Sermons from April 2026
April 26, 2026: I Am the Good Shepherd
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…
April 19: Easter and the Church
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…
April 12, 2026: So I am Sending you.
A sermon based on John 20:19-31, Rev. J. Orlando Flahn INTRO: I believe we’ve just experienced what I would call the most beautiful week of the entire year—I truly love Holy Week! It makes me wonder: For those of us who experienced the fullness and beauty of this sacred week, did we take the opportunity to share it with someone who does not yet believe? Did we tell them about the spiritual journey we experienced as we walked through the…
April 5, 2026: Earth Shattering News!
A sermon based on Matthew 28:10-10, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church On Easter Sunday, “He is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!” is the greeting that we exchange with one another. Ever wondered how this tradition began? It is attributed to the earliest Christians because Jesus’ resurrection was at the core of their faith. “He is risen” already appears in the news the women received at his empty tomb (Matthew 28:6). Hence, when we…