Advent | Angels | Ascension | Baptism | Christian Education | Christian Life | Christmas | Church | Communion of Saints | Confirmation | Consecration | Conversion | Death/Resurrection | Epiphany | Evangelism | Faith | Forgiveness | God-Father | God-Holy Spirit | God-Son | God-Triune | Good Friday | Grace | Home | Judgment | Justification | Kingdom of God | Last Days | Law/Gospel | Lent | Life Everlasting | Lord's Supper | Marriage and Family | Ministry | Missions | New Year | Palm Sunday | Pentecost | Praise | Prayer | Providence | Reformation | Repentance | Salvation | Sanctification | Savior | Spiritual Warfare | Stewardship | Thanksgiving | Transfiguration | Trust | Witnessing | Word of God | Worship
| Date | Text | Sermon | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advent | |||
| 01 Dec 2002 | 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 | We Eagerly Await the Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ | |
| 08 Dec 2002 | 2 Peter 3:8-14 | Come, O Long-Expected Jesus | |
| 15 Dec 2002 | Isaiah 61:1-3,10-11 | Jesus Came to Bring the World a Life-Transforming Message! | |
| 22 Dec 2002 | Romans 16:25-27 | Glory to God in the Highest! | |
| 03 Dec 2003 | Luke 1:46-48 | Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Joy! | |
| 10 Dec 2003 | Luke 1:49-53 | Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Peace! | |
| 17 Dec 2003 | Luke 1:54-55 | Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Hope! | |
| Angels | |||
| 29 Sep 2002 | Revelation 12:7-12 | War!! | |
| Ascension | |||
| 09 May 2002 | Luke 24:44-53 | Jesus Ascended into Heaven! | |
| 23 May 2004 | Revelation 22:12-21 | 1971 Years Later (after Jesus’ Ascension) | |
| Baptism | |||
| 18 May 2008 | Matthew 28:18-20 | Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies... | Yes |
| Christian Education | |||
| 07 May 2006 | 1 Peter 3:15 | With the Help of God Strive to Keep Your Vows! | |
| Christian Life | |||
| 22 Jun 2003 | 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 | Handle with Care | |
| 27 Feb 2005 | Mark 10:35-45 | How Ought We Define Success? | |
| 13 Mar 2005 | Matthew 5:13-16 | Who Are You? | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | Revelation 3:20; Psalm 51:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 | Welcome! | |
| 01 Jan 2006 | 1 Peter 2:9-10 | This Year Be Everything God Has Declared You to Be! | |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Galatians 6:14 | The Father Proclaims His Son Crucified for Us | |
| 02 Apr 2006 | 1 Peter 1:13-23 | Lent’s Connection to Real Life! | |
| 07 May 2006 | 1 Peter 3:15 | With the Help of God Strive to Keep Your Vows! | |
| 18 Jun 2006 | Ephesians 5:23,25; 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Peter 3:7 | God’s Message for Husbands and Fathers—“Lead!” | |
| 25 Jun 2006 | Matthew 5:13-16 | Find Both Your Identity and Purpose in Christ! | |
| 23 Jul 2006 | Matthew 6:1-6 | Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion! | |
| 30 Jul 2006 | Psalm 116 | The Christian’s Motto: Praise the Lord! | |
| 31 Dec 2006 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! | |
| 07 Jan 2007 | Romans 12:1-5 | Our Lives Are To Be Continuous Worship! | Yes |
| 21 Jan 2007 | Matthew 8:5-13 | How Are You Seeking Jesus? | |
| 28 Jan 2007 | Matthew 8:23-27 | Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear! | |
| 11 Feb 2007 | Jeremiah 9:23-24 | Seek Genuine Humility! | Yes |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Psalm 51:10b; Matthew 18:21-22 | Renew a right spirit within me! | |
| 04 Mar 2007 | Matthew 15:21-28 | Jesus Loves Me This I Know! | Yes |
| 06 May 2007 | Joshua 1:8-9 | Dear Confirmands-Be Strong and Courageous! | Yes |
| 13 May 2007 | Isaiah 55:6-11 | Seek the Lord! | Yes |
| 20 May 2007 | 1 Peter 4:7-11 | In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ! | |
| 29 Jul 2007 | Romans 13:1-2 | All Earthly Authorities Are Appointed by God! | |
| 19 Aug 2007 | Ephesians 4:25 | God Calls Upon His Children to Be Honest! | |
| 09 Sep 2007 | Proverbs 4:14-23 | Two Paths—One Choice! That Choice Could Not Be More Important! | |
| 04 Nov 2007 | Matthew 18:23-35 | The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life! | |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Lamentations 3:22-24 | Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies! | |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 40:9 | Behold Your God! | |
| 30 Dec 2007 | Luke 2:25-35 | Simeon—An Example of Godliness! | |
| 01 Jan 2008 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ Is and Will Always Remain the Same! | |
| 10 Feb 2008 | Jeremiah 2:17-19; 3:22-23 | Learn These Life Lessons Well! | Yes |
| 17 Feb 2008 | Exodus 13:17-22 | As We Travel Through Life God Will Provide! | Yes |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Hebrews 10:19-25 | Let Us Hold Fast to Our Faith in Jesus Christ | |
| 30 Mar 2008 | 1 Peter 1:22-25 | Jesus Lives! So What? | Yes |
| 06 Apr 2008 | John 21:1-14 | Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us? | Yes |
| 13 Apr 2008 | Isaiah 61:10-11 | Jesus Lives! His Activity in our Lives Is Vital! | Yes |
| 04 May 2008 | Matthew 6:19-21, Romans 12:1-8 | You have a Treasure for Service | Yes |
| 11 May 2008 | Isaiah 44:1-6 | Children of God-Listen to the Lord! | |
| 25 May 2008 | Mark 4:26-29 | The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming! | Yes |
| 01 Jun 2008 | 2 Timothy 3:10-17 | The Bible Is the Word of God, Through Which He Intends to Save Our Souls! | |
| Christmas | |||
| 30 Dec 2001 | Galatians 4:4-7 | The Real Meaning of Christmas… | |
| 25 Dec 2003 | Selected Texts | Today Our Savior Is Born! | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | 1 Peter 2:1-10 | We are Christmas Christians in an After-Christmas World | |
| Church | |||
| 11 May 2003 | Acts 4:23-33 | We Share Unity in Christ | |
| 10 Aug 2003 | Ephesians 2:12-22 | I Believe in One Holy Christian and Apostolic Church | |
| 28 May 2006 | Ephesians 4:11-16 | Jesus Has Ascended—It’s Time For Growing Up | |
| Communion of Saints | |||
| 19 Sep 2004 | Philemon 10-21 | Philemon’s Lesson… Appreciate the Value of a Christian Brother | |
| Confirmation | |||
| 21 Apr 2002 | Psalm 103 | Bless the Lord, O My Soul! (I) | |
| 28 Apr 2002 | Psalm 103 | Bless the Lord, O My Soul! (II) | |
| 05 May 2002 | Deuteronomy 32:46-47 | Set Your Hearts on All the Words of God! | |
| 27 Apr 2003 | Ephesians 6:10-18 | Spiritual Warfare | |
| 04 May 2003 | Matthew 6:33 | Listen Carefully to Your Savior | |
| 02 May 2004 | John 8:31-32 | Dear Confirmands: Abide in Your Savior’s Word! | |
| Consecration | |||
| 22 Sep 2002 | Isaiah 55:6-9 | Brethren—Let Us Seek the Lord! | |
| 31 Dec 2002 | John 8:31-32 | Let Us Abide in Jesus’ Word! | |
| 19 Jan 2003 | 1 Samuel 3:1-10 | Let Us Learn from a Child | |
| 20 May 2004 | Ephesians 1:15-23 | May God Open the Eyes of Our Understanding… | |
| Conversion | |||
| Ephesians 2:1-10 | Conversion Is a Miracle of God! | ||
| 02 Dec 2007 | 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 | Jesus Is the Light of the Heart | |
| Death/Resurrection | |||
| 31 Mar 2002 | Luke 24:36-39, 46-48 | Listen to the Living Savior! | |
| 20 Apr 2003 | John 20:1-18 | An Easter Resurrection and Response | |
| 14 Nov 2004 | 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 | God Gives Us the Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ! | |
| 27 Mar 2005 | 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 | Christ Our Lord Has Risen | |
| 17 Apr 2005 | John 11:1-44 | Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life! | |
| 16 Apr 2006 | 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 6:1-11 | Jesus Lives! | |
| 19 Nov 2006 | Revelation 21:1-4 | Keep Your Eye On the Prize! | Yes |
| 23 Mar 2008 | Selected Texts | Witnesses of an Empty Tomb | Yes |
| Epiphany | |||
| 05 Jan 2003 | Ephesians 3:2-12 | Rejoice in the Mystery—God’s Plan for Our Salvation | |
| Evangelism | |||
| 29 Feb 2004 | Romans 10:6-13 | We Preach God’s Gospel Message! | |
| 17 Oct 2004 | Psalm 96:1-5 | Our Mission: To Campaign for the Lord’s Salvation | |
| 26 Jun 2005 | Acts 9:1-22 | The Gospel Is a Miracle Worker | |
| 03 Jul 2005 | Matthew 15:1-9 | Beware the Road to Empty Worship! | |
| 10 Jul 2005 | Ephesians 4:29-32 | Your Life Speaks Volumes for Christ | |
| 24 Jul 2005 | Mark 12:41-44 | You Are a Steward of the Mysteries of God | |
| 31 Jul 2005 | Acts 4:8-20 | Salvation Is Found in Jesus Alone! | |
| 09 Oct 2005 | Acts 1:1-11 | Every Day a Mission Celebration | |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19 | Share! | |
| 09 Apr 2006 | John 12:12-19 | Behold, Your King Is Coming! | |
| 18 Mar 2007 | 1 Peter 3:15 | The Holy Spirit Prepares Each of Us for Mission! | Yes |
| 08 Apr 2007 | Mark 16:11-20 | From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action! | |
| 14 Oct 2007 | Romans 1:16-17 | Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ | |
| 21 Oct 2007 | 3 John 1-8 | You Have Reason to Rejoice! | |
| 25 May 2008 | Mark 4:26-29 | The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming! | Yes |
| Faith | |||
| 18 Aug 2002 | Matthew 15:21-28 | The Cries of Faith | |
| 06 Oct 2002 | Matthew 21:33-43 | Don’t Let History Repeat Itself | |
| 20 Feb 2005 | Genesis 22:1-19 | Tested by God | |
| 01 May 2005 | Psalm 119:89-94a | What’s Next? | |
| 09 Apr 2006 | John 12:12-19 | Behold, Your King Is Coming! | |
| 03 Dec 2006 | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | The Essence of Advent: A New Covenant! | Yes |
| 21 Jan 2007 | Matthew 8:5-13 | How Are You Seeking Jesus? | |
| 04 Mar 2007 | Matthew 15:21-28 | Jesus Loves Me This I Know! | Yes |
| 15 Apr 2007 | Genesis 32:22-31 | Be an “Israel” | Yes |
| 30 Dec 2007 | Luke 2:25-35 | Simeon—An Example of Godliness! | |
| Forgiveness | |||
| 15 Sep 2002 | Matthew 18:21-35 | Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven | |
| God-Father | |||
| 01 Mar 2006 | Mark 15:34 | The Father Forsook His Son for Us | |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Galatians 6:14 | The Father Proclaims His Son Crucified for Us | |
| 02 Mar 2008 | Isaiah 42:1-8 | Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen! | Yes |
| God-Holy Spirit | |||
| Ephesians 2:1-10 | Conversion Is a Miracle of God! | ||
| 18 Jan 2004 | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | Don’t Be Ignorant of Spiritual Gifts | |
| 15 May 2005 | 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 | Students in the Holy Spirit’s School | |
| 11 May 2008 | Isaiah 44:1-6 | Children of God-Listen to the Lord! | |
| God-Son | |||
| 20 Mar 2005 | Selected Texts | The Lamb Presents Himself for Sacrifice | |
| 25 Mar 2005 | John 1:29 | Behold the Lamb | |
| 10 Apr 2005 | John 10:11, 17-21 | Why Should You Listen to Jesus? | |
| 26 Feb 2006 | John 8:12-18 | Jesus Proclaimed: “I Am the Light of the World!” | |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Galatians 6:14 | The Father Proclaims His Son Crucified for Us | |
| 09 Apr 2006 | John 12:12-19 | Behold, Your King Is Coming! | |
| 20 Aug 2006 | John 5:18-29 | Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father! | |
| 24 Dec 2006 | Deuteronomy 18:15-19 | The Essence of Advent: A Prophet From God! | Yes |
| 25 Dec 2006 | Isaiah 9:6 | For unto us a Child is born! | |
| 31 Dec 2006 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! | |
| 28 Jan 2007 | Matthew 8:23-27 | Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear! | |
| 08 Apr 2007 | Mark 16:11-20 | From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action! | |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 40:5 | God’s Advent Promises! | |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 40:9 | Behold Your God! | |
| 19 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 9:6 | God’S Greatest Gift Is Jesus! | |
| 01 Jan 2008 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ Is and Will Always Remain the Same! | |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Hebrews 10:19-25 | Let Us Hold Fast to Our Faith in Jesus Christ | |
| 02 Mar 2008 | Isaiah 42:1-8 | Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen! | Yes |
| 06 Apr 2008 | John 21:1-14 | Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us? | Yes |
| God-Triune | |||
| 22 May 2005 | 1 Peter 1:1-9 | Our Identities and Futures are Tied Directly to Our Triune God! | |
| 11 Jun 2006 | Numbers 6:22-27 | The Lord Bless You! | |
| 01 Jul 2007 | Isaiah 44:6 | You Shall Have No Other Gods! | |
| 23 Sep 2007 | Ephesians 3:14-21 | Let Every Generation Glorify God! | |
| 18 May 2008 | Matthew 28:18-20 | Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies... | Yes |
| Good Friday | |||
| 09 Apr 2004 | Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28-30 | Behold, My Servant…Died! | |
| Grace | |||
| Psalm 51:1-9 | Sin Is a Real Problem for Which the Lord God Alone can Provide a Real Solution! | ||
| 01 Jan 2002 | Romans 1:1-7 | A Legacy of Grace! | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Genesis 3:8-10; Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 40:28-31 | Come! | |
| 14 May 2006 | Isaiah 49:7-16 | The Abc’s Of God’s Love | |
| 11 Feb 2007 | Jeremiah 9:23-24 | Seek Genuine Humility! | Yes |
| 13 May 2007 | Isaiah 55:6-11 | Seek the Lord! | Yes |
| 24 Jun 2007 | Romans 3:19-24 | God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace! | Yes |
| 04 Nov 2007 | Matthew 18:23-35 | The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life! | |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Lamentations 3:22-24 | Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies! | |
| 25 Nov 2007 | 1 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17 | The Kingdom of Grace/Glory | |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 40:5 | God’s Advent Promises! | |
| Home | |||
| 18 May 2003 | Ephesians 5:23, 25-27 | Gentlemen—There Is a Crying Need for Godly Leadership! | |
| Judgment | |||
| 10 Nov 2002 | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 | The Day Is Coming | |
| 24 Nov 2002 | Matthew 25:31-46 | You Will Stand Trial before the Lord | |
| 09 Nov 2003 | Daniel 12:1-3 | Trouble First, Then Triumph | |
| 05 Dec 2004 | Luke 17:26-36 | Our Advent Prayer—Lord, Help Us Always to Be Prepared for Jesus’ Second Coming! | |
| 20 Aug 2006 | John 5:18-29 | Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father! | |
| 12 Nov 2006 | Revelation 3:1-6 | Jesus Counsels the Sardis (and Mankato) Congregation | Yes |
| 10 Dec 2006 | Malachi 4:1-6 | The Essence of Advent: A Day of Judgment | Yes |
| 10 Feb 2008 | Jeremiah 2:17-19; 3:22-23 | Learn These Life Lessons Well! | Yes |
| Justification | |||
| 13 Feb 2002 | Luke 23:34 | Listen to “The Forgiving Savior” | |
| 24 Feb 2002 | Romans 4:1-5,13-17 | Abraham Is Our Father! | |
| 03 Mar 2002 | Hosea 5:13-6:3 | We Are All Sick with Sin, but Cured by Christ! | |
| 11 Aug 2002 | Romans 9:1-8, 30-33 | We Are True Israelites | |
| 20 Oct 2002 | Isaiah 45:1-7 | My Name Is Cyrus—Learn from Me! | |
| 16 Mar 2003 | Romans 5:1-11 | Imagine the Unimaginable | |
| 30 Mar 2003 | John 3:14-21 | Lifted Up to Save | |
| 15 Jun 2003 | John 3:1-17 | The Lessons We Need to Learn | |
| 13 Jul 2003 | 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 | We have been Reconciled to God through Christ | |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Isaiah 53:6-7 | The Sin-Bearing Lamb | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Mark 15:34 | The Father Forsook His Son for Us | |
| 24 Jun 2007 | Romans 3:19-24 | God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace! | Yes |
| 14 Oct 2007 | Romans 1:16-17 | Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ | |
| 02 Mar 2008 | Isaiah 42:1-8 | Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen! | Yes |
| Kingdom of God | |||
| 25 Nov 2007 | 1 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17 | The Kingdom of Grace/Glory | |
| Last Days | |||
| 10 Dec 2006 | Malachi 4:1-6 | The Essence of Advent: A Day of Judgment | Yes |
| Law/Gospel | |||
| Psalm 51:1-9 | Sin Is a Real Problem for Which the Lord God Alone can Provide a Real Solution! | ||
| 27 Oct 2002 | Matthew 22:34-40 | True Love Fulfills the Law | |
| 05 Sep 2004 | Hebrews 12:18-24 | Set Your Sights on Zion! | |
| 24 Apr 2005 | Selected Texts | The Lord Is My Shepherd | |
| 14 Aug 2005 | 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 | The Tale of Two Covenants | |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19 | Share! | |
| 03 Dec 2006 | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | The Essence of Advent: A New Covenant! | Yes |
| 10 Jun 2007 | John 1:14,17; 20:30-31 | God Has Given Us His Word so That We Might Have Life in His Name! | Yes |
| 17 Jun 2007 | Matthew 5:48 | You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect! | Yes |
| 24 Jun 2007 | Romans 3:19-24 | God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace! | Yes |
| 01 Jul 2007 | Isaiah 44:6 | You Shall Have No Other Gods! | |
| 22 Jul 2007 | Genesis 1:26-28, 2:7, 9:6 | “You shall not murder” | |
| 29 Jul 2007 | Romans 13:1-2 | All Earthly Authorities Are Appointed by God! | |
| 19 Aug 2007 | Ephesians 4:25 | God Calls Upon His Children to Be Honest! | |
| Lent | |||
| 20 Feb 2002 | John 19:26-27 | Listen to the Considerate Savior | |
| 13 Mar 2002 | John 19:28 | Listen to the Thirsting Savior! | |
| 19 Mar 2003 | Exodus 30:17-21 | We Worship You with Inward Purity | |
| 25 Feb 2004 | John 13:3-5 | Behold, My Servant…Humbled! | |
| Life Everlasting | |||
| 14 Apr 2006 | Revelation 5:1-14 | Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective! | |
| 19 Nov 2006 | Revelation 21:1-4 | Keep Your Eye On the Prize! | Yes |
| 25 Nov 2007 | 1 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17 | The Kingdom of Grace/Glory | |
| 19 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 9:6 | God’S Greatest Gift Is Jesus! | |
| Lord's Supper | |||
| 24 Mar 2005 | 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 | The Lord's Supper Is a Blessed Means of Grace! | |
| Marriage and Family | |||
| 16 Jan 2005 | Ephesians 5:22-33 | Strive for the Best—A Marriage Relationship Patterned after Your Relationship with Jesus Christ! | |
| 18 Jun 2006 | Ephesians 5:23,25; 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Peter 3:7 | God’s Message for Husbands and Fathers—“Lead!” | |
| 05 Aug 2007 | Hebrews 13:4 | STOP! Marriage is Protected by God | |
| Ministry | |||
| 27 Jan 2002 | 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 | Our Purpose Is to Preach the Gospel! | |
| Missions | |||
| 13 Oct 2002 | Colossians 4:2-3 | God’s Open Door Policy | |
| 25 May 2003 | Acts 11:19-26 | The Heart of a Missionary | |
| 28 Sep 2003 | Luke 24:46-48 | You are Witnesses | |
| New Year | |||
| 01 Jan 2004 | Numbers 6:22-27 | LORD - Fill Our Lives With Your Blessing! | |
| Palm Sunday | |||
| 04 Apr 2004 | Philippians 2:5-11 | Strive to Possess a Christ-Life Attitude! | |
| Pentecost | |||
| 08 Jun 2003 | Ezekiel 37:1-14 | The Spirit Brings Life | |
| 30 May 2004 | Acts 2:37-47 | The Pentecost Miracle Continues | |
| Praise | |||
| 14 Apr 2002 | 1 Peter 1:17-21 | Our God Is an Awesome God! | |
| 21 Jul 2002 | Isaiah 44:6-8 | Let the True God Be Your God | |
| 02 Mar 2005 | Romans 12:1-2 | The Lamb Worthy to be Praised | |
| 14 Apr 2006 | Revelation 5:1-14 | Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective! | |
| 23 Apr 2006 | 1 Chronicles 16:7-13 | Prayer Is Worship | |
| 30 Jul 2006 | Psalm 116 | The Christian’s Motto: Praise the Lord! | |
| 23 Sep 2007 | Ephesians 3:14-21 | Let Every Generation Glorify God! | |
| Prayer | |||
| 25 Sep 2005 | Matthew 6:5-15 | Improving Our Prayer-Life! | |
| 23 Jul 2006 | Matthew 6:1-6 | Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion! | |
| 04 Mar 2007 | Matthew 15:21-28 | Jesus Loves Me This I Know! | Yes |
| 15 Apr 2007 | Genesis 32:22-31 | Be an “Israel” | Yes |
| 20 May 2007 | 1 Peter 4:7-11 | In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ! | |
| Providence | |||
| 28 Jul 2002 | Romans 8:28-30 | The Great Fact | |
| 02 Jan 2005 | Lamentations 3:22-32 | God Remains Our Hope in the Midst of Suffering! | |
| 22 May 2005 | 1 Peter 1:1-9 | Our Identities and Futures are Tied Directly to Our Triune God! | |
| 11 Dec 2005 | Matthew 1:18-25 | The Angel’s Message to Joseph: “Do Not Be Afraid” | |
| 08 Jan 2006 | Genesis 11:1-9 | Revelation at Babel | |
| 31 Dec 2006 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! | |
| 28 Jan 2007 | Matthew 8:23-27 | Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear! | |
| 04 Mar 2007 | Matthew 15:21-28 | Jesus Loves Me This I Know! | Yes |
| 06 May 2007 | Joshua 1:8-9 | Dear Confirmands-Be Strong and Courageous! | Yes |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Lamentations 3:22-24 | Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies! | |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 40:9 | Behold Your God! | |
| 01 Jan 2008 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ Is and Will Always Remain the Same! | |
| 17 Feb 2008 | Exodus 13:17-22 | As We Travel Through Life God Will Provide! | Yes |
| 06 Apr 2008 | John 21:1-14 | Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us? | Yes |
| 29 Jun 2008 | Genesis 8:22; Proverbs 30:7-9 | God’s Preservation Promise, Our Preservation Prayer | Yes |
| Reformation | |||
| 03 Nov 2002 | Amos 5:18-24 | When Does True Reformation Occur? | |
| Repentance | |||
| Psalm 51:1-9 | Sin Is a Real Problem for Which the Lord God Alone can Provide a Real Solution! | ||
| 16 Jun 2002 | 2 Chronicles 33:9-16 | Repentance—A Necessity for Sinners! | |
| 01 Jun 2003 | Psalm 51:10 | To Live the Life Dismiss the Myths | |
| 06 Jul 2003 | Luke 15:11-24 | When the Lost Comes Home | |
| 03 Apr 2005 | 2 Samuel 12:1-15 | The News of Easter Applied to our Sin | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Genesis 3:8-10; Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 40:28-31 | Come! | |
| 09 Jul 2006 | Matthew 5:21-30 | Live With Ongoing Repentance | |
| 17 Dec 2006 | Isaiah 40:1-8 | The Essence of Advent: A Call To Repentance! | Yes |
| 04 Feb 2007 | Ezekiel 33:10-20 | Dispelling Myths With the Truth | |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Psalm 51:10b; Matthew 18:21-22 | Renew a right spirit within me! | |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Psalm 51:12a; Luke 22:61-62 | Restore to me the joy of Your salvation! | |
| 05 Apr 2007 | Psalm 51:12; 1 Peter 1:17-21 | Lord, Do Not Despise My Broken Spirit And Contrite Heart! | |
| 04 Nov 2007 | Matthew 18:23-35 | The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life! | |
| 10 Feb 2008 | Jeremiah 2:17-19; 3:22-23 | Learn These Life Lessons Well! | Yes |
| Salvation | |||
| Ephesians 2:1-10 | Conversion Is a Miracle of God! | ||
| 06 Jan 2002 | Ephesians 3:2-12 | Ponder the “Mystery of Christ” That Has Been Revealed to You | |
| 14 Jul 2002 | Romans 8:18-25 | Groaning Now, Glory Forever | |
| 25 Aug 2002 | Exodus 6:2-8 | Have You Come to Know God as the Lord? | |
| 23 Feb 2003 | Isaiah 43:16-25 | God’s Gracious Constancy Contrasts Our Sinful Wavering | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Hebrews 2:10-18 | God’s Plan for Jesus: “Sent to Suffer!” | |
| 15 Feb 2004 | Jeremiah 17:5-8 | The Spiritual Facts of Life! | |
| 06 Mar 2005 | John 11:45-57 | Two Sets of Eyes, Two Different Views | |
| 29 May 2005 | Matthew 19:16-26 | The Lesson of the Rich Young Ruler | |
| 02 Oct 2005 | Daniel 3 | Jesus Saves! | |
| 04 Dec 2005 | Luke 1:26-38 | Gabriel’s Message to Mary: “You are Chosen” | |
| 25 Dec 2005 | Selected Texts | The Dawn of Christmas | |
| 05 Feb 2006 | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | You Have been Bought at a Price | |
| 26 Feb 2006 | John 8:12-18 | Jesus Proclaimed: “I Am the Light of the World!” | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Mark 15:34 | The Father Forsook His Son for Us | |
| 14 Apr 2006 | Revelation 5:1-14 | Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective! | |
| 03 Dec 2006 | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | The Essence of Advent: A New Covenant! | Yes |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Psalm 51:12a; Luke 22:61-62 | Restore to me the joy of Your salvation! | |
| 05 Apr 2007 | Psalm 51:12; 1 Peter 1:17-21 | Lord, Do Not Despise My Broken Spirit And Contrite Heart! | |
| 08 Apr 2007 | Mark 16:11-20 | From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action! | |
| 17 Jun 2007 | Matthew 5:48 | You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect! | Yes |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 40:5 | God’s Advent Promises! | |
| 19 Dec 2007 | Isaiah 9:6 | God’S Greatest Gift Is Jesus! | |
| 13 Jan 2008 | Romans 10:12-21 | God Is Passionate in His Desire to Have a Close Relationship with Each of Us! | Yes |
| 02 Mar 2008 | Isaiah 42:1-8 | Behold! The Lord Speaks. Listen! | Yes |
| 13 Apr 2008 | Isaiah 61:10-11 | Jesus Lives! His Activity in our Lives Is Vital! | Yes |
| 01 Jun 2008 | 2 Timothy 3:10-17 | The Bible Is the Word of God, Through Which He Intends to Save Our Souls! | |
| Sanctification | |||
| 10 Feb 2002 | Isaiah 58:5-9a | Our Savior Urges Us to Live Lives of True Godliness! | |
| 19 May 2002 | 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 | Stand Firm in Biblical Truth! | |
| 02 Jun 2002 | Matthew 7:21-29 | Are You Building Your Life on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ or the Shifting Sand of Man? | |
| 09 Jun 2002 | Hosea 5:15-6:6 | It All Comes Down to the Heart | |
| 30 Jun 2002 | Romans 6:1-11 | Ought Christians Treat Sin Lightly? Certainly Not! | |
| 01 Sep 2002 | Romans 12:1-8 | Present Your Life to God | |
| 08 Sep 2002 | Romans 13:8-10 | Love—Our Blessed Debt! | |
| 24 Aug 2003 | Ephesians 4:17-24 | The Christian Life Is One of Ongoing Spiritual Renewal! | |
| 07 Sep 2003 | Ephesians 5:15-20 | Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain! | |
| 05 Oct 2003 | James 2:1-18 | Creeds and Deeds | |
| 12 Oct 2003 | James 3:16-4:6 | Peacemakers are Individuals Who Cultivate… | |
| 01 Feb 2004 | 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | Love—The Greatest Christian Virtue | |
| 09 May 2004 | John 13:34-35 | Love One Another | |
| 11 Jul 2004 | Galatians 5:13-25 | Dear Brethren—Let Us Walk Freely in the Spirit! | |
| 12 Sep 2004 | Luke 14:1, 7-14 | A Study in True Humility | |
| 03 Oct 2004 | 1 Timothy 2:1-6 | Paul’s Instructions to Concerned Christian Citizens | |
| 10 Oct 2004 | Luke 16:19-31 | Don’t Make Money Your God! | |
| 30 Sep 2007 | Proverbs 25:6-13 | Seek Humility | |
| Savior | |||
| 13 Jan 2002 | Matthew 3:13-17 | Jesus Is Our Precious Savior | |
| 20 Jan 2002 | John 1:29-41 | Behold! The Lamb of God! | |
| 24 Mar 2002 | Philippians 2:5-11 | Jesus Is Our King! | |
| 02 Feb 2003 | Deuteronomy 18:15-20 | Listen to Jesus | |
| 17 Aug 2003 | John 6:1-15 | Jesus Is the Prophet Sent by God to Help Us… | |
| 11 Jan 2004 | Isaiah 42:1-8 | Who Is Jesus? | |
| 26 Sep 2004 | Luke 15:1-10 | The Value of One | |
| 12 Dec 2004 | Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11 | God Sent Jesus to Preach Good Tidings! | |
| Spiritual Warfare | |||
| 17 Feb 2002 | Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17, 3:1-7 | The History of the War on Satan’s Terrorism | |
| 12 May 2002 | 1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:5b-11 | What Am I Gonna’ Do?! (In a World Opposed to Christ) | |
| 16 Feb 2003 | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 | Run to Win the Prize | |
| 09 Mar 2003 | Matthew 4:1-11 | He Was Tempted Like We | |
| 22 Jun 2003 | 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 | Handle with Care | |
| 19 Oct 2003 | Mark 9:42-50 | Defend Against Offense | |
| 13 Feb 2005 | Genesis 3:1-15 | What Is Going on Here? | |
| 23 Oct 2005 | Luke 8:26-39 | The Truth Concerning Demon Possession | |
| 21 May 2006 | Exodus 17:8-16 | Fight the Good Fight of Faith! | |
| 23 Jul 2006 | Matthew 6:1-6 | Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion! | |
| 20 Aug 2006 | John 5:18-29 | Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father! | |
| 09 Sep 2007 | Proverbs 4:14-23 | Two Paths—One Choice! That Choice Could Not Be More Important! | |
| Stewardship | |||
| 06 Apr 2003 | Malachi 3:8-12 | The Truth about the Tithe | |
| 20 Jul 2003 | 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:6-8 | Check Your Investments | |
| 13 Jun 2004 | Selected Texts on Stewardship | Stewardship Is | |
| 16 Oct 2005 | 2 Kings 2:6-18 | Let Us Each Take Up Elijah’s Mantle! | |
| 12 Feb 2006 | 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 | Let Us Pray for God’s Grace of Giving! | |
| 20 May 2007 | 1 Peter 4:7-11 | In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ! | |
| Thanksgiving | |||
| 27 Nov 2003 | 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Dear Christians—God’s Desire Is That We Live with an Attitude of “Thanksliving” in Connection with Christ Jesus | |
| 30 Jul 2006 | Psalm 116 | The Christian’s Motto: Praise the Lord! | |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Lamentations 3:22-24 | Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies! | |
| Transfiguration | |||
| 02 Mar 2003 | Mark 9:2-9 | In An Uncertain World-Look to Jesus! | |
| Trust | |||
| 04 Aug 2002 | Romans 8:35-39 | There Is No “Separation Anxiety” in Christ | |
| 09 Feb 2003 | Job 7:1-7 | The Lord Knows we are Dust | |
| 27 Jul 2003 | 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | The Christian’s Power Paradox: “When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong!” | |
| 29 Aug 2004 | Hebrews 12:3-11 | Rejoice in God’s Discipline | |
| 28 Aug 2005 | Numbers 21:4-9 | God Teaches Us How to Deal with Discouragement! | |
| 15 Jan 2006 | Genesis 13:5-11 | Choose Wisely | |
| 21 Jan 2007 | Matthew 8:5-13 | How Are You Seeking Jesus? | |
| 08 Apr 2007 | Mark 16:11-20 | From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action! | |
| 15 Apr 2007 | Genesis 32:22-31 | Be an “Israel” | Yes |
| 17 Feb 2008 | Exodus 13:17-22 | As We Travel Through Life God Will Provide! | Yes |
| Witnessing | |||
| 23 Jun 2002 | Matthew 10:27-39 | Confess Christ! | |
| 29 Jun 2003 | 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 | We Believe and Therefore Speak | |
| 09 Jan 2005 | Matthew 10:32-39 | Christ Calls upon Us Boldly to Confess His Name! | |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19 | Share! | |
| 14 Oct 2007 | Romans 1:16-17 | Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ | |
| 13 Apr 2008 | Isaiah 61:10-11 | Jesus Lives! His Activity in our Lives Is Vital! | Yes |
| 18 May 2008 | Matthew 28:18-20 | Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies... | Yes |
| Word of God | |||
| 03 Aug 2003 | Amos 7:10-17 | The Whims of Man cannot Erode the Word of God | |
| 16 May 2004 | John 14:23-29 | God Will Make His Home with You as You Treasure His Word! | |
| 31 Oct 2004 | 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 | Let Us Continue to Preach God’s Word! | |
| 30 Oct 2005 | Acts 20:26-32 | Our Reformation Heritage Is Rooted in the Word | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | Revelation 3:20; Psalm 51:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 | Welcome! | |
| 19 Feb 2006 | Amos 8:1-14 | Pray that Famine Never Strikes | |
| 30 Apr 2006 | Psalm 119:9-16 | God’s Word Is a Precious Means of Grace! | |
| 29 Oct 2006 | Psalm 61:5b | Treasure Your Heritage | |
| 24 Dec 2006 | Deuteronomy 18:15-19 | The Essence of Advent: A Prophet From God! | Yes |
| 06 May 2007 | Joshua 1:8-9 | Dear Confirmands-Be Strong and Courageous! | Yes |
| 13 May 2007 | Isaiah 55:6-11 | Seek the Lord! | Yes |
| 10 Jun 2007 | John 1:14,17; 20:30-31 | God Has Given Us His Word so That We Might Have Life in His Name! | Yes |
| 17 Jun 2007 | Matthew 5:48 | You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect! | Yes |
| 13 Jan 2008 | Romans 10:12-21 | God Is Passionate in His Desire to Have a Close Relationship with Each of Us! | Yes |
| 30 Mar 2008 | 1 Peter 1:22-25 | Jesus Lives! So What? | Yes |
| 25 May 2008 | Mark 4:26-29 | The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming! | Yes |
| 01 Jun 2008 | 2 Timothy 3:10-17 | The Bible Is the Word of God, Through Which He Intends to Save Our Souls! | |
| Worship | |||
| 29 Jan 2006 | John 4:4-24 | The Father Is Seeking True Worshipers—He Is Seeking You! | |
| 07 Jan 2007 | Romans 12:1-5 | Our Lives Are To Be Continuous Worship! | Yes |
Immanuel Lutheran Church — Mankato, MN