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Sermons on The Lutheran Missal
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this insightful dialogue, we explore the profound significance of Christ's ascension and what it teaches us about our place and purpose as followers of Christ. More than an awe-inspiring spectacle, the ascension is an act that instructs, comforts, and sustains us in our Christian journey.
Reflecting on Christian faith, we examine how the ascension reshapes our world view, heralding a new era of humanity where Christ presides over all things. We discuss the symbolism behind extinguishing the Paschal candle, revealing it not as an absence of Christ's presence, but as a transformation of it. Now, Christ resides in our hearts and minds, shaping our identity and staking our deepest roots in our heavenly home.
We challenge the modern notion of freedom as unbridled indulgence in desires and pursuits. Christ's ascension, ascension reveals that true freedom emerges from surrendering to the divine will. We also denounce the pervasive pursuit of self-realization as empty and futile, urging instead to lead lives focused on God and our neighbors.
Our discussion explores how Christ's ascension and reign urge us to live as his faithful disciples, working as ambassadors of his gospel, manifesting his kingdom's virtues on earth, and thereby finding our ultimate purpose. We affirm that our upward calling is to transition from passive recipients of God's blessings to active participants in God's worldly mission.
In closing our reflections on Christ's ascension, we embrace the freedom, meaning, and joy it imparts upon us in this fleeting, superficial world. We recognize our lives as intended for more—filled with purpose, good works, fruitful relationships, and eternal fellowship with God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
In this sermon, we explore the key lesson of the power of prayer, demonstrating its importance in our Christian journey. Taking cues from the appointed psalm and our Old Testament lesson from the Book of Numbers, we examine instances in which people showed repentance for their sins against the Lord and Moses, leading Moses to intercede on their behalf.
We unravel the symbolism behind Moses setting a serpent on a pole to heal those afflicted, as a prefiguration of Jesus's role as our Savior and Advocate through His crucifixion. We delve into the importance of faith in Jesus for our eternal lives, and the defining moment marked by His death on the cross that led to the forgiveness of our sins.
The sermon further emphasizes the Spirit gifted to us by Jesus, which empowers us to directly interact with God. It expounds on how we no longer need Jesus to pray for us since we can directly connect with God through Jesus. A demonstration follows to highlight the effective reading of scriptures in a prayerful state, providing insights into the past discouragements, assumptions, and lack of gratitude encountered by God's people. We lay out a path of forgiveness, provision, and salvation, derived by genuinely comprehending God's intentions.
We conclude by accentuating the significance of Jesus being lifted on the cross, much akin to the serpent on the pole by Moses, as our salvation in looking upon Him. The sermon ends with a profound discourse on the relevance of the Lord's Prayer, other prayer forms, and how they serve to guide and offer solace in our faith journey. The 'Collect for the Day', as the combined prayer of the universal church, is given a special mention, reminding us of the power inherent in the united communion with God.
Creating a consistent pattern of prayer will not only strengthen our relationship with God, but also stands testament to a vital promise- what we ask in Jesus' name would be provided unto us.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
In today's sermon, inspired by Reverend Rolf Preuss, we delve into the Christian faith, the relationship with the Holy Spirit, and the necessity of regular church attendance. Discussed in six parts, the sermon illuminates the three desires that the Holy Spirit implants within us. It also unpacks the Trinity's role in our faith and highlights the Holy Spirit's part in confronting the world on matters of sin, righteousness, and judgement.
We explore the significance of attending church, emphasizing how the Holy Spirit calls, gathers, and enlightens us during each service. Emphasized is the need for the Holy Spirit in preserving our Christian faith and conviction throughout our lives. The sermon further highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing Jesus to believers, asserting our need for the Savior's atonement for our sins.
The sermon addresses the importance of attending a church that upholds truth teachings. We feel the urge to glean truth from God’s sacred texts, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in sanctification and righteousness through the truth. The sermon punctuates the importance of maintaining the teachings of the Christian faith, discerning the spirit, and examining the voice of the church.
Lastly, the sermon urges parishioners to be attentive during church services, juxtaposing worldly teachings with the sacred truths heard in church. It underscores the importance of vigilance during services, and stresses the relevance of understanding the world's errancy about sin, righteousness, and judgement. The worldview that clashes with the Christian faith are discussed, including beliefs around sin, righteousness and judgement.
The sermon concludes by affirming believers' sainthood in God through Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection, and punctuates the power of Holy Spirit in comforting and fortifying the faithful through their earthly journey and into eternity.
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