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We Can Understand the Love and Work of the Trinity. Sermon on John 16:12-15 for Trinity, May 19/22, 2016
Many years ago I had a student in my catechism class. You probably know the type, he was one of those who would sit in the back and always had his hand up, “Ooh, ooh, I know the answer.” “Ooh, … Continue reading
“The Real Test Begins Now.” Sermon on Revelation 3:14–22 for Confirmation, Easter 6, April 28/May 1, 2016
Every year as part of our Confirmation we have the public examination of the confirmands. And that serves a useful purpose of letting the students show you, the congregation, parents and grandparents what they know. The questions should also serve … Continue reading
“The Meaning of the Transfiguration.” Sermon on Luke 9:28-36 for Transfiguration, February 4 & 7, 2016
I. For Moses and Elijah it meant seeing fulfillment. Imagine Moses, enjoying the bliss of heaven for about 1,400 years—but it’s in eternity, so years don’t really matter. Then an archangel comes to Moses and says, “Come with me. … Continue reading
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“He thus revealed his glory.” He thus reveals his glory. Sermon on John 2:1-11 for Epiphany 2, January 14 & 17, 2016
In our Catechism lessons on the Creed, “I believe in the Holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,” we talk about testing churches (including our own) to see if what they teach is in line with the Word of God. … Continue reading
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“God Puts His Name on Us.” Sermon on Numbers 6:22-27 for New Year’s Day, January 1, 2016
“Happy New Year.” “Best of luck in the New Year.” “Out with the old, in with the new; / May you be happy the whole year through.” New Year’s greetings and well wishes are nice to hear, but I’m … Continue reading
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“Now We See and Know God.” Sermon on John 1:1-18 for Christmas Day, December 25, 2015
There is a very old joke. The little boy was found by his mother with pencil and paper, making a sketch. When asked what he was doing, he answered promptly, and with considerable pride: “I’m drawing a picture of God.” … Continue reading
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD for He is good! For His Mercy endures forever.” Sermon on Psalm 118:1 for Thanksgiving, November 25 & 26, 2015
Today we will meditate on Psalm 118:1. “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (NKJV). This sentence occurs in seven different places in the Old Testament[1]. It’s a sentence some of us … Continue reading
Devotion on Luke 2:8-20 for Radio Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, December 20, 2015
Seventh Lesson [Pastor Paul Stratman] The shepherds visit the manger. Luke, Chapter 2. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the … Continue reading
“Slaves, Made Free!” Sermon on John 8:31-36 for Reformation, October 29/November 1, 2015
It started out with the truth—a biblical truth from the lips of Jesus himself. “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” And the … Continue reading
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“I will fear no evil for you are with me,” Funeral sermon on Psalm 23 for J, October 31, 2015
I got my hair cut on Thursday, and the girl who cut my hair asked me, “So, do you have any plans for Halloween?” and I said, “No, not really. Then I remembered my plans for the day and I … Continue reading
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