ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Striving to speak God’s saving truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
10Dec
Christ’s Coming Brings a Call to Prepare
+ In the Name of Jesus + Christ’s Coming Brings a Call to Prepare Sermon on Isaiah 40:1-11 for Advent 2 (B) December 10, 2023 What does the word “comfort” bring to mind? Maybe a mattress or a reclining chair… that’s the light side of comfort. Sometimes after severe illness, doctors talk about hospice care…
17Sep
We Build on the Word of Christ, Our Rock
+ In the Name of Jesus +We Build on the Word of Christ, Our RockSermon on Matthew 7:24–27 for Christian Education SundaySeptember 17, 2023 Amen.
27Aug
The Son of the Living God Makes Us Temples of the Living God
+ In the Name of Jesus + The Son of the Living God Makes Us Temples of the Living God. Matthew 16:13-20 Pentecost 13 (Pr 16A) August 27, 2023 Amen. Matthew 16:13–20 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14They…
13Aug
God is with you! God is for you!
+ In the Name of Jesus + God is with you! God is for you! 1 Kings 19:9-18 Pentecost 11 (Pr 14A) August 13, 2023 Elijah had a problem. And it wasn’t the problem he thought he had. We know the problem that was on his mind… we heard Elijah recite this short paragraph twice:…
23Jul
A Mixed Field; a Final Harvest
A Mixed Field; a Final Harvest Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Gospel, Proper 11, A July 20-23, 2023 Dear brothers and sisters, Amen. Matthew 13:24–30,36–43 24Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the…
18Jun
The Compassion of Jesus Moves the Ministry
+ In the Name of Jesus + The Compassion of Jesus Moves the Ministry Sermon on Matthew 9:35—10:8 for Pentecost 3 (Proper 6) June 15-19, 2023 Amen. Matthew 9:35—10:8 35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36When…
21May
Don’t Be Surprised.
+ In the Name of Jesus + Don’t Be Surprised. Be Humble. Be Calm. Be Watchful. Sermon on 1 Peter 4:12–17; 5:6-11 for Easter 7 May 19-21, 2023 Don’t Be Surprised. Be Humble. 1. We have been given a gift with that name, “Christian.” So, Peter says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that…
18May
Jesus Restores the Kingdom!
+ In the Name of Jesus + Jesus Restores the Kingdom! Sermon on Acts 1:1-11 for Ascension May 18, 2023 Almost two weeks ago, we had our Examination of Confirmands, and for “Your kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer I asked “What is God’s kingdom.” The first answer is usually “heaven.” I have to ask…
23Apr
Jesus says, “Hey, Look! It’s Me!”
+ In the Name of Jesus +Jesus says, “Hey, Look! It’s Me!”Sermon on Luke 24:13–35for Easter 3April 20-23, 2023 Amen.
09Apr
“Just as He Said!”
+ In the Name of Jesus + “Just as He Said!” Sermon on Matthew 28:1–10 for Easter Day, A April 9, 2023 In 1899 an editor of a Christian magazine had an idea. He read the words of institution for the Lord’s Supper in Luke 22, “This cup is the new testament in my blood,”…
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07Apr
What Is Finished?
+ In the Name of Jesus + What Is Finished? Sermon on John 19:17-30 for Good Friday Midday April 7, 2023 In the Good Friday Gospel from John we have three of Jesus’ seven words from the cross. “Woman, here is your son, … Here is your mother.” “I am thirsty” and “It is finished.”…
29Mar
The Suffering Servant: An Obedient Servant… A Servant Helped by the Lord.
+ In the Name of Jesus + The Suffering Servant: An Obedient Servant… A Servant Helped by the Lord. Sermon on Isaiah 50:4-9 Lent 2023 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one…
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08Jan
God Opens His Treasure Chest For All To See
Ephesians 3:2-12 Epiphany 1/5/23; 1/6/23; 1/8/23 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI In the movie “National Treasure” a group of treasure hunters seeks a hidden riches. Contrary to the legendary map with the “x” marks the spot, this group had to piece together clues of a different nature in order to find the treasure….
24Dec
Glory, Glory, and Glory!
+ In the Name of Jesus + Glory, Glory, and Glory! Sermon on Luke 2:1-14 for Christmas Eve December 24, 2022 Amen. [1] https://www.candyfavorites.com/gloria-mix-brachs