Sermons (Page 2)

A sermon based on Matthew 10:34-42, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen!What will it cost you to follow Jesus? What are you willing to risk or surrender for your faith? When Jesus invites us, His followers, to pick up the cross and follow Him, what does that truly mean to you? In today’s gospel reading, Jesus says to His followers, “If you refuse to take up…

A sermon based on Matthew 5a, 21-33, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church.

A sermon based on Matthew 9:35-10:8, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn Chinese Confucian scholar was converted to Jesus Christ. He later explained to his friends why he became a follower of Jesus with a story: He said to his friends, “A man fell into a dark, dirty, slimy pit…. He tried to climb out of the ditch by himself, but he couldn’t….. He looked up and saw Mr. Confucius, the leader of Confucianism. Confucius came close, saw the man in the…

A sermon based on Matthew 9:9-13, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn Grace, mercy, and peace be to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! Recognizing and accepting God’s call or invitation is often challenging. As I wrote in my pastor’s blurb for this Sunday: “Responding promptly to God’s call can be difficult. We may hesitate to leave our comfort zones, worry about the unknown, question our worthiness, or fear letting go of our ambitions and lifestyle. Still, God…

A sermon based on Acts 2:1-21, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church

A sermon based on John 17:1-11, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church.

A sermon based on John 14:15-21, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Rich and Patty White traveled to a third-world country to adopt a little girl named Olona. After two years of effort and endless paperwork, the Whites finally stood before a judge who read solemn words from an official document: “Inasmuch as Olona Morgan is orphaned and unwanted by any family in this country… Inasmuch as no citizen of this country wishes to have Olona Morgan…” As the recitation ended,…

A sermon based on John 14:1-14, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn: Our world is broken, leaving many of us feeling hurt, disappointed, and anxious. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S., affecting 42.5 million adults. Women are affected more than men, and rates are rising rapidly among young adults (ages 18–24). (Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAAhttps://adaa.org) The U.S. has even been called “America the…

A sermon based on John 10:1-15, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Nowhere else in the New Testament is Christ’s desire to save His people more evident than in John 10. In this passage, His leadership shines above that of any other religious figure in human history, setting Him apart in compassion and purpose. Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” (v. 11). This is the fifth “I AM” statement in…

A sermon based on Luke 24:13-35, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church. On Easter Sunday, we sing joyfully and triumphantly of Jesus who rose from the dead and swallowed up death forever. In our hearts, we embrace him as the living Lord. But then, we often return to a life of “business as usual.” Our concerns, anxieties, and doubts, continue to loom up in our minds. The hope with which Easter fills our hearts begins…