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It can be hard to know who your real friends are. Real friends are not just there to enjoy your company, but they are there for you in the bad times too. They genuinely want your life to be better and are willing to do the hard work to help you get there. This is the kind of relationship that God wants in his Church between his fellow Christians. Let’s grow to be that! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C End Time 3 (Saints Triumphant): The relationship between God and his Saints will last into eternity. Readings are Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 150; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5; and Luke 20:27-38.

It can be hard to know who your real friends are.  Real friends are not just there to enjoy your company, but they are there for you in the bad times too.  They genuinely want your life to be better and are willing to do the hard work to help you get there.  This is the kind of relationship that God wants in his Church between his fellow Christians.  Let’s grow to be that!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C End Time 3 (Saints Triumphant): The relationship between God and his Saints will last into eternity. Readings are Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 150; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5; and Luke 20:27-38.

Being the Family of God (2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon)

God has called you to be a part of a worldwide, history-long movement called Christianity! In this sermon, we talk about what that means from Paul’s final words in Galatians 6. 
 
Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 7: Followers of Christ Support Kingdom Work. Readings are Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16; and Luke 10:1-12, 16-20.

God has called you to be a part of a worldwide, history-long movement called Christianity!  In this sermon, we talk about what that means from Paul’s final words in Galatians 6.

Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 7: Followers of Christ Support Kingdom Work. Readings are Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16; and Luke 10:1-12, 16-20.

Your Call to Kingdom Work (Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16 Sermon)

What is freedom? Is it the freedom to do whatever I want? The Scriptures teach us that true freedom means not doing what I want but doing what is good, right, noble, and just. Real freedom is glorifying God and treating others the way you would want to be treated! 
 
Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 6: Followers of Christ Understand the Call for Total Commitment. Readings are 1 Kings 19:14-21; Psalm 62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62.

What is freedom?  Is it the freedom to do whatever I want?  The Scriptures teach us that true freedom means not doing what I want but doing what is good, right, noble, and just.  Real freedom is glorifying God and treating others the way you would want to be treated!

Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 6: Followers of Christ Understand the Call for Total Commitment. Readings are 1 Kings 19:14-21; Psalm 62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62.

We Are Free to Serve (Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Sermon)

Who are you? Often we try to find our identity in our worldly positions or in our efforts to be good people, but all of these identities fall short and leave us empty-handed. As Christians, we can find our identity in Jesus, and that identity will last through all the changes of life and into eternity! 
 
Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 5: Followers of Christ Expect Persecution. Readings are Genesis 39:6b-12, 16-23; Psalm 22; Galatians 3:23-29; and Luke 9:18-24.

Who are you?  Often we try to find our identity in our worldly positions or in our efforts to be good people, but all of these identities fall short and leave us empty-handed.  As Christians, we can find our identity in Jesus, and that identity will last through all the changes of life and into eternity!

Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 5: Followers of Christ Expect Persecution. Readings are Genesis 39:6b-12, 16-23; Psalm 22; Galatians 3:23-29; and Luke 9:18-24.

Our Identity is in Jesus (Galatians 3:23-29 Sermon)

Paul asserts that his message did not have human origin but it came from God. In this section, we discuss the divine proofs for our faith, the divine message of the gospel, and the divine new life that Jesus brings us! 
 
Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 3: The Believer Has Faith that Trusts in God—even in the face of death. Readings are 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; and Luke 7:11-17.

Paul asserts that his message did not have human origin but it came from God.  In this section, we discuss the divine proofs for our faith, the divine message of the gospel, and the divine new life that Jesus brings us!

Find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMCGiH-la-91_Soa_FcmfnGZKY7YR4JSV 

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Pentecost 3: The Believer Has Faith that Trusts in God—even in the face of death. Readings are 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; and Luke 7:11-17.

Will You Follow God or Humans? (Galatians 1:11-24 Sermon)

On Pentecost we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s love for us as he works through the gospel to work saving faith in us! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Day of Pentecost: The Spirit enables the message of salvation to enflame hearts to bear witness all over the world. Readings are Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 51b; Acts 2:1-21; and John 15:26-27.

On Pentecost we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s love for us as he works through the gospel to work saving faith in us!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Day of Pentecost: The Spirit enables the message of salvation to enflame hearts to bear witness all over the world. Readings are Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 51b; Acts 2:1-21; and John 15:26-27.

The Spirit’s Power is the Gospel! (John 15:26-27 Sermon)

Isaiah calls us to repent and recognize God as the One and Only. In this case, repentance means no longer fearing, loving, or trusting in anything more than Jesus. Only the One True God can save! Only the One True God is worthy of worship! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Lent 6 (Palm Sunday): Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! He is our everlasting King and also the sacrificial Lamb of God. Readings are Isaiah 45:22-25; Psalm 24; Hebrews 12:1-3; and Luke 19:28-40. 
 
Check out this video for more on the 1st Commandment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_7fbvsmrdU&list=PLMCGiH-la-918EaPNi_VK7AbgJRwKx5j8&index=2

Isaiah calls us to repent and recognize God as the One and Only.  In this case, repentance means no longer fearing, loving, or trusting in anything more than Jesus.  Only the One True God can save!  Only the One True God is worthy of worship!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Lent 6 (Palm Sunday): Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!  He is our everlasting King and also the sacrificial Lamb of God. Readings are Isaiah 45:22-25; Psalm 24; Hebrews 12:1-3; and Luke 19:28-40.

Check out this video for more on the 1st Commandment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_7fbvsmrdU&list=PLMCGiH-la-918EaPNi_VK7AbgJRwKx5j8&index=2

Jesus is God and No Other (Isaiah 45:22-25 Sermon)

As the Israelites gave gifts to their God, God reminded them of the even greater gifts he had given them. In the same way, as we aim to serve our God, we are reminded of the even greater service our God has given to us! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Lent 1: Christ battled temptation victoriously, and his victory gives us confidence to fight our own temptations. Readings are Deuteronomy 26:5-10; Psalm 91; Hebrews 4:14-16; and Luke 4:1-13.

As the Israelites gave gifts to their God, God reminded them of the even greater gifts he had given them.  In the same way, as we aim to serve our God, we are reminded of the even greater service our God has given to us!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Lent 1: Christ battled temptation victoriously, and his victory gives us confidence to fight our own temptations. Readings are Deuteronomy 26:5-10; Psalm 91; Hebrews 4:14-16; and Luke 4:1-13.

Remember God’s Mercy to You (Deuteronomy 26:5-10 Sermon)

Jesus reveals his glory as he grants us spiritual and eternal blessings through faith in him! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Epiphany 6: Faith in Christ grants spiritual and eternal blessings. Readings are Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; and Luke 6:17-26.

Jesus reveals his glory as he grants us spiritual and eternal blessings through faith in him!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Epiphany 6: Faith in Christ grants spiritual and eternal blessings. Readings are Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; and Luke 6:17-26.

Blessed Are the Poor!? (Luke 6:17-26 Sermon)

It does not matter what others say about you, but it does not matter what you say about yourself either! The only opinion about you that matters is Jesus’ opinion of you. Jesus will judge you on the Last Day, but he is also the one who died and rose for you so that you could be judged “not guilty” on that day! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Advent 2: The judgment is coming, prepare the way for the Lord’s salvation. Readings are Malachi 3:1-4; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; and Luke 3:1-6.

It does not matter what others say about you, but it does not matter what you say about yourself either!  The only opinion about you that matters is Jesus’ opinion of you.  Jesus will judge you on the Last Day, but he is also the one who died and rose for you so that you could be judged “not guilty” on that day!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year C Advent 2: The judgment is coming, prepare the way for the Lord’s salvation. Readings are Malachi 3:1-4; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; and Luke 3:1-6.

It is the Lord who Judges Me (1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Sermon)

Judgment Day is coming! And that has a lot to teach us about living wisely today! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B End Time 3 (Saints Triumphant): The Word and Sacraments keep us clinging to grace so that we can look forward to Judgment Day confident that we can expect salvation through Jesus! Readings are Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 118; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and Mark 13:24-27.

Judgment Day is coming!  And that has a lot to teach us about living wisely today!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B End Time 3 (Saints Triumphant): The Word and Sacraments keep us clinging to grace so that we can look forward to Judgment Day confident that we can expect salvation through Jesus! Readings are Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 118; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and Mark 13:24-27.

The Wise Will Shine (Daniel 12:1-3 Sermon)

What does it mean to follow Christ? It means understanding what “good” actually means. 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 21: God teaches us what the gift of worldly wealth is for, not idolatry but for service to God and others. Readings are 2 Kings 5:14-27; Psalm 90; Hebrews 13:1-6; and Mark 10:17-27.

What does it mean to follow Christ?  It means understanding what “good” actually means.

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 21: God teaches us what the gift of worldly wealth is for, not idolatry but for service to God and others. Readings are 2 Kings 5:14-27; Psalm 90; Hebrews 13:1-6; and Mark 10:17-27.

“Why Do You Call Me Good?” (Mark 10:17-27 Sermon)

What does it mean to follow Christ? It means gathering with others who follow Jesus. 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 9: Christ’s faithfulness to us finds a response in our joyful faithfulness to him. Readings are Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:13-22; and Mark 6:30-34.

What does it mean to follow Christ?  It means gathering with others who follow Jesus.

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 9: Christ’s faithfulness to us finds a response in our joyful faithfulness to him. Readings are Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:13-22; and Mark 6:30-34.

God’s Mission For Us (Ephesians 2:13-22 Sermon)

What does it mean to follow Christ? It means taking up your cross and following Jesus. 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 7: Jesus Preserves Faith even in the Face of Persecution. Readings are Ezekiel 5:1-5; Psalm 143; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; and Mark 6:1-6.

What does it mean to follow Christ?  It means taking up your cross and following Jesus.

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 7: Jesus Preserves Faith even in the Face of Persecution. Readings are Ezekiel 5:1-5; Psalm 143; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; and Mark 6:1-6.

God’s Grace is Enough (2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Sermon)

What does it mean to follow Christ? It means seeking God’s glory as we generously help those in need. 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 6: Christians cling to the one who has overcome death for us even when we are faced with death. Readings are Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-14; and Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43.

What does it mean to follow Christ?  It means seeking God’s glory as we generously help those in need.

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Pentecost 6: Christians cling to the one who has overcome death for us even when we are faced with death. Readings are Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-14; and Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43.

Giving Beyond Our Ability (2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-14 Sermon)

God’s call is general in that he calls us all to salvation through faith in Jesus, but it is unique in that God calls us to fight our own unique temptations and to glorify him in our own unique situations. 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Epiphany 3: Jesus shows his glory in the kind of people he calls to serve him and in using the gospel to make them willing to follow him. Readings are 1 Kings 19:19-21; Acts 13:1-5; and Mark 1:14-20.

God’s call is general in that he calls us all to salvation through faith in Jesus, but it is unique in that God calls us to fight our own unique temptations and to glorify him in our own unique situations.

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Epiphany 3: Jesus shows his glory in the kind of people he calls to serve him and in using the gospel to make them willing to follow him. Readings are 1 Kings 19:19-21; Acts 13:1-5; and Mark 1:14-20.

God’s All-Or-Nothing Call (Sermon on 1 Kings 19:19-21)

We live in dangerous times… spiritually speaking. But God gives us his Word in order to defend us against the lies! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Epiphany 2: In the Word we hear the call of God that has in it the secret power of God to give what he commands. Readings are 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17; and John 1:43-51. 
 
Here's a video digging deeper into who the Antichrist is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPLNQV2aiHg&list=PLMCGiH-la-90Gcd7wc5L45Pr_wjgVhcCb&index=5&t=5s

We live in dangerous times… spiritually speaking.  But God gives us his Word in order to defend us against the lies!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Epiphany 2: In the Word we hear the call of God that has in it the secret power of God to give what he commands. Readings are 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17; and John 1:43-51.

Here's a video digging deeper into who the Antichrist is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPLNQV2aiHg&list=PLMCGiH-la-90Gcd7wc5L45Pr_wjgVhcCb&index=5&t=5s

God’s Call for You (Sermon on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)

Isaiah gives us a fascinating explanation of who Jesus is and what Jesus does in this prophecy from over 600 years before Jesus. 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Epiphany 1: During the Epiphany season we want to get to know Jesus. One way we get to know Jesus is through Baptism, both his and ours. Readings are Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 16:25-34; and Mark 1:4-11.

Isaiah gives us a fascinating explanation of who Jesus is and what Jesus does in this prophecy from over 600 years before Jesus.

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Epiphany 1: During the Epiphany season we want to get to know Jesus.  One way we get to know Jesus is through Baptism, both his and ours.  Readings are Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 16:25-34; and Mark 1:4-11.

Introducing Jesus (Sermon on Isaiah 49:1-6)

Let’s spend this new year getting to know God through his Word! 
 
This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Christmas 2: The real Jesus reveals and gives himself only through the Word! Readings are Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 2:10-18; and John 7:40-43.

Let’s spend this new year getting to know God through his Word!

This is a WELS sermon on the readings from Year B Christmas 2: The real Jesus reveals and gives himself only through the Word!  Readings are Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 2:10-18; and John 7:40-43.

Divided Because of Jesus (Sermon on John 7:40-43)

Job lost everything in his life and he certainly must have believed he was seeing the end of his life, yet he gives us a valuable example for how we face similar times today. 
 
This is a WELS devotion in a series asking the question: How do we live during the end times?

Job lost everything in his life and he certainly must have believed he was seeing the end of his life, yet he gives us a valuable example for how we face similar times today.

This is a WELS devotion in a series asking the question: How do we live during the end times?

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