The Church Door: Sermons and Bible Studies from St. Peter's
By St. Peter's
The Church Door: Sermons and Bible Studies from St. Peter'sJun 07, 2020
Sermon: The Holy Trinity
Sermon for The Holy Trinity Sunday.
Sermon: The Unlimited Pouring Out of the Spirit
Sermon for the Day of Pentecost.
Sermon: Listen to Jesus Pray
Sermon for the Sunday After the Ascension/ The Seventh Sunday in Easter.
Sermon: The Ascension Brings Us Joy
Sermon for the Ascension of Our Lord.
Sermon: Who Are We In Christ?
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Sermon: Beware the Voice of Strangers
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Sermon: Living In Hope And Holiness
Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter.
Sermon: Praising God During Hard Times
Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter.
Sermon: Following the Women on Easter Morning
Sermon for the Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Sunday.
Sermon: Behold the Man
Sermon for Good Friday.
Sermon: What The Lord Gave That Thursday
Sermon for Maundy Thursday.
Sermon: The Glory of the Cross
Sermon for Palm Sunday.
Sermon: The Thief On The Cross
Sermon for Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent.
Sermon: Entrusting Ourselves to God
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
Responding to the Word
Sermon for the Annunciation of Our Lord.
Sermon: I Once Was Blind, But Now I See
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Sermon: The Road to Golgotha
Sermon for the Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent.
Sermon: Reconciled to God
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent.
Sermon: Peter Denies Jesus
Sermon for Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent.
Sermon: Part of Abraham's Family
Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent.
Sermon: Gethsemane
Sermon for Wednesday in the First Week of Lent.
Sermon: Tempted Yet Victorious
Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent.
Sermon: Remember That You Are Dust
Sermon for Ash Wednesday.
Sermon: The Voice from the Cloud
Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord.
Study: The Fall-Short Report
On this study we look at Numbers 13:1-2,25 - 14:24.
Sermon: Who Grows the Church?
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany.
Study: The Idle Idol
On this study we look at Exodus 31:18-32:35.
Sermon: What the Law Says and What Jesus Does
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany.
Sermon: The Holy Family at the Temple
Sermon for the Presentation of Our Lord.
Sermon: Who is blessed?
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany.
Study: Waterworks
On this study we look at Exodus 17:1-7
Sermon: Two Simple Words
Sermon for the Third Sunday After the Epiphany.
Sermon: We have found the Messiah
Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Study: Food from Heaven
On this study we look at Exodus 16.
Sermon: Why was Jesus Baptized?
Sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord.
Sermon: Follow the Star
Sermon for the Epiphany of our Lord.
Study: The Passover
On this study we look at Exodus 12:1-32
Sermon: He will be Named Jesus
Sermon for New Year's Day.
Sermon: God is One of Us
Sermon for Christmas Day based on John 1:1-18.
Sermon: Glory to God and Peace to Men
Sermon for Christmas eve based on Luke 2:1-20.
Study: Our Vocaitons
Our final study in the Colossians series.
Sermon: The Gospel is God's Good News
Sermon for the fourth sunday in advent, series C.
Sermon: Rejoicing in Christ's Return
Sermon for the Third Wednesday in Advent
Study: What does baptism indicate?
We continue in our study of Colossians, this time with chapter 3:1-17.
Sermon: A Question for Jesus
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent.
Sermon: Living Until Christ Returns
Sermon for the Second Wednesday in Advent based on 2 Peter 3.
Study: Rooted in the Word
In this study we look at Colossians chapter 2.
Sermon: The Message of John the Baptist
Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent.
Sermon: Watching for Christ's Return
Sermon for first midweek Advent service. The opening few sentences were cut off.
Study: The Fruit of the Gospel
In this study we look at Colossians Chapter 1
Sermon: The Sudden and Unexpected Return of Christ
Sermon for the first sunday in Advent series A.
Study: The Ten Plagues
On this study we look at Exodus 7.
Sermon: Reasons for Joy in the New Creation
Sermon on Isaiah 65 for the Last Sunday of the Church Year.
Sermon: Jesus Prepares us for The Last Days
Sermon based on Luke 21.
STUDY: The Birth of Moses
In our continuing study of the Old Testament, we come to the birth of Moses.
Sermon: God's Children Now and Forever
Sermon for All Saints day.
Study: Joseph forgives his brothers
In this study we look at the events surrounding Joseph's forgiving his brothers.
Sermon: The First and Chief Article
A sermon on Romans 3:19-28 for Reformation Sunday
Study: Jospeh in Egypt
In this study we look at Genesis 39 and 41 and Jospeh in Egypt.
Study: Jacob and Esau
This study looks at the birth of Jacob and Esau.
Sermon: Persevering When Discouraged
Sermon based on Luke 18:1-8
Sermon: Giving Thanks to God
Sermon for Thanksgiving based on Luke 17:11-19.
Study: Isaac and Rebecca
This study covers Genesis 24.
Study: Abraham and Isaac
Study on Genesis 22
Sermon: Faith in the Midst of Injustice
Sermon on Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4.
Study: The Birth of Isaac
Study on Genesis 18 & 21.
Sermon: A Tale of Two Men
Sermon based on Luke 16:19-31.
Sermon: Risking It All On God's Generosity
Sermon on the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16:1-15.
Study: God's Covenant with Abraham
This Bible Class we looked at Genesis 15 and 17 which talks about God's covenant with Abraham and how that relates to us today.
Sermon: Are You Going to be Saved?
Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: God's Word Divides
Sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: Are You Ready?
Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: Are You Cursed by Greed?
Sermon for the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: "Suppose There Was One Man?"
Sermon for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: Are You Too Busy for God?
Sermon based on Luke 10:38-42 for the Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: Jesus is Your Good Samaritan
Sermon on the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C.
Sermon: Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
Sermon on Luke 10:1-20 for the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost.
Sermon: What Does Following Jesus Cost?
Sermon based on Luke 9:51-62 for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year C.
Sermon: Our Time Under the Law Ends with Christ
Sermon based on Galatians 3:23-4:7 for Proper 7C.
Sermon: Do you love Jesus?
Sermon for Pentecost based on the Gospel reading from John 14.
Study: Luke 7:37-50, Jesus Forgives a Sinful Woman
On this study, we finish up Luke chapter 7 where Jesus forgives the sins of a sinful woman.
Study: Luke 7:17-36, John's Doubts
In our continuing study of Luke's Gospel we look at John the Baptist's own doubts about the identity of Jesus.
Sermon: Christ's Prayer for Christian Unity
Sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension, Year C, based on the Gospel reading.
Sermon: The Meaning and Importance of the Ascension
Sermon for the Ascension of our Lord.
Study: Luke 7:1-17
The study of Luke's gospel continues this week with the Centurion and the Widow.
Sermon: Why is Church Attendance Important?
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C.
Study: The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:27-49)
We continue in our study of Luke's Gospel, looking this time at the Sermon on the Plain.
Sermon: Don't Stand in God's Way (Acts 11:1-18)
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Series C.
Study: Luke 6:12-26
This study looks at the beginning of Luke's sermon on the plain.
Sermon: Sheep Gathered Around the Good Shepherd (John 10:22-30)
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Series C.
Study: Luke 5:33-6:11
Our continuing study through Luke's Gospel. This time we look at three accounts of conflicts with the Pharisees.
Sermon: Why Should You Worship Jesus? (Rev. 5)
Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, series C.
Study: Worship 101 - Jesus pattern of worship
In this study we do Lutheranism 101: Worship, chapter 2.
Sermon: How Can Pastors Forgive Sins?
Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, series C.
Sermon: The Resurrection - An Idle Tale?
Sermon for Easter Sunday based on the Gospel Reading, Luke 24:1-12.
Sermon: Why is this Friday "Good"?
Sermon for Good Friday.
Sermon: What the Lord Gives on Maundy Thursday
Sermon for Maundy Thursday.
Study: Luke 5:17-32
This morning we looked at Luke 5 and how Jesus calls sinners.
Sermon: Two Criminals See The King (Luke 23:35-43)
Sermon for Palm Sunday, series C.
Study: Luke 5:1-16
Study on Luke chapter 5.
Sermon: Balancing your Spiritual Ledger (Phil. 3:4-14)
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, series C.
Study: Luke 4:31-44
This week's study we look at Jesus in Capernaum.
Sermon: The Waiting Father (Luke 15:11-32)
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Series C.
Sermon: A Virgin Conceives (Luke 1:26-38)
Sermon for the Annunciation of Our Lord.
Study: Luke 4:14-30
This morning's Bible study looked at the account of Jesus being rejected in his hometown.
Sermon: Remember the Case of Israel (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Series C.
Study: Being a Christian Citizen
A study on how to be a Christian Citizen.
Sermon: Why is Christianity Rejected? (Jeremiah 26:8-15 & Luke 13:31-35)
Sermon for Second Sunday in Lent, Series C.
Study: Worship in the Old Testament
This study covers chapter 1 of Lutheranism 101: Worship.
Study: Closed Communion
Our Midweek study on Closed Communion
Study: Luke 3
Our Study on Luke Chapter 3.
Sermon: Overcoming Temptation (Luke 4:1-13)
Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, series C.
Sermon: "Remember that you are dust"
Sermon for Ash Wednesday.
Sermon: A Well-Built Life (Luke 6:39-49)
Sermon for the Last Sunday Before Lent, Series C.
Study: Luke 2:21-End
A study on the second part of Luke chapter 2.
Sermon: Jesus’ Cure for Division (Luke 6:27-38)
Sermon for the Second Sunday Before Lent, Series C.
Study: Luke 2:1-20
Our continuing study of Luke's Gospel.
Sermon: What has your trust? (Jer. 17:5-8)
Sermon for the Third Sunday before Lent, Series C.
Study: Luke 1:57-80
Continuing study on St. Luke's Gospel.
Sermon: Listening to the Transfiguration’s Voices (Luke 9:28b-36)
Sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord.
Study: Luke 1:39-56
Our continuing study on Luke's Gospel.
Sermon: What is Jesus doing in the Temple?
(Luke 2:22-24 & Romans 12:1-5)
Sermon for the Presentation of our Lord.
Sermon: What Does Love Look Like? (1 Corinthians 12:32-13:13)
Sermon for the fourth Sunday after the epiphany.
Study: Luke 1:26-38
The continuing study of St. Luke's gospel.
Sermon: Gladly Hear and Learn It (Nehemiah 8 & Luke 4)
Sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany.
Study: Luke 1:5-25
This morning we continued our Bible Study on Luke's Gospel.
Sermon: Good News for Dark Days (Isaiah 62:1-5)
Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Study: Intro to St. Luke
On this study we dealt with St. Luke 1:1-4.
Guest Sermon for the Baptism of our Lord (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22)
Rev. William Ney gives a guest sermon for the Baptism of our Lord.
Guest Sermon on John 2:1-11
Guest Sermon by Rev. Bill Ney for Vespers on the Epiphany of our Lord.
Sermon: Unexpected Gifts from God (Ephesians 1:3-14)
Sermon for the Second Sunday of Christmas, year C.
Sermon: The Biblical Family (Luke 2:41-52 & Colossians 3:12-21)
Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Family.
Sermon: Where is God? (Isaiah 52:7-10 & John 1:1-18)
Sermon for Christmas Day.
Sermon: A Birth Announced by Angels (Luke 2:1-20)
Sermon for Christmas Eve.
Sermon: Learning from Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Series C.
Study: Biblical Basis for both Word and Supper
In this week's study we look at the biblical basis for worship including both word and meal.
Sermon: Power Hidden in Weakness (Judges 6:11–24; 7:2–9)
Sermon for midweek vespers in the Third Week in Advent.
Sermon: Reasons to Always Rejoice (Phil. 4:4-7 & Zeph. 3:14-18)
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent, series C.
Study: Perseverance and Community
The final session of our Christian Spirituality Study.
Sermon: God With Us (Exodus 40:17–21, 34–38)
Sermon for midweek vespers in the Second Week of Advent.
Sermon: What Then Shall We Do? (Luke 3:1-20)
Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent, series C.
Study: Service and Hospitality
We continue our Christian Spirituality study. This week we look at what the Bible says about serving others and hospitality towards others.
Sermon: The God in the Bush (Exodus 3:1-14)
Sermon delivered on Midweek Vespers for the First Week in Advent.
Study: Humility.
We continue our Christian Spirituality course looking this time at Humility.
Sermon: A Promise for Justice (Jeremiah 33:14-16)
Sermon on Justice for the First Sunday in Advent.
Sermon: What Kind of King is Jesus? (John 18:33-37)
Sermon for Christ the King Sunday. We apologise for the microphone difficulties.
Study: Obedience
We continued our Spirituality course by looking at obedience, the fourth commandment, and the table of duties.
Study: Stewardship of Time and Money
We continue our Christian Spirituality class by looking at our stewardship of our time and money.
Sermon: Qualified to Draw near to God
Sermon for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, proper 28B.
Sermon: Heroes in God's Kingdom (Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17)
Sermon for All Saints Day.
Study: Daily Prayer
We continue our Christian Spirituality class by looking at Daily Prayer.
Study: The Cause and Relevance of the Reformation
This was a special bible study looking at the causes and relevance of the Lutheran Reformation.
Sermon: Continuing in the Reforming Word
Sermon for Reformation Sunday.
Sermon: Faith in the Son of David (Mark 10:46-52)
Sermon for Proper 25, Series B.
Sermon: The Promise of God's Rest (Heb. 4:1-13)
Sermon for Proper 24, Series B.
Study: Prayer part 1
We continue our Christian Spirituality study by looking at Prayer.
Sermon: Giving Thanks to God
Sermon for Thanksgiving.
Study: Meditation and Devotional Reading
We continue our Christian Spirituality course by looking at devotional reading.
Study: Listening to God
Part 3 in our Christian Spirituality study.
Sermon: What God Has Joined Together (Mark 10:2-16)
Sermon for Proper 22, Series B.
Guest Study: Mission
Rev. Ron Mohr from Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada.
Guest Sermon: Numbers 11:4-29
A sermon preached by Rev. Ron Mohr, executive director of Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada.
Study: Receptive Spirituality and Experience
This is part 2 of our introduction to Christian Spirituality.
Sermon: True Greatness (Mark 9:30-37)
Sermon for Proper 20, Series B
Bible Study: Introduction to Christian Spirituality
In this study we look at introducing Christian Spirituality.
Sermon: When Faith Fails (Mark 9:14-29)
Sermon for Proper 19, Series B.
Sermon: Released from Fear (Isaiah 35:4-7a)
Sermon for Proper 18, Series B.
Sermon: Who is Your True Enemy?
(Mark 7:14-23)
Sermon for Proper 17, Series B.
Wives and Husbands (Eph. 5:21-23)
Sermon for Proper 16, Series B.
Blessed Among Women (Gal. 4:4-7)
Sermon for the Feast of the Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord.
The Kindness that Imitates God (Eph. 4:25-5:2)
Sermon for Proper 14, Series B. Read by elder Mark Rohfrietsch.
Sermon: Working for Real Food (John 6:22-35)
Sermon for Proper 13, Series B
Sermon: The King Who Feeds Us (John 6:1-21)
Sermon for Proper 12, Series B.
Sermon: Saved By Grace, Not By Race (Eph. 2:8-22)
Sermon for Proper 11, Series B.
Sermon: When God Says, “No Longer…”
(Amos 7:7-15)
Sermon for Proper 10, Series B.
Sermon: Rejected By Men (Eze. 2:1-5 & Mark 6:1-13)
Sermon for Proper 9, Series B.
Sermon: Trusting God When He Makes us Wait
(Mark 5:21-43)
Sermon for Proper 8, Series B.
Study: Revelation 19-22
Tonight we finished off our Revelation study by looking at chapters 19 through 22.
Sermon: Two Questions During the Storm
(Mark 4:35-41)
Sermon for Proper 7, Series B.
Study: Revelation 18
This week we studied Revelation 18 and the fall of Babylon.
Sermon: The Love of Christ Urges Us On
Sermon for Proper 6, Series B.
Study: Revelation 17
Our study tonight was on Revelation 17.
Sermon: Lunatic, Liar, or Lord?
(Mark 3:20-35)
Sermon for Proper 5B.
STUDY: Revelation 16
Tonight we continued on in Revelation with Chapter 16 and the Seven Bowls.
Sermon: Confessing the Incomprehensible
(John 3:1-17)
Sermon for Trinity Sunday series B.
STUDY: Revelation 15
We continue our Bible Study this evening with Revelation 15.
Sermon: What does the Spirit do for us?
(John 15:26-27, 16:4-15)
Sermon for Pentecost, Series B
STUDY: Revelation 14
In our study tonight we tackled Revelation chapter 14.
Sermon: The Testimony of God (1 John 5:9-15).
Sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension Series B.
Sermon: Why the Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)
Sermon for the Ascension of our Lord.
Sermon: What Does it Mean to be a Friend of Jesus?
(John 15:9-17)
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Series B.
Study: Revelation 13
This week we continued our study of Revelation by looking at Revelation 13 and the two beasts.
Sermon: Bearing Fruit in the True Vine (John 15:1-8)
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Series B.
STUDY: Revelation 12
Our bible study this week on Revelation 12.
Sermon: The Good Shepherd and His Sheep (John 10:11-18)
Fourth Sunday of Easter Series B.
STUDY: Revelation 1-11 Recap
Today we recap Revelation 1-11. The recap included watching some videos produced by the Bible Project. Please visit their site for more information, bibleproject.com.
Sermon: What You Need to Know About Jesus
(Luke 24:36b-48)
Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, Series B.
Sermon: Hear Mary’s Testimony
(John 20:1-18)
Sermon for Easter Sunday.
St. John Chrysostom Easter Sermon
The sermon for the Easter Vigil.
Sermon: “Behold the Man!"
(John 19:4-7).
Sermon for Good Friday.
Sermon: The Service of Jesus
(John 13:1-17, 31-35)
Sermon for Holy (Maundy) Thursday.
Sermon: Barabbas or Jesus? (Mark 15)
Sermon for Passion Sunday, series B.
Sermon: The Greatness of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38)
Sermon for the Annunciation of our Lord.
Sermon: Jesus Our Great High Preist (Hebrews 5:5-10)
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Series B.
Sermon: "The Gospel and the Promises of God" (Matthew 28:16-20)
Sermon for St. Patrick's Day.
Sermon: The Snake on the Stick (Num. 21:4-9)
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, series B.
Sermon: Cursing the Hideout of Hypocrisy (Mark 11:15-19).
Sermon for the Wednesday after the Third Sunday in Lent, Series B.
Sermon: We proclaim a crucified messiah (1 Cor. 1:18-25)
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series B.
Sermon: Healing the Incurable Wound (Jeremiah 30:12-17)
Sermon for Wednesday after the Second Sunday in Lent, Series B.
Sermon: The Sacrifice of the Beloved Son (Genesis 22:1-14)
Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Series B.
Sermon: The Word of God and Prayer (Acts 1:15-26)
Sermon for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle.
Sermon: The God Who Promises (Gen. 9:8-17)
Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, Series B.
Sermon: Return to the Lord (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17)
Sermon for Ash Wednesday.
Sermon: A Glimpse of Glory (Mark 9:2-9)
Sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, series B.
Bible Study: David's Coronation - 2 Samuel 5-6
We Continue out Life of David Bible Study with 2 Samuel 5 & 6. The study questions can be found here.
Sermon: Hope in the Midst of Despair (Isaiah 40:21-31)
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany, Series B.
Bible Study: The End of the Civil War - 2 Samuel 3-4
We continue our study of the life of King David. This time we come to 2 Samuel 3-4. The study questions are found here.
Sermon: The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28)
Sermon for Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, Series B.
The Life of David: King at Last (2 Samuel 1 & 2)
The study questions for this session are found here.
Sermon: The Cost of Christianity (Mark 1:14-20)
Sermon for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Series B.
Life of David Study: The Fall of Saul (1 Samuel 29-31)
Here is our Bible Study on the Fall of Saul. The study questions can be found here.
Sermon: The Stairway to Heaven (John 1:43-51)
Sermon for the Second Sunday After the Epiphany, Series B.
Sermon: The Voice of the Father (Mark 1:4-11)
Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord.
Sermon: God's Secret Plan (Ephesians 3:1-13)
Sermon for the Epiphany of our Lord based on the epistle reading.
Sermon: Looking for Jesus in all the Wrong Places (Luke 2:41-52)
Sermon for the Second Sunday After Christmas, Series B.
Sermon: What’s in a Name? (Phil. 2:5-11 & Luke 2:21)
Sermon for Eve of the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon: The Gifts God Sent (Galatians 4:4-7)
Sermon for the First Sunday After Christmas, Series B
Sermon: Your God Is Not Distant (Isaiah 52:7-10)
Sermon for Christmas Day.
Sermon: God Became a Child (Luke 2:1-20)
Sermon for Christmas Eve.
Sermon: The House that God Built (2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:26-38)
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Series B.
Sermon: The Scandalous Lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-6).
Sermon for our midweek service for the third week of Advent. Sermon is based on Matthew 1:1-6.
Sermon: A Crisis of Identity (John 1:6-8, 19-28)
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent series B. Sermon text is the Gospel.
Sermon: Jesus, Abraham’s Promised Son (Genesis 15:1-7,18)
Sermon for Evening Prayer of the second week of Advent.
Sermon: Comfort From God (Isaiah 40:1-11)
Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent, Series B. The text is the OT lesson.
Sermon: Jesus, Son of David (Mark 10:46-52)
Sermon for midweek service for the first week of Advent.
Sermon: Christ’s Advent Call: “Watch & Wait!” (Mark 13:33-37)
Sermon based on the Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Advent, Series B.
Guest Sermon: You did it to me (Matthew 25:31-46)
Sermon originally preached by Rev. William Cwirla. This sermon was read by Robert McEwen, head of elder for St. Peter's.
Sermon: God’s Gifts: Either use them or Lose them (Matthew 25:14-30).
Sermon for Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Proper 28, Series A. Sermon is based on the Gospel.
The Life of David: David in Philistia; Saul at Endor (1 Samuel 27-28)
The text is 1 Samuel 28-29. The study questions are found HERE.
Sermon: Encouraging Words (1 Thess. 4:13-18)
The sermon for Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 27, Series A. The text is the epistle.
The Life of David: David Spares and Saves II (1 Samuel 25-26).
The study is on 1 Samuel 25 and 26. The study questions are available HERE.
Sermon: What About Heaven? (Revelation 7:2-17)
Sermon for All Saints Day. The text is the first reading.
Life of David: David Saves and Spares (1 Samuel 23-24).
This study covers 1 Samuel 23 and 24. The study questions can be found HERE.
Sermon: The Freedom of the Gospel (John 8:31-36)
Sermon for Reformation Sunday based on the Gospel reading.
Life of David - David on the Run (
1 Samuel 21-22)
We continue our life of David Study from last year. This study has a recap of the story thus far. This study came with study questions which can be found HERE.
Sermon: A Reason for Hope (Psalm 147)
Sermon for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, based on the Gradual and Gospel.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 19 - The Last Things
In tonight's study we did a brief overview of death, heaven, hell, the second coming, and the end of the World.
Sermon: Christ's Remedy for Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34).
Sermon for Thanksgiving based on the Gospel Lesson.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 18 - Repentance and Confession
Tonight we looked at what repentance is and talked about private confession.
Sermon: Balancing Your Spiritual Ledger (Phil. 3:4b-14).
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 22, Series A. Sermon text is the epistle.
Topic 17: The Lord’s Supper
In this study we looked at the Lord's Supper.
Sermon: Which son are you? (Matthew 21:23-32)
Sermon for Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 21, Series A. The sermon is based on the Gospel reading.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 16 Part 2 - Infant Baptism
Tonight we looked at the Biblical Basis for the baptism of infants.
Guest Sermon: Equal Reward/By Grace Alone (Matthew 20:1-16)
Sermon for Proper 20A based on the Gospel Reading. Guest Pastor Rev. William Ney.
Sermon: Welcoming Those who Differ (Romans 14:1-12)
The sermon is for Proper 19, Series A. The text is the Epistle lesson.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 16 - Holy Baptism
This week we looked at the Biblical basis for the doctrine of Baptism.
Sermon: Loving our Neighbours
by Listening to Government (Romans 13:1-10)
Sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18A. The sermon is based on the Epistle.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 15 - The Sacraments
Tonight we looked at the Sacraments, their nature, number, and use.
Sermon: Loving Those Who Hurt Us (Romans 12:9-21)
Sermon for Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost / Proper 17, Series A, focusing on vv. 14, 17-21.
Christianity Unpacked: Topic 14 - The Ministry
This week we looked at the Biblical Basis for Pastors.
Sermon: Our Sacrificial Life (Romans 12:1-2)
Sermon for Proper 16, Series A based on the Epistle reading.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 13 - The Church
Tonight we unpacked the Church. What is it? Where is it?
Sermon: God's Mercy for All (Romans 11)
Christianity Unpacked Topic 11 - Falling Away
This time we unpacked the distinction between Mortal and Venial sins.
Sermon: Four Questions For Every Christian (Romans 10:5-17)
Sermon is based on the Epistle for Proper 14A.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 10 - Sanctification & Good Works
This week we unpacked sanctification and good works.
Sermon: Why Do Some Believe? (Romans 9:1-18)
Today's sermon was based on the epistle lesson for Proper 13A.
Christianity Unpacked Topic 12 - Predestination
Tonight we tried to unpack the Doctrine of Election .
Sermon: The Plan of God's Inesperable Love (Rom. 8:28-39)
The sermon for Proper 12A, the text is the epistle.
Study: Christianity Unpacked Topic 9 - Grace, Faith, and Justification
In this study we unpacked what we mean when we say that we are "justified by grace through faith."
Guest Sermon: Wait for it... wait for it!
Sermon based on the Epistle lesson for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year A. The guest preacher is Rev. William Ney.
Sermon: What Does God’s Spirit Do For Us?
Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topoic 7B: The Person and Work of Christ.
In this study we look at Jesus Deity, Humanity, the personal union of the two natures, and the atonement.
Sermon: Every Christian’s Battle (Romans 7:14-25)
Sermon: Why can’t we keep the Law? (Romans 7:1-13)
Bible Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 7: The Gospel
What is the good news? Find out here!
Sermon: The Slavery that Liberates (Romans 6:12-23)
Bible Study: Christianity Unpacked Topic 6: The Law Part 2
This time we finished up our discussion of God's Law by looking at the Second Table and the Three Uses.
Sermon: When our ruin meets God’s Grace. (Romans 5:6-15, 18-21)
Study: Christianity Unpacked Topic 6 - God's Law part 1
In this study we looked at what is God's Law, how is it divided, and how the first three commandments teach us about our worship life.
Sermon: Why does the Trinity matter?
Christianity Unpacked - Topic 5: Holy Scripture
Our continuing unpacking of what Christians believe. This time we explain the Christian understand the Bible.
Sermon: “And The Lord Came Down”
Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 4 Sin
Here is our latest Christianity Unpacked Bible study. This time we look at Original Sin.
Sermon: The Dangers of Pride (1 Peter 5:5b-11)
Sermon: Why should we care about the Ascension?
Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 3 - Free Will / Image of God
This is the third topic in our study through what Christians believe. This time, Free Will.
Sermon: Christ’s Work - Help for troubled Christians (1 Peter 3:13-22)
Bible Study: Christianity Unpacked - Topic 1b God and Topic 2: Creation
Our second part in our Bible Study looking at the basics of the Christian faith.
Sermon: Spiritual Temple, Priests, and Sacrifices (1 Peter 2:1-12)
Study: Christianity Unpacked: Topic 1 - God
We are looking at understanding the basic truths and teachings of Christianity and how the impact our lives. This is part 1.
Sermon: What is the Christian duty toward Government? (1 Peter 2:13-25)
Sermon: Bought by Blood, Called to Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-25)
Sermon: A Reason to Praise God, Even In Hard Times (1 Peter 1:3-9)
Sermon: What Really Happened on Easter?
Sermon: Why Do You Call This Day Good? (John 19:16-30).
Sermon: Jesus: The Lord Who Serves Others (John 13:1-15, 34-35)
Sermon: Glory Hidden in Suffering (John 12:20-43)
Sermon: Entrusting Ourselves to the Life-Giving God (Romans 8:1-11)
Sermon: Responding to the Word (Luke 1:26-38)
Sermon: Jesus - Our Spiritual Optometrist (John 9)
Sermon: Reconciled to the God of Love (Romans 5:1-11).
Study: Revelation 11:15-19
Sermon: The Many Sons of Father Abraham (Rom. 4:1-8, 13-17).
Study: Revelation 11 prt 1
Study: Life of David (1 Sam. 20)
Sermon: Jesus overcomes the Devil’s Doubts (Matthew 4:1-11)
Bible Study: Revelation 10
Sermon: From Ashes to Absolution
Study: Revelation 9:13-21
Sermon: Jesus Discloses His True Identity (Matthew 17:1-9)