Sermons

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…

A sermon based on Matthew 14:13-21 , Rev. J. Orlando Flahn The lectionary’s three weeks of parables are over and now we have a couple of weeks ahead of some of Jesus’ miracles. This week it’s “the feeding of the 5000” (Matthew 14:13-21). This is an interesting story…although I love the version of the Gospel of Mark better. In today’s text, Jesus tells His disciples, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” (Matt 14:16)…..This…

A sermon based on Matthew 13:44-52, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn What is the most valuable thing in your life? Is it money, fame or reputation, comfort, material possessions, family, or some other pleasure? Of course, we are in church this morning, so you will say, “God.” I understand. But is God really the most valuable thing in your life? It’s like someone asking you, “What is the one thing you would risk everything to save if your house were on…

A sermon based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. John P. Jakupciak

A sermon based on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church.

A sermon based on Matthew 11:25-30, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: Are you weary of carrying life’s burdens alone? Many believers, though they profess faith in Christ, still live each day weighed down by stress, carrying burdens that Jesus has already taken upon Himself through His death, burial, and resurrection. Instead of embracing the rest and freedom Christ offers, they place those same burdens back on their own shoulders. They carry the burden of trying to be good enough, striving…