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Hear the sermons and bible studies from St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stratford, Ontario.

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Sermon: Faithful Stewards of Our Master's Talents

November 21st, 2023

16:17

Sermon for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Faith Fuel

November 17th, 2023

17:31

Sermon for the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Reformation Day

November 1st, 2023

18:33

Sermon for the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude/ Reformation Day

Sermon: It's a Trap!

October 25th, 2023

17:59

Sermon for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Rejoice in the Lord Always

October 18th, 2023

14:12

Sermon for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: A Joyful Gospel Partnership

September 28th, 2023

16:37

Sermon for The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Jesus Raises the Debt Ceiling

September 19th, 2023

18:30

Sermon for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Love Is the Fulfilling of the Law

September 12th, 2023

15:55

Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Jesus and the Church are Inseparable

September 8th, 2023

15:57

Sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Jesus and People on the Fringe

August 22nd, 2023

16:13

Sermon for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: The Word Is Near You

August 15th, 2023

11:00

Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Masks of God

August 8th, 2023

12:54

Sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: If God is For Us

August 1st, 2023

14:57

Sermon for the Nineth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: The Glory That Is to Be Revealed

July 25th, 2023

12:17

Sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: The Spirit of Adoption as Sons

July 18th, 2023

17:10

Sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Doodoo

July 11th, 2023

16:25

Sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: God Wants to Kill You

July 5th, 2023

18:22

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: Have No Fear of Them

July 5th, 2023

19:16

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost.

Sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 20th, 2023

19:54

Sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 16th, 2023

14:47

Sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost.

Sermon: The Holy Trinity

June 6th, 2023

17:01

Sermon for The Holy Trinity Sunday.

Sermon: Listen to Jesus Pray

May 24th, 2023

15:26

Sermon for the Sunday After the Ascension/ The Seventh Sunday in Easter.

Sermon: The Ascension Brings Us Joy

May 16th, 2023

14:08

Sermon for the Ascension of Our Lord.

Sermon: Who Are We In Christ?

May 9th, 2023

18:22

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Beware the Voice of Strangers

May 2nd, 2023

15:11

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Living In Hope And Holiness

April 25th, 2023

15:25

Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Praising God During Hard Times

April 18th, 2023

16:15

Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter.

Sermon: Following the Women on Easter Morning

April 11th, 2023

16:24

Sermon for the Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Sunday.

Sermon: The Thief On The Cross

March 30th, 2023

13:54

Sermon for Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent.

Responding to the Word

March 28th, 2023

16:28

Sermon for the Annunciation of Our Lord.

Sermon: The Road to Golgotha

March 16th, 2023

13:51

Sermon for the Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent.

Sermon: Reconciled to God

March 15th, 2023

10:08

Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent.

Sermon: Peter Denies Jesus

March 15th, 2023

12:19

Sermon for Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent.

Sermon: Part of Abraham's Family

March 15th, 2023

15:09

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent.

Sermon: Gethsemane

March 15th, 2023

10:29

Sermon for Wednesday in the First Week of Lent.

Sermon: Tempted Yet Victorious

March 15th, 2023

13:32

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent.

Sermon: The Voice from the Cloud

February 21st, 2023

14:22

Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Study: The Fall-Short Report

February 15th, 2023

44:43

On this study we look at Numbers 13:1-2,25 - 14:24.

Sermon: Who Grows the Church?

February 15th, 2023

15:47

Sermon for the Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany.

Study: The Idle Idol

February 15th, 2023

42:37

On this study we look at Exodus 31:18-32:35.

Sermon: What the Law Says and What Jesus Does

February 7th, 2023

9:56

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany.

Sermon: The Holy Family at the Temple

February 3rd, 2023

13:47

Sermon for the Presentation of Our Lord.

Sermon: Who is blessed?

February 3rd, 2023

16:42

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany.

Study: Waterworks

January 24th, 2023

42:00

On this study we look at Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon: Two Simple Words

January 24th, 2023

14:06

Sermon for the Third Sunday After the Epiphany.

Sermon: We have found the Messiah

January 17th, 2023

15:43

Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Study: Food from Heaven

January 17th, 2023

37:25

On this study we look at Exodus 16.

Sermon: Why was Jesus Baptized?

January 11th, 2023

12:37

Sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord.

Sermon: Follow the Star

January 11th, 2023

15:43

Sermon for the Epiphany of our Lord.

Study: The Passover

January 10th, 2023

44:41

On this study we look at Exodus 12:1-32

Sermon: God is One of Us

December 28th, 2022

11:25

Sermon for Christmas Day based on John 1:1-18.

Sermon: Glory to God and Peace to Men

December 28th, 2022

10:51

Sermon for Christmas eve based on Luke 2:1-20.

Study: Our Vocaitons

December 20th, 2022

44:35

Our final study in the Colossians series. 

Sermon: The Gospel is God's Good News

December 20th, 2022

12:25

Sermon for the fourth sunday in advent, series C. 

Sermon: Rejoicing in Christ's Return

December 15th, 2022

14:18

Sermon for the Third Wednesday in Advent

Study: What does baptism indicate?

December 13th, 2022

45:22

We continue in our study of Colossians, this time with chapter 3:1-17.

Sermon: A Question for Jesus

December 13th, 2022

15:35

Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent.

Sermon: Living Until Christ Returns

December 9th, 2022

18:46

Sermon for the Second Wednesday in Advent based on 2 Peter 3.

Study: Rooted in the Word

December 4th, 2022

44:58

In this study we look at Colossians chapter 2.

Sermon: Watching for Christ's Return

December 1st, 2022

14:47

Sermon for first midweek Advent service. The opening few sentences were cut off.

Study: The Fruit of the Gospel

November 29th, 2022

43:52

In this study we look at Colossians Chapter 1

Study: The Ten Plagues

November 20th, 2022

44:52

On this study we look at Exodus 7.

Sermon: Reasons for Joy in the New Creation

November 20th, 2022

17:53

Sermon on Isaiah 65 for the Last Sunday of the Church Year.

STUDY: The Birth of Moses

November 13th, 2022

42:42

In our continuing study of the Old Testament, we come to the birth of Moses.

Study: Joseph forgives his brothers

November 6th, 2022

56:13

In this study we look at the events surrounding Joseph's forgiving his brothers.

Sermon: The First and Chief Article

October 30th, 2022

17:40

A sermon on Romans 3:19-28 for Reformation Sunday

Study: Jospeh in Egypt

October 30th, 2022

48:07

In this study we look at Genesis 39 and 41 and Jospeh in Egypt.

Study: Jacob and Esau

October 19th, 2022

40:33

This study looks at the birth of Jacob and Esau.

Sermon: Giving Thanks to God

October 9th, 2022

15:25

Sermon for Thanksgiving based on Luke 17:11-19.

Sermon: Risking It All On God's Generosity

September 18th, 2022

19:21

Sermon on the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16:1-15.

Study: God's Covenant with Abraham

September 18th, 2022

50:04

This Bible Class we looked at Genesis 15 and 17 which talks about God's covenant with Abraham and how that relates to us today.

Sermon: Are You Going to be Saved?

August 21st, 2022

16:03

Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.

Sermon: God's Word Divides

August 14th, 2022

16:31

Sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C.

Sermon: Are You Ready?

August 7th, 2022

16:27

Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C. 

Sermon: Are You Cursed by Greed?

July 31st, 2022

17:42

Sermon for the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.

Sermon: "Suppose There Was One Man?"

July 24th, 2022

15:49

Sermon for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Series C. 

Sermon: Are You Too Busy for God?

July 17th, 2022

17:32

Sermon based on Luke 10:38-42 for the Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.

Sermon: Jesus is Your Good Samaritan

July 10th, 2022

16:26

Sermon on the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C.

Sermon: Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two

July 3rd, 2022

17:51

Sermon on Luke 10:1-20 for the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. 

Sermon: What Does Following Jesus Cost?

June 26th, 2022

19:19

Sermon based on Luke 9:51-62 for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year C.

Sermon: Our Time Under the Law Ends with Christ

June 19th, 2022

19:22

Sermon based on Galatians 3:23-4:7 for Proper 7C.

Sermon: Do you love Jesus?

June 5th, 2022

16:27

Sermon for Pentecost based on the Gospel reading from John 14.

Study: Luke 7:37-50, Jesus Forgives a Sinful Woman

June 5th, 2022

42:35

On this study, we finish up Luke chapter 7 where Jesus forgives the sins of a sinful woman.

Study: Luke 7:17-36, John's Doubts

May 29th, 2022

46:50

In our continuing study of Luke's Gospel we look at John the Baptist's own doubts about the identity of Jesus.

Sermon: Christ's Prayer for Christian Unity

May 29th, 2022

17:36

Sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension, Year C, based on the Gospel reading.

Study: Luke 7:1-17

May 22nd, 2022

41:21

The study of Luke's gospel continues this week with the Centurion and the Widow.

Sermon: Why is Church Attendance Important?

May 22nd, 2022

16:44

Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C.

Study: The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:27-49)

May 15th, 2022

41:15

We continue in our study of Luke's Gospel, looking this time at the Sermon on the Plain.

Sermon: Don't Stand in God's Way (Acts 11:1-18)

May 15th, 2022

18:44

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Series C.

Study: Luke 6:12-26

May 11th, 2022

42:51

This study looks at the beginning of Luke's sermon on the plain.

Study: Luke 5:33-6:11

May 1st, 2022

45:39

Our continuing study through Luke's Gospel. This time we look at three accounts of conflicts with the Pharisees.

Sermon: Why Should You Worship Jesus? (Rev. 5)

May 1st, 2022

14:36

Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, series C.

Study: Worship 101 - Jesus pattern of worship

April 24th, 2022

47:29

In this study we do Lutheranism 101: Worship, chapter 2.

Sermon: How Can Pastors Forgive Sins?

April 24th, 2022

14:57

Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, series C.

Sermon: The Resurrection - An Idle Tale?

April 17th, 2022

17:44

Sermon for Easter Sunday based on the Gospel Reading, Luke 24:1-12.

Study: Luke 5:17-32

April 10th, 2022

52:01

This morning we looked at Luke 5 and how Jesus calls sinners.

Study: Luke 5:1-16

April 3rd, 2022

47:21

Study on Luke chapter 5. 

Study: Luke 4:31-44

March 27th, 2022

46:46

This week's study we look at Jesus in Capernaum.

Sermon: The Waiting Father (Luke 15:11-32)

March 27th, 2022

17:10

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Series C.

Study: Luke 4:14-30

March 20th, 2022

43:17

This morning's Bible study looked at the account of Jesus being rejected in his hometown. 

Study: Being a Christian Citizen

March 17th, 2022

24:42

A study on how to be a Christian Citizen.

Study: Worship in the Old Testament

March 13th, 2022

44:46

 This study covers chapter 1 of Lutheranism 101: Worship. 

Study: Closed Communion

March 13th, 2022

24:37

Our Midweek study on Closed Communion

Study: Luke 3

March 6th, 2022

46:26

Our Study on Luke Chapter 3.

Sermon: Overcoming Temptation (Luke 4:1-13)

March 6th, 2022

17:17

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, series C.

Sermon: A Well-Built Life (Luke 6:39-49)

February 27th, 2022

17:36

Sermon for the Last Sunday Before Lent, Series C.

Study: Luke 2:21-End

February 27th, 2022

45:48

A study on the second part of Luke chapter 2.

Sermon: Jesus’ Cure for Division (Luke 6:27-38)

February 20th, 2022

14:55

Sermon for the Second Sunday Before Lent, Series C.

Study: Luke 2:1-20

February 20th, 2022

40:29

Our continuing study of Luke's Gospel. 

Sermon: What has your trust? (Jer. 17:5-8)

February 13th, 2022

15:19

Sermon for the Third Sunday before Lent, Series C.

Study: Luke 1:57-80

February 13th, 2022

39:52

Continuing study on St. Luke's Gospel.

Study: Luke 1:39-56

February 6th, 2022

43:41

Our continuing study on Luke's Gospel.

Study: Luke 1:26-38

January 30th, 2022

46:53

The continuing study of St. Luke's gospel. 

Study: Luke 1:5-25

January 23rd, 2022

36:56

This morning we continued our Bible Study on Luke's Gospel.

Sermon: Good News for Dark Days (Isaiah 62:1-5)

January 16th, 2022

16:47

Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Study: Intro to St. Luke

January 16th, 2022

42:06

On this study we dealt with St. Luke 1:1-4.

Guest Sermon for the Baptism of our Lord (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22)

January 9th, 2022

18:22

Rev. William Ney gives a guest sermon for the Baptism of our Lord.

Guest Sermon on John 2:1-11

January 9th, 2022

18:10

Guest Sermon by Rev. Bill Ney for Vespers on the Epiphany of our Lord.

Sermon: Unexpected Gifts from God (Ephesians 1:3-14)

January 2nd, 2022

13:05

Sermon for the Second Sunday of Christmas, year C.

Sermon: Learning from Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)

December 19th, 2021

13:47

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Series C.

Study: Biblical Basis for both Word and Supper

December 19th, 2021

38:50

In this week's study we look at the biblical basis for worship including both word and meal. 

Sermon: Power Hidden in Weakness (Judges 6:11–24; 7:2–9)

December 16th, 2021

16:45

Sermon for midweek vespers in the Third Week in Advent.

Study: Perseverance and Community

December 12th, 2021

39:35

The final session of our Christian Spirituality Study. 

Sermon: God With Us (Exodus 40:17–21, 34–38)

December 8th, 2021

17:09

Sermon for midweek vespers in the Second Week of Advent.

Sermon: What Then Shall We Do? (Luke 3:1-20)

December 5th, 2021

16:28

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent, series C. 

Study: Service and Hospitality

December 5th, 2021

49:14

We continue our Christian Spirituality study. This week we look at what the Bible says about serving others and hospitality towards others.

Sermon: The God in the Bush (Exodus 3:1-14)

December 2nd, 2021

17:56

Sermon delivered on Midweek Vespers for the First Week in Advent.

Study: Humility.

November 28th, 2021

47:06

We continue our Christian Spirituality course looking this time at Humility.

Sermon: A Promise for Justice (Jeremiah 33:14-16)

November 28th, 2021

16:19

Sermon on Justice for the First Sunday in Advent.

Sermon: What Kind of King is Jesus? (John 18:33-37)

November 21st, 2021

15:46

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday. We apologise for the microphone difficulties.

Study: Obedience

November 21st, 2021

45:51

We continued our Spirituality course by looking at obedience, the fourth commandment, and the table of duties.

Study: Stewardship of Time and Money

November 14th, 2021

44:03

We continue our Christian Spirituality class by looking at our stewardship of our time and money.

Sermon: Qualified to Draw near to God

November 14th, 2021

19:32

Sermon for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, proper 28B.

Study: Daily Prayer

November 7th, 2021

42:24

We continue our Christian Spirituality class by looking at Daily Prayer.

Study: The Cause and Relevance of the Reformation

October 31st, 2021

40:16

This was a special bible study looking at the causes and relevance of the Lutheran Reformation.

Study: Prayer part 1

October 17th, 2021

42:34

We continue our Christian Spirituality study by looking at Prayer.

Study: Meditation and Devotional Reading

October 10th, 2021

41:40

We continue our Christian Spirituality course by looking at devotional reading.

Study: Listening to God

October 3rd, 2021

48:17

Part 3 in our Christian Spirituality study.

Guest Study: Mission

September 26th, 2021

44:35

Rev. Ron Mohr from Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada.

Guest Sermon: Numbers 11:4-29

September 26th, 2021

17:26

A sermon preached by Rev. Ron Mohr, executive director of Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada. 

Study: Receptive Spirituality and Experience

September 19th, 2021

44:12

This is part 2 of our introduction to Christian Spirituality. 

Bible Study: Introduction to Christian Spirituality

September 12th, 2021

39:50

In this study we look at introducing Christian Spirituality.

Blessed Among Women (Gal. 4:4-7)

August 15th, 2021

17:15

Sermon for the Feast of the Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord.

The Kindness that Imitates God (Eph. 4:25-5:2)

August 8th, 2021

13:30

Sermon for Proper 14, Series B. Read by elder Mark Rohfrietsch.

Study: Revelation 19-22

June 25th, 2021

1:41:02

Tonight we finished off our Revelation study by looking at chapters 19 through 22. 

Study: Revelation 18

June 18th, 2021

1:02:41

This week we studied Revelation 18 and the fall of Babylon.

Study: Revelation 17

June 11th, 2021

1:09:21

Our study tonight was on Revelation 17. 

STUDY: Revelation 16

June 4th, 2021

1:23:18

Tonight we continued on in Revelation with Chapter 16 and the Seven Bowls. 

STUDY: Revelation 15

May 28th, 2021

1:19:47

We continue our Bible Study this evening with Revelation 15.

STUDY: Revelation 14

May 21st, 2021

1:18:56

In our study tonight we tackled Revelation chapter 14.

Sermon: The Testimony of God (1 John 5:9-15).

May 16th, 2021

15:39

Sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension Series B. 

Study: Revelation 13

May 7th, 2021

1:41:36

This week we continued our study of Revelation by looking at Revelation 13 and the two beasts.

Sermon: Bearing Fruit in the True Vine (John 15:1-8)

May 2nd, 2021

15:19

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Series B.

STUDY: Revelation 12

April 30th, 2021

1:39:39

Our bible study this week on Revelation 12.

STUDY: Revelation 1-11 Recap

April 23rd, 2021

1:18:08

Today we recap Revelation 1-11. The recap included watching some videos produced by the Bible Project. Please visit their site for more information, bibleproject.com. 

Sermon: The Snake on the Stick (Num. 21:4-9)

March 14th, 2021

14:55

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, series B.

Sermon: Cursing the Hideout of Hypocrisy (Mark 11:15-19).

March 11th, 2021

17:10

Sermon for the Wednesday after the Third Sunday in Lent, Series B.

Sermon: Healing the Incurable Wound (Jeremiah 30:12-17)

March 4th, 2021

17:59

Sermon for Wednesday after the Second Sunday in Lent, Series B. 

Sermon: The Word of God and Prayer (Acts 1:15-26)

February 25th, 2021

14:17

Sermon for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle. 

Sermon: The God Who Promises (Gen. 9:8-17)

February 21st, 2021

16:56

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, Series B.

Sermon: A Glimpse of Glory (Mark 9:2-9)

February 14th, 2021

13:34

Sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, series B.

Bible Study: David's Coronation - 2 Samuel 5-6

February 11th, 2021

1:23:16

We Continue out Life of David Bible Study with 2 Samuel 5 & 6.  The study questions can be found here.

Sermon: Hope in the Midst of Despair (Isaiah 40:21-31)

February 7th, 2021

13:15

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany, Series B.

Bible Study: The End of the Civil War - 2 Samuel 3-4

February 4th, 2021

1:16:21

We continue our study of the life of King David. This time we come to 2 Samuel 3-4. The study questions are found here

Sermon: The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28)

January 31st, 2021

14:20

Sermon for Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, Series B.

Sermon: The Cost of Christianity (Mark 1:14-20)

January 24th, 2021

13:20

Sermon for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Series B.

Life of David Study: The Fall of Saul (1 Samuel 29-31)

January 21st, 2021

1:08:25

Here is our Bible Study on the Fall of Saul. The study questions can be found here

Sermon: The Stairway to Heaven (John 1:43-51)

January 17th, 2021

12:53

Sermon for the Second Sunday After the Epiphany, Series B.

Sermon: God's Secret Plan (Ephesians 3:1-13)

January 7th, 2021

13:14

Sermon for the Epiphany of our Lord based on the epistle reading. 

Sermon: Looking for Jesus in all the Wrong Places (Luke 2:41-52)

January 3rd, 2021

11:35

Sermon for the Second Sunday After Christmas, Series B. 

Sermon: What’s in a Name? (Phil. 2:5-11 & Luke 2:21)

January 1st, 2021

11:52

Sermon for Eve of the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Sermon: The Gifts God Sent (Galatians 4:4-7)

December 27th, 2020

12:00

Sermon for the First Sunday After Christmas, Series B

Sermon: The Scandalous Lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-6).

December 17th, 2020

12:48

Sermon for our midweek service for the third week of Advent. Sermon is based on Matthew 1:1-6.

Sermon: A Crisis of Identity (John 1:6-8, 19-28)

December 13th, 2020

13:31

Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent series B. Sermon text is the Gospel. 

Sermon: Jesus, Abraham’s Promised Son (Genesis 15:1-7,18)

December 10th, 2020

13:33

Sermon for Evening Prayer of the second week of Advent.

Sermon: Comfort From God (Isaiah 40:1-11)

December 6th, 2020

15:58

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent, Series B. The text is the OT lesson.

Sermon: Jesus, Son of David (Mark 10:46-52)

December 3rd, 2020

12:32

Sermon for midweek service for the first week of Advent.

Sermon: Christ’s Advent Call: “Watch & Wait!” (Mark 13:33-37)

November 29th, 2020

16:49

Sermon based on the Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Advent, Series B.

Guest Sermon: You did it to me (Matthew 25:31-46)

November 22nd, 2020

13:45

Sermon originally preached by Rev. William Cwirla. This sermon was read by Robert McEwen, head of elder for St. Peter's.

Sermon: God’s Gifts: Either use them or Lose them (Matthew 25:14-30).

November 15th, 2020

16:53

Sermon for Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Proper 28, Series A. Sermon is based on the Gospel.

Sermon: Encouraging Words (1 Thess. 4:13-18)

November 8th, 2020

15:08

The sermon for Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 27, Series A. The text is the epistle. 

Sermon: What About Heaven? (Revelation 7:2-17)

November 1st, 2020

16:41

Sermon for All Saints Day. The text is the first reading. 

Sermon: The Freedom of the Gospel (John 8:31-36)

October 25th, 2020

14:54

Sermon for Reformation Sunday based on the Gospel reading.

Life of David - David on the Run (
1 Samuel 21-22)

October 22nd, 2020

1:29:35

We continue our life of David Study from last year. This study has a recap of the story thus far. This study came with study questions which can be found HERE.

Sermon: A Reason for Hope (Psalm 147)

October 18th, 2020

20:25

Sermon for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, based on the Gradual and Gospel.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 19 - The Last Things

October 15th, 2020

1:30:20

In tonight's study we did a brief overview of death, heaven, hell, the second coming, and the end of the World.

Sermon: Christ's Remedy for Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34).

October 11th, 2020

15:10

Sermon for Thanksgiving based on the Gospel Lesson.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 18 - Repentance and Confession

October 8th, 2020

1:12:23

Tonight we looked at what repentance is and talked about private confession.

Sermon: Balancing Your Spiritual Ledger (Phil. 3:4b-14).

October 4th, 2020

14:53

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 22, Series A. Sermon text is the epistle.

Topic 17: The Lord’s Supper

October 1st, 2020

1:28:00

In this study we looked at the Lord's Supper. 

Sermon: Which son are you? (Matthew 21:23-32)

September 27th, 2020

15:10

Sermon for Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 21, Series A. The sermon is based on the Gospel reading.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 16 Part 2 - Infant Baptism

September 24th, 2020

1:12:38

Tonight we looked at the Biblical Basis for the baptism of infants.

Guest Sermon: Equal Reward/By Grace Alone (Matthew 20:1-16)

September 20th, 2020

20:20

Sermon for Proper 20A based on the Gospel Reading. Guest Pastor Rev. William Ney.

Sermon: Welcoming Those who Differ (Romans 14:1-12)

September 13th, 2020

15:14

The sermon is for Proper 19, Series A. The text is the Epistle lesson.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 16 - Holy Baptism

September 10th, 2020

1:08:51

This week we looked at the Biblical basis for the doctrine of Baptism.

Sermon: Loving our Neighbours 
by Listening to Government (Romans 13:1-10)

September 6th, 2020

16:03

Sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18A. The sermon is based on the Epistle.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 15 - The Sacraments

September 3rd, 2020

1:10:23

Tonight we looked at the Sacraments, their nature, number, and use.

Sermon: Loving Those Who Hurt Us (Romans 12:9-21)

August 30th, 2020

14:41

Sermon for Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost / Proper 17, Series A, focusing on vv. 14, 17-21. 

Christianity Unpacked: Topic 14 - The Ministry

August 27th, 2020

1:28:08

This week we looked at the Biblical Basis for Pastors.

Sermon: Our Sacrificial Life (Romans 12:1-2)

August 23rd, 2020

15:59

Sermon for Proper 16, Series A based on the Epistle reading.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 13 - The Church

August 20th, 2020

1:18:06

Tonight we unpacked the Church. What is it? Where is it? 

Sermon: God's Mercy for All (Romans 11)

August 16th, 2020

11:36

Sermon for Proper 15A based on the Epistle reading.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 11 - Falling Away

August 13th, 2020

1:12:24

This time we unpacked the distinction between Mortal and Venial sins.

Sermon: Why Do Some Believe? (Romans 9:1-18)

August 2nd, 2020

16:22

Today's sermon was based on the epistle lesson for Proper 13A.

Christianity Unpacked Topic 12 - Predestination

July 30th, 2020

1:16:11

Tonight we tried to unpack the Doctrine of Election .

Sermon: The Plan of God's Inesperable Love (Rom. 8:28-39)

July 26th, 2020

16:30

The sermon for Proper 12A, the text is the epistle. 

Study: Christianity Unpacked Topic 9 - Grace, Faith, and Justification

July 23rd, 2020

1:06:45

In this study we unpacked what we mean when we say that we are "justified by grace through faith."

Guest Sermon: Wait for it... wait for it!

July 19th, 2020

22:46

Sermon based on the Epistle lesson for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year A. The guest preacher is Rev. William Ney.

Sermon: What Does God’s Spirit Do For Us?

July 12th, 2020

13:12

Sermon for Proper 10A based on the Epistle.

Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topoic 7B: The Person and Work of Christ.

July 9th, 2020

1:04:18

In this study we look at Jesus Deity, Humanity, the personal union of the two natures, and the atonement. 

Bible Study: Christianity Unpacked Topic 6: The Law Part 2

June 18th, 2020

1:13:29

This time we finished up our discussion of God's Law by looking at the Second Table and the Three Uses.

Study: Christianity Unpacked Topic 6 - God's Law part 1

June 11th, 2020

1:05:50

In this study we looked at what is God's Law, how is it divided, and how the first three commandments teach us about our worship life. 

Sermon: Why does the Trinity matter?

June 7th, 2020

14:07

Sermon for Trinity Sunday, series A. The text is the second reading.

Christianity Unpacked - Topic 5: Holy Scripture

June 4th, 2020

1:32:14

Our continuing unpacking of what Christians believe. This time we explain the Christian understand the Bible.

Sermon: “And The Lord Came Down”

May 31st, 2020

15:08

Sermon for Pentecost. Text is Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21.

Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 4 Sin

May 28th, 2020

1:11:29

Here is our latest Christianity Unpacked Bible study. This time we look at Original Sin.

Sermon: The Dangers of Pride (1 Peter 5:5b-11)

May 24th, 2020

13:14

Sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension, series A.

Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 3 - Free Will / Image of God

May 21st, 2020

1:14:10

This is the third topic in our study through what Christians believe. This time, Free Will. 

Sermon: Christ’s Work - Help for troubled Christians (1 Peter 3:13-22)

May 17th, 2020

17:09

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Easter, Series A. The text is the epistle.

Bible Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 1b God and Topic 2: Creation

May 14th, 2020

1:30:15

Our second part in our Bible Study looking at the basics of the Christian faith.

Sermon: Spiritual Temple, Priests, and Sacrifices (1 Peter 2:1-12)

May 10th, 2020

15:41

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter, Series A. The text is the Epistle.

Study: Christianity Unpacked: Topic 1 - God

May 7th, 2020

59:14

We are looking at understanding the basic truths and teachings of Christianity and how the impact our lives. This is part 1. 

Sermon: What is the Christian duty toward Government? (1 Peter 2:13-25)

May 3rd, 2020

16:10

Sermon for Good Shepherd Sunday, series A. The text is the Epistle. This is the third in our series on 1 Peter.

Sermon: Bought by Blood, Called to Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-25)

April 26th, 2020

15:38

Sermon for the Second Sunday after Easter, Series A. Sermon is on the epistle.

Sermon: A Reason to Praise God, Even In Hard Times (1 Peter 1:3-9)

April 19th, 2020

15:52

A sermon on the epistle lesson for the First Sunday After Easter, Series A.

Sermon: What Really Happened on Easter?

April 12th, 2020

16:20

Sermon for Easter Sunday. The text is the Gospel, Matthew 28:1-10.

Sermon: Entrusting Ourselves to the Life-Giving God (Romans 8:1-11)

March 29th, 2020

17:40

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, series A. The text is the Epistle.

Sermon: Responding to the Word (Luke 1:26-38)

March 26th, 2020

19:25

Sermon for the Annunciation of our Lord. The sermon text is the Gospel.

Sermon: Jesus - Our Spiritual Optometrist (John 9)

March 22nd, 2020

17:59

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Series A. The Gospel Reading is the text for the sermon.

Sermon: Reconciled to the God of Love (Romans 5:1-11).

March 15th, 2020

17:30

The sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A. The sermon is from the Epistle.

Study: Revelation 11:15-19

March 15th, 2020

55:50

Our continuing bible study through Revelation.

Sermon: The Many Sons of Father Abraham (Rom. 4:1-8, 13-17).

March 8th, 2020

14:02

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Series A. The text is the Epistle from Romans 4.

Study: Revelation 11 prt 1

March 8th, 2020

53:19

A continuation of our Revelation study. This time Revelation 11:1-14..

Study: Life of David (1 Sam. 20)

March 2nd, 2020

1:00:24

Our continuing study on the life of David, this time 1 Samuel 20.

Sermon: Jesus overcomes the Devil’s Doubts (Matthew 4:1-11)

March 1st, 2020

14:21

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, series A. The texts are the gospel and OT lesson.

Bible Study: Revelation 10

March 1st, 2020

51:54

Continuing through Revelation. This time chapter 10.

Study: Revelation 9:13-21

February 23rd, 2020

53:10

This is a live recording of a Bible Study continuing through Revelation. This time, the last half of chapter nine.

Sermon: Jesus Discloses His True Identity (Matthew 17:1-9)

February 23rd, 2020

14:25

Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Series A. The text is the Gospel Lesson.

Sermon: Who Grows the Church? (1 Cor. 3:1-9)

February 16th, 2020

15:29

Sermon for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, series A. The sermon text is the Epistle lesson.

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