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Latest Sermon: 2012 Epiphany — The Authority of the Holy One of God

YearSeasonSunday/FestivalTitle
2012EpiphanyEpiphany 4 The Authority of the Holy One of God
2012EpiphanyEpiphany 3 Fishing for Men with Repentance and the Gospel
2012EpiphanyEpiphany 2 I See You … and You Shall See Me
2011ChristmasChristmas Day The Enfleshed Word Dwells among Us
2011ChristmasChristmas Eve Early The Blessed Birth of Our Savior
2011AdventAdvent 4 God Will Dwell in a Human House
2011AdventAdvent 3 The Coming One Stands Among Us
2011AdventAdvent 2 Making Ready the Way of the Christ
2011AdventAdvent 1 Your Savior Comes to You in Humility
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 29 (Nov. 20-26) Come, You Blessed Ones of the Father
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 28 (Nov. 13-19) A Good Servant Is a Faithful Servant
2011Trinity / PentecostAll Saints' Day True Blessedness in Being God’s Saints
2011Trinity / PentecostReformation Day Taking the Kingdom of Heaven by Force ... Which Is to Say, by Faith in Christ
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 25 (Oct. 23-29) The Christ Is the LORD in Flesh & Blood
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 24 (Oct. 16-22) Living Life in Two Kingdoms
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 23 (Oct. 9-15) The Wedding Feast of Christ
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 22 (Oct. 2-8) Christ the Son Dies to Redeem His Rebellious Vineyard
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 21 (Sept. 25-Oct. 1) The Third Son
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 20 (Sept. 18-24) When God Is NOT Fair ... BUT Generous
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 19 (Sept. 11-17) Forgiveness and Forgiving
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 18 (Sept. 4-10) Greatness Is Defined as BOTH Humility AND Forgiveness
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 17 (Aug. 28-Sept. 3) The Necessity of Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 16 (Aug. 21-27) Built on Jesus the Christ, the Son of the Living God
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 15 (Aug. 14-20) You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 14 (Aug. 7-13) Saved by the Outstretched Hand of God
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 13 (July 31-Aug. 6) Fed by the Living Bread
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 12 (July 24-30) In Christ You Are God’s Treasure
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 11 (July 17-23) Godly Wheat or Devilish Weeds?
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 10 (July 10-16) Christ Our Faithful and Fruitful Sower
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 9 (July 3- 9) Christ Our True Sabbath Rest
2011Trinity / PentecostProper 8 (June 26-July 2) Earthly Division ... Heavenly Peace
2011Trinity / PentecostHoly Trinity In the Name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
2011Trinity / PentecostPentecost Christ Pours Out His Holy Spirit
2011EasterEaster 7 Christ Our High Priest Prays for Us
2011EasterAscension What Christ’s Ascension Means to Us
2011EasterEaster 6 The Risen Christ Continually Comes to Us ... by the Holy Spirit
2011EasterEaster 5 Matins - Christ the Way
2011EasterEaster 4 Christ Our Good Shepherd ... and Our Door to Abundant Life
2011EasterEaster 3 Seeing with Recognition
2011EasterEaster 2 Christ’s Resurrection Is Real ... and It Is Effective
2011EasterEaster Day Raised to Newness of Life in Christ
2011EasterEaster Sunrise The Resurrection of Christ Avails
2011EasterVigil of Easter 2011 Great Vigil - Christ's Descent into Hell and Holy Baptism
2011LentGood Friday Our Savior’s Bloody Baptism by Fire on the Cross
2011LentHoly (Maundy) Thursday Holy Baptism and Holy Communion
2011LentPalm/Passion Sunday Seeing Jesus, the Son of God, Lifted Up
2011LentLent 5 Passing from Death to Life in Christ
2011LentLent 4 Seeing the Works of God in Christ
2011LentLent 3 Christ: Source of Living, Life-Giving Water
2011LentLent 2 Christ Descended in order to Ascend the Cross ... For You!
2011LentLent 1 Christ Passes the Test ... For You!
2011LentAsh Wednesday Drowning Myself Whenever I Can
2011EpiphanyTransfiguration The Law, the Prophets, and the Glory of God Are Revealed in the Cross of Christ
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 8 You’re in God’s Hands ... Literally
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 7 The Epiphany of Godly Love, Perfection, and Holiness
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 6 The Epiphany of Our Need for a New Heart
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 5 You Are Salt and Light by the Righteousness of Christ
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 4 The Epiphany of a Cruciform Life
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 3 Christ Our True and Only Light
2011EpiphanyEpiphany 2 Behold the Lamb of God
2011EpiphanyBaptism of Our Lord Revealed as Beloved of the Father in Holy Baptism
2011EpiphanyEpiphany Your Light Has Come!
2011ChristmasChristmas 2 In the Father’s House … Among the Father’s Things
2010ChristmasChristmas 1 He Who Turns and Runs Away Lives to Fight another Day
2010ChristmasChristmas Day Songs of the Savior – John’s Song: A Song of the Incarnation
2010ChristmasChristmas Eve Midnight Songs of the Savior – The Shepherds’ Song: A Song of Faith
2010ChristmasChristmas Eve Early Songs of the Savior – The Angels’ Song: A Song of Glory
2010AdventAdvent 4 God with Us ... to Save Us
2010AdventAdvent 3 The Blessings in Waiting for Christ’s Advent
2010AdventAdvent 2 Preparing for Christ’s Advent
2010AdventAdvent 1 Watching for the Advent of the Blessed One
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 29 (Nov. 20-26) With Christ Our King in Paradise)
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 28 (Nov. 13-19) Perseverance that Gains Souls for Life
2010Trinity / PentecostAll Saints' Day Blessed Saints … in Heaven and on Earth
2010Trinity / PentecostReformation Day True Freedom in the Eternal Gospel of Christ
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 25 (Oct. 23-29) Justified Tax Collectors
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 24 (Oct. 16-22) Faith That Perseveres in Prayer
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 23 (Oct. 9-15) Kyrie Eleison – Lord, Have Mercy
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 22 (Oct. 2-8) Having Faith to Forgive
2010Trinity / PentecostSt. Michael and All Angels Thanks to God for His Holy Angels
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 21 (Sept. 25-Oct. 1) The Word Gives True Life
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 20 (Sept. 18-24) The Parable of the Unrighteous Steward
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 19 (Sept. 11-17) Christ Our Good Shepherd Seeks and Saves the Lost
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 18 (Sept. 4-10) To Be a Disciple of Christ
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 16 (Aug. 21-27) Entering by Christ the Narrow Door
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 15 (Aug. 14-20) Blessedness – St. Mary’s and Yours
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 14 (Aug. 7-13) You Have Nothing to Fear
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 13 (July 31-Aug. 6) True Stewardship
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 12 (July 24-30) The Father Lovingly Answers Our Prayers
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 9 (July 3- 9) When satan Falls Like Lightning
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 8 (June 26-July 2) No Turning Back
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 7 (June 19-25) Christ Sets Us Free
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 6 (June 12-18) The Love of Christ Is Forgiveness and Life
2010Trinity / PentecostProper 5 (June 5-11) Christ Raises Us from Death to Life
2010Trinity / PentecostHoly Trinity The Holy Trinity and Your Life
2010Trinity / PentecostPentecost Peace … from the Helper … through the Word
2010EasterEaster 7 The Risen & Ascended Christ Prays for Us
2010EasterAscension Ascending with Christ
2010EasterEaster 6 The Risen Christ Teaches Us to Pray
2010EasterEaster 5 The Risen Christ Sends His Spirit to Give Us Joy
2010EasterEaster 4 The Risen Shepherd Shepherds Us in Love
2010EasterEaster 3 Christ’s Threefold Mercy to a Threefold Denier
2010EasterEaster 2 The Peace of the Risen Christ Be with You
2010EasterEaster Day The Amen of the Resurrection of Christ
2010EasterEaster Sunrise The Resurrection of Christ
2010EasterVigil of Easter The Kingdom, Power, & Glory of Christ
2010LentGood Friday Deliverance from Evil and the Cross of Christ
2010LentHoly (Maundy) Thursday Our Daily Bread and the Cross of Christ
2010LentPalm/Passion Sunday Behold, the Son of God, Triumphant and Glorified for You
2010LentLent 5 Behold, the Son of God, Rejected and Killed for You
2010LentLent 4 Behold, the Son of God, Who Makes Himself the Prodigal Son for You
2010LentLent 3 Behold, the Son of God, Who Is Cut Down for You
2010LentLent 2 Behold, the Son of God, Who Comes to Bless You
2010LentLent 1 Behold, the Son of God, Who Fights for You
2010EpiphanyEpiphany 2 Weddings, Good Wine, and Christ’s Epiphany
2010EpiphanyBaptism of Our Lord Holy Baptism - Christ’s and Yours
2010EpiphanyEpiphany Christ Epiphanied For Us
2010ChristmasChristmas 2 In the Father’s House ... Among the Father’s Things
2009ChristmasChristmas 1 The Peace of Christ ... in His Temple
2009ChristmasChristmas Day Christmas Day 2009 - The Word Made Flesh
2009ChristmasChristmas Eve Midnight Christmas Midnight 2009 - The Wonder of Our Savior’s Birth
2009ChristmasChristmas Eve Early Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols 2009 - Peace and Goodwill Come in the Christ-Child
2009AdventAdvent 4 When the Word Comes to You
2009AdventAdvent 3 Rejoicing in The Coming One
2009AdventAdvent 2 Preparing the Way for Christ’s Coming
2009AdventAdvent 1 Persistent Preparation to Celebrate Christ’s Coming
2009Trinity / PentecostDay of Thanksgiving ... Eve The True Thanksgiving Feast
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 29 (Nov. 20-26) Watchful Waiting for Christ’s Coming
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 28 (Nov. 13-19) Enduring in Him Who Endured
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 27 (Nov. 6-12) Real Stewardship
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 26 (Oct. 30-Nov. 5) Saints Militant & Triumphant
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 25 (Oct. 23-29) True Freedom ... in Christ Alone
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 24 (Oct. 16-22) The Harvest Lord Still Sends Out His Peace & Healing
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 23 (Oct. 9-15) Treasure in Heaven
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 22 (Oct. 2-8) Marriage & Relationship in Christ
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 21 (Sept. 25-Oct. 1) Be Who You Are
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 20 (Sept. 18-24) True Greatness in God’s Kingdom
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 19 (Sept. 11-17) Faith and Prayer
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 18 (Sept. 4-10) Ephphatha ... Be Opened
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 17 (Aug. 28-Sept. 3) Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 16 (Aug. 21-27) Tradition of Men ... Or Commandment of God
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 15 (Aug. 14-20) Christ: The Eternal Word of Life
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 14 (Aug. 7-13) The Flesh of Christ Given for the Life of the World
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 13 (July 31-Aug. 6) Christ Our Bread of Life
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 12 (July 24-30) More Than Meets the Eye
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 11 (July 17-23) God Graciously Provides All You Need
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 10 (July 10-16) Caught Between Two Kingdoms
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 9 (July 3- 9) The Scandal of Christ and His Gospel
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 8 (June 26-July 2) Christ - Our Great Physician & Savior
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 7 (June 19-25) The God of Peace Comes to You
2009Trinity / PentecostProper 6 (June 12-18) How God Grows His Kingdom-The Church
2009Trinity / PentecostHoly Trinity Triune Life-Love-Salvation
2009Trinity / PentecostPentecost The Right Understanding of Pentecost
2009EasterEaster 7 Kept
2009EasterAscension Feast of the Ascension - 21 May 2009 - Vespers
2009EasterEaster 6 Christ Abides in You - and You in Him
2009EasterEaster 5 Joined to Christ’s Death & Resurrection in W&S
2009EasterEaster 4 Christ - the REAL Shepherd
2009EasterEaster 3 Being REALLY Open-Minded
2009EasterEaster 2 When NOT Seeing Is REALLY Believing
2009EasterEaster Day The Meaning of Christ’s Resurrection
2009EasterEaster Sunrise Easter Sunrise - Meditation
2009EasterVigil of Easter The Easter Homily of St. John Chrysostom
2009LentGood Friday The Stations of the Cross - Meditations 2009
2009LentHoly (Maundy) Thursday The Holy Supper of Our Lord
2009LentPalm/Passion Sunday Christ’s Passion - The True Hosanna
2009LentLent 5 Christ - Cross - Baptism
2009LentLent 4 Christ Lifted Up on the Cross ... to Give LIFE
2009LentLent 3 Zeal for the Lord’s House Consumes Christ
2009LentLent 2 The Suffering, Rejection, & Death of Christ - His Glory
2009LentLent 1 Baptism ... Temptation ... Service - Jesus’ & Ours
2009LentAsh Wednesday Christ, the Creed, and Humility
2009EpiphanyTransfiguration Jesus - Epiphanied in Glory as the Beloved Son
2009EpiphanyEpiphany 6 Jesus - Epiphanied as the One Who Cleanses
2009EpiphanyEpiphany 5 Jesus - Epiphanied as Restorer of Health and True Life
2009EpiphanyEpiphany 4 Jesus - Epiphanied as Prophet ... Teacher with Authority
2009EpiphanyEpiphany 3 Jesus - Revealed as the Healer of the Nations
2009EpiphanyEpiphany 2 Jesus - Epiphanied as He Calls His Disciples
2009EpiphanyBaptism of Our Lord The Baptism of Our Savior - For Us
2009EpiphanyEpiphany Led by the Word of God to the Incarnate Christ
2009ChristmasChristmas 2 The Blessed One Increases in Wisdom, Stature, & Favor
2008ChristmasChristmas 1 The Blessing of the Blessed One & the Holy Innocents
2008ChristmasChristmas Day The Birth of the Blessed One - 3
2008ChristmasChristmas Eve Midnight The Birth of the Blessed One - 2
2008ChristmasChristmas Eve Early The Birth of the Blessed One - 1
2008AdventAdvent 4 Announcing the Way of the Blessed One
2008AdventAdvent 3 Making Straight the Way of the Blessed One
2008AdventAdvent 2 Preparing the Way of the Blessed One
2008AdventAdvent 1 The Manifold Blessings of the Blessed One’s Advent
Last updated: Monday, January 30, 2012