June 1, 2025

What Has God Called Us to Do? 

Sermon Summary

If you look at Christians from a human perspective, you will see that we have some characteristics in common, and many differences. But if you look at what we're doing - gathering to hear the Word of God and receive Communion - and if you listen to our confession of faith - "We believe in one God" - you will discover that we are united. Jesus prayed that we would have unity, and unity is what Jesus works among us today.

May 18, 2025

God Makes People Clean

Sermon Summary

Jesus saved us from eternal death in hell, and won for us an eternity in paradise. What shall we do to thank him? He asks us, in every interaction we have with others, to demonstrate the same selfless love that he has shown to us. And Jesus doesn’t just ask us to show love. Jesus empowers us to show love. 

May 11, 2025

Who Are You, Lord?

Sermon Summary

Spiritual blindness can take many different forms. In some cases, it is hostile opposition to the message of Jesus. In others, spiritual blindness might be demonstrated in confusion about Jesus’s true identity. In still others, spiritual blindness might be the inability to understand our spiritual condition. No matter the form spiritual blindness takes, Easter has the power to replace it with sight.

May 4, 2025

Forgiveness and freedom through Jesus

Sermon Summary

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, always keeps his promises. Unlike other shepherds who use words, he backs his words with action, even laying down his life for his sheep. Because he lives, we know Jesus is trustworthy.

April 27, 2025

tell all about this new life

Sermon Summary

The good news of Jesus’s resurrection changed people’s lives. It changed the disciples’ lives, and it changes us, too. Now we aren’t timid with this good news. We are bold witnesses of our Savior Jesus.

April 20, 2025

He is not here; he has risen!

Sermon Summary

The angels had shocking news that nobody could ever believe was true: “He is not here, but is risen!” They were filled with fear and marveled at the news. But this news is good, and now we celebrate the victory that Jesus won over death. It means that we have victory over death. It means that we will celebrate forever.

April 13, 2025

Jesus Brings Justice

Sermon Summary

Jesus—who possesses all power as the Son of God—willingly surrendered his power and placed himself in the hands of his enemies. What he wanted more than anything else was not power, but you.