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Mediocre Lutheran Preaching
by Jon Franson
The audio recording of the sermons of Pastor Jon Franson.
Episodes
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Forgiveness and Healing
Was the paralytic brought to Jesus to heal his body, or to receive the forgiveness of sins? What does it matter, since he received both? Listen to this sermon to hear about the man's faith and his friends'.
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What Does the Lord God Require of You?
God reminds the Israelites of the Law before they enter into the promised land. But why did He need to do that? What reasons did God give for doing so? Does any of this apply to us today? And what the heck is a "sojourner"? If you want answers to these questions, check out this sermon on...
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United or Divided
Are we united as Christians, or hopelessly divided? Where is the source of unity for Christian? And why are there so many division in the Church today? Give this sermon a listen for more information.
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Undeserved Mercy
A sermon on Psalm 30 and David's wicked Census. If you need to hear today that God loves you and He died for you, give this sermon a listen to hear the true comfort of the Gospel.
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Anxiety Epidemic
Alright, don't be anxious. Well, how do you do that? I don't know, but Jesus says that it's a sin to be anxious. Great, now I'm anxious about being anxious. Is Jesus giving us some sort of catch-22? We'll explore Jesus' words about anxiety in today's sermon.
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An Apple a Day ...
Are you filled with works of the flesh or fruits of the Spirit? This sermon explores what St. Paul says about them in Galatians 5.
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The Wounded Israelite
Have you ever considered the story of the Good Samaritan from the perspective of the poor wounded man? Well, this sermon explores that, not to deconstruct the story, but to better show us who Jesus is. Give this sermon a listen if you're curious about that.
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Homily for the Funeral of Leon Kuehn
Alvin Leon Kuehn was taken to be with our Lord on Friday, August 21. Here is the homily for his funeral on Friday, August 28. The peace of Christ be with you all.
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The Deaf Hear the Word of the Lord
Jesus heals a deaf and mute man, but why is that so impressive? Hasn't he raised people from the dead? What about when he made the man who was paralyzed rise up and walk? What is so special about this miracle? Does it have any meaning for our lives today? Give this sermon a listen if you are...
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Who Will You Be?
Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector. One is proud and confesses no sins; the other is humble and does nothing other than confess his sins. Who goes home justified? Who will you strive to be like?
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There Is No Peace
False prophets declare that God is at peace with sin, but nothing could be further from the truth. God spoke this truth through Jeremiah against the false prophets in Judah, and God still speaks it for us today. Give this sermon a listen to find out more.
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Take Heed Lest Ye Fall
Do you know your Old Testament history well enough? Paul says it's worth studying because of the examples it sets for us of what NOT to do. So give this sermon a listen to explore those examples Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians 10.
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For Such a Time as This
Paul talks about the reality of Christians living in the world today. God has called you out of this world and into His kingdom and has a plan for you, even if you don't know what that is. Give this sermon a listen to find out more about what God has planned for you.
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A Slightly Smaller Crowd
Why would the lectionary have the feeding of the 4,000 as well as the feeding of the 5,000? Why not have a different miracle, one that's a little more spectacular? Or is there a good reason to study this miracle and note the differences between the two miraculous feedings? Give this sermon a…
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Baptismal Law
Law and Gospel. These are more than just Lutheran buzzwords. The Law of God is good and shows us our sins and our need for a Savior. And the Gospel tells us about that Savior who does all of the work for us, freely. But what does this have to do with what Paul says in Romans 6? Give this sermon a...
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Of Carpenters and Fishermen
Jesus calls His first disciples to be fishers of men, but why did they listen to him and put their nets out? Are we willing to be thought of as fools by this world and listen to the Word of God? Give this sermon a listen to explore this even more.
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The Jargon of Judge Not
Satan is a pro at twisting the Scriptures. But can he twist two words to silence Christians? He's been doing it for years. Give this sermon a listen to protect yourself against the manipulations of Satan into being quiet in the face of evil and wickedness.
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In Jesus Christ We Trust
Trusting in any nation for salvation, even a nation as great as the United States of America, is foolishness. For it is only in Christ that we have salvation, it is only through Christ that we are saved. So let us pray for revival in our land, but above all, for faithfulness to Jesus and His Word.
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The Trinity in John 3:16?
On Trinity Sunday we confess the truth of the Trinity through the words of the Athanasian Creed. So why then is the Gospel lesson appointed for this day all about Jesus and the cross? Where is the Father? Where is the Holy Spirit? Give this sermon a listen to find our more about this lesson, and...
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Homily for the Wedding of Hayden Matthew Harper and Kyla Faith Taylor
A brief homily for the wedding of our dear brother and sister in Christ. May the Lord bless and keep this marriage, and all marriages in our land. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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God's Word vs. Worldly Babel
Pentecost, Confirmation, and the Tower of Babel. What do these things have to do with each other? Why are they paired together? What do the events of the Tower of Babel have to do with our lives today? Give this sermon a listen to find out the answer to these questions.
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Persecution and the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit seems like a strange member of the Trinity. The Father and the Son are easy enough to understand, but the Holy Spirit is a little more difficult to grasp. So who is He? Why doesn't He speak more about Himself? And why is Jesus teaching this to His disciples on the very night when…
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Homily for the Funeral of Shala Lunt
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. (1 Thessalonians 4:13) For those who were unable to attend live, here is the sermon that was delivered to the saints gathered at the funeral of our dear sister in...
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Jesus' Plain Words
Jesus is preparing His disciples for the reality that He will die. But we're living on the other side of the resurrection, so how does this lesson apply to our lives today? Give this sermon a listen to find out more about what was going through the minds of the disciples that night and what Jesus...
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Epistle of Straw?
The Epistle of James is often seen as one devoid of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. It's not true. James does an excellent job of preaching the Law, and our world desperately needs to hear it. So, listen to this "Epistle of Straw" and hear God's Word for you today.
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Hope Is Enough
How can you have hope in the midst of despair? Somehow, in the middle of everything falling apart, Jeremiah gives us these words of hope in Jesus Christ. These words are for you, too, even in the midst of your despair, in the midst of your suffering. So give this sermon a listen to hear about…
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I Just Wanna Be a Sheep
We've heard the 23rd Psalm many times, but have we ever stopped and thought about what David is saying? This bulky sermon explores the depths of Psalm 23, so give this favorite Psalm some of your time today.
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Only THE Truth Exists.
The world likes to think that there are multiple versions of the truth, but there is only THE truth. There is no my truth or your truth. But how does that work? Give this sermon a listen to explore this more thoroughly. Oh, and apologies for the cough; I'm getting over a cold.
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Death Is Overthrown
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Death has been swallowed up by Jesus Christ. But what does that mean? What does a world without death look like? How can we look forward to such a world? Give this sermon a listen to find our more about it as we work through 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
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Why the Resurrection of Jesus Matters
Jesus is just a teacher, or so the world would have you believe. But the Scriptures clearly teach that Jesus suffered on the cross for you, died, and rose again on the third day. Is it a big deal if you don't believe that? Or does it change everything? Give this sermon a listen to explore that…
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Resurrected Courage
Sermon for the Vigil of Easter that ties the resurrection of Jesus in with the reading of the 3 young men in the fiery furnace. How do these two things go together? What do we have to learn from them? Listen to hear the encouragement of the story. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
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Later That Day
Death isn't natural, and the death of God should be impossible. Yet the world treats death as the natural order. And on Good Friday, God died. So what happened that day? Give this sermon a listen to dive further into the Passion of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of John.
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One Day Left
Maundy Thursday was such a busy day. What all happened that day? Why does it matter that Jesus washed the disciples' feet before the meal? What does that have to do with the Last Supper, or with the Lord's Supper? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.
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What Is Humility?
Today is the Sunday of the Passion and Palm Sunday. But the Epistle lesson touches on the humiliation of Jesus. What does this entail? Is it more than just the cross? Give this short homily a listen to find out more.
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Isaac's Thoughts
Genesis 22 is a fantastic story about Abraham's faith. But what about Isaac? Was Isaac's faith lacking in this story, or do we see a father and son together on this journey of faith in this world? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.
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Two Days Left
A day of rest for Jesus, but it sets in motion the events that lead directly to Jesus' death for mankind on the cross. So what happened? What happened at the meal at the house of Simon the Leper? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.
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Road Trip with Jesus
Isaiah seems to have knowledge of future events like someone who lived through them. But what events does Isaiah see? What events does he show us? Does this even matter to us today? Give this super-sized sermon a listen to find out more.
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Three Days Left
A controversial teaching of Jesus on Holy Tuesday on the Mount of Olives. What did He teach? What is controversial about it? Is it still something we need to know about today? Give it a listen to find out more.
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Be Angry and Don't Sin?
God tells us through David in Psalm 4 to be angry and don't sin. But how can we do that? There's so much in this world to be angry about. Well, take a look at this Psalm through the lens of David's life and see what God has to tell us.
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Four Days Left
What happened on Holy Monday? What if I told you that what happens doesn't seem fair at first glance? Well, you'd probably think that Jesus' opponents weren't known for being fair. But that's not it, it's something that Jesus did. Well, He has to be fair, right? Or does He? Give this sermon a...
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Uncomfortable Conversations
Sexual Immorality is a problem in our society. And St. Paul warns us that it isn't God's Will for our life that we indulge in it. Hear what God has to say about it in our sermon for today on 1st Thessalonians 4:1-7
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Five Days Left
We're beginning our Lenten Midweek journey. We're going to spend these Wednesday evening services on the days leading up to Maundy Thursday. Our journey begins with Palm Sunday, so give this one a listen to hear the events of that day and why they matter to us today.
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Duel in the Desert
As we begin our Lenten season, we start with the story of Jesus temptation. How did Jesus endure this temptation? Was it just because He is God? Or was it something more? And does this story have anything to teach us. Give this sermon a listen to find out more.
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Real Repentance
Psalm 51 is a favorite Psalm, but do you remember the dark truth that surrounds it? Do you remember what sin David needed to repent of when he wrote it? And does this Psalm apply to our lives today? Give this sermon a listen to find out more as we begin our Lenten journey this year.
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An Incidental Blind Man
The most important thing that ever happened in the world is Jesus Christ and His death on the Cross. And Jesus had His eyes set on that cross from the transfiguration. But what happens when a blind man comes across His path and cries out for mercy? Listen to this sermon to hear the full story and...
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The Comfort of Growth
Isaiah 55:10-11 has always been a source of great comfort to me. I've always heard God's reminder in it that I'm not in charge of everything, that He's got a plan that's bigger than I could ever dream of. So, join with me in this sermon, as we explore these verses even deeper, and see the great...
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Unlock the Rock
The People of Israel demand water from Moses, and God told Moses to strike a rock. But St. Paul tells us more about that rock in 1st Corinthians 10. So what does this episode in Exodus 17 reveal to us about Jesus? Listen to find out more.
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Trans Jesus?
What is the transfiguration? Why did Jesus give this vision to these disciples? What lesson can we take from it? Give this sermon a listen if you're interested.
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Are We Ashamed?
Sermon for the Winkel (circuit meeting) of LCMS pastors in SE Kansas. The text was the Gospel lesson appointed for Sunday's festival day, the feast of the Confession of St. Peter. If you think your pastor needs some encouragement, pass this along to him. If you think your pastor's wife or…
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Open Mouth, Insert Foot?
January 18th is one of the dates for the festival of the Confession of St. Peter. But why would a Lutheran church want to celebrate this day? Isn't this something that the Romans say gives them the right to say who is and who isn't in the church? Or is there something more to the confession of…
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