Sermons

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther was a Faithful and Fruitful Disciple of Jesus Christ. We honor his legacy on Reformation Sunday by Abiding in God’s Word and following the example of True Discipleship by sharing the Good News of the Salvation won for us in Jesus Christ with those around us.

Persistent Prayer is the Holy Spirit working in YOU to transform you into the image of Christ…

The story of Jesus healing the Ten Lepers tells us about the MASTER who Restores… the isolated, the alienated, the outcast and marginalized – back to community, friends, and family.

Forgiveness – it is bountiful in God’s grace. It overflows from us as we receive t. Forgiveness is to be shared – that is the joy and duty of a faithful servant.

A great chasm has been fixed between hell and heaven – the rich man learned he was too late!

Grace is NOT A Gamble – it’s already there, waiting to be given – freely. The Shrewd Manager teaches us how we should use unrighteous wealth to bless those around us…

In explaining what it takes to be a Disciple, Jesus makes it clear that the Demands are Impossible for man to meet on his own, but then offers the Radical Grace needed for the Holy Spirit to make a Christian into a disciple by the power of Faith in Christ and brings a renewal through daily living.

Based on the Scripture Texts for Pentecost 11 Series C.
Isaiah 66:18-23; Hebrews 12:4-24; LUKE 13:22-30
“Held in the Grip of Grace”

Sermon on Luke 9:51-62
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Series C (Swapped with June 29 Pent 3C, which was used for “Praise in the Park”)