Joy in Weakness

Joy in the Certainty of God’s Promises

Just Another Brick in the Wall?

The Joy of Prayer & Praise

Called to One: Jesus

What is this!? The Bread of Life

True Bread. True God.

Fear and Wonder

Jesus Comes to Change Perspectives.

Mercy Over Judgement

Sent: A People Prepared for the Journey

Handling the Hurts of Life

Life Together

When Problems Abound

Another Paraclete

Many people seek wise counselors. The Holy Spirit is the world's best...

The Trinity at Work

Too often our attempts to discuss how God can be both one God and yet...

A Fearful Response to Salvation

In the Gospel, Jesus encounters a man who is possessed by many demons...

The Anxieties of Life as a Disciple

In 1 Kings 19, Elijah struggles to make sense of his calling to follow...

The Expanding Mission

Our God is a God of mission. There is good news to be shared, but who...

You go, and do likewise

Though we often read the Good Samaritan solely in terms of how we...

The Good Portion

Our only hope is Jesus! He is our portion, the eternal Word of God who...

Lord, Teach Us

Prayer. A word so seemingly simple and yet so complex. Prayer is a gift...

Of What Does Life Consist?

How do we approach the things that we own? Do we possess them, or do...

A Life of Worry or of Faith?

The adventure of life is one of faith: entrusting ourselves to the care...

That’s What Faith Can Do…

There is so much in this world that can begin to wear us down and burn...

Faith Is ...

(Image Copyright 2014 Faithlife / Logos Bible Software 8) The most...

Jesus at the Table – The Gift of Grace

What is the deal with Jesus being so concerned about seating...

The Cost of Discipleship

Philemon is only twenty-one verses, but the impact of this Epistle is...

Everyday Blessings

Each day we have a chance to influence others with the love of Christ...

Two Masters

Typically, this parable is referred to as “The Dishonest Manager,” but...

Preaching for a Change

Jesus tells a story of utter contrasts. He paints the picture of the...

Unworthy Servants

When someone gives us a compliment, it can go to our head, but in...

Being Faith-‘full’ in a Faith-‘less’ World

The account of Ruth and Naomi paints a dramatic picture of our search...

A Treasured Possession

Malachi speaks to a downtrodden people who are going through the...

The Voice of Jesus

How should we live as the Church in this time of COVID-19? The events...

The Main Thing

Today, Jesus sends us out in the verses we call the "Great Commission."...

Freely Received, Freely Given

How do you read the Bible? More specifically, how do you ‘listen’ to...

It is Enough

In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus commands his disciples to do amazing...

Law, Sin, and the Spirit

What place does the law have in the life of a Christian? Paul wrestles...

Dirty Laundry

Many don't like to admit their sin and sinfulness, fearing the shame or...

The Riches of God

Into a world plagued with a poverty of love, grace, understanding, and...

Wheat and Weeds: Warning or Comfort?

Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds doesn't provide us with a...

Chosen

Too often we are rushed along in life with the who, what, where, when...

Satisfied

Though we tend to worry about and chase after many things, today, our...

The Word is Near You

Can we hear God’s voice above the noise of life? God invites us to find...

Faithful Prayer

Though Jesus' initial response to the Canaanite woman may at first make...

Comfort in the Body of Christ

God gives each of us gifts and abilities. These abilities can’t help us...

Take Up Your Cross

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks words which the disciples...

The Christian Life: Living in Two Kingdoms

Paul directs our attention in Romans 13 to consider our place as...

United by Worship

When we find ourselves in disagreement with a fellow Christian, what do...

A Partnership in the Gospel

Even from a distance and in a troublesome situation, Paul is still hard...

Empty Yourself

Paul's encouragement in Philippians may at first seem daunting, but...

Pressing On

Paul invites us to reflect upon our Christian life, coming to grips...

Shaping Christian Character

Life has a way of pressing in upon us until we are wearied, worn, and...

Fulfilment and For Us!

Did you know that Pentecost is a holiday not just in the New Testament...

The Character of God & the Character of His Church

In today’s service we celebrate relationship of our Triune God with us...

Where Are You Running?

After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they heard God coming and...

Yearning for More

On what is your assurance in life built? Is the foundation of your...

Big Storms. Bigger God!

What kind of problems are you trying to work through right now? There...

Which Healing Is Greater?

Though the circumstances of these two healings are almost totally...

Tamil Indian Sermon — June 27, 2021

And They Took Offense: Rejecting Jesus?

In Mark 6, Jesus comes to his hometown not simply for a family visit...

Amos, John, and Jesus

The people want to know: Who is Jesus? While we all have our answers to...

Where's My Rest?

In today's lesson, Jesus offers the disciples rest. After their...

The Lord Will Provide

Life is exhausting when we try to rely on ourselves for all our needs...

The ABCs of Faith

David found himself caught between a proverbial rock and hard place...

The Hard Path of Discipleship

In John 6, first the crowds come seeking physical fulfillment, as they...

Your Traditions or Jesus' Actions?

Many people love routines. Often, and over time, the routines we love...

Your Wisdom and Your Understanding

In today's world, it's all too common for Christians to stand out not...

Compassion Enters into the Lives of Others

We often wish we had all the details of Jesus’ ministry. There are so...

How Long?

In today’s readings, Jesus comes upon a crowd which is waiting for him...

Did Adam and Eve ever eat apples again?

Hopefully there is no doubt in your mind that you have been blessed...

Sent...

What does Jesus want me to be? What does Jesus want me to do? These...

One Thing You Lack

Are your priorities perfectly sorted? At first this seems to be the...

God Stepped In

Today, we go back to the beginning to see the way that God works to...

The Majesty of God

When was the last time you were stopped in awe and wonder? Do you find...

Where is God?

Today, we hear Israel ask God why he doesn’t help them, and we hear...

The Call of Christ

Where are you going this summer? Jesus invites you to travel with him...

Royal Representatives

Today, we start a three-part sermon series on discipleship, titled...

Ruled Reconcilers

Today, we continue a three-part sermon series on discipleship, titled...

Rooted. Built Up. Established.

How do we find balance in the midst of an earthquake, shelter in the...

A Tiny House in Heaven?

In the Lord’s Prayer we pray for the earth to be “as it is in heaven.”...

Seek the Kingdom

Jesus tells us today, “Do not be anxious…” Easier said than done! Many...

The Faithful Word & Witness of God’s People

How’s your vision? Are the eyes of faith seeing God at work in your...

The Narrow Door

Jesus is asked today, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” (Luke...

Jesus at the Table (Pushing the Envelope)

We may pray, “Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest…” but are we ready for the...

An Offer You Can’t Refuse

We are our greatest asset. Our name, appearance, and abilities are...

The Lost Sheep

What do you do when you arrive at church? Many people attend to the...

Pentecost

Before Pentecost, the disciples were gathered together in Jerusalem...

Lord, If It Is You...

The wind was howling, the sea was rolling, the rain was falling, and...

Unexpected Guests

“Behold!” is a word of action. It focuses our attention on something...

What If We Weren’t Here?

What if we weren’t here? What if there was no more Calvary Lutheran...

In One Easy Step

We want easy and convenient ways to follow Jesus, but that isn't always...

Who is the greatest?

The disciples of Jesus come today with the “wrong question.” They want...

The Unforgiving Servant: A Retelling

Is the forgiveness of Jesus intended to be a stagnant pond or a...

Life in the Vineyard

Jesus draws us into the details of this fictional story to consider the...

Mic Drop!

In today’s sermon, Jesus “drops the mic” and gets the last word over...

The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ Jesus

Knowing Christ, as Paul proclaims, is all that matters. Everything else...

Draw Near to the Throne of Grace

“Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should...