Sermons

A sermon based on Philippians 4:10-20, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Biblical worship is not complete without giving. And we see nowhere in the NT is the connection between giving and worship more vivid than in the story of the wise men when they entered the very presence of the God-child, Jesus. It says in Matthew 2:11, “And going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then, opening their…

A sermon based on Psalm 24:1-10, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn ILL: A little boy wanted to give his dad a wonderful birthday present. He couldn’t buy anything new from the store since he had no money, but he came up with a clever idea. Quietly, he sneaked into his father’s closet, picked out a tie from the tie rack, wrapped it carefully in a box, tied a ribbon around it, and proudly presented it to his dad with a cheerful,…

A sermon based on Matthew 21:23-32, Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. John P Jakupciak

A sermon based on Matthew 20:1-16, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: I must admit, this is one parable of Jesus that has always challenged my sense of justice. Each time I read it, I feel like something is not quite right or fair. In today’s lesson we find some people who worked hard and long, and at the end of the day, they got the same pay as those who only worked one hour. I don’t know about you, but…

A sermon based on Matthew 18:21-35, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO:  “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness is challenging because it asks us to let go of hurt, anger, and the desire for justice. If we refuse to practice forgiveness, we can remain trapped in a cycle of bitterness, resentment, and hostility. Forgiveness is not easy, and I am not pretending otherwise…… Mahatma Gandhi was right when…

A sermon based on Matthew 18:1-20, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Throughout history greatness is often measured by power, privilege, position, prestige, and possessions. Who doesn’t want to be first? Who doesn’t long for recognition and the spotlight? Truly, our sinful human nature craves to come first and to be served. ILL: This reminds me of a story I heard about a mother who was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, age 5, and Ryan, age 3. The boys began…

A sermon based on Matthew 16:21-28, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we observe and celebrate our Kick-Off Sunday—a cherished tradition here at our church. Kick-Off Sunday marks the start of our church’s calendar year, featuring a combined indoor worship service and family-focused, fun outdoor activities for fellowship, including hotdogs, burgers, snacks, and drinks. Of course, we pray for all our students, their teachers, educators,…

A sermon based on Matthew 16:13-20, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church

A sermon based on Matthew 15:21-28, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church

A sermon based on Matthew 14:22-33, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn Have you stared down the waves and wind lately? I mean, real life storms? A sudden death of a loved one. What seemed like a routine trip to the doctor suddenly becomes a devastating diagnosis. That moment can shake your faith to the core. Isn’t it? After years of marriage, your spouse looks you in the eye and says, “I just don’t love you anymore, and I’m leaving.” Or perhaps…