Trinity Lutheran Church Sermons

Resurrection of our Lord 2025. The Road to Emmaus: A Journey from Despair to Hope

In this episode, we gather to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus serves as a poignant reminder that Christ meets us right where we are, transforming our despair into hope and our sorrow into joy. As we delve into the scriptures, witness the breaking of the bread, and gather in fellowship, we find that Jesus is truly alive among us.

Whether you're a long-time believer or a newcomer, this episode is an invitation to experience the living presence of Jesus anew. Join us as we explore the depths of His love, His forgiveness, and His victory over death.

Week after week, through worship and Holy Communion, we are called to rest in Him, be refreshed by His Word, and build each other up in love. In Jesus, our faith finds strength, our sins are forgiven, and we begin to understand what it means to truly live as a united people under Christ's victory.

Good Friday, 2025.

Beloved in Christ, on this Good Friday, we pause to reflect on the profound journey of Lent, marked by prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. Throughout these 40 days, we have been reminded of our own limitations and need for divine grace. As we gather tonight, our attention turns to the immeasurable love of God revealed in Jesus Christ, who completes what we could never achieve on our own.

We recount our attempts at spiritual discipline, acknowledging how our hearts faltered and efforts waned. Yet, in all our frailty, we find solace in the unwavering love and sacrifice of Jesus. Through His suffering and resolute devotion, He demonstrates the perfect obedience and love that fulfils every lack we possess. On the cross, Jesus' final proclamation, "It is finished," becomes our assurance of redemption, silencing doubts and fears of ever measuring up.

Tonight, we embrace the "blessed exchange" where Christ takes on our sins and imparts His righteousness to us. He bears our shortcomings and gifts us completeness, inviting us to rest in His finished work. As we stand before the cross, we lay down our worries and embrace His divine love, trusting that our spiritual disciplines are enriched by His ultimate sacrifice. Let us celebrate the victory of the Lamb of God, who brings us liberation and peace, today and always.

Maundy Thursday: The Lord’s Supper and its Fruit

In this episode, we hear the significance of the Lord's Supper, a living and active word of Christ for sinners to receive forgiveness, life and salvation. It's not just a tradition but a well established means through which God's grace and love flows into our lives, transforming us and enabling us to grow in faith and love for our neighbor.

We highlight how the Lord's Supper is open for all who feel the weight of sin, doubt, or burden, offering them forgiveness and a fresh start. The episode underscores the importance of approaching this sacrament with faith, recognizing it as a means to receive Christ's body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.

Listeners are encouraged to contemplate the true impact of the supper, not merely as a religious ceremony but as a transformative experience that leads to a deeper love for one's neighbor and a commitment to living out the grace received. Join us as we uncover the powerful, life-changing message of Maundy Thursday and the promise of Christ's presence in the Supper.

Palmarum 2025. ”Who killed Jesus?”

Lent 5 Midweek. From Profane to Holy: Behold the Lamb.

The episode delves into the profound symbolism and significance of sacrifice in religious history, highlighting Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in ancient Israel. It paints a vivid picture of the high priest's daunting task, emphasizing the importance of blood as a symbol of atonement and forgiveness.

The narrative bridges the gap from Old Testament rituals to the New Testament, introducing Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. The episode explores how Jesus embodies the roles of both sacrificial lamb and scapegoat, fulfilling the ancient prophecies and redefining the path to redemption for all humanity.

Listeners are invited to understand the depth of Jesus' sacrifice, recognizing how it brings a new perspective on holiness and redemption, not merely covering sin but transforming believers from within.

Judica 2025. "Vindicate Me, O God: Christ's Sacrificial Love and Righteousness"

Explore righteousness and justification in this episode. As Christians we cry for vindication in face accusations and seek God's intervention. Discover how Jesus Christ's perfect obedience and sacrificial love offer us salvation and righteousness through faith.

Reflect on Christ's active and passive obedience, which fulfilled the law we couldn't keep and paid the debt we could not pay, granting us the gift of righteousness. Understand the significance of living a life shaped by this received righteousness, freeing us to love, serve, and forgive in Christ's name.

Join us in understanding the transformative power of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection as our guide and solace amidst trials, granting us the assurance of justification and divine vindication.

Lent 4 Midweek. From Death to Life

In this thought-provoking sermon, explore the paradox Jesus presents in John 12: life through death. Beginning with the story of Jonah, who found redemption from the depths of the sea, this message unpacks how his experience foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. Discover how death, once an end, becomes a beginning through Jesus' burial and resurrection, bringing hope, renewal, and eternal life to all believers. With references to Ephesians and the promises of baptism, learn how Christians are reborn in Christ, overcoming the grave and living anew. Walk in the light, anchored in the assurance of salvation and the certainty of a future resurrection. Amen.

Laetare 2025: Finding Joy in Our Weariness

In this episode, we pause in the midst of our Lenten journey to explore the profound call to rejoice, even amidst weariness. As winter lingers and life's demands weigh heavily, we find solace in the abundant grace of Christ's eternal kingdom. Through the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, we are reminded that Jesus meets us not with burdens but with joy and abundance.

We delve into the scene from John 6, where a weary multitude is fed by Jesus, demonstrating how he sees our needs and meets them with compassion. This echoes our own journey through Lent, where the physical and spiritual hunger is met by Christ's provision. We discover that our joy is rooted in Christ's finished work, transcending the trials of Lent and life's pressures.

Join us as we reflect on the shift from weariness to joy, from emptiness to abundance, and find strength in the shared community of faith. Rejoice, for our King has come to feed us, turning our mourning into gladness and filling us with lasting joy that carries us through to the dawn of resurrection.

Lent 3 Midweek. True Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Sin

In this powerful episode, we explore the real meaning of freedom as opposed to the popular belief of living without restrictions. Jesus challenges the notion by emphasizing that true freedom is liberation from sin, a concept often misunderstood by believers and non-believers alike. Through the retelling of Biblical narratives and teachings, we delve into the slavery of sin and the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice. Freedom in Christ isn't the absence of struggle, but the promise of victory through it, as Jesus walks with us every step of the way.

Join us in uncovering the truth of redemption through the lens of scripture, where freedom is not just a release from bondage but an invitation into sonship and everlasting belonging. Learn how to fight the ongoing spiritual battle with the promise of Christ’s presence and the assurance of ultimate victory.

Oculi 2025. "Eyes on Jesus amid Demonic Forces."

The Christian life unfolds on a battlefield, where demonic forces challenge your faith daily. As temptations and doubts loom, Oculi Sunday reminds us of our true protector — the Lord, whose strength plucks us from evil's snare. Through biblical tales of faith and fortitude, such as David's triumph over Goliath and Hezekiah's deliverance from Assyria, this episode highlights how God's right hand delivers us from our adversaries. Discover how Jesus, having defeated Satan through his crucifixion, ensures that we are more than conquerors in this spiritual warfare. Let this message inspire you to keep your eyes fixed on Christ, as our victories are found in His victorious wounds and abiding presence.