Redemption Lutheran Sermons

Prepare the Way - Isaiah 40:1-6

The Clear Path to Comfort

1. In John’s task as Forerunner
2. In Jesus’ accomplishment as Savior

Isaiah 40:1-6 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. ² "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the LORD's hand Double for all her sins." ³ A voice is calling, "Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God. ⁴ "Let every valley be lifted up, And every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, And the rugged terrain a broad valley; ⁵ Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

 

The Inevitability of Jesus - Malachi 3:1-6

Theme: The Inexpressible Inevitability of the Son of God

1. He does not change – therefore you are not consumed
2. His Word is faithful – therefore you can believe it
3. He makes you clean – therefore you are accepted

Malachi 3:1-6 "Behold, I send My messenger, and he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple, even the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight. Behold, He is coming," says the LORD of hosts. ² "But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner's fire and like launderer's soap. ³ He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; he will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. ⁴ "Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, as in former years. ⁵ And I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, against those who exploit wage earners and widows and orphans, and against those who turn away an alien-- because they do not fear Me," Says the LORD of hosts. ⁶ "For I am the LORD, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.

 

Mary's Balanced Faith

Luke 1:46-55: And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, ⁴⁷ And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. ⁴⁸ For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. ⁴⁹ For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. ⁵⁰ And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation. ⁵¹ He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. ⁵² He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. ⁵³ He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. ⁵⁴ He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, ⁵⁵ As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever." 

The Advent of Faith - Revelation 3:20-22

Theme: Beware of Attempts to Discredit Christ’s Advent

1. From blatant notions that He isn’t God
2. To subtle threats against His grace

Thankfulness that is Great Gain

Thanksgiving Day service 2019

Being Thankful is “Great Gain”

1. When it is present in all circumstances
2. When it is directed at all people
3. When it serves Jesus

Jesus the King

There is no one like your King

1. When you need help
2. When you need protection
3. When you consider eternity

Watching for Jesus with Wisdom

Matthew 25:1-13 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. ² "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. ³ "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, ⁴ "but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. ⁵ "But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. ⁶ "And at midnight a cry was heard:`Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!' <sup>7</sup> "Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. <sup>8</sup> "And the foolish said to the wise,`Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' ⁹ "But the wise answered, saying,`No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'

¹⁰ "And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. ¹¹ "Afterward the other virgins came also, saying,`Lord, Lord, open to us!' <sup>12</sup> "But he answered and said,`Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.' ¹³ "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Theme: Three Areas to be a Wise Watcher

1. In Preparation
2. In Qualification
3. In Anticipation

 

The Nature of Christian Judgment - Job 14:1-6

You Can Follow Faith to its Conclusion (Judgment)

1. In matters of mortality: See the total corruption of sin
2. In matters of salvation: Trust God’s complete forgiveness in Christ

Job 14:1-6 Man born of woman has a few short days, and they are full of anxiety. 2 He blossoms like a flower, but soon withers. He recedes like a shadow and does not remain. 3 You keep your eye on such a man. You bring me into judgment in your presence. 4 Who can produce something pure from something that is impure? No one. 5 Certainly his days are determined. The number of his months has been set by you. A limit is set, which he cannot exceed. 6 Turn your gaze away from him, and let him be, until he finishes his day’s work as a hired man.

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Reformation Sunday - Ezekiel 13:17-23

Idolatry Hits Close to Home through Identity

1. Man tries to identify with God by idolatry
2. God defeats idolatry by changing man’s identity

Faith and Emotion - Genesis 28:10-17

Theme: Two Ways that God Touches Your Emotion

1. Fear that leads to respect

2. Faithfulness that leads to hope

Text: Genesis 28:10-17

Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep. 12 Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. 13 And behold, the LORD stood above it and said: "I am the LORD God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and your descendants. 14 "Also your descendants shall be as the dust of the earth; you shall spread abroad to the west and the east, to the north and the south; and in you and in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed. 15 "Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you." 16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it." 17 And he was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!"