Focusing on Luke 14:1-14, when Jesus was invited to dine at the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees, Pastor Tritten draws out lessons on humility that we should emulate in our lives. More importantly, he shows that Jesus' humility was crucial to our salvation. 

August 31 - Humble Wisdom

This is the second lesson Pastor Tritten offered on the Nicene Creed. In it we compare the texts of the Nicene Creed from 325 A.D. and modern translations we use noting and explaining the differences. Pastor Tritten also supplies Bible verses to support all the parts of the creed. 

August 31 - The Nicene Creed 2

8/31/25. Stories That Shape Us -- Samson and Delilah (Rev. Ben Gonzales)

2025-08-31 Sermon for Trinity XI
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Madison, Ohio
Rev. S. Berndt
"Why Are You Praying?" Luke 18:9-14
Genesis 4:1-15 Cain & Abel
1 Corinthians 15:1-10 The Resurrection of Christ
Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee & the Tax Collector

Why are You Praying? - Sermon for Trinity XI 2025-08-31

What is God hiding?  The better question is, "What has God revealed?"  There is enough in searching out what He has revealed to us about Himself in Jesus to keep us busy for eternity.  Our God is found in places we don't expect... like a manger, a cross, and a tomb.  His love an mercy is incredible. 

SOTV Message Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Deus Absconditus" - Proverbs 25:2-10 - 8/31/25

This sermon on Luke 14:25-35 takes Jesus' words about those who cannot be His disciples seriously and reminds us that none of us are worthy to follow Jesus. Indeed, we must count the cost - both what it cost Jesus and, following in Jesus' steps, what it will cost us to be His disciples. 

September 7 - Count the Cost

This last offering on the Nicene Creed looks at the aftermath of the Council of Nicaea in 325, the Council of Constantinople in 381, and the Great Schism in 1054. It examines the additions to the Creed regarding the Holy Spirit, and that troublesome filioque clause. 

September 7 - Nicene Creed 3

2025-09-07 Sermon for Trinity XII
Grace Lutheran Church, Thompson, Ohio
Rev. S. Berndt
"Jesus Continues to Do All Things Well
Even When You Do Not think So!" Mark 7:31-37
Isaiah 29:17-24 The Meek Shall Obtain Joy
2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Confidence Through Christ

Jesus Continues to Do All Things Well - Even When You Don't Think So! - Sermon for Trinity XII 2025-09-07

9/7/25. Stories That Shape Us -- Ruth and Naomi (Pr. Juan)

In Deuteronomy 30 Moses gives us what is seemingly the easiest test question ever... Will you choose Life and Good or Death and Evil?  Yet, we struggle with this.  God is good, and He brings life.  Learn more about His love for you in Jesus.

SOTV Message Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Life & Death" - Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - 9/7/25

Daily Devotions and Weekly Messages from God's Word with John David Mull - Christ-follower, husband, and father.  Pastor of Shepherd of the Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA.

I am a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor serving Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison, Ohio & Grace Lutheran Church in Thompson, Ohio.

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