Sermons from the Pulpit of Our Savior

Inspirational and educational messages from our weekly worship service. Hear the Law and Gospel in its purest form.

Second Sunday in Lent – Mark 8:31-38

March 4, 2012

Jesus Predicts His Death 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him [...]

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See His Cross! It’s No Secret! John 18:19-24

February 29, 2012

The High Priest Questions Jesus Text: John 18:19-24:  19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? [...]

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First Sunday in Lent – Romans 8:31-39

February 26, 2012

TEXT:  31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge [...]

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See His Cross! Ash Wednesday – Put Your Sword Away! John 18:4-11

February 22, 2012

TEXT:  4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” 5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) 6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to [...]

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Transfiguration Sunday – Mark 9:2-9

February 19, 2012

2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who [...]

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Epiphany 6 – Mark 1:40-45

February 12, 2012

TEXT:  40 A man with leprosy[a] came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. 43 [...]

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Epiphany 5 – Mark 1:29-39

February 5, 2012

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she [...]

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Epiphany 4 – Mark 1:21-28

January 29, 2012

Mark 1:21-28 21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was [...]

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A Study of the Book of Colossians for the New Year – Chapter 4

January 15, 2012

Colossians 4 Last Sunday, in connection with chapter three of Colossians, we talked about the section entitled, “The Table of Duties” in Luther’s Catechism.  Paul reminded the Colossian wives, husbands, children, fathers and employees of what their duties were as Christians.  He continues that reminder in chapter 4 by reminding the masters (employers), that is, [...]

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A Study of the Book of Colossians for the New Year – Chapter 3

January 8, 2012

Colossians 3 (Set your hearts and minds on things above) No doubt you’ve already spent some time contemplating what you’d like to see happen in the new year.  Maybe you’ve set some goals for your physical wellness and have looked into a membership for a local health center.  Perhaps you have some family events you’re [...]

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