of the New Testament church. Acts 2:22-23; 1 Cor. 15:1-5;Phil. 2:8; Heb. 2:9; Acts 8:32, 34-35 3. Jesus said those who witness His suffering are accountable to tell of it. VS48 • This is the "great" commission. Ref: Mark 16:15, Matt. 23.19-20 • The disciples witnessed Jesus' suffering. 1 John 1:2-3; Ref Matt. 27 • The Scripture says all those who know of Jesus' suffering are to tell it. 2 Cor. 5:19-21; Heb. 12:1-2 – we know ref: James 4:17 Conclusion: To see and not say is a crime, to know and not tell is sin. Surely the life and suffering of Jesus motivates us to do missions!

You've probably heard the saying “Money talks.” What would money say to you if it wanted to be your idol? And what might God say in contrast?1.     Money says: “Look at how much more others have than you.”  This counterfeit god uses envy to enslave us, driving us to want more. Proverbs 14:30 says, “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”God says: “Be content with and grateful for what you have.” The antidote to envy is gratitude. 2.     Money says: “You don't have a greed problem.” Money insists, “You don't have enough money to be called greedy. Only rich people are greedy.” Yet Jesus warned an audience of mostly poor people, “Watch out! Be on guard against all kinds of greed.”  God says: “Recognize that the tendency toward greed is a constant challenge.” The antidote to greed is generosity. 3.     Money says: “Worry about me!”  We have the illusion that we won't worry about money if we have more money. But the fact is, the more money we have, the more we think about it and worry about it. God says: “Trust me as your provision and source.” There is a linkage between seeking God's Kingdom and knowing God's provision. 4.     Money says: “Giving may be a good idea, but you can't afford it.” One of the biggest lies money tells is that if you had more money, you'd be more generous. But statistics show that people with lower incomes give a higher percentage of their money than people with higher incomes. God says: “Give, not because you can afford to, but because you can't afford not to.”  If you don't start understanding the role of generosity when you don't have much, you will not grow into it when you do have much. 5.     Money says: “If you just keep getting more, eventually you'll have enough.” But it's like a treadmill of acquisition; we never get there. We never reach “enough.”God says: “The antidote for consumerism is compassion.” Only when you choose to spend on behalf of others instead of on yourself will your heart begin to change. Text: Luke 16:13; 12:15-34; 19:1-8  Originally recorded on December 12, 2010, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN