2019 Sermons

The High Cost of Following Jesus Luke 14:25–35 September 8, 2019 When our oldest child was born, fathers generally drove their wives to the hospital and were then politely shown to the waiting room while their wives were in labor. That’s what happened to me at the birth of our first child. That poli

“Two Meals” Luke 14:1, 7-14 September 1, 2019 “One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully”. The Pharisees’ Meal This morning we see Jesus eating bread with the Pharisees in one of their homes, but the menu has little to do

“Life’s True Abundance” Luke 12:13-21 – August 4, 2019 The Word of the Lord from Luke 12: “And He said to them, ‘Take care and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’” This is the Word of the Lord. Dear Friends in Christ,

“A Certain Man” by Rev. James Fritsche Luke 10:25-37 (Proper 10) July 14, 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, Last week we learned that Jesus had set his face toward Jerusalem where He had an appointment with the cross.  We read that He sent seventy-two disciples out into the countryside to prepare the tow

“We Stand On Guard For Thee” by Rev. James Fritsche Luke 10:1-20 July 7, 2019 The Word of the Lord from Luke 10: “And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing

Luke 9:51-62  June 30, 2019 “So You Want to Follow Jesus?” by Rev. James Fritsche The Word of the Lord from Luke 9: “When the days drew near for [Jesus] to be taken up, He set His face to go to Jerusalem.” This is the Word of the Lord.  I. A Face Set, and What Follows  The Gospel of Luke can be divi

What Jesus Has to Do with You (2nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 22, 2019) Luke 8:26-39 by Rev. James Fritsche The Word of the Lord from Luke 8: “When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and said with a loud voice, “What have You to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?”

Who Is God? by Pastor James Fritsche Trinity Sunday, June 16, 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, What is your image of God?  How do you picture God in your mind’s eye?  How would you explain God to someone who didn’t know Him?  Some years ago  a teacher received a homework assignment that was written by 8