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Messiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWhy the Resurrection of Christ from the dead is so important -- 1 Corinthians 15:12-23Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23
Sermon Theme: Why the Resurrection of Christ from the dead is so important
It points us back to see Jesus is the Messiah foretold
It points us forward to see the future of all in Christ -- eternal life.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller
2023-04-1118 min
Messiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod Keeps His People - John 14:23-27Sermon Text: John 14:23-27 (CSB)
Sermon Theme: "God Keeps His People"
The Father lives in you.
The Holy Spirit is your Counselor.
Jesus has given you His Peace.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2022-06-0525 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Heartfelt Prayer of Jesus for You and Me and the World - John 17:20-26Sermon Text: John 17:20-26
Sermon Theme: The Heartfelt Prayer of Jesus for You and Me and the World:
Unity of believers with each other and with the Father and the Son
Special blessings for believers: Glory-Love- -Knowledge
Faith/Knowledge for a world ignorant that the Father sent Jesus to be its one and only Savior
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-05-2919 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire Sermons"Because, the Truth." - Acts 14:8-22Sermon Text: Acts 14:8-22 (CSB)
Sermon Theme: "Because, the Truth."
Why brave such danger? Why go back through hostile areas? Why speak the bad news that hardships were coming? Why tell people that they're sinners?
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2022-05-2221 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus is the only Good Shepherd - John 10:2-18Sermon Text: John 10:2-18
Sermon Theme: Jesus is the only Good Shepherd
Good by comparison to thieves and robbers
Good by His own workmanship
Preaching Today: Seminary Student Zachery Sippert2022-05-1519 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Friend We Have In Jesus - John 21:1-14Sermon Text: John 21:1-14
Sermon Theme: The Friend We Have In Jesus
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2022-05-0115 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Majesty of Jesus, the Son of God, is absolutely terrifying until... - Revelation 1:9-18Sermon Text: Revelation 1:9-18
Sermon Theme: The Majesty of Jesus, the Son of God, is absolutely terrifying until:
1. We hear that old familiar voice of the Good Shepherd, offering hope and life
2. We see His majesty through the viewpoint of His cross.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-04-2423 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsEASTER MEANS PAID IN FULL! - Romans 4:18-5:1Sermon Text: Romans 4:18-5:1
Sermon Theme: EASTER MEANS PAID IN FULL!
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2022-04-1720 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsHOSANNA TO THE SAVING SERVANT! - Isaiah 42:1-4Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-4
Sermon Theme: HOSANNA TO THE SAVING SERVANT!
I. He was not the Messiah that people expected
II. He is the Messiah that people need!
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2022-04-1020 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsHe will kill those farmers and give the vineyard to others - Luke 20:9-19Sermon Text: Luke 20:9-19
Sermon Theme: "He will kill those farmers and give the vineyard to others."
Jesus' parable mirrors the sad history of Israel. Entrusted with much, they became infected with a sense of entitlement and self-importance. But the LORD must reign, and His Gospel will triumph. His parable served as a warning then, and now.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2022-04-0320 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWhy Good Friday is good, so very good - Isaiah 12Sermon Text: Isaiah 12
Sermon Theme: Why Good Friday is good, so very good
The death of Jesus turned away God's anger over my sin and brings to me salvation, salvation, salvation
The death of Jesus fills our lives with all kinds of excited talk about Him
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-03-2727 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWill You Win the War on Temptation? - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Sermon Theme: Will You Win the War on Temptation?
Of yourself, you're doomed to fail!
In Christ, you're blessed to prevail!
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2022-03-2025 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire Sermons"Jesus Reaches Out to a Woman in Need" - John 4:5-26Sermon Text: John 4:5-26
Sermon Theme: "Jesus Reaches Out to a Woman in Need"
1. Revealing Her Need
2. Offering the Gospel of Life
3. Teaching True Worship
Preaching: Pastor Caleb Schaller2022-03-1320 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsImitate the example of Jesus - Luke 4:1-13Sermon Text: Luke 4:1-13
Sermon Theme: Imitate the example of Jesus
Put the Word of God over self-interests
Treasure the worship of God above all other treasures.
Use the truth of the Bible to overcome the devil
Jesus rescued us by doing for us what we could never do for ourselves
He put the Word of God over self-interests
He worshiped the Creator not a part of the creation
He used the Bible to withstand the lies of the devil
Preaching: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-03-0625 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus' Transfiguration is a Beacon That Pierces The Night - Luke 9:28-36Sermon Text: Luke 9:28-36
Sermon Theme: Jesus' Transfiguration is a Beacon That Pierces The Night
I. It lit up Jesus' deepest blackness
II. It lit up the disciples' darkest hours
III. It lights up our path to the glorious dawn!
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2022-02-2721 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsExamples in Evangelism - John 1:35-46Sermon Text: John 1:35-46
Sermon Theme: Examples in Evangelism
Directing
Bringing
Inviting
Guest Preaching Today: Pastor Nathan Pfeiffer2022-02-2021 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus uses physical ailments - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Sermon Theme: Jesus uses physical ailments
1. To draw us closer to Him by weaken ing the old man
2. To draw us closer to Him by strengthening the new man
3. All according to His wisdom and all for our joy
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-02-1321 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe LORD On High Sets Hearts Afire! - Isaiah 6:1-8Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-8
Sermon Theme: The LORD On High Sets Hearts Afire
I. With the burning shame of our unclean lips
II With the burning love of His purging fire
III. With the burning desire to speak for Him
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2022-02-0619 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod equips His preacher - Jeremiah 1:4-10Sermon Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Sermon Theme: God equips His preacher
1. To deliver the Word of God, especially the Gospel of salvation in Jesus
2. And for times when sinners do not want to hear
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-01-3034 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire Sermons"The People in Darkness See a Great Light" - Luke 4:16-30Sermon Text: Luke 4:16-30
Sermon Theme: "The People in Darkness See a Great Light"
As the Light of the World, Jesus preaches the Good News of salvation in Galilee. But the darkness responds with unfair judgment, jealousy, entitlement, unbelief, anger, and attempted murder.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2022-01-2330 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsSTAND BACK AND BEHOLD THE GLORY! - Ephesians 3:14-21Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:14-21
Sermon Theme: STAND BACK AND BEHOLD THE GLORY!
I. The glory given to the Father's heavenly family II. The glory of the immeasurable love of Christ III. The glory of the in-born power of the Spirit
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2022-01-1622 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsAre you going to worship the Baby Jesus or kill him? - Matthew 2:1-12Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon Theme: Are you going to worship the Baby Jesus or kill him?
1. Worship comes from a joyful heart because it is centered on its King of Righteousness.
2. Kill comes from a troubled heart because it is centered on self.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-01-0921 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe perfect tools used by God to save us - Galatians 4:4-7Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-7
Sermon Theme: The perfect tools used by God to save us:
1. His Son, the perfect Redeemer
2. His Holy Spirit, the perfect heart operator
3. His timing, perfect for Jesus to come to earth, perfect for us to go to heaven.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2022-01-0220 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Flight Into Egypt - Matthew 2:13-23Sermon Text: Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon Theme: "The Flight Into Egypt"
In the story of the Christ Child's flight into Egypt God reveals his promise keeping ability, and power, through the foreshadowing and fulfillment of Typical Prophesy.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-12-2623 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsOH, MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME! - Luke 1:39-55Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-55
Sermon Theme: OH, MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME!
I. For God's personal grace to you
II. For God's grace to the lowly in heart III. For God's grace to the children of Abraham
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-12-1922 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsIf You Say You’re Sorry, Your Actions Should Match Your Words- Luke 3:7-18Sermon Text: Luke 3:7-18
Sermon Theme:
"If you say you're sorry, your actions should match your words." John the Baptist says talk is cheap. Let your actions show you have changed your mind about sin. There are no loopholes, and the Judgment is coming soon. Christ is coming to rescue sinners, but for the impenitent, he comes for a different purpose.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-12-1625 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsLet Every Heart Prepare Him Room - Malachi 3:1-4Sermon Text: Malachi 3:1-4
Sermon Theme: LET EVERY HEART PREPARE HIM ROOM
I. Our Guest is arriving!
II. Our Guest is exacting!
III. Our Guest is forgiving!
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-12-0520 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Darkness of the Night Cannot Stop the Coming Dawn - Jeremiah 33:14-15Sermon Text: Jeremiah 33:14-15
Sermon Theme: The Darkness of the Night Cannot Stop the Coming Dawn
Jeremiah lived in a dark age. The Savior still came. We live in a dark age. The Savior reigns now, and will come again.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-11-2818 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsHail to the King! - John 18:33-37Sermon Text - John 18:33-37
Sermon Theme - HAIL TO THE KING!
I. He wore a crown of thorns
IT. He wears d crown of glory
III. He shares the crown of TRUTH
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-11-2122 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWe are the Champions - Hebrews 10:11-18Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:11-18
Sermon Theme: "We are the Champions"
The supreme greatness of Christ's sacrifice leaves only one option for those in Christ - absolute triumph.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-11-1424 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsHere is something to really marvel over - John 5:19-24Sermon Text: John 5:19-24
Sermon Theme: Here is something to really marvel over
1. Jesus is true God, Son of God the Father
2. Jesus has given the believer eternal life, even now.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-11-0723 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsA Reformation in the nation or church begins with you, now! - Jeremiah 18:1-11Sermon Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11
Sermon Theme: A Reformation in the nation or church begins with you, now!
1. YOU: each of us, with a turn from evil to Jesus
2. NOW: the past, whether good or bad, matters not.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-10-3120 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod has given the blueprint for family life - Mark 10:2-16Sermon Text: Mark 10:2-16
Sermon Theme: God has given the blueprint for family life
1. One man and one woman joined by God in a life-long commitment (marriage)
2. Children given by God brought to Jesus
3. Each and every sin forgiven in Christ Jesus
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel
2021-10-1721 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod has given the blueprint for family life. - Mark 10:2-16Sermon Text: Mark 10:2-16
Sermon Theme: God has given the blueprint for family life.
1. One man and one woman joined by God in a life-long commitment
(marriage)
2. Children given by God brought to Jesus
3. Each and every sin forgiven in Christ Jesus
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-10-1029 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsA FAITH LESSON FROM THE PAST - lsaiah 5:1-7Sermon Text - lsaiah 5:1-7
Sermon Theme: A FAITH LESSON FROM THE PAST Ancient Israel spurned the patient, tender care of the LORD. As a result, God's judgment eventually fell on them heavily. Isaiah urges us to take warning, to see the goodness of the LORD, and produce better fruits.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-09-1919 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Password is "EPHPHATHA" - Mark 7:31-37Sermon Text: Mark 7:31-37
Sermon Theme: The Password is "EPHPHATHA"
I. When it's given by Jesus, the deaf hear clearly.
II. When it's given by Jesus, the mute speak plainly.
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-09-1223 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus has left behind the weapons for our warfare - Ephesians 6:10-20Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
Sermon Theme: Jesus has left behind the weapons for our warfare
1. The weapons are specifically designed to fight successfully the powerful (spiritual) enemy after us.
2. The weapons need to be picked up by each Christian (and the enemy has no way to use them)
3. The weapons are to be used by us for our welfare and to help others.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-09-0524 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsChrist is the Reason We Keep Our Marriage Vows - Ephesians 5:21-31Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:21-31
Sermon Theme: Christ is the Reason We Keep Our Marriage Vows
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-08-2921 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsAdmiration of Christ - Ephesians 5:15-20Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:15-20
Sermon Theme: Admiration of Christ
1. Leads to deliberate choices that match the Lord's will.
2. Leads to building up the fellowship in thankful worship.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-08-2225 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsI Just Want to Be Like My Father - Ephesians 4:30-5:2Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:30-5:2
Sermon Theme: I Just Want to Be Like My Father
I. By living a HOLY life
II. By living a FORGIVING life
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-08-1522 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsIt is not the sin that damns, it is the attitude. - Ephesians 4:17-24Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:17-24
Sermon Theme: It is not the sin that damns, it is the attitude.
1. The unbeliever sins - and loves it and goes back for more.
2. The believer sins - and hates it and goes back to Jesus.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-08-0818 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to create and preserve - Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16
Sermon Theme: The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to
1. Create the oneness of the Holy Christian Church
2. Preserve that unity against attacks from without and within
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-08-0127 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJESUS, Our Divine G.C. - Ephesians 2:13-22Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:13-22
Sermon Theme: "JESUS, Our Divine G.C."
I. He demolished our prison of failure
Il. He's building His cathedral of PEACE
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-07-2525 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Triune God - Ephesians 1:3-14Sermon Theme:
God the Father provides very many and very great blessings to us
God the Son purchased with HIs blood the great gift of forgiveness and eternal life in heaven.
God the Holy Spirit seals the deal
Sermon Theme: Ephesians 1:3-14
Preaching today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-07-1829 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Hands of the Master - Mark 6:1-6Sermon Text: Mark 6:1-6
Sermon Theme: "The Hands of the Master"
I. They tell the story of His humanity
Il. They tell the story of His divinity
III. They tell the story of His grace
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-07-1121 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Furnace of Suffering - Lamentations 3:22-33Sermon Text: Lamentations 3:22-33
Sermon Theme: The Furnace of Suffering
God allows us to endure periods of suffering
in this life. Not because he enjoys it, but to
cultivate valuable gifts through our waiting,
enduring, and being humbled. These periods †
are followed with his compassion.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-07-0422 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsChop Wood and Carry Water - Psalm 3Sermon Text: Psalm 3
Sermon Theme: Chop Wood and Carry Water2021-06-2718 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Model Father - Exodus 20:5-6Sermon Text: Exodus 20:5-6
Sermon Theme: The Model Father
I. He is "jealous"
II. He is just
III. He is merciful
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-06-2021 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsAll In - Luke 14:25-33Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33
Sermon Theme: 'All In"
Preaching: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-06-1323 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWhen I Grow Up - 1 Corinthians 13:11-13Sermon Text. 1 Corinthians 13:11-13
Sermon Theme: When I Grow Up
I. I'll see clearly how God made me mature
II. I'll see clearly how God kept me His child
III. I'Il see clearly how God nurtured me in love
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann
2021-06-0620 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsTwo Gifts from the Messiah - John 14:25-27Sermon Text: John 14:25-27
Sermon Theme: Two Gifts fro the Messiah
The Helper
Jesus' Peace
2021-05-2323 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod Provides in Trial and Strife - Exodus 17:1-7Sermon Text. Exodus 17:1-7
Sermon Theme: God Provides in Trial and Strife
I. He provides despite complaint
II. He provides in spite of circumstance
III. He provides respite to His people
Guest Preaching Today: Pastor-elect Drew Naumann2021-05-1618 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Bible pumps the fuel (God's love) that powers the engine (love) of the Christian's life - 1 John 4:1-11Sermon Text: 1 John 4:1-11
Sermon Theme: The Bible pumps the fuel (God's love) that powers the engine (love) of the Christian's life
I. The Bible with its message about Jesus as well as all other necessary teachings is to be defended against all attackers
II. Its main theme: God's love in Jesus for us which produces our love to God and for one another.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-05-0926 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsIt's All About the Savior - Acts 8:26-40Sermon Text: Acts 8:26-40
Sermon Theme: "It's All About the Savior"
1. And He's all about communication.
2. And He's all about the truth.
3. And He's all about inclusion.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-05-0226 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Resurrection of Jesus, the greatest event in history, makes everyday for us great - Acts 4:23-33Sermon Text: Acts 4:23-33
Sermon Theme: The Resurrection of Jesus, the greatest event in history, makes everyday for us great.
I. Great grace from Jesus gives daily forgiveness and life
Il. The great power of God makes even "bad" days good
III. Each day we have a great purpose: witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-04-2519 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsMake the "Risen Christ" Connection - Luke 24:36-49Sermon Text: Luke 24:36-49
Sermon Theme: MAKE THE "RISEN CHRIST" CONNECTION!
I. It changes fear to faith
II. It changes pointlessness to purpose
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-04-1823 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire Sermons"HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD GROWS" - Mark 4:26-34Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Theme: "HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD GROWS"
Guest Preaching Today: Professor Mark Weis2021-04-1124 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod prepares to send out the message "Jesus Lives!" - Mark 16:1-8Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8
Sermon Theme: God prepares to send out the message "Jesus Lives!"
1. The First Easter, He opens the tomb, send angels as messengers to tell
of the Resurrection and personalizes soul care.
2. This Easter, He likewise removes obstacles, sends us as messengers to
tell of the Resurrection and personalizes soul care.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-04-0420 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe unseen facts behind the death of Jesus - Philippians 2:5-11Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon Theme: The unseen facts behind the death of Jesus
1. Good News: No one can go (nor needs to) as low as Jesus went
2. Bad News: No one can go as high as Jesus has gone.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-03-2819 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsDiscipleship and the Expendable Seed - John 12:20-33Sermon Text:John 12:20-33
Sermon Theme: DISCIPLESHIP AND THE EXPENDABLE SEED"
I. It means BEING the fruit of Jesus' labors
II. It means BEARING the fruit of Jesus' labors
Preaching Today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-03-2122 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsUnderstanding the Gift of Salvation - Ephesians 3:4-10Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:4-10
Sermon Theme: "Understanding the Gift of Salvation"
1. From hopeless to heaven, because of his love.
2. He saved us, to love us more in heaven.
3. We've contributed nothing to our salvation.
4. The Christian is God's creative work.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-03-1422 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe road to heaven passes Mt. Sinai but ends at Mt. Calvary. - Exodus 20:1-17Sermon Text: Exodus 20:1-17
Sermon Theme: The road to heaven passes Mt. Sinai but ends at Mt. Calvary.
I. In love the LORD God at Sinai reveals the depths of our sin, we are condemned.
II. In love the LORD God at Calvary puts all that sin on Jesus, we are forgiven.
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-03-0725 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire Sermons"More Than Conquerors in Christ" - Romans 8:31-39Sermon Text: Romans 8:31-39
Sermon Theme: "More Than Conquerors in Christ"
1. In God's Courtroom
2. On Earth's Battlefield
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-02-2124 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Mount of Transfiguration prepares us for Mount Calvary - Mark 9:2-9Sermon Text: Mark 9:2-9
Sermon Theme: The Mount of Transfiguration prepares us for Mount Calvary
I. Who is it that dies on the cross?
- Jesus, Son of Man and Son of God
- Witnesses: Peter, James, John and
II. Why does Jesus die on the cross?
- For the sins of all sinners
- Witnesses: Moses and Elijah
Preaching Today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-02-1423 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWhat a Savior - Mark 1:29-39What a Savior
Jesus wasn’t just another example to follow. He was a Savior to trust in. He was compassionate, powerful and real.
Sermon Text: Mark 1:29-39
Preaching: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-02-0720 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus Uses His Authority to Benefit the People - Mark 1:21-28Sermon Theme: Jesus Uses His Authority to Benefit the People
Wiser than the Educators
More powerful than the demons
Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-01-3121 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus’ School Of Ichthyology - Mark 1:14-20Sermon Theme: Jesus’ School Of Ichthyology
Repent... Believe... Follow... Fish... REPEAT
Sermon Text: Mark 1:14-20
Preaching today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2021-01-2424 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsChristian, do yo know these truths revealed only in the Bible? - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20Christian, do yo know these truths revealed only in the Bible?
Your body is a member of Christ (an outward connection)
Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (an inward connection)
Your body should not be involved in sexual immorality (a sinful connection)
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Preaching: Pastor Paul Tiefel2021-01-1722 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsSuddenly, the Answers Came - Mark 1:4-11Sermon Theme: Suddenly, the Answers Came
For decades, centuries, and millennia, questions concerning the Savior of sinners went unanswered. But then John came preaching in the wilderness, and Jesus was baptized. The Light of the world was dawning.
Sermon Text: Mark 1:4-11
Preaching: Pastor Caleb Schaller2021-01-1026 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus Captain of our Salvation - Hebrews 2:10-18Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:10-18
Sermon Theme: Jesus Captain of our Salvation
Preaching: Pastor Paul Naumann2021-01-0321 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGod Works Out Everything For Our Good - Galatians 4:4-7Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-7
Sermon Theme: God Works Out Everything For Our Good2020-12-2722 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Holy Spirit works sight unseen to make Christmas Possible - John 14:16-17, 26, 15:26, 16:13-14Sermon Text: John 14:16-17, 26, 15:26, 16:13-14
Sermon Theme: The Holy Spirit works sight unseen to make Christmas Possible
Preaching: Pastor Paul Tiefel2020-12-1720 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus goes from Advent to Ascension - Isaiah 61:1-3,10-11Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3,10-11
Sermon Theme: Jesus goes from Advent to Ascension
Because His assigned mission was to help the helpless
Now with His mission accomplished, I have been rescued and (did you know?) so have you!
Preaching today: Pastor Paul Tiefel2020-12-1323 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Holy Spirit works sight unseen to make Christmas Possible - Luke 1:26-27, 30-31, 34-35Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-27, 30-31, 34-35
Sermon Theme: The Holy Spirit works sight unseen to make Christmas Possible
Preaching today: Pastor Bruce Naumann2020-12-1016 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus is Coming! - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Sermon Theme: Jesus is Coming!
In righteousness
In Grace
Preaching today: Luke Willitz2020-12-0616 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsWhat Will God Find When He Opens YOU at Jesus' Second Coming - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9Sermon Text:1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Sermon Theme: What Will God Find When He Opens YOU at Jesus' Second Coming
An exquisitely wrapped clod of dirt?
Or a jewel from a brown paper bag
Preaching: Pastor Bruce Naumann2020-11-2922 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Bethlehem Baby Became the KING of Kings - Matthew 27:27-31Sermon Text: Matthew 27:27-31
Sermon Theme: The Bethlehem Baby Became the KING of Kings
What He did for His servants and all other sinners what they could not do for themselves
When He used His death to destroy death and establish a Kingdom of eternal life
Preaching: Pastor Paul Tiefel
2020-11-2221 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsReady for the Marriage Feast - Matthew 25:1-13Sermon Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon Theme: Ready for the Marriage Feast
Jesus tells a parable about entrance into heaven. In the parable, the guests who still have light are ushered into a wedding feast. It is the Gospel in Word and Sacrament that keeps our faith burning bright, making us fully prepared to enter the presence of Yahweh.
Preaching Today: Pastor Caleb Schaller2020-11-1522 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsBe The Truly Shrewd Steward - Luke 16:1-13Sermon Theme: Be the Truly Shrewd Steward
Be generous with someone else's wealth
Set your sights on long-term returns
Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13
Preaching: Pastor Bruce Naumann2020-11-0827 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsO Blessed Anticipation - Isaiah 26:6-9Sermon Text: Isaiah 26:6-9
Preacher: Pastor Bruce Naumann
Sermon Theme: O Blessed Anticipation
Because the LORD devours sin and death
His people will dine in delight!
2020-10-2522 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Top Three Needs For Us From the LORD God - Exodus 33:12-23Sermon Text - Exodus 33:12-33
Sermon Theme: The Top Three Needs For Us From the LORD God
GRACE - to cover all our sins in Jesus
GRACE - to provide direction for our lives on earth
GRACE - to see God face-to-face in heaven
2020-10-1821 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsAm I the Harlot, or the Hypocrite? - Matthew 21:28-32Sermon Text: Matthew 21:28-32
Sermon Theme: Am I the Harlot, or the Hypocrite?
Jesus tells a convicting little story to the Pharisees in an attempt to jar them out of their self-righteous unbelief. Harlot or hypocrite, the door of repentance and cleansing is open in Christ.
2020-10-1118 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Higher Thoughts of the Public Ministry - Isaiah 55:6-11Sermon Text: Isaiah 55:6-11
Sermon Theme: The Higher Thoughts of the Public Ministry
Because personal repentance and salvation is meant for all
The public ministry is an opportunity for... ALL!
2020-10-0426 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsForgiveness - Matthew 18:21-35Sermon Text: Matthew 18:21-352020-09-2725 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsSinners Saved and Sent - Isaiah 6:1-8Sermon Text - Isaiah 6:1-8
Sermon Theme: Sinners Saved and Sent2020-09-2024 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsJesus moves past healing the body to raising it from the dead - John 11Sermon Text - John 11:1-3,6,11-15,17-27,38-44
Sermon Theme: Jesus moves past healing the body to raising it from the dead
With His power Jesus can empty the cemeteries of all bodies
But it takes His own death and His resurrection to put those bodies in Heaven
2020-09-1322 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsSons of Thunder, or Sons of God - Mark 10:35-45Sermon Text - Mark 10:35-45
Sons of Thunder, or Sons of God
When James and John came asking Jesus for future glory, Jesus taught them a lesson about the path to greatness - in the Kingdom of God.2020-09-0620 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsUnanswered Prayers - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Sermon Text - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
When God's answer to our prayer is "No", we can be sure that our Savior has a greater gift in mind. Paul teaches us to desire the gift God gives, more than the gift we pray for. This is an act of faith. 2020-08-3028 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsEven Better Blessings 4 - Gift Returns - John 4:1-14Sermon Text: John 4: 1-14
Jesus uses our gift of (fill in the blank)
Not because He needs it
But to develop a relationship with us
And to give greater gifts back to us
2020-08-2419 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsEven Better Blessings 3 - Jesus Gives Greater Gifts than Those for Which We Ask - Matthew 9:2-8Sermon Text: Matthew 9:2-8
The paralytic came seeking healing: Jesus gave him certified forgiveness.
2020-08-1622 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsEven Better Blessings 2 - Ask and You Will Receive - Matthew 15:21-28Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28
A woman with a demon possessed child approaches Jesus to ask for healing for her daughter. His disciples attempt to send her away, but she is persistent. She persists and Jesus has compassion on her, healing her daughter. If we are persistent in the same way, humbly approaching God consistently, He will give us what we need.
2020-08-0920 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsEven Better Blessings 1 - Food for Both Body and Soul - John 6:24-35Sermon Text:John 6:24-35
Food for Both Body and Soul
After Jesus uses His divine power to provide for His followers, they begin to think about the worldly benefits of His power. Jesus reminds them that they should turn their focus to the Bread of Life instead. We can learn from this example and keep our focus on what really matters, God will provide everything we need. 2020-08-0223 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Lord is Our Home - Psalm 90Sermon Text: Psalm 90
The Lord is Our Home:
Moses Reflects on his life experiences with Yahweh. This turns him to ponder man's mortality and sinfulness in comparison to God's eternal nature and power. In the end, Moses passes on what he has learned: Approach the Lord with humility and fear, but also with complete dependence and faith in the Lord's goodness and mercy.2020-07-2621 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Greatest Grace is Yet to Come - I Peter 1:13-16Sermon Text - I Peter 1:13-16
The Greatest Grace is Yet to Come
So prepare for action.
So practice childlike obedience.
So strive for holiness.
2020-07-1919 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsHow Does a Sinner Get and Keep the Savior Jesus - Acts 2:1.21Sermon Text: Acts 2:1.21
How Does a Sinner Get and Keep the Savior Jesus2020-05-3123 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsLessons Learned from Peters School of Hard Knocks - 1 Peter 5:5-11Sermon Text - 1 Peter 5:5-11
Lessons Learned from Peters School of Hard Knocks2020-05-2422 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsThe Risen Prophet moves up to the Ascended - Acts 1:1-8Sermon Text - Acts 1:1-8
The Risen Prophet moves up to the Ascended
2020-05-2022 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsSanctify Christ as Lord in Your Hearts - 1 Peter 3:15-22The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:15-22
Sermon Theme: Sanctify Christ as Lord in Your Hearts
1. Because he died for our sins.
2. Be prepared to defend the faith.
3. Remember that after suffering will come rescue, and glory.2020-05-1726 minMessiah Lutheran Eau Claire SermonsGo Ahead Turn the World Upside Down - Acts 17:1-12Sermon Text ~ Acts 17:1-12
Go Ahead – Turn the World Upside Down!
Do it recklessly – heedless of personal care or cost
Do it carefully – guided by the only source of Truth
2020-05-1023 min
Sermons and Sounds of Plymouth United Church of ChristIsaiah, prophet of judgment but also prophet of a messiah to comeThe prophet Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament because of his many words about a messiah or savior to come, to rescue a people who have been sent into exile by invading countries and had their capitol and God's temple reduced to rubble.2012-07-1500 min