Caught By Jesus

John 10:1-10. Follow only those who come through the Gate speaking with Jesus' voice. For sheep know the Shepherd's voice. Preached on May 11, 2014, for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Sheep-Know-the-Shepherd_s-Voice-John10_1-10.html

Acts 2:36-47. What a change a caterpillar undergoes as it becomes a butterfly! The Easter message works an even greater change in our hearts and in our lives. Preached on May 4, 2014, for the Third Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/What-a-Metamorphosis-the-Easter-Message-Works_-Acts2_36-47.html

Colossians 3:1-4. Looking up into the night sky, our eyes can only see so much. Christ's resurrection opens our spiritual eyes to see that our life is hidden with him. How that changes the way we think and live right now! Parts: A. His resurrection raises your mind to things above. B. His resurrection will raise you in glory at his return. Preached on April 20, 2014, for Easter: The Resurrection of Our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Your-Life-Is-Hidden-with-Christ,-So-Keep-Looking-Up-Colossians3_1-4.html

Matthew 9:15. How wonderous our Savior's love is as he serves as our Bridegroom! He loves us to the very end. Preached on April 17, 2014, for Maundy Thursday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Your-Savior-Pressed-On-Psalm110_7.html

Psalm 110:7. Nothing deterred Jesus from the work he came to do. Your Savior pressed on. Parts: A. Resolute in his mission. B. Resolute in his suffering. C. Resolute in his glory. Preached on April 13, 2014, for the Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Your-Savior-Pressed-On-Psalm110_7.html

Joshua 1:9. Many commencement addresses urge graduates to be strong and courageous. But how different the Lord's words to Joshua are! Remembering that we're Christ's sheep helps us live out that difference. For then, we find courage in Jesus. Parts: A. Standing with him. B. Serving for him. Preached on April 6, 2014, for Confirmation, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Find-Your-Courage-in-Jesus-Joshua1_9.html

Psalm 110:5, 6. Power corrupts. How can we remain safe in a world growing ever more evil? Take heart, dear Christian. For although the mighty of this world may flaunt their power now, the Lord will crush the mighty. Parts: A. Patiently endure, for that day is coming. B. Rest securely, for his judgment will be complete. Preached on March 30, 2014, for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lord-Will-Crush-the-Mighty-Psalm110_5,6.html

Psalm 110:4. So much doubt in the world! But the Lord God wants you to be sure of what's most important. He wants you to believe with all certainty that your High Priest, Jesus Christ, excels forever. Parts: A. A priest like Melchizedek. B. A sacrifice unlike any other. Preached on March 23, 2014, for the Third Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Your-High-Priest-Excels-Forever.-Believe-it_-Psalm110_4.html

Psalm 110:2, 3. The cross on which Jesus hung did not look a bit like a royal scepter. But the cross is his power to save, bringing us into the new day. The scepter of the cross rises like the dawn. Parts: A. Spreading around the world. B. Enlightening dark hearts. Preached on March 16, 2014, for the Second Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Scepter-of-the-Cross-Rises-like-the-Dawn-Psalm110_2,3.html

Psalm 110:1. A baby needs his mother, and we need our Lord. He defeated Satan to make us his own. He's certainly taking care of us according to his good purpose whether we see his power at work or not. What joy for us to exclaim: My Lord reigns over the enemies! Parts: A. His power is hidden. B. His purpose is certain. Preached on March 9, 2014, for the First Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/My-Lord-Reigns-over-the-Enemies-Psalm110_1.html

Psalm 110:1-7. Reality and reason shout out that Jesus is not in full control. How easily doubts infiltrate our hearts! Drive out doubt by marvelling at our Lord's double glory revealed in the Scriptures. Parts: A. His glory as our conquering King. B. His glory as our everlasting Priest. Preached on March 2, 2014, for The Last Sunday after Epiphany: The Transfiguration of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Marvel-at-our-Lord_s-Double-Glory-Psalm110_1-7.html

1 Samuel 26:7-25. King Saul had it coming, but David did not take revenge. What does David's example teach us about loving our enemy? Parts: A. Revenge usurps God’s place. B. Love trusts the Lord. Preached on February 23, 2014, for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Available in print at at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Love-Your-Enemy-1Samuel26_7-25.html

1 Corinthians 2:6-13. What is God's plan for me? How easily that question can lead us down wrong paths! Human thought dismisses God's saving plan and imagines we need to know other things about him. But through his Word the Holy Spirit draws us to love God and trust his plan. For God's wisdom has planned glory for you who love him. Parts: A. Human thought cannot begin to understand. B. Only the Spirit’s words reveal it. Preached on February 16, 2014, for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Wisdom-Has-Planned-Glory-for-You-Who-Love-Him-1Corinthians2_6-13.html

Isaiah 58:5-9. We can never make ourselves sorrow enough. In fact focusing on our efforts to be sorry is earthly repentance. It leaves our hearts dead. Only the Holy Spirit can ignite our hearts with godly repentance that shines out into our lives. So beware earthly repentance. Parts: A. Godly repentance ignites the heart. B. Godly repentance shines out into our lives. Preached on February 9, 2014, for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://Beware-Earthly-Repentance-Isaiah58_5-9.html

Matthew 5:1-12. Jesus pronounces blessings on his disciples as he begins his Sermon on the Mount. Yet we don't always feel happy. What kind of blessedness do we have as Jesus' disciples? Preached on February 2, 2014, for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Blessed_-Matthew5_1-12.html

Acts 10:34-38. We know and believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the one and only Messiah. But does the way we treat others always match what we know? Parts: A. The Father's word invites all to Jesus regardless of their ethnicity. B. The Spirit's power reveals Jesus as the Lord's anointed. Preached on January 19, 2014, for the Baptism of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Jesus-of-Nazareth-Is-the-One-and-Only-Messiah-Acts10_34-38.html

Galatians 4:4-7. Jesus was born to redeem us. What kind of freedom does that bring us? How are we using that freedom? Parts: A. God's Son has redeemed us from under the law. B. The Son's Spirit within us calls out to our Father. Preached on December 29, 2013, for the First Sunday after Christmas, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (NIV), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Free-at-Last_-Galatians4_4-7.html

Romans 1:1-7. What's God's Christmas letter? To whom does he send it and why? Let's listen to the opening words of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome to find out what God's Christmas letter is all about. Preached on December 22, 2013, for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Cherish-God_s-Christmas-Letter-Romans1_1-7.html

Job 1:6-22. Job does not fit the world's idea of Christmas preparation or the merriment of the season. But what is Christmas all about? God's Son came down as one of us to reconcile sinners to God. Since that's the real Christmas , shouldn't our Advent preparation reflect on our own relationship with our God? Job gets us to do that. Parts: A. He delights in our obedient works. B. His faithful grace is in control. Preached on December 15, 2013, for the Third Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Persevere-in-Praising-the-Lord-Job1_6-22.html