The Scripture readings are 2 Samuel 22:26-34; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; and Luke 16:1-13. Jesus wants you to be shrewd like the manager. Recognize who you are. Recognize what you have that will not last. And recognize ways to use things that are slipping away to secure eternal treasure. Invest in Christ’s kingdom which will never fail.…

The Scripture readings are Jeremiah 23:16-29; Romans 8:12-17; and Matthew 7:15-23. As God’s adopted sons, Christians have an inheritance. Don’t let the suffering you encounter in this world discourage you so that you give up on what lies ahead. Keep going. Keep pressing on. Your inheritance is just around the corner. Christ is coming.…

Sermon for Trinity 7. The Scripture readings are Genesis 2:7-17; Romans 6:19-23; and Mark 8:1-9. Thanks to Pr. John Rieth for preaching today.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

The Scripture readings are Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 6:1-11; and Matthew 5:17-26. Jesus completes the Commands in another way than just explaining them. Jesus also keeps all of God’s Law, perfectly and completely – for you. Every aspect of every command was perfectly kept by Jesus. And His obedience is yours through faith in Him.…

The Scripture readings are 1 Kings 19:11-21; 1 Peter 3:8-15; and Luke 5:1-11. We praise God for the fishers of men who have become pastors and proclaimed God’s Word, and we pray that God would call more men to answer that calling. But that doesn’t happen without the Zebedees, who are equally important.…

The Scripture readings are Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 8:18-23; Luke 6:36-42. You have had a forest of logs removed from your eye because of Christ. Christ will continually teach us through His Word. May we be humble enough to continually learn from Him as we are made to be merciful and giving like He is.…

The Scripture readings are Proverbs 9:1-10; 1 John 3:13-18; and Luke 14:15-24. God, who is Wisdom itself, calls you to His feast. We might think that banquet is only for those who have attained wisdom on their own. Not true. God invites us who are simple and lack sense, “Leave your simple ways and live, and walk in the way of insight.”…

The Scripture readings are Genesis 15:1-6; 1 John 4:16-21; and Luke 16:19-31. Because He is the Creator of all things, God has an infinite supply of gifts to give. He gives you everything freely and desires that you receive it as a gift. You, dear saints, are a conduit that receives from God and passes His bounty on to others (Pro. 19:17).…

The Scripture readings are Isaiah 6:1-7; Romans 11:33-36; John 3:1-17. Trinity Sunday is a fitting time to pause, step back, and simply praise God for all He has done, accomplished, and delivered to us. “From Him and through Him and to Him are all things.”By Rev. Sam Wellumson

The Scripture readings are Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21, 36; John 14:23-31. Pentecost is about the sounds, not the sights. It’s about the audible rather than the visible. The work of the Holy Spirit is not in what is seen but in what is heard.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-11; John 15:26-16:4. It is extremely easy for us to put assign horrible motives on people who sin against us. But you know what is just as easy? To put the most charitable construction on their actions. Covering up of sin through love is a distinct virtue of Christians.…

The Scripture readings are Numbers 21:4-9; James 1:22-27; John 16:23-33. God’s sovereignty and the power of prayer seem to be incompatible. But they aren’t. The reason you ask and God responds is His love for you. Jesus says, “Ask in My name. I don’t need to ask the Father for you because the Father Himself loves you.”…

The Scripture readings are Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21; and John 16:5-15. The Holy Spirit’s work is to guide you into these truths and convictions. The Spirit will convince you of your sin so you will believe in Jesus, convince you of the righteousness you have been given, and convince you of the judgment of the devil.…

The Scripture readings are Isaiah 40:25-31; 1 John 3:1-3; and John 16:16-22. It can be dangerous to look to the past and troubling to think about the future. Let your past, present, and future be seen through the lens of God’s love which has made you His beloved child.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

Sermon for Easter 3. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 10:11-18. Jesus’ voice, which calls to you from the Scriptures, is how you recognize Him. Jesus, your Good Shepherd, leads and what follows you? His goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in His house forever (Ps. 23:6).…

Sermon for Easter 2. The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10; and John 20:19-31. Jesus is way better at forgiving than you are at sinning. The absolution is a great gift that Jesus has given to the Church. That is the message Jesus has sent us into the world to announce (Jn. 20:21).…

Sermon for the Resurrection of Our Lord. The Scripture readings are Job 19:23-27; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; and Mark 16:1-8. Whatever plans, worries, or anxieties you have, they now matter a whole lot less. Because of Christ’s Resurrection, you can now look at everything–all the sin, evil, sickness, and wickedness of this world–through a different le…

Sermon for the Vigil of Easter. The God of the living brings life to every corner of creation where we bring sin and death. The God of the living took on flesh and blood to take your place on Golgotha, the Place of the Skull (Mt. 27:33). He willingly went to death to utterly defeat it.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

Sermon for Good Friday on John 19:25-27. As Jesus accomplishes the salvation of the world, He also makes sure that His mom won’t be alone to fend for herself in the world. Just as Jesus cared for Mary and John in this way, He also cares for you in every way. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller.…

Sermon for Maundy Thursday. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Exodus 24:3-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; and John 13:1-15, 34-35. We were not created to live in isolation. We are created for others (Gen. 2:18). In the Lord’s Supper, God makes us a united community, a holy and forgiven people. We are bonded to Jesus and united with one a…

Sermon for Palm Sunday. The Scripture readings are John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; and Matthew 26:1-27:66. Jesus’ silence amidst all these accusations isn’t weakness. It’s powerful. This is how God powerfully removes your sins from you as far as the east is from the west. Death will have no power over Jesus. Easter is coming.…

The fifth and final in our Lenten series "A Spiritual Contemplation of Christ's Suffering." The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 119:65-72; Job 1:6-22; 1 Peter 4:12-19; and John 15:18-16:4. You have a suffering God (Is. 53:3). So, when you suffer – no matter the reason – don’t look for escape in asking, “Why?” Instead, look for co…

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:11-15; and John 8:46-59. Jesus has offered the sacrifice of Himself that redeems you from all your sin. Christ has opened the greater tent which is not of this creation. You have been purified with the Blood of God. Jesus has washed your conscience clean.…

The fourth in our Lenten series "A Spiritual Contemplation of Christ's Suffering." The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 85; Hosea 14:1-2; 1 John 4:17-21; and John 15:1-17. When you return to God, you are to return with the words, “Take away all iniquity” (Hos. 14:2). You point God back to the suffering and death of Jesus, your Sav…

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Exodus 16:2-21; Acts 2:41-47; and John 6:1-15. Jesus did not let the crowds take Him by force and make Him king that day, but He did later. He was nailed to a cross, shed His blood, and gave His for you. Receive that gift with thanks and watch how God multiplies it and makes you a ble…

The third in our Lenten series "A Spiritual Contemplation of Christ's Suffering." The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are portions of Psalm 22; Zechariah 13:1, 7-9; and Mark 14:32-41. Out of love for you God the Father punished Jesus on the cross. Christ willingly took all of God’s wrath against your sin. He was punished so that you would …

Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Exodus 8:16-24; Ephesians 5:1-9; and Luke 11:14-28. Demons still want to silence you – especially when it comes to making distinctions between what is right and wrong, good and evil, righteous and what is sinful. But blessed are those who are continually hearing the Word of God and kee…

Second in our Lenten series "A Spiritual Contemplation of Christ's Suffering." The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 103:1-5, 8-14; Isaiah 53:10-12; Galatians 3:10-14; and John. 3:13-21. If we want to be in God’s holy presence, we need to be changed. Through His suffering, Christ changes us – not God – in such a way that we are cle…

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-32; Romans 5:1-5; and Matthew 15:21-28. Great faith trusts that Jesus is the Savior of all mankind. Great faith is bold and consistent in prayer. And great faith recognizes that God’s crumbs are more than enough.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

The first in our Lenten series "A Spiritual Contemplation of Christ's Suffering." The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 16; Isaiah 50:5-10; and John 6:35-40. Obeying God’s will wasn’t what caused Jesus to suffer, but that obedience led Him through suffering. Yet, that suffering was Jesus’ delight. It was for the joy that was set be…

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent. The Scripture readings are Genesis 3:1-24; Hebrews 4:14-16; and Matthew 4:1-11. Satan is going to work to harden your conscience, but you need to fight to soften your conscience. Remember, the One who will rescue you is your Great High Priest. He can sympathize with your weakness because He was tempted in every …

Sermon for Ash Wednesday. The Scripture readings for tonight’s Ash Wednesday service are Jonah 3:1-10; 2 Peter 1:2-11; and Matthew 6:16-21. Jesus has destroyed sin and fixed everything that we, by our sin, have broken. And the day of Christ’s return is coming. Then all creation will be put back together.…

Sermon for Quinquagesima. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 35:3-7; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; and Luke 18:31-43. Normally, when sinners hear about vengeance, they are afraid. But notice what this vengeance accomplishes – God comes to save you. He pays the debt that you owe. He avenges your sin upon His only-begotten Son. The payment has been made; you…

Sermon for Sexagesima. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 55:10-13; 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9; and Luke 8:4-15. You are right to long for your suffering to come to an end. Jesus came to rescue you from it. But in your suffering, know that God is at work. Christ is right there beside you with His strength in every affliction and weakness you have.…

Sermon for Septuagesima. The Scripture readings are Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5; and Matthew 20:1-16. Christian life is work and labor in the vineyard (not a factory). The work you do in Christ’s kingdom brings joy, peace, and feasting to the world. May we all be diligent and joyful as we live out our faith in the life of the vineyard.…

Sermon for Epiphany 2. The Scripture readings are Amos 9:11-15; Ephesians 5:22-33; and John 2:1-11. Human marriage is defined by Christ’s relationship to the church. Marriage doesn’t give us a picture of the Church’s relationship to Christ. Christ’s relation to the Church gives us a picture of what our marriages should look like (Eph. 5:31-32).…

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 42:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; and Matthew 3:13-17. Whenever you do what God gives you to do in the different offices He places you in, you are serving God by loving your neighbor. You are working with Jesus to fulfill all righteousness as you walk in the good works God prepared …

Sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas. The Scripture Readings are 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Galatians 4:1-7; and Luke 2:22-40. Pr. John Rieth is preaching.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

Sermon for Christmas Eve. The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 96; Isaiah 7:10-14; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20; and John 1:1-5, 9-14, 16-18. It doesn’t matter how old the story of God’s birth is, it is wonderful. Treasure this great and mighty wonder. Jesus has come. Ponder in your heart that unto you is born a Savior who is Christ…

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent. The Scripture readings are Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Philippians 4:4-7; and John 1:19-29. Celebrating the birth of Jesus helps to prepare us for His second coming. Believer, He came meek and humble when He was born in Bethlehem in a stable to show and reassure you that He had come to be the Lamb of God who takes awa…

The Scripture readings for tonight’s Advent service are Psalm 33; Jeremiah 1:4-19; and Revelation 19:6-16. The opinions of sinful men do not change the truth of what God says. Don’t ever be ashamed of confessing what God has said in His Word (Ps. 119:46). God is with you and will strengthen you like forged metal upon which the forces of this world …

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 40:1-8; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; and Matthew 11:2-11. Jesus is coming, and He is not just coming sometime in the future. He is the constantly coming One. He has come, He is coming now, and He will come again in the future. Be bold and confident that the coming One is still active in…

The Scripture readings for tonight’s Advent service are Psalm 113; Exodus 34:1-10; and Philippians 2:5-11. God has come to pardon your iniquity and sin. Jesus, Yahweh in the flesh, has come to claim you as His inheritance.By Rev. Sam Wellumson

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The Scripture readings are Malachi 4:1-6; Romans 15:4-13; and Luke 21:25-36. All the distressing things that surround you are signs that this world can not and will not endure. But don’t get caught up in the cares of this life. All those signs point you to Christ’s return. The sun is rising, and your redemption …

The Scripture readings for tonight’s Advent service are Psalm 34; Exodus 3:1-15; and Hebrews 1:1-14 Jesus “the angel of Yahweh” encamps around [you] who fear Him, and delivers [you]” (Ps. 34:7) In Him, you have no lack. He delivers you from all your troubles because He redeems your life. You find your refuge in Him.…

Sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent. The Scripture readings are Jeremiah 23:6-8; Romans 13:11-14; and Matthew 21:1-9. In a sense, it’s always Advent. Until Jesus returns, we are always looking, waiting, and watching for His coming even as we have the fullness of joy (Ps. 16:11) of His coming to us now in His Word and Sacrament.…

Sermon for the Last Sunday of the Church Year. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; and Matthew 25:1-13. This world is ending. Good riddance. You have Christ. Your redemption is secure and your eternity certain. Stay awake. Keep eagerly looking for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.…

Sermon for Trinity 24. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 51:9-16; Colossians 1:9-14; and Matthew 9:18-26. Jesus has defeated sin, death, and the devil comes to touch you and drive away all your uncleanness and death with His purity and life. He comes to you who still live in the domain of darkness to transfer you into His eternal kingdom (Col. 1:13…

Sermon for Trinity 23. The Scripture readings are Proverbs 8:11-22; Philippians 3:17-21; Matthew 22:15-22. Your driver’s license might say “Minnesota,” and your passport “United States of America.” But, Christian, you are not home here. You have a better home. Remember the glory that is yours because you are, right now, a citizen of the kingdom of …

Sermon for All Saints' Day (Observed). The Scripture readings are Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; and Matthew 5:1-12. In the Beatitudes, Jesus lets you know that things are going to be difficult in this life. People will persecute you when you do righteous things. But Christ wants you to endure all of that with rejoicing because He will pay you. A…