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Preaching and Teaching from St. John Ev. Lutheran Church (Sherman Center), Random Lake, Wisconsin — 1000 episodes
"The Mercy Seat is Jesus Christ" Trinity 11 2026
Jeremiah: Chapters 16-17 — August 16, 2026
St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord: Luke 1:39-55; Galatians 4:4-7
The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers—Matthew 21:33-46
"You pray to be stood up; Christ stands you up!" Friday of Trinity 10 (observed) 2026
The Parable of the Two Sons—Matthew 21:28-32
The Fruitless Fig Tree—Matthew 21:18-27
Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Matthew 21:12-17
Two Blind Men Receive Their Sight—Matthew 20:29-34
Jeremiah: Chapters 13-15 — August 9, 2026
"The tears of your Savior settle it" Trinity 10 2026
Jesus Predicts His Passion a Third Time—Matthew 20:17-28
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard—Matt. 20:1-16
The Rich Young Ruler—Matthew 19:16-30
"Without Leaving the Others Undone" Friday of Trinity 9 2026 (observed)
Jesus Blesses the Children—Matthew 19:13-15
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant—Matthew 18:21-35
Jeremiah: Chapters 11-12 — August 2, 2026
"He Was Faithful the Whole Time You Were Not" Trinity 9 2026
If Your Brother Sins—Matt. 18:15-22
Who Is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven—Matt. 18:1-14
"Holiness Runs Down from God and Never Back Up" Friday of Trinity 8 2026
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection—Matt. 17:22-27
A Boy Is Healed—Matthew 17:14-21
The Transfiguration—Matthew 17:1-13
"You Were Carried Through the Door Before You Could Walk" Trinity 8 2026
Jeremiah: Chapter 10
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me—Matt. 16:24-28
The Confession of Peter and His Rebuke—Matthew 16:13-23
The Pharisees and Sadducees Seek a Sign—Matthew 16:1-12
The Feeding of the 4,000—Matthew 15:32-39
"They kept the husk and threw the kernel away." Friday of Trinity 7 2026
A Canaanite Woman Trusts Jesus’ Word—Matt. 15:21-31
Out of Man’s Heart Proceed Evil Thoughts—Matt. 15:1-20
Jeremiah: Chapter 9 — July 19, 2026
"I Have Compassion on the Crowds" Trinity 7 2026
Jesus Walks on the Water—Matthew 14:22-36
The Feeding of the 5,000—Matthew 14:14-21
John the Baptist Is Beheaded—Matthew 14:1-13
“He Crossed the Water for This” Friday of Trinity 6 (observed) 2026
The Parable of the Dragnet—Matthew 13:47-58
Parables of the Kingdom—Matthew 13:36-46
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares—Matthew 13:24-35
The Purpose of Parables—Matthew 13:10-23
Jeremiah: Chapter 8 — July 12, 2026
"Christ’s clean heart is reckoned to you" Trinity 6 2026
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed—Matt. 13:1-9
A Tree Is Known by Its Fruit—Matthew 12:33-50
A House Divided Cannot Stand—Matthew 12:22-32
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath—Matthew 12:9-21
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath—Matthew 12:1-8
Jeremiah: Chapter 7 — July 5, 2026
"The freedom no country can give you" Trinity 5 2026
Jesus Preaches Repentance and Faith—Matt. 11:20-30
John the Baptist Sends Disciples to Jesus—Matthew 11:2-19
Confessing Christ Before Men—Matthew 10:32–11:1
The Promise of Persecution—Matthew 10:16-31
"Clouds Without Water" — Friday of Trinity 4 (observed) 2026
The Sending Out of the Twelve—Matthew 9:35–10:15
Two Blind Men Are Healed—Matthew 9:27-34
"The Teacher Who Is Mercy Itself" Trinity 4 2026
St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles: Acts 15:1-21; Galatians 2:1-10
A Girl Is Raised and a Woman Is Healed—Matthew 9:14-26
Matthew the Tax Collector—Matthew 9:9-13 (June 26, 2026)
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic—Matthew 9:1-8 (June 25, 2026)
"Cursed on the tree so the barren tree could live." Friday of Trinity 3 (observed) 2026
Nativity of St. John the Baptist: Luke 1:57-80
Two Demon–Possessed Men Are Healed—Matthew 8:28-34
“He isn’t using a club. It is a broom. He’s sweeping you home.” Trinity 3 2026
Jesus Stills the Storm—Matthew 8:23-27
Jeremiah: Chapter 4-5
Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-law—Matthew 8:14-22
Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant—Matthew 8:5-13
Jesus Cleanses a Leper—Matthew 8:1-4
"There's Always More Where That Came From" Friday of Trinity 2 (observed) — June 17, 2026
The Wise Man Builds His House on the Rock—Matthew 7:15-29
Jesus Is the Narrow Way—Matthew 7:1-14
Lay Up for Yourselves Treasure in Heaven—Matthew 6:19-34
"Blessed are you who eats bread in the Kingdom of God now!" Trinity 2 2026
Jeremiah: Chapter 3
The Lord’s Prayer—Matthew 6:1-18
Love Your Enemies—Matthew 5:38-48
"A mustard seed faith in the Lord of heaven and earth moves mulberry trees" Friday of Trinity 1 2026
St. Barnabas, Apostle: Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3
You Shall Not Give False Testimony—Matthew 5:33-37
You Shall Not Commit Adultery—Matthew 5:27-32
You Shall Not Murder—Matthew 5:21-26
"The poor one has a name. Lazarus. God is my help." Trinity 1 2026
Jeremiah: Chapter 2
Christ’s Righteousness Fulfills the Law—Matt 5:13-20
The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes—Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus’ Ministry and the Call of the Fishermen—Matthew 4:12-25
"The age to come arriving in this age, located, given out" Wednesday of Holy Trinity 2026
The Temptation of Our Lord—Matthew 4:1-11
The Baptism of Our Lord—Matthew 3:13-17
“You are the teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand this?”
The Genealogy of Jesus—Matthew 1:1-17
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 6:1-7; Rom. 11:33-36
The Life of the Church—Acts 2:37-47
"The Holy Spirit makes you a temple of His glory" Ember Wednesday of Pentecost 2026
Peter Calls the Church to Repentance—Acts 2:22-36
Peter’s Sermon on the Prophet Joel—Acts 2:14-21
Pentecost Tuesday: Isaiah 32:14-20; Acts 8:14-17; John 10:1-10
Pentecost Monday: Acts 10:34a, 42-48; John 3:16-21
Jeremiah: Chapter 1 — May 24, 2026
"The Spirit gives you the peace Christ bought" Pentecost 2026
Sunday’s OT and Second Reading—Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21
Matthias Is Chosen to Fill Judas’s Office—Acts 1:12-26
Jesus Opens the Scriptures to the Disciples—Luke 24:44-53
"Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world!” Friday of Exaudi (observed) 2026
Mark Records the Command to Preach the Gospel—Mark 16:9-20
The Commission to Baptize and Teach All Nations—Mt. 28:16-20
Jesus Prays for All Who Will Believe in Him—John 17:20-26
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-14
Jesus Prays for the Apostles—John 17:11-19
Catechesis: Ascension of Our Lord—Acts 1:1-14
"Your flesh and blood is at the right hand of the Almighty" Ascension (observed) 2026
Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer—John 17:1-10
Ask and You Will Receive—John 16:23b-33
Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy—John 16:16-23
Jeremiah: Introduction
“The Father Himself loves you… pray!” Rogate 2026
"Water. Word. That is the sign. It was always his" — Funeral of Donald Thiel
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Numbers 21:4-9; James 1:22-27
The Work of the Holy Spirit—John 16:5-15
"Christ went where you could not go" Friday of Cantate (observed) 2026
The Comforter in Persecution—John 15:26—16:4
The World’s Hatred—John 15:18-25
As the Father Loved Me, I also Have Loved You—John 15:9-17
I am the Vine—John 15:1-8
"Draw from the well of His salvation, Jesus." Cantate 2026
Heidelberg Disputations: Thesis 27-28 — May 3, 2026
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21
The Peace of Christ—John 14:27-31
"His commandment is eternal life" Friday of Jubilate 2026
Fellowship with the Holy Trinity—John 14:19-26
If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments—Jn 14:12-18
I Am in the Father and the Father in Me—John 14:7-11
Heidelberg Disputations: Thesis 25-26
The Way the Truth and the Life—John 14:1-6
"Come receive what Chronos cannot touch!" Jubilate 2026
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Lamentations 3:22-33; 1 Peter 2:11-20
The Shepherd Knows the Sheep—John 10:22-42
“The friends of the Bridegroom cannot mourn as long as He is with them” Friday of Misericordias Domini 2026
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd—John 10:7-21
Jesus Is the True Shepherd—John 9:35—10:6
The Pharisees Excommunicate the Healed Man—John 9:13-34
A Man Born Blind Receives His Sight—John 9:1-12
"The Shepherd stayed when it cost Him His life" Misericordias Domini 2026
Heidelberg Disputations: Thesis 23-24
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Pet. 2:21-25
Jesus Is Confronted by the Unbelieving Jews—John 8:42-59
The Truth Shall Make You Free—John 8:31-41
“Fear and joy together. That is the life of faith.” Friday of Quasimodo Geneti (observed) 2026
Jesus Is the Light of the World—John 8:12-30
The Woman Caught in Adultery—John 7:52–8:12
The Nobleman’s Son Is Healed—John 4:43-54
"Faith is born from the breath of God" Quasimodo Geneti 2026
Heidelberg Disputations: Thesis 22
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10
Jesus Ordains the Apostles—John 20:19-31
Jesus Eats Broiled Fish in the Upper Room—Luke 24:33-49
"The risen Christ opens what we cannot" Easter Tuesday 2026
Jesus Is Revealed in the Breaking of the Bread—Luke 24:28-35
The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus—Luke 24:13-27
The Resurrection—Matthew 28:1-15
"The women came to the tomb expecting death. They found life!" Easter Day 2026
"Christ is risen. He has called you by name!" Easter Dawn 2026
"The Son of David is the answer to every one of David's cries" Good Friday Tenebrae 2026
"Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up!" Good Friday Chief Service 2026
Holy Saturday
"God comes all the way down, down to the floor, down to the cross" Holy Thursday 2026
"I looked, but there was no one to help" Holy Wednesday 2026
"The righteous Man is inconvenient to us" Holy Tuesday 2026
"Zechariah saw it all. Isaiah saw it all!" Holy Monday 2026
"Given for you. Given to you. Full of His forgiveness!" Palm Sunday 2026
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus Side Is Pierced—John 19:25-42
Jesus Is Crucified—John 19:1-24
"You do not believe, because you are not of My sheep" Wednesday of Judica 2026
Jesus Faces Pontius Pilate—John 18:28-40
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest—John 18:1-27
A New Commandment Is Given—John 13:21-38
Heidelberg Disputations: Theses 21
"Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad" Judica 2026
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:11-15
Jesus Is Anointed at Bethany—John 12:1-11
Jesus’ Death and Burial—Matt. 27:45-66
"There is mourning, and there is rejoicing, all the way through Lent" Wednesday of Laetare 2026
The King of the Jews Is Mocked—Matt. 27:27-44
Jesus Faces Pontius Pilate—Matt. 27:1-26
"The One who is going to Jerusalem to die is the one who feeds you" Laetare 2026
Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin—Matt. 26:57-75
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 49:8-13; Galatians 4:21-31
Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 26:36-56
Jesus Celebrates the Passover—Matthew 26:17-35
"There is One whose heart was not like yours" Wednesday of Oculi 2026
Jesus Is Anointed at Bethany—Matthew 26:2-16
Palm Sunday—Matthew 21:1-17
Heidelberg Disputations: Theses 16-18
"No, Satan. Christ has died for me, and I am forgiven!" Oculi 2026
The LORD Makes His Covenant With Israel—Ex 23:20–24:18
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Jeremiah 26:1-15; Ephesians 5:1-9
The LORD Gives the Ten Commandments—Ex 20:1-24(25-26)
The First Battle—Exodus 17:8-16
Sermon: "The church is the one place on earth where the logic of the world is turned upside down"
The Water from the Rock—Exodus 17:1-7
The Bread from Heaven—Exodus 16:1-35
Bitter Water Made Sweet—Exodus 15:22-27
“O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you!" Reminiscere 2026
02/28: Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 32:22-32; Romans 5:1-5
02/27: The Song of Moses—Exodus 15:1-19
02/26: The Lord Fights for Israel—Exodus 14:10-31
"Signs don’t create faith in a dead heart. Faith comes by hearing!" Ember Wednesday 2026
02/25: Israel Journeys to the Red Sea—Exodus 13:17—14:9
02/24: The Exodus—Exodus 12:31-42
02/23: The Death of the Firstborn—Exodus 12:21-30
"Your salvation does not hang on your wilderness performance. It hangs on His!" Invocavit 2026
02/21: Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 3:1-21; Hebrews 4:14-16
02/20: The Passover Is Instituted—Exodus 12:1-14
02/19: The Death of the Firstborn Is Announced—Exodus 11:1-10
"Remember that you are dust. And remember whose dust you are." Ash Wednesday 2026
02/18: Ash Wednesday: Consecrate a Fast—Joel 2:12-19
02/17: The Plagues–Ex. 8:1-10, 13-25, 32; 9:1-4, 7-35; 10:3-11, 20-29
"Mercy is asked. Mercy is given. Sight is restored!" Quinquagesima 2026
Heidelberg Disputations: Theses 9-12 — Dead Works, True Fear, and Real Hope
02/16: The Lord Gives Signs—Exodus 6:28—7:25
02/14: Prepare for Sunday—Isaiah 35:3-7; 1 Cor 13:1-13
02/13: The Lord Promises Deliverance—Exodus 6:1-13
Moses Goes to Pharaoh—Exodus 5:1-23
"If justification depended on the perfection of our speech, none would stand" Wed of Sexagesima 2026
02/11: The Lord Goes with Moses to Egypt—Exodus 4:1-31
02/10: I AM Appears to Moses in the Burning Bush—Exodus 3:1-17
Moses Flees to Midian—Exodus 2:11-25
Heidelberg Disputations (1518): Theses 7 & 8
“The Seed and the Soils: Why the Service Is So Word-Heavy” Sexagesima 2026
02/07: Prepare for Sexagesima—Isaiah 55:10-13; Hebrews 4:9-13
02/06: The Birth of Moses—Exodus 1:1—2:10
Joseph Continues to Show Mercy to His Brothers—Gen. 50:15-26—02/05/2026
"The same Lord who calls us last also places Himself beneath us." Wednesday of Septuagesima 2026
Jacob Blessings Before He Dies—Gen. 49:1 (2-27) 28—50:14
Joseph’s Vow; Jacob Blesses Joseph’s Sons—Gen. 47:27–48:21
"Real renewal is throwing wage-thinking into the fire" Septuageisma 2026
Heidelberg Disputations (1518): Theses 5 & 6
Prepare for Septuagesima: Daniel 9:2–10; 1 Cor 9:24—10:5
Jacob Journeys to Egypt to See Joseph—Genesis 46:1-27
Sermon: "Jesus gives Himself in a way that offends the proud, but comforts sinners."
Joseph Forgives His Brothers—Genesis 45:4-28
Judah Intercedes for Benjamin Before Joseph—Gen. 44:18–45:3
Joseph’s Cup Is Found in Benjamin’s Sack—Genesis 44:1-17
Benjamin Returns with His Brothers to Egypt—Genesis 43:1-34
"You get Jesus only, and Jesus is enough." Transfiguration 2026
Heidelberg Disputations (1518): Theses 3&4
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ex 34:29-35; 2 Peter 1:16-21
Joseph Feeds Brothers, Sends Them to Jacob—Gen. 42:25-38
Joseph’s Brothers Journey to Egypt to Buy Food—Gen. 42:1-24
“Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing!" Wednesday of Epiphany 2 2026
Joseph Becomes the Prince of Egypt—Genesis 41:37-57
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams—Genesis 41:1-36
Heidelberg Disputations (1518): Theses 1&2
"From empty jars to an overflowing cup" Epiphany 2 2026
Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison—Genesis 40:1-23
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Amos 9:11-15; Romans 12:6-16a
Joseph Is a Slave in Egypt—Genesis 39:1-23
Joseph’s Brothers Sell Him into Slavery—Gen. 37:1-36
"Baptism is God’s public claim: 'This one belongs to Me.'" Octave of Epiphany 2026
The Baptism of Our Lord—Matthew 3:13-17
John the Baptist Prepares the Way of the Lord—Mt 3:1-12
The question is not, “What are we doing here?” but, “What is He doing here?” Epiphany 1 2026
Bible Study: 2 Thessalonians 3
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 42:1-9; Rom. 12:1–6a
The Slaughter of the Holy Innocents—Matthew 2:16-23
"Come to Christ where He has promised to be found" Epiphany 2026
The Flight into Egypt—Matthew 2:13-15
The Epiphany of Our Lord (obs)—Matthew 2:1-12
Simeon and Anna Receive the Christ-child—Luke 2:25-40
Circumcision, Purification, and Presentation—Luke 2:21-24
“The Lord meets you the same way He met Simeon” Christmas 1 2025
Bible Study: 2 Thessalonians 2
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Jeremiah 31:31-34; Galatians 4:1-7
The Ark of the Covenant into the Temple—1 Kings 8:6-13
Circumcision and Name of Jesus: Luke 2:21
“Jesus has put His Name on You!” Circumcision and Name of Jesus 2025
New Year’s Eve: Luke 12:35-40
“Do Not Be Afraid to Go to Egypt”—Genesis 46:1-7
David’s Son Will Build the House of the Lord—2 Sam 7:1-16
"Christ’s kingdom on earth is a cross-kingdom" Holy Innocents 2025
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist: John 21:20-26
St. Stephen, Martyr: Acts 6:8—7:2a, 51-60
"What Christ does not assume, He does not heal" Christmas Day 2025
“The light has entered the darkness, and the darkness will not win!” Christmas Midnight 2025
“Fear not… For unto you is born… a Savior” Christmas Eve 2025
Christmas Eve: The Nativity of Our Lord—Matthew 1:18–25
The Shepherds Visit Bethlehem—Luke 2:15-20
The Birth of Christ Is Announced to Shepherds—Luke 2:8-14
"The preacher is a voice that points not to itself but speaks Christ" Advent 4 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Philippians 4:4-7
The Nativity of Our Lord—Luke 2:1-7
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist—Luke 1:57-66
“God is not far away. God is in the womb!” Advent 3 Midweek 2025
The Visitation—Luke 1:39-45
Christ’s Birth Is Foretold to Joseph—Matthew 1:18-25
The Annunciation of Our Lord—Luke 1:26-38
Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 5:12ff
"How can the present reality fit with what God promised?" Advent 3 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Jacob Returns to Isaac His Father—Genesis 35:16-20, 22b-29
Jacob Returns to Bethel—Genesis 35:1-15
"Where Christ is preached, and His gifts are given, hearts are turned" Advent 2 Midweek
Jacob and Esau Meet—Genesis 33:1-11
Jacob Wrestles with God—Genesis 32:22-32
Esau Comes to Meet Jacob—Genesis 32:1-21
Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
“When these things begin to happen, straighten up and lift up your heads" Advent 2 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Song of Solomon 2:8b-14; Romans 15:4-13
Laban’s Covenant with Jacob—Genesis 31:43-55
Laban Pursues Jacob—Genesis 31:22-42
"Repent! The Lord is at Hand!" Advent 1 Midweek 2025
Laban Agrees to Divide the Livestock with Jacob—Gen. 30:25-43
St. Andrew, Apostle (obs)—John 1:35-42a
"Advent is not sentimental. It is sacramental!" Advent 1 2025
Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Jeremiah 23:5-8; Romans 13:8-14
The Children of Jacob—Genesis 29:31—30:24
"Give thanks for the gifts that will not burn" Thanksgiving Eve 2025
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel—Genesis 29:1-30
Heaven Is Opened at Bethel—Genesis 27:46–28:22
Esau Does Not Receive the Blessing—Genesis 27:30-45
Isaac Blesses Jacob—Genesis 27:1-29
"Christ does not marry the prepared. Christ prepares the ones He marries!" Trinity 27 2025
1 Thessalonians Excursus: Advent
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Thess. 5:1-11
Isaac and Abimelech—Genesis 26:1-11
"If you can’t forgive, then come to Christ who gives His forgiveness" Wednesday of Trinity 22 2025
Rebekah—Gen. 24:29 (30-31) 32-38 (39-41) 42-49 (50-57) 58-67
Abraham Sends for a Bride for Isaac—Genesis 24:1-28
Sacrifice of Isaac—Abraham’s Faith Is Revealed—Gen. 22:1-19
"Forgiveness is the beating heart of the Church" Trinity 22 2025
Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Micah 6:6-8; Philippians 1:3-11
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass” Funeral for Karen Zimmer
Isaac Is Born and Ishmael Is Cast Out—Genesis 21:1-21
Abraham and Abimelech—Genesis 20:1-18
"Christ's outstretched hands haven’t stopped working" Wednesday of Trinity 21 2025
Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed—Gen 19:1 (2-11) 12-29
Abraham Prays for Sodom—Genesis 18:16-33
The Three Visitors—Genesis 18:1-15
Sunday’s Propers—Exodus 3:1-15; 2 Thess 2:1–8, 13-17; Luke 20:27-40
Sarai’s Name Change—Genesis 17:15-27
Circumcision and Abram’s Name Change—Gen. 17:1-11 (12-14)
"The resurrection banquet has already begun!" Wednesday of Trinity 20 2025
Hagar and Ishmael—Genesis 16:1-16
God’s Covenant with Abram—Promise of a Son—Gen. 15:1-6
"To be a beggar before God is to be blessed with the kingdom of heaven" — All Saints' Day 2025
1 Thessalonians: 2:1-16
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—All Saints’ Day—Revelation 7:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3
Reformation Day—Abram and Lot—Genesis 13:1-18
The Call of Abram—Genesis 12:1-20
"You can’t pour the new life of Christ into the old self" Wednesday of Trinity 19 2025
The Tower of Babel—Genesis 11:1-9
The Flood—The Promise of the Rainbow—Gen. 9:1-17 (18-29)
The Flood—The Lord Remembers Noah—Genesis 8:1-22
"Forgiveness of sins flows from Christ's cross into your life" Trinity 19 2025
1 Thessalonians: 1:1-10
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 44:21–23; Eph 4:22-28
The Flood—Rain for Forty Days and Forty Nights—Gen. 7:1-24
The Flood—Wickedness of Man; God’s Judgment—Gen. 6:5-22
“The Church is a field of sinners—repentant sinners” Wednesday of Trinity 18 2025
Cain Murders Abel; the Birth of Seth—Gen. 4:1-18 (19-24) 25-26
The Curse of the Fall—Genesis 3:16-24
The First Promise of Salvation—Genesis 3:8-15
"That’s love: arms stretched wide, heart pierced, blood poured out" Trinity 18 2025
Thessalonians: Introduction
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Deuteronomy 10:12-21; 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
The Fall of Man into Sin—Genesis 3:1-8
Creation—Man and the Garden of Eden—Genesis 2:8-25
"Look to the One Isaiah saw, the One lifted up for your salvation!" Wednesday of Trinity 17 2025
Creation—The Day of Rest—Genesis 2:1-7
Creation—Days Five and Six—Genesis 1:20-31
Creation—The First Four Days—Genesis 1:1-19
"Your host Jesus comes to you and say, 'Friend, move up higher!'" Trinity 17 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis IX, part 3 and X
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Proverbs 25:6-14; Ephesians 4:1-6
Jesus Takes the Place of the Guilty—Luke 23:13-25
Wrath Is Poured Out upon Idol Worshippers—Ex. 32:15-35
"Follow Jesus, and you’ll lose some things—but you’ll gain everything" Wednesday of Trinity 16 2025
The Worship of the Golden Calf—Exodus 32:1-14
God’s Law Threatens and Accuses—Ex. 20:1-6, 18-21; 31:18
Mission Observance: Luke 24:44-53; Romans 10:11-17
"What no doctor, no medicine, no fortune could do—Christ does with a word!" Trinity 16 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis XI part 2
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Kings 17:17-24; Ephesians 3:13-21
The Rich Young Ruler—Mark 10:17-31
"Jesus speaks into the world and calls us to a very different life" Wednesday of Trinity 15 2025
Confess Christ, Take Up Your Cross, Follow Him—Mt. 10:32-39
The Fall of Man into Sin—Genesis 3:1-8
Ahab Covets Naboth’s Vineyard—1 Kings 21:1-16
St. Michael and All Angels—Matthew 18:1-11
"The world may cling to mammon, but Christ clings to you" Trinity 15 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis XI
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Kings 17:8-16; Gal. 5:25—6:10
Jesus Prays for His Enemies—Luke 23:33-43
Bless Those Who Curse—Matthew 5:33-45
"Oh, for the touch of Jesus! For you, it means forgiveness!" Wednesday of Trinity 14 2025
Jesus Comes to Zacchaeus’s House—Luke 19:1-10
Abram Gives Lot the Choice of the Land—Gen. 13:1-12 (13-18)
Christian Education: Jesus Blesses the Children—Luke 18:15-17; Deut. 6:4-15
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis VIII
"Christ called Matthew and set him apart for His good use" St. Matthew 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Proverbs 4:10-23; Galatians 5:16-24
Jesus Is Tempted by the Devil—Matthew 4:1-11
Joseph Flees from Adultery—Genesis 39:1-21 (22-23)
"The Servant who conquers not by quarreling, but by redeeming" Wednesday of Trinity 13 2025
The Parable of the Good Samaritan—Luke 10:25-37
Cain Murders His Brother Abel—Genesis 4:1-12 (13-15)
Holy Cross Day (obs): John 12:20-33
"Love the neighbor God drops in your path" Trinity 13 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis VII Part 2
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—2 Chron. 28:8-15; Gal. 3:15-22
Ruth and Her Kinsman Redeemer—Ruth 1:1-19a (1:19b–3:18); 4:1-10 (11-22)
"The blind shall see, the deaf hear, the mute sing, the dead rise!" Wednesday of Trinity 12 2025
The Rebellion of Absalom—2 Samuel 15:2-15 (15:16–18:5) 18:6-15 (16-32) 18:33–19:6
Mary Sits at Jesus’ Feet—Luke 10:38-42
The Boy Jesus in the Temple—Luke 2:(40) 41-52
Nativity of the St. Mary—Matthew 1:1–16
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis VII
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 29:17-24; Rom 10:9-17
Peter Denies His Lord—Matthew 26:69-75
Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 26:36-46
Daniel and the Lions’ Den—Daniel 6:1-23 (24)
The Three Men in the Fiery Furnace—Daniel 3:1-28 (29-30)
Labor Day—Do Not Worry about Your Life—Matt. 6:24-34
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis VI
"You are sinner and saint. But in Christ you go home justified!" Trinity 11 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Gen. 4:1-15; 1 Cor. 15:1-10
Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy—John 16:16-23a
The Work of the Holy Spirit—John 16:5-15
"Woes and Times of the End" Wednesday of Trinity 10
The Comforter in Persecution—John 15:26-16:4
Love and the Hatred of the World—John 15:9-25
Jesus Is the True Vine—John 15:1-8
"Come and See Greater Things!" The Feast of St. Bartholomew 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis V & VI
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Proverbs 3:1–8; 2 Corinthians 4:7–10
The Parable of the Fig Tree—Luke 21:29-38
Destruction of Jerusalem & Christ’s Coming—Luke 21:20-28
"Faithful in Least and Faithful in Much" Wednesday of Trinity 9
The Signs of the End—Luke 21:5-19
The Widow’s Two Mites—Luke 20:45—21:4
Sadducees Question the Resurrection—Luke 20:27-44
“Take your bill, and write zero — you owe nothing, for I have paid it all.” Trinity 9 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis IV & V
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—2 Samuel 22:26-34; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13
St Mary, Mother of Our Lord—Luke 1:39-56
Render to Caesar the Things That Are Caesar’s—Luke 20:20-26
"A Glass of Cool Water or Worm and Fire?" Wednesday of Trinity 8
The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers—Luke 20:1-19
The Parable of the Minas—Luke 19:11-28
Jesus Comes to Zacchaeus’s House—Luke 19:1-10
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis III
Sunday’s OT and Second Reading—Jeremiah 23:16-29; Acts 20:27-38
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus—Luke 18:35-43
The Rich Young Ruler—Luke 18:18-34
"Keep the Bread of Life Unleavened" Wednesday of Trinity 7
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector—Luke 18:9-17
The Parable of the Persistent Widow—Luke 18:1-8
The Kingdom of God—Luke 17:20-37
Homily for Trinity 7
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 2:7-17; Romans 6:19-23
The Ten Lepers Are Cleansed—Luke 17:11-19
"What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?" Wednesday of Trinity 6
Faith as a Mustard Seed—Luke 17:1-10
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus—Luke 16:14-31
The Parable of the Unjust Steward—Luke 16:1-13
The Parable of the Prodigal Son—Luke 15:11-32
The Office of the Holy Ministry : Thesis II
"What makes a Christian a Christian?" Trinity 6 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 6:1-11
St James the Elder—Acts 11:27–12:5; Mark 10:35-45
The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin—Luke 15:1-10
"Jesus' Uniquely Given Call to All" Wednesday of Trinity 5
The Parable of the Great Supper—Luke 14:15-35
St. Mary Magdalene—John 20:1-2, 10-18
Bible Study on Luke 5:1-11 — Pr. Donavon Riley
Sermon for Trinity 5 on the Anniversary of an Ordination
A Man with Dropsy Is Healed on the Sabbath—Luke 14:1-14
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Kings 19:11-21; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
The Mustard Seed and the Leaven—Luke 13:18-35
A Woman Is Healed on the Sabbath—Luke 13:10-17
"By What Authority Do You Do These Things?" Wednesday of Trinity 4
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree—Luke 13:1-9
Christ Brings Division and Suffering—Luke 12:49-59
The Faithful Servant—Luke 12:35-48
"No one is righteous, and Christ alone, the righteous one, makes you righteous" Trinity 4 2025
The Office of the Holy Ministry: Thesis I
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 12:14-21
The Parable of the Rich Fool—Luke 12:13-34
Confessing Christ—Luke 12:1-12
"The Expansive Life Forgiven in Christ" Wednesday of Trinity 3
The Dinner at a Pharisee’s House—Luke 11:37-54
A House Divided Cannot Stand—Luke 11:14-36
The Lord’s Prayer & the Parable of the Friend at Midnight—Luke 11:1-13
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Micah 7:18-20; 1 Peter 5:6–11
Mary and Martha—Luke 10:38-42
The Parable of the Good Samaritan—Luke 10:25-37
The Visitation—Luke 1:39-56
The Seventy Return with Joy—Luke 10:17-24
The Sending Out of the Seventy—Luke 10:1-16
The Church and the Holy Ministry : Theses VIII.C & IX
"Upon this rock, there is reconciliation between dissenting brothers." St. Peter and St. Paul 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Acts 12:1-11; Galatians 2:1–10
Follow Me—Luke 9:57-62
The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven—Luke 9:46-56
"Renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him!" Wednesday of Trinity 1 2025
A Boy Is Healed—Luke 9:37-45
The Nativity of St John the Baptist—Luke 1:57-80
The Transfiguration of Our Lord—Luke 9:28-36
Sunday’s OT and Epistle— Deuteronomy 6:4–13; 1 John 4:8-21
Peter’s Confession & Jesus’ Prediction of His Suffering—Lk. 9:18-27
The Feeding of the 5,000—Luke 9:10-17
"He is the God of the living for all live to Him" Wednesday of Holy Trinity
The Sending Out of the Twelve—Luke 9:1-9
A Girl Is Raised and a Woman Is Healed—Luke 8:40-56
A Demon-Possessed Man Is Healed—Luke 8:26-39
The Church and the Holy Ministry : Theses VII & VIII — June 15, 2025
"The promise in Baptism gives you the name of the only Son of God" Holy Trinity 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle Reading—Isaiah 6:1-7; Romans 11:33-36
Jesus Stills the Storm—Luke 8:22-25
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed—Luke 8:1-21
Ember Wednesday of Pentecost — June 11, 2025
A Sinful Woman Is Forgiven—Luke 7:36-50
John the Baptist Sends Disciples to Jesus—Luke 7:18-35
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son—Luke 7:11-17
The Church and the Holy Ministry: Theses V & VI (incomplete) — June 8, 2025
"With communion, we are communicating and in communion with the Holy Spirit" —Pentecost 2025
Sunday’s OT and Second Reading—Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21
Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant—Luke 7:1-10
A Disciple and His Teacher—Luke 6:39-49
Love Your Enemies—Luke 6:27-38
The Sermon on the Plain—Luke 6:20-26
The Twelve Apostles—Luke 6:12-19
The Church and the Holy Ministry: Theses IV & V — June 1, 2025
"The Holy Spirit brings a message that cannot be found anywhere: You are forgiven!" Exaudi 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-14
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath—Luke 6:1-11
"Always Under Jesus' Hands of Blessing" The Ascension of Our Lord — May 29, 2025
Fasting and the Sabbath—Luke 5:33-39
Matthew the Tax Collector—Luke 5:27-32
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic—Luke 5:17-26
Jesus Cleanses a Leper—Luke 5:12-16
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Numbers 21:4-9; James 1:22-27
Jesus Calls Fishers of Men—Luke 5:1-11
"Jesus' Unity is Out of This World" Wednesday of Cantate
The Signs of the Messiah—Luke 4:31-44
Jesus Is Rejected in Nazareth—Luke 4:16-30
The Temptation of Our Lord—Luke 4:1-15
The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus—Luke 3:(1-20) 21-38
The Church and the Holy Ministry: Theses III & IV
"Gathering with Christians around His body and blood is your society" Cantate 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21
The Life of the Church—Acts 2:37-47
Peter Calls the Church to Repentance—Acts 2:22-36
"The Friend Rejoices at the Bridegroom's Voice" Wednesday of Jubilate 2025
Peter’s Sermon on the Prophet Joel—Acts 2:14-21
The Feast of Pentecost—Acts 2:1-13
Matthias Is Chosen to Fill Judas’s Office—Acts 1:12-26
"The struggle between old and new in this world" Jubilate 2025
The Church and the Holy Ministry : Theses I & II
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 40:25-31; 1 Peter 2:11-20
The Ascension of Our Lord—Acts 1:1-14
Jesus Opens the Scriptures to the Disciples—Luke 24:44-53
"The Father Judges What the Spirit Gives" Wednesday of Easter 3 2025
The Great Commission—Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus Restores Peter—John 21:15-25
Jesus Eats Breakfast by the Sea of Tiberias—John 21:1-14
"The Shepherd is on the loose in the world and is seeking the lost sheep." Misericordias Domini 2025
The Church and the Holy Ministry : Augsburg Confession in Brief
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25
Peter Preaches in the Temple—Acts 3:11–4:4
St Philip and St James, Apostles—John 14:1-14
"Jesus, the Great Shepherd who sheds His Blood" Wednesday of Quasimodo Geneti 2025
Paul Preaches in the Synagogue of Antioch in Pisidia—Acts 13:26-33
The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus—Luke 24:13-27
The Resurrection of Our Lord—Luke 24:1-12
"Jesus moves Thomas from uncertainty to certainty, from unfaith to faith" Quasimodo Geneti 2025
The Bondage of the Will: Deus Absconditus & Sub Contrario
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 John 5:4-10
St Mark, Evangelist—Mark 16:14-20
Jesus Reinstates Peter—John 21:15-25
“Children, have you any food?” Easter Wednesday 2025
Easter Wednesday: Jesus Ordains the Apostles—John 20:19-31
Easter Tuesday: The Breaking of the Bread—Luke 24:36-49
Easter Monday: The Emmaus’ Disciples—Luke 24:13-35
"Do not be alarmed; He is risen!” Resurrection Day 2025
“Christ's light shined in the darkness” Resurrection Dawn 2025
Holy Saturday—Matthew 27:57-66; 1 Peter 3:17-22
"The blood and water from Christ’s side" Good Friday Tenebrae 2025
"How to Meditate on Christ's Passion" Good Friday Chief Service 2025
Good Friday: Jesus’ Death and Burial—Luke 23:39-56
"All true love is tethered to faith in Christ, the Word of God" Holy Thursday 2025
Holy Wednesday: Passion According to St. Matthew
Holy Tuesday: John 12:1–36
Holy Monday: St Mark Passion—Mark 14:1—15:47
The Bondage of the Will : The Case of Judas
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing!" Palmarum (Palm Sunday) 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11
The Plot to Kill Jesus—John 11:45-57
Lazarus Is Raised from the Dead—John 11:38-44
"Equipped with Brotherly Kindness in Christ" Wednesday of Lent 5 2025
Midweek: Jesus Before the Sanhedrin—Luke 22:63-71
Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life—John 11:17-37
"We go with Jesus through His suffering and death year-over-year" Judica 2025
The Bondage of the Will: The Real Patriarchal Trial (Genesis 22)
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:11-15
The Pharisees Excommunicate the Man—Jn 9:13-34
A Man Born Blind Receives His Sight—John 9:1-12
“Godliness is to see all of one’s life as worship and confession” Lent 4 Midweek 2025
Midweek: Peter Denies His Lord—Luke 22:54-62
The Woman Caught in Adultery—John 7:53—8:12
The Promise of the Holy Spirit—John 7:37-52
The Bondage of the Will: The Hardening of Pharaoh (Exodus)
"Every good gift is already yours in the seemingly ordinary" Laetare 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Exodus 16:2-21; Gal 4:21-31
Is This the Christ?—John 7:25-36
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles—John 7:1-24
"Supplement your faith with... Endurance" Wednesday of Lent 3
Midweek: Jesus’ Arrest—Luke 22:47-55
Annunciation of Our Lord—Luke 1:26-38; Hebrews 10:4-10
Jesus Is Rejected by His Own—John 6:(45-46) 47-69
"Jesus Christ remakes you into a palace in which He lives" Oculi 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Exodus 8:16-24; Ephesians 5:1-9
Jesus Is the Bread from Heaven—John 6:22-44
"Now Psalm 23 is fulfilled for Ralph" - Funeral for Ralph Becker
The Feeding of the Five Thousand—John 6:1-21
"Self-control is a gift of the Holy Spirit" Wednesday of Lent 2
Midweek: Jesus Prays in the Garden—Lk. 22:31-46
The Fourfold Witness—John 5:31-47
Life and Judgment through the Son—John 5:24-30
"A fighting faith that conquers God" Reminiscere 2025
The Bondage of the Will: The Trial of Jacob by the Jabbok (Genesis 32)
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 32:22-32; 1 Thess. 4:1-7
The Jews Seek to Kill Jesus for Breaking the Sabbath—John 5:10-23
The Pool of Bethesda—John 5:1-15
Make Your Call and Election Sure: Knowledge
Midweek: Jesus Celebrates the Passover—Lk 22:14-30
The Nobleman’s Son Is Healed—John 4:43-54
Jesus Food Is to Do the Father’s Will—John 4:31-38
The Bondage of the Will : Christ and Salvation pt. 2
"Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil" Invocavit 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 3:1-21; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
The Woman at the Well—John 4:1-30, 39-42
John the Baptist Exalts the Christ—John 3:22-36
"Be even more diligent to make your call and election sure" Ash Wednesday 2025
Midweek: The Preparation of the Passover—Luke 22:1-13
Jesus Catechizes Nicodemus—John 3:16-21
Nicodemus Comes to Jesus by Night—John 3:1-16
The Bondage of the Will: Christ and Salvation pt. 1 — March 2, 2025
"Jesus opens your blind eyes to see Him" Quinquagesima 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1 Cor 13:1-13
The Israelites Confess Their Sins—Nehemiah 9:1-38
Ezra Reads from the Torah—Nehemiah 7:73c–8:12
"Make the Tree Good" Wednesday of Sexagesima 2025
Nehemiah’s Prayer—Nehemiah 1:1–2:6
The Lutheran Congregation and its Day School (with Commentary)
“Bid Thou our sad divisions cease, and be Thyself our King of Peace.”
The Rebuilding of the Temple—Ezra 3:1-13
The End of the Babylonian Captivity—Ezra 1:1-11
The Bondage of the Will — The Argument About Our Willing pt.2
"You who have been given ears to hear, listen!" Sexagesima 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 55:10-13; 2 Cor. 11:19–12:9
The Proclamation of Cyrus the King of Persia—2 Chron. 36:22-23
Daniel’s Vision of a Man—Daniel 10:1–11:4 (12:1-13)
"Exposed Bare and Forgiven in the High Priest" Wednesday of Septuagesima 2025
Daniel’s Prayer—Daniel 9:1-6, 17-27
Daniel’s Dream of the Four Beasts—Daniel 7:1-28
"Written in large blood red letters, is one word: Forgiven" Septuagesima 2025
The Bondage of the Will — The Argument About Our Willing
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard—Matthew 20:1-16
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Cor. 9:24—10:5
Daniel and the Lions’ Den—Daniel 6:1-23
King Belshazzar and the Handwriting on the Wall—Daniel 5:1-30
The Humbling of Nebuchadnezzar—Daniel 4:1-37
The Three Men in the Fiery Furnace—Daniel 3:1-28
Daniel Interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream—Daniel 2:24-49
The Bondage of the Will - The Argument About God
“The Two Aspects of Christ’s Glory” Transfiguration 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Exodus 3:1-14; 2 Peter 1:16-21
King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream—Daniel 2:1-23
Daniel and His Three Friends Are Taken to Babylon—Daniel 1:1-21
"The Radical Discipleship of Jesus" — Wednesday of Epiphany 4 2025
Ezekiel Is Called to Be a Prophet to an Exiled People—Ez. 2:1—3:3
Ezekiel’s Vision—Ezekiel 1:1-28
The Fall of Judah to Babylon—2 Chronicles 36:11-21; Jer 39:1-18
The Bondage of the Will - The Argument About Scripture
"Presented to God with pure and clean hearts in Jesus' Blood" Candlemas 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle— 1 Samuel 1:21–28; Malachi 3:1-4
The Fall of Jerusalem—2 Kings 25:1-21
Jeremiah Is Thrown into a Cistern—Jeremiah 38:1-28
"Even the ordinary gifts of healing are extraordinarily" Wednesday of Epiphany 3 2025
Jeremiah Is Put into Prison—Jeremiah 37:1-21
King Josiah Celebrates the Passover—2 Chronicles 35:1-27
King Josiah Restores the Worship—2 Chronicles 34:29-33
The Bondage of the Will - Introduction
"Under the authority of the Word is every promise of Jesus" (Epiphany 3)
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—2 Kings 5:1-15a; Rom 12:16-21; Conversion of St Paul—Acts 9:1-22
Jeremiah the Priest Is Called to Be a Prophet—Jeremiah 1:1-19
King Josiah of Judah—2 Chronicles 34:1-28
"In persona Christi" Wednesday of Epiphany 2
King Manasseh of Judah—2 Chronicles 33:1-20
King Hezekiah Receives Envoys from Babylon—2 Kings 20:12-21
King Hezekiah’s Life Is Extended—2 Kings 20:1-11
"With Christ and his gifts of salvation at the center" Epiphany 2 2025
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Amos 9:11-15; Romans 12:6-16; Confession of St Peter—Mark 8:27–9:1
The Destruction of Sennacherib’s Army—2 Chr 32:1-23
Hezekiah Celebrates the Passover—2 Chronicles 30:1—31:1
"One Baptism from One Jesus" Baptism of Our Lord 2025
Hezekiah Purifies the Temple—2 Chronicles 28:22—29:36
King Hezekiah of Judah—2 Kings 18:1-8
Isaiah Is Called to Preach in Israel and Judah—Isaiah 6:1-13
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8
"The Christian Family Lives, Moves, and Breathes in Jesus" — Epiphany 1 2025
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Kings 8:6-13; Romans 12:1-5
King Uzziah of Judah—2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 16-23
"Never Home but Always Home with Jesus" Epiphany Wednesday 2025
Israel Is Carried Away by the Assyrians—2 Kings 17:5-18 (19-41)
The Death of Elisha—2 Kings 13:10-25
Joash Repairs the Temple—2 Kings 12:1-16
Athaliah and Joash—2 Kings 11:1-21
"The still, small light of the world, Jesus Christ, the infant King" Epiphany 2025
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 11:5-10
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 60:1–6; Ephesians 3:1–12
The Flight into Egypt—Matthew 2:13-15
The Epiphany of Our Lord—Matthew 2:1-12
The Circumcision and Name of Jesus — January 1, 2025
New Year’s Eve: The Faithful Servant—Luke 12:35-40
"Christ's gifts are yours with no obligations and no strings attached" Christmas 1 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:4
“Do Not Be Afraid to Go to Egypt”—Genesis 46:1-7
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs—Matthew 2:13-18
St John, Apostle and Evangelist—John 21:20-25
St Stephen, Martyr—Acts 6:8–7:2a, 51-60
"Light shines forth for you today in enlightening gifts" Christmas Day 2024
"EMMANUEL" Christmas Midnight 2024
"In this cosmic cradle, the Bread of Life invites us to partake" Christmas Eve 2024
Christmas Eve: The Nativity of Our Lord—Luke 2:1-20
The Birth of Christ is Foretold to Joseph—Mt 1:18-25
"John the Baptizer is a bridge between the old and the new" Advent 4 2024
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Philippians 4:4-7
Jehu, the Avenger of Blood—2 Kings 9:1-37
Sermon: The Ox and the Ass — Advent Midweek 3
Midweek: Mary Visits Elizabeth—Luke 1:39-56
Watch and Pray—Luke 21:25-36
Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 26:36-45
Sermon: "The gifts He freely gives for peace, joy, and hope" Advent 3 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 9:13–10:7
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer—John 17:1-26
Jesus Teaches Us to Pray—Mt. 6:5-15
Sermon for Advent Midweek 2: The Advent Wreath
Midweek: Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary—Luke 1:26-38
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector—Luke 18:9-14
Parable of the Rich Fool—Luke 12:13-21
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Malachi 4:1-6; Romans 15:4-13
Stephen Prays for His Enemies—Acts 7:51-60
Parable of the Persistent Widow—Luke 18:1-8
Advent Midweek 1: The Christmas Tree
John’s Birth Announced to Zacharias—Luke 1:1-25
Daniel and the Lions’ Den—Daniel 6:1-23
The Stilling of the Storm—Mark 4:35-41
"The Two Sides of Advent" Advent 1 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 9:5-12
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Jeremiah 23:5-8; Romans 13:8-14
Do Not Worry about Your Life—Luke 12:22-34
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in everything, give thanks!" Thanksgiving Eve 2024
Thanksgiving of the Samaritan—Luke 17:11-19
A Canaanite Woman Prays for Her Daughter—Mt 15:21-28
The Centurion Prays to Jesus for His Servant—Matthew 8:5-13
Jesus Teaches His Disciples to Pray—Luke 11:1-13
Sermon: "Jesus is giving wisdom, oil and wicks for your lamps" Trinity 27 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 8:13-9:4
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Thess. 5:1-11
Famine in Besieged Samaria—2 Kings 6:24–7:20
Elisha Escapes the Arameans—2 Kings 6:8-23
Wednesday of Trinity 25
Elisha and the Floating Axehead—2 Kings 6:1-7
Elisha Feeds His People—2 Kings 4:38-44
Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son—2 Kings 4:8-37
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 8:1-14
“But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short!” Trinity 25 2024
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Job 14:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Elisha and the Widow’s Oil—2 Kings 4:1-7
Elisha and the Water from Edom—2 Kings 3:1-27
"The Widow's Mite Doesn't Fulfill the Law... Jesus Does!" Wednesday of Trinity 24
Elisha Performs Miracles—2 Kings 2:19-25
Elijah Ascends to Heaven—2 Kings 2:1-15
The LORD Condemns Ahab—1 Kings 21:17-29
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 51:9-16; Colossians 1:9-14
Naboth’s Vineyard—1 Kings 21:1-16
The LORD’S Revelation to Elijah—1 Kings 19:9b-21
"Christ Jesus Gives the Law and Keeps It For You" Wednesday of Trinity 23 2024
The Drought Ends and Elijah Escapes Jezebel—1 Ki 18:41–19:9a
All Saints’ Observed—Revelation 7:2–17; 1 John 3:1–3; Matthew 5:1–12
Reformation Observed—Revelation 14:6–7; Romans 3:19–28; Matthew 11:12–19 or John 8:31–36
"Your Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords" Trinity 23 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 7:23—8:9
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Proverbs 8:11-22; Philippians 3:17-21
The LORD’S Victory on Mount Carmel—1 Ki 18:20-40
Elijah’s Message to Ahab—1 Kings 18:1-19
"Eyes Opened to Believe and Be Saved" Wednesday of Trinity 22
The Prophet Elijah Goes to the Widow of Zarephath—1 Ki 17:8-24
King Ahab and the Drought—1 Kings 16:29–17:7
The House of Rehoboam & the Southern Kingdom—1 Ki 14:21-31
"Forgiveness is the Heart of the Christian Life" Trinity 22 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 7:11-22
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Micah 6:6-8; Philippians 1:3-11
The House of Jeroboam and the Northern Kingdom—1 Kings 14:1-20
The Man of God Comes to Bethel—1 Kings 13:1-34
"Impossible for You but Always Possible for You in Jesus" Wednesday of Trinity 21 2024
Jeroboam and the Golden Calves—1 Kings 12:20-33
Solomon’s Death & the Revolt Against Rehoboam–1 Kgs 11:41–12:19
Solomon’s Heart Turns from the LORD—1 Kings 11:1-13
"Hear, know, believe, and trust that peace with God is once more made for you!" Trinity 21 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 7:1-10
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 1:1–2:3; Ephesians 6:10-17
The Queen of Sheba and Solomon’s Wealth—1 Kings 10:1-13
God’s Word to Solomon—1 Kings 9:1-9
"Even by Humor, Jesus is Working Faith and Salvation for You" Wednesday of Trinity 20 2024
Solomon’s Prayer at the Temple Dedication—1 Kings 8:22-40
The Ark of the Covenant Is Brought into the Temple—1 Ki 8:1-21
Solomon Builds the Temple—1 Kings 6:1, 7, 11-30
"Christ teaches us the doctrine of election" Trinity 20
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 55:1-9; Ephesians 5:15-21
Solomon Prepares to Build the Temple—1 Kings 5:1-18
Solomon’s Kingdom—1 Kings 4:1, 20-34
"Marriage by way of the Law or the Gospel?" Wednesday of Trinity 19
Solomon’s Wise Judgment—1 Kings 3:16-28
Solomon Prays for Wisdom—1 Kings 3:1-15
David Appoints Solomon to Succeed Him—1 Kings 1:1 (2-27) 28-35
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Genesis 28:10-17; Ephesians 4:22-28
David’s Sacrifice—1 Chronicles 21:1—22:1
Absalom’s Defeat and Death—2 Samuel 18:1, 5-18, 31—19:6
"All Things Ordered that the Gospel Be Preached" — Wednesday of St. Michael 2024
Absalom Dishonors His Father by Treason—2 Samuel 15:1-15
David’s Son Dies and Solomon Is Born—2 Samuel 12:16-25
The Prophet Nathan Confronts David—2 Sam. 11:26–12:15
"See that you do not despise one of these little ones" St. Michael and All Angels 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 5:1-9
Sunday’s OT and Second Reading—Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3; Revelation 12:7-12
David and Bathsheba—2 Samuel 11:1-17, 22-25
David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth—2 Samuel 9:1-13
"Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me!" Wednesday of Trinity 17 2024
David’s Thanksgiving to God—2 Samuel 7:18-29
God’s Covenant with David—2 Samuel 7:1-17
The Ark Is Brought to Jerusalem—2 Samuel 6:1-19
"Jesus who invited you comes and says to you: Friend, go up higher!" Trinity 17 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 4:13—5:1
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Proverbs 25:6-14; Ephesians 4:1-6
David Mourns the Death of Saul—2 Samuel 1:1-16 (17-27)
"Lord, I Believe! Help My Unbelief!" Wednesday of Trinity 16 2024
Saul Seeks Counsel from a Medium—1 Samuel 28:3-25
David Spares Saul’s Life a Second Time—1 Samuel 26:1-25
“Young man, I say to you, arise!” Trinity 16 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 4:4-12
David and Abigail—1 Samuel 25:2-44
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Kings 17:17-24; Holy Cross Day—1 Corinthians 1:18-25
David Spares Saul’s Life—1 Samuel 24:1–25:1
David Hides in the Wilderness—1 Samuel 23:14-29
"Jesus Opens Ears, Looses Tongues, and Casts Out Demons For You" Wednesday of Trinity 15 2024
David Saves the City of Keilah—1 Samuel 23:1-13
Saul Murders the Priests of Nob—1 Samuel 22:3-23
David Flees from Saul—1 Samuel 21:1—22:2
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 3:16—4:3
"Why are you worried about food, drink, and clothing?" Trinity 15 2024
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—1 Kings 17:8-16; Galatians 5:25–6:10
Jonathan Keeps His Promise to David—1 Samuel 20:24-42
Jonathan Befriends David—1 Samuel 20:1-23
"Not the hands or the stomach but the ears and the heart" Wednesday of Trinity 14 2024
Saul Persecutes David—1 Samuel 19:1-18 (19-24)
The Greatest Commandment—Mark 12:28-44
The Sadducees Question Jesus About the Resurrection—Mark 12:18-27
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
“Rise up, go your way. Your Jesus has saved you" Trinity 14 2024
Render to Caesar the Things That Are Caesar’s—Mark 12:13-17
The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers—Mark 12:1-12
"Laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men" Wednesday of Trinity 13 2024
The Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple—Mark 11:12-19
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus—Mark 10:46-52
Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time—Mark 10:32-45
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 2:11-26
"The Way to Life Is Jesus" Trinity 13 2024
The Rich Young Ruler—Mark 10:17-31
Jesus Blesses the Children—Mark 10:13-16
Jesus Teaches on Marriage and Divorce—Mark 10:1-12
"You have the Words of Eternal Life" Wednesday of Trinity 12 2024
Who Is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?—Mk 9:33-50
A Boy Is Healed—Mark 9:14-32
The Transfiguration of Our Lord—Mark 9:2-13
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 2:1-10
The Confession of Peter and His Rebuke—Mk 8:27—9:1
A Blind Man Is Healed at Bethsaida—Mark 8:22-26
The Pharisees Seek a Sign—Mark 8:11-21
"And they shall all be taught by God" Wednesday of Trinity 11 2024
The Feeding of the 4,000—Mark 8:1-10
Jesus Heals a Deaf Mute—Mark 7:31-37
A Canaanite Woman Trusts Jesus’ Word—Mark 7:24-30
"Jesus exalts you as He forgives, restores, and resurrects you from the death of sin to life with God" Trinity 11 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
Out of Man’s Heart Proceed Evil Thoughts—Mark 7:1-23
Jesus Walks on the Water—Mark 6:45-56
"Your Messiah King with Bread that Gives Life" Wednesday of Trinity 10 2024
The Feeding of the 5,000—Mark 6:30-44
John the Baptist Is Beheaded—Mark 6:14-29
Jesus Is Rejected at Nazareth—Mark 6:1-13
A Girl Is Raised and a Woman Is Healed—Mk 5:21-43
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
"The ministry of the forgiveness of sins makes for your peace" Trinity 10 2024
A Demon-Possessed Man Is Healed—Mark 5:1-20
Jesus Stills the Storm—Mark 4:35-41
"The Preached Word is the Confidence of Our Prayers" Wednesday of Trinity 9 2024
Jesus Tells Parables of the Kingdom of God—Mark 4:21-34
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed—Mark 4:1-20
The Twelve Apostles—Mark 3:13-35
Healing on the Sabbath—Mark 3:1-12
"Steward Jesus takes those possessions of heaven and gives them away freely" Trinity 9 2024
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes (Intro)
Fasting and the Sabbath—Mark 2:18-28
Matthew the Tax Collector—Mark 2:13-17
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic—Mark 2:1-12
Jesus Preaches in Galilee and Cleanses a Leper—Mark 1:35-45
The Signs of the Messiah—Mark 1:21-34
Jesus Begins His Public Ministry—Mark 1:14-20
"By Jesus's fruits, you know Him, and He knows you" Trinity 8 2024
Bible Study: Colossians (Conclusion)
The Beginning of the Gospel According to St. Mark—Mark 1:1-13
Paul’s Ministry at Rome—Acts 28:11-31
Paul Is Shipwrecked on Malta — Acts 27:39-28:10
"I Will Speak Your Testimonies Before Kings" Wednesday of Trinity 7
Paul’s Ship Is Caught in Violent Seas—Acts 27:13-38
Paul’s Voyage to Rome Begins—Acts 27:1-12
Paul Begins His Testimony to King Agrippa—Acts 26:12-32
“How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?” Trinity 7 2024
Bible Study: Colossians 4:2 ff July 13, 2024
Paul Appears Before King Agrippa—Acts 25:13-27
Paul Appeals to Caesar—Acts 24:24—25:12
Paul Appears Before Felix the Governor—Acts 24:1-23
The Plot Against Paul—Acts 23:11-35
Paul Appears Before the Sanhedrin—Acts 22:30—23:10
Paul Is Protected as a Roman Citizen—Acts 22:17-29
Paul Preaches to the Mob—Acts 21:37—22:16
Paul Is Arrested in the Temple—Acts 21:18-36
Paul Returns to Jerusalem—Acts 21:1-17
Paul Preaches to the Ephesian Elders—Acts 20:17-38
Eutychus Falls from a Window at Troas—Acts 20:1-16 & The Visitation—Luke 1:39-45
The Riot at Ephesus—Acts 19:21-41
"Nevertheless, at Your word, I will let down the net" Trinity 5 2024
Bible Study: Colossians 3:17–4:1 Part 2
The Miracles Worked by Paul—Acts 19:11-20
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins—Acts 18:23—19:10
The Ministry of Paul in Corinth—Acts 18:1-22
"Do You Not Care that We Are Perishing?" Wednesday of Trinity 4
Paul Preaches in the Areopagus of Athens—Acts 17:16-34
Paul Preaches in the Synagogues —Acts 17:1-15
Paul, the Roman Citizen, Leaves Philippi—Acts 16:35-40
"What needs to change for your world to change" Trinity 4 2024
Bible Study: Colossians 3:17–4:1
Paul and Silas Are Imprisoned at Philippi—Acts 16:16-34
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey —Acts 15:36—16:15
The Decree of the Jerusalem Council—Acts 15:22-35
"Christ Grows His Church from a Shoot and Seed" Wednesday of Trinity 3
The Jerusalem Council—Acts 15:1-21
Paul and Barnabas Are Mistaken for Greek Gods—Acts 14:8-28
Paul and Barnabas Preach in Iconium—Acts 13:42—14:7
Bible Study: Colossians 3:5-17
Paul Preaches in the Synagogue of Antioch—Acts 13:13-42
Saul & Barnabas Begin 1st Missionary Journey—Acts 12:25-13:12
Herod Beheads James & the Lord Delivers Peter—Acts 12:1-24
"The Gospel of Jesus Christ is Out of Your Mind" Wednesday of Trinity 2
Barnabas and Saul Are Sent to Antioch—Acts 11:19-30
Peter Preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles—Acts 11:1-18
Peter Preaches to the Household of Cornelius—Acts 10:24-48
Bible Study: Colossians 3:1-7
"Those who come to this supper will be satisfied!" Trinity 2 2024
Peter’s Vision—Acts 10:1-23
Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha—Acts 9:32-43
The Lord Delivers Saul from Death—Acts 9:23-31
"The Sabbath was given by God to Bless You." Wednesday of Trinity 1
The Baptism of Saul—Acts 9:10-22
The Lord Calls Saul on the Road to Damascus—Acts 9:1-9
Philip Baptizes the Ethiopian Eunuch—Acts 8:26-40
"We are all beggars needing Jesus' forgiveness, a new life, and eternal salvation"
Bible Study: Colossians 3:1-4
The Sin of Simon the Sorcerer—Acts 8:14-25
Commencement for the 169th School Year
The Ministry of Philip—Acts 8:1-13
The Martyrdom of Stephen—Acts 7:37-60
Catechetical Sermon on the Sacrament
Stephen Bears Witness Before the Sanhedrin—Acts 7:17-36