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Salt + Light Sermons

by Caleb Schaller

A podcast achive of sermons preached by Pastor Caleb J. Schaller, who serves as pastor at Grace Lutheran (Valentine, NE). More at... www.ValentineLutheran.comImagine buying houses to flip. They're purchased. They belong to you. And then they're remodeled from the inside out. This is what the Holy Spirit does through the word of Grace. First we're claimed through the cross of Christ. Then the Spirit remodels. I pray this archive communicates the Gospel, so that souls are preserved and illuminated. -Pastor Caleb

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  1. Sermons Betty Preached to Me (Betty Reimers Victory Service)

    October 10, 2026. Victory Service of Betty Mae Reimers. John 10:27-30 (EHV). Sermons Betty Preached to Me: I don’t know those people. ● Well, I believe that! ● O Lord, help me. ● Amen.

  2. Living in the Light

    Trinity 19, October 11, 2026. Sermon Bites on... Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 32:1-7, John 9:24-41, and James 5:13-20 (EHV). God is Light. He made us to live in his light, confessing our sins, and receiving his forgiveness. When people don't see they are in the darkness--they just keep stumbling in it....

  3. Grace, Lived

    Trinity 18, October 4, 2026. James 2:1-18 (EHV). Grace, Lived: James calls his fellow Christians to speak and act like sinners who have been forgiven. By their words and actions their faith in Christ would be shown alive and well.

  4. Yahweh Provide, Through a Drought

    Trinity 17, September 27, 2026. (1 Kings 17:7-16 EHV) Yahweh Provides, Through a Drought: For a widow, her son, and a prophet. Rebuke for a wicked king and his wicked wife. Humiliation for a false god. Life for a forgotten family. Enlightenment for you and me.

  5. God Desires Mercy over Sacrifice

    Trinity 15, September 13, 2026. Matthew 12:1-8 (EHV). God Desires Mercy over Sacrifice. The Pharisees focused on the law, and missed the gospel. As a result, their priorities were out of order. Here Jesus defends the innocent, and rebukes the legalistic. Jesus, teach us to be gospel forward, not...

  6. It's not all about you! But thankfully, HE is. (Guest Preacher Mr. David Maas)

    Trinity 16, September 20, 2026. Matthew 11:25-30 (EHV). It's not all about you! But thankfully, HE is. The Father hides from the learned, so they might truly know him. Entrusted with all things, the Son has revealed how much the Father loves us. The work that Jesus lays on our shoulders is easy,...

  7. Yahweh is a Strong Tower

    Trinity 14, September 6, 2026. Proverbs 18:10 (EHV). A stone tower provided protection. So does Yahweh to all who shelter in him. He is strong, and unflinching in dispensing justice. He is merciful, calling all to shelter in his grace.

  8. The Holy Christian Church is the True Israel of God

    Trinity 13, August 30, 2026. 1 Peter 2:1-10 (EHV). The Holy Christian Church is the True Israel of God: A royal priesthood to tend to spiritual needs. Diligent gardeners who tend to their own fields. Newborn babies who crave the word and grow.

  9. What It Means to Remember

    Trinity 12, August 23, 2026. Psalm 70 (EHV). What It Means to Remember: God turns his attention on something in order to take action. Man recalls what he has forgotten. Godly prayers bring about both.

  10. Strive to Enter the Narrow Door

    Trinity 11, August 16, 2026. Luke 13:22-30 (EHV). Make EveryEffort to Enter the Narrow Door. For the time of rescue will come to a final end. Then no words of flattery, excuse, or explanation will gain entrance. Some long-shots will make it, and some who were highly privileged will not.

  11. Paul's Ephesian Seminary Graduation Address

    Trinity 10, August 9, 2026. Acts 20:17-38 (EHV). Paul's Ephesian Seminary Graduate Address. Follow my example. Don’t hesitate to say words that will help. Pour out your life for the gospel. Be vigilant—wolves are coming. Work hard, but remember whose mission this is. I entrust you to the LORD and...

  12. The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... (Guest Preacher Mr. Phil Mayhew)

    Trinity 9, August 2, 2026. Matthew 13:44-46 (EHV). The Kingdom of Heaven is... not a place, or a people. It's God's ruling activity for the salvation of mankind. When we see it through the gospel of Christ, we see a precious treasure, a pearl more valuable than anything else we might cling to.

  13. The Lies of Satan: We can't really know the truth.

    Trinity 8, July 26, 2026. Romans 1:18-20 (ESV). The Lies of Satan: We can't really know the truth.

  14. The Lies of Satan: That's just your interpretation.

    Trinity 7, July 19, 2026. 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NASB). The Lies of Satan: That's just your interpretation.

  15. The Lies of Satan: We need time away from church.

    Trinity 6, July 12, 2026. Luke 10:38-42 (EHV). The Lies of Satan: We need time away from church.

  16. The Lies of Satan: There's more than one way to heaven.

    Trinity 5, July 5, 2026. John 14:1-6 (ESV). The Lies of Satan: There's more than one way to heaven.

  17. The Lies of Satan: If you're a good person you'll make it to heaven. (Guest Preacher Phil Mayhew)

    Trinity 4, June 28, 2026. Romans 3:9-24 (NIV). The Lies of Satan: If you're a good person you'll make it to heaven.

  18. The Lies of Satan: You will not die.

    Trinity 3, June 21, 2026. Genesis 3:1-6 (EHV). The Lies of Satan: You will not die. What can we learn from Satan's lies? From Eve's reaction? From God's response?

  19. The Lies of Satan: You can always get forgiveness... tomorrow.

    Trinity 2, June 14, 2026. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (EHV). The Lies of Satan: You can always get forgiveness... tomorrow.

  20. The Gospel Must Predominate

    Trinity 1, June 7, 2026. Galatians 1:1-10 (EHV). The Gospel Must Predominate: Because of its origin. Because of its value. Because of its practicality.

  21. He Will Not Leave You Weak and Alone (Dennis Ahrens Victory Sermon)

    May 30, 2026. Victory Service of Dennis Ahrens. Deuteronomy 31:1-3, 6 (EHV). He Wil Not Leave You Weak and Alone: At the border of the Promised Land, Moses left his people. But he reminded them, that the source of all their blessings would not. The LORD would go ahead, and remain with them. And...

  22. My Peace I Give to You (Carol Hammer Ahrens Victory Sermon)

    May 9, 2026. Victory Service of Carol (Hammer) Ahrens. John 14:27 (EHV). My Peace I Give to You: To his fearful followers, Jesus gives peace. Peace with God the Father. A foundational peace, that leads to emotional peace. This is what Carol had, and what God intends for us all.

  23. Savior Please, Pilot Me

    Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026. 1 Peter 3:8-15 (EHV). Savior Please, Pilot Me. On a sea-going vessel, the captain reigns supreme. For the safety of the sailor, and others. In the Christian Church, Christ must reign supreme. For the safety of the individual, and others.

  24. A Tower of Pride (Guest Preacher Phil Mayhew)

    Pentecost, May 24, 2026. Genesis 11:1-9 (EHV). A Tower of Pride: If we depend on our own strength, our strength will fail us. But if we depend on God’s strength, we’ll find that our weakness is more than compensated for by God’s power.

  25. Being a Christians means...

    Easter 5, May 10, 2026. John 21:18-25 (EHV). Being a Christian means: Dying to self, and living to Christ. Offering real sacrifices, that glorify God. Being a Christian means running my own race.

  26. The Making of a Shepherd (Guest Preacher Phil Mayhew)

    Easter 4, May 3, 2026. John 21:15-17 (EHV). The Making of a Shepherd: With a combination of humbling rebuke and precious forgiveness, Jesus prepares Peter for a life of service to his Savior and to his Savior’s flock. (Guest Preacher, Mr. Phil Mayhew)

  27. Jesus the Loving

    Easter 3, April 26, 2026. John 21:1-14. Jesus the Loving: Jesus appears to his disciples one morning at the Sea of Galilee. Clearly, he is alive, and powerful, but more than anything Jesus' actions show that he loves these fishermen.

  28. I Wasn't There

    Easter 2, April 19, 2026. In our sermon meditation today we imagine that Thomas could have been here to speak to us about what he saw on Easter Sunday, and the week after.

  29. Jesus Lights Some Candles

    Easter 1, April 12, 2026. Luke 24:36-49 (EHV). When darkness surrounds, we light candles. When uncertainty threatens, and fear grips, we kindle again the truths of God's Word--and their light drives back our fears.

  30. Things Left Behind (Resurrection Sunday, Easter)

    Resurrection Sunday (Easter). April 5, 2026. Romans 6:3-4, 9-11. Things get left behind for a lot of reasons. We get distracted. We don't need something anymore. It weighs us down. It doesn't fit with who we are anymore. At the tomb of Christ we find many things left behind--and an invitation to...

  31. Shall I not drink the cup my Father has given me? (Good Friday)

    Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Shall I not drink the cup my Father has given me? John 18:1-11 (EHV). Your cup is what is coming your way, be it good or bad. Before his crucifixion and death, Jesus looked into his cup, and it filled his soul with overwhelming grief and distress. It was actually our...

  32. At Jesus' Feet

    Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. At Jesus' Feet: Once she sat at Jesus’ feet to listen, and to learn. Here, Mary, the sister of Lazarus understands, and brings a gift of thanks to the Savior of her soul—while there’s still time. And in this action she teaches us to be fearless, to bring extravagant...

  33. What Jesus Gave Up for Lent - Prayer

    Lent Wednesday 6, March 25, 2026. Matthew 27:45-46. The ability to speak to our heavenly Father at any time, in any place, about any thing--and to know that we are heard and will be answered in the best way possible–that is precious. But, the Bible reveals that there was a time when Jesus’ prayer...

  34. An Attitude of Repentance

    Lent Sunday 5, March 22, 2026. An Attitude of Repentance. Smaller sermon meditations on the readings for this Sunday: Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 38, John 3:14-21, and Ephesians 2:4-10. Each one has something to do with the concept of repentance.

  35. What Jesus Gave Up for Lent - The Bliss of Not Knowing

    Lent Wednesday 4, March 11, 2026. Matthew 26:37-39, Luke 22:44. Ever wanted to know what others were thinking? Imagine if God granted that. It might be fun for a moment, but then it would turn into a curse. Sometimes NOT knowing what others think, or NOT knowing the future--is a tremendous...

  36. What Jesus Gave Up for Lent - Justice

    Lent Wednesday 5, March 18, 2026. 2 Corinthians 5:21. Our country isn't perfect, but liberty and justice still live here. But when we turn our thoughts to Jesus, to meditate on the hours that passed before his crucifixion, we cannot help but see that justice was something Jesus gave up, in order…

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  37. Our GOOD Shepherd (Guest Speaker Troyal Mayhew)

    Immanuel Lutheran Tour Choir Service, March 15, 2026. Psalm 23. Troyal Mayhew is a college sophomore in the pre-theological program at Immanuel Lutheran College. Here he talks about sheep, and how we are like them. Most of all--we both need a Shepherd. Praise the LORD, for he has given us a GOOD...

  38. Speak the Truth in Love

    Lent Sunday 3. March 8, 2026. Jeremiah 26:1-15. Speak the Truth in Love: God's command is to speak his word of warning. Jeremiah's fate was to be condemned for speaking the truth. Our mission is the same--omit not a word.

  39. What Jesus Gave Up for Lent - Control

    Lent Wednesday 3. March 4, 2026. Hebrews 5:7-9. What Jesus Gave up for Lent: Control. It's impossible to think of someone more independent or in control than God. But when God the Son became human, that changed. Hebrews tells us that he "learned obedience from the things he suffered" (Hebrews 5:8...

  40. When Hopeless, I Will Hope in God

    Lent Sunday 2, March 1, 2026. Psalm 42. When Hopeless, I Will Hope in God: He has been, and will be, faithful. He uses his great power, for me. He listens to my open prayer.

  41. What Jesus Gave up for Lent - Rest

    Lent Wednesday 2. Feburary 25, 2026. Hebrews 4:14-16. What Jesus Gave up for Lent: Rest. Jesus often went without physical rest for the sake of his mission to save sinners. He preached and healed for long hours, and habitually rose early to reconnect with his Father in heaven--no doubt to pray…

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  42. Jesus is Our Atmosphere

    Lent Sunday 1. February 22, 2026. Hebrews 4:15-16. Jesus is Our Atmosphere: Each day we walk outside, unafraid of the sun. There’s something between us and its deadly radiation. Each day we can dwell in the presence of God, unafraid of his just and holy judgment. Someone stands between us and…

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  43. What Jesus Gave up for Lent - Bride and Family

    Lent Wednesday 1. February 18, 2026. John 13:33-35. What Jesus Gave up for Lent: Bride and Family. Jesus gave up a single, earthly bride and a short lifetime with a few children—to gain a huge family, and to be able to spend ETERNITY with that family in heaven.

  44. God's Foolishness is Wiser than Human Wisdom

    Epiphany 6, February 15, 2026. God's Wisdom is Wiser than Human Wisdom. So don't change the gospel into what people want to hear. Don't think you can add to what Jesus did to redeem you. Just boast in the LORD, and how Christ covered our sins, set us apart, and bought us back for eternity with God.

  45. A famine of God's Word

    Epiphany 5, February 8, 2026. A Famine of God's Word: When a blessing is abused long enough, God may take it away. Without the Word there is no life, but in Christ –there is eternal life.

  46. Who will I be tomorrow?

    Epiphany 4, February 1, 2026. Who will I be tomorrow? This sermon meditation was first presented at the "Whitewater Winter Camp" a retreat for high school and college students held in southern Minnesota. Our devotions and studies centered around the theme of "Called". What do I do today to impact...

  47. God Calls Moses

    Epiphany 3, January 25, 2026. God Calls Moses: Excuse #1. I'm not qualified--I'm coming with you. Excuse #2. I don't know enough--I'll give you the answers. Excuse #3. They won't believe me--I'll do miracles. Excuse #4. I can't speak well enough--I made your mouth. I'll give you the words. Excuse...

  48. The Year of the LORD's Favor

    Epiphany 2, January 18, 2026. The Year of the LORD's Favor: Six-hundred years before the birth of Christ, Isaiah sees ourSavior’s ministry. With words that belong to Christ, Isaiah describes his work and his effect: beauty, joy, and praise come from his people, and the LORD God is glorified.

  49. Listen, God is Calling

    Epiphany 1, January 11, 2026. Listen, God is Calling: He calls out through ancient sacrifices, through the testimony of John the Baptizer, and through his Son’s simple invitation to, “Come and see.” He calls the world to complete forgiveness, and fellowship with the divine.

  50. From Cheater to Champion

    Christmas 2. January 4, 2026. From Cheater to Champion: All his life Jacob had struggled with man to determine his fate. In this he also struggled with God. Here Jacob is humbled by the LORD, and shown that his final victory will not come from his own strength or cleverness, but from the LORD’s...

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A podcast achive of sermons preached by Pastor Caleb J. Schaller, who serves as pastor at Grace Lutheran (Valentine, NE). More at... www.ValentineLutheran.comImagine buying houses to flip. They're purchased. They belong to you. And then they're remodeled from the inside out. This is what the Holy Spirit does through the word of Grace. First we're claimed through the cross of Christ. Then the Spirit remodels. I pray this archive communicates the Gospel, so that souls are preserved and illuminated. -Pastor Caleb

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