(This sermon was preached for the funeral of a dear Christmas man named Don Parker on January 2, 2026.) 25 … More
Tag: Luke
Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? Mary and Joseph didn’t live there. In fact, they lived on the opposite side … More
Is It Right to Celebrate Christmas?
Is it right to celebrate Christmas? As we get close to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there are some Christians … More
What’s a Manger?
What’s a manger? One of the most well-known details in the Christmas story is that Jesus was placed in a … More
Advent Sermon: “My Soul Rejoices in God My Savior”
39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s … More
Thanksgiving Sermon: “Jesus, Thank You!”
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, … More
Reformation Sermon: “Justified”
9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up … More
Jesus’ Word Is Scripture
“For Scripture says, ‘Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,’ and ‘The worker deserves his … More
More Than All We Imagine
11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As … More
The Good Samaritan
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do … More
