Using a description of “Why I am a Lutheran,” by travel expert Rick Steves, the preacher identifies another way of looking at the reformation.
Sermons on Luther
A “hearing” on the question: “Should the doctrine of justification by faith, the doctrine by which the church stands or falls continue to be the doctrine by which the church stands or falls?” The hearing includes a debate between the prosecutor and the counselor for defense, Mr. Lutheran.
Our Gospel lesson for today states that “Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. … Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to […]
This special message from Daniel Heckert, a member of St. John’s and the Southwestern PA Synod Youth Committee as well as co-leader of the Holy KOWS Youth Group, explores the transfiguration of Jesus. Dan references Martin Luther’s writings as we try to understand the significance of the transfiguration. He then challenges everyone to listen to […]
Using Psalm 46, the basis for Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress is our God” this sermon asks the listener to face fears and trust the promises of God’s …like a parent encouraging a child to trust, so our God holds us in the arms of mercy. Recent illnesses in the congregation and how the afflicted respond […]
We arrive at worship, burdened…and met by Christ who makes promises: “You will find rest for your souls” References are made to the great burdened souls of History…Jesus, Paul, Augustine, Luther. Christ’s yoke is the cross, and the church,….you will find rest for your souls in these.