Sermons from August 2026
August 30, 2026: The Price and Triumph of the Cross
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,…
August 23, 2026: The Great Confession
A sermon based on Matthew 16:13-20, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church
August 16, 2026: Border Crossings
A sermon based on Matthew 15:21-28, Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Sr Pastor Emeritus, Our Savior Lutheran Church
August 9, 2026: Look Out for Jesus in the Storms
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…
August 2, 2026: You Give Them Something To Eat
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…