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November 1, 2009 | Trust in the Face of Persecution - Revelation 7:2-17 |
We need to think about the Christians who are being persecuted today and be prepared for the persecution that may happen in the future. |
July 5, 2009 | When Is It Necessary to Be Intolerant? - Mark 6.7 |
When is it necessary to be intolerant? It is definitely necessary when it comes to sin and unbelief. We can thank God that He is not tolerant of this. |
June 21, 2009 |
Without Dread - Job 38.11 |
God wants us to approach the potential disasters of this life… Not with indifference or paralyzing fear… but with hope and confidence in God. |
December 21, 2008 | The Best Thing About Mary… - Luke 1:26-38 |
Mary was a Virgin, and she found favor with God, but the best thing about Mary was that she brought the Son of God into this world to save us. |
November 9, 2008 | Are You Ready? - Matthew 25:1-13 |
The most dangerous thing people can do is to pretend to be a Christian. Our goal as Christians is to be disciples and to help others become disciples. |
September 7, 2008 | On Being a Christian: Dying - Luke 2:29-32 |
Part seven of Pastor Walther's sermon series "On Being a Christian" looks at a topic which most people avoid, but the Christian does not fear. |
February 10, 2008 | The Fall and the First Promise - Genesis 3.1-21 |
Because of the Fall, we, like our first parents, need to be saved. God, in His infinite love, gave His Son to become the sacrifice for our salvation. |
January 27, 2008 | The Importance of Our Unity in Christ - Corinthians 1.10-18 |
Unity is based on true faith and true faith is a gift of God not a work of man. We must look to God to bring and maintain the unity of faith among us. |
November 25, 2007 | How Could This Have Happened… and Other Questions at the Cross - Luke 23.27-43 |
As we think about Jesus and His death on the cross, there are some very important questions, the answers to which are the basic truths of life. |
October 28, 2007 | The Eternal Gospel - Revelation 14:6-7 |
When the final judgment comes the only one thing left will be The Eternal Gospel and all who have been set free from the slavery of sin by its truth. |
May 13, 2007 | Eve: The Mother of All Living - Genesis 2.18-24; 1:28; 3.1-5; 3.15, 20 |
Eve began the tradition of bringing new physical life into the world, as well as spiritual life into the world through God’s Word as it is taught to children. |
April 8, 2007 | Our Hope In Christ - 1 Corinthians 15:19 |
God doesn’t give up easily on the people He loves. God calls men everywhere to repent and to believe, and this is the true miracle of salvation. |
March 11, 2007 | The Watchman of Israel - Ezekiel 33:7-20 |
Part of the Watchman's message is a warning against unrepented sin. But the heart of the Watchman’s message is the truth of salvation. |
March 4, 2007 |
Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord! - Luke 13:31-35 |
God’s love for sinners is steadfast and endures forever. A day of judgment is indeed coming. But God’s Son has already come to save us. |
February 1, 2007 | Learning and Sharing God's Word - Mark 4:3-20 |
Pastor Walther's sermon for the school's Chapel Service emphasizes the importance of learning God's word so we can spread it to others. |
January 14, 2007 | The Wedding at Cana - John 2.1-11 |
Mary told the servants at Cana "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do." As we struggle with the burden of sin we also would do well to follow Mary's advice. |
August 20, 2006 | Learning and Living in Christ - Ephesians 4:17 |
Everyday we are tempted make compromises with the Devil. We cannot be of this world. We are here to change it, not to have it change us. |
August 6, 2006 | Living in Each Dimension - Mark 6:30-34 |
There is nothing in this world or inside of us that will help us live fully in the spiritual dimension of faith. We truly need Jesus as our shepherd. |
July 16, 2006 | Trust in the Face of Terror - Psalm 3:1-8 |
We who ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness also have His help and blessing in the face of our enemies. In the face of terror we can trust God. |
July 2, 2006 |
Heaven Help Us - 2 Corinthians 5.1-10 |
When we find ourselves facing something that wants to separate us from God, "Heaven help us" is our cry. Heaven’s Help in Christ will be God’s answer. |
June 18, 2006 | Our Rest in Christ - Deuteronomy 5:12 |
Spiritual rest is being reconnected to God which happens when God comes to us through His Word. A new spirit of love for God then grows and thrives. |
April 2, 2006 |
Determination, Termination, Restoration - John 12.20-33 |
Jesus came to bring new life to souls that have lived constantly for themselves. We are all revived by his determination, termination and restoration. |
January 29, 2006 |
Amazing Encounters with God in Worship - Mark 1:21-28 |
Pastor Walther's annual sermon in which he examines some of the elements of worship, this year the Baptismal Font, Pulpit, Cross and Altar. |
December 11, 2005 |
What Is on Your Christmas List? - Isaiah 61.1-11 |
In our natural state we lack righteousness, so we must remember to seek it from God which he freely gives to us through his grace and forgiveness. |
July 24, 2005 |
Trusting God in the Midst of Troubles - Romans 8.28-30 |
The wise person understands that there will always be troubles in this life. The wisest person is the one who knows what to do with those troubles. |
July 10, 2005 |
Man Resists / God Persists - Matthew 13.1-23 |
When we realize we are resisting God’s Word, we need to heed God's command in the Parable of the "Sower" "Let him who has ears to hear, hear!" |
June 19, 2005 |
A Challenge for All True Christians - Matthew 10.32-33 |
Living the Christian life is truly a challenge. The words of our Lord are encouraging as we consider the difficulties that every true Christian will face. |
June 5, 2005 |
The Mercy of God Calls Us - Matthew 9:9 |
The whole story of the Bible is the story of God’s mercy or steadfast love. Those who know the mercy of God will show the mercy of God. |
May 22, 2005 |
I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth - Genesis 1:1 - 26 |
In the opening chapter of the Bible we are challenged to think about some important questions: Where did we come from? And, Why are we here? |
February, 20, 2005 |
What the World’s Been Waiting For - John 4:5-26 |
Thirst of the soul. This is the longing we have for peace, true friendship, and satisfaction with life. Jesus came to quench the spiritual thirst of the soul. |
February 6, 2005 |
Does God Perform Miracles? Matthew 17.1-9 |
One of the very clearest characteristics of God is that He performs miracles, and He does so many that they are beyond number. |
Following Jesus - Matthew 4:12-23 |
Jesus leads us through all the darkness and density of this world. As we keep our eyes on Jesus, so others see us and find the right course as well. |
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November 28, 2004 |
Living with the End in View - Romans 13.11-14 |
On the last day, those who have been saved by faith will continue to reign with Jesus in eternity. Those who have denied Him will be cast out forever. |
October 24, 2004 |
Why We Believe in God - Ruth 1.1-19 |
Ruth did not understand what was happening to her and what the future would unfold. But Ruth knew that the one true God was with her all the way. |
Sept. 24, 2004 |
Fidelis Deus - 1 Corinthians 1.9 |
Special Sermon preached by Pastor Walther for the Memorial Service of VMF422 Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. God is Faithful. |
August 29, 2004 |
The Race of Faith - Hebrews 12:1-13 |
Most of us are spectators when it comes to athletics. But all of us are called to the race of faith – The race of faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus will give us the victory. |
May 16, 2004 |
Since Jesus is not with us physically... John 14:23-29 |
Today, as the disciples did long ago, we listen to Jesus’ explanation of the work of the Holy Spirit and realize how important the Holy Spirit is to us. |
March 28,2004 |
God Sent His Son - Luke 20.1-19 |
Jesus is never ashamed to be with us and desires us to join with him and be forgiven, even though all of us have crucified Him in our wickedness. |
March 3, 2004 |
The Clinking Coins - Matthew 26.14-16 14 |
Like Judas who betrayed for 30 pieces of silver, we also betray Jesus through selfishness and hypocrisy. Even so, Jesus still loves us and died for our sins. |
December 31, 2003 |
Who Am I? Whose Am I? - Galatians 3.26-27 |
Who am I, and how do I fit into this world? The question is not "Who am I?" but "Whose am I?" You are all sons of God through faith in Jesus. |
December 24, 2003 |
The Shepherd's Peace - Luke 2.14 |
The Shepherd's Peace is the peace of the Lord which overcomes the struggles of this world, and brings lasting happiness of eternal life in Jesus. |
October 5, 2003 |
The Christian's Cross - Mark 8.27-35 |
Christ carried His cross to save us by taking all the evil of this world upon Himself. We carry our cross to live by faith and as a witness to the world. |
September 7, 2003 |
Should We Take Our Faith Seriously? - John 6.51 - 58 |
God’s love in Christ has prevailed over sin. With "Saving Faith", the righteousness of Christ is alive and well in us and sin is forgiven by God’s grace. |
August 24, 2003 |
You Will See Greater Things - John 1.43-51 |
What is the greatest thing you have ever seen? Nothing will be greater than the person of Jesus, God’s Son. He is the salvation for all believers. |
July 20, 2003 |
See That You Abound In This Grace Also
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The Lord Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This sermon explains why God wants us to excel in the grace of giving. |
March 30, 2003 |
But Deliver Us From Evil - John 3.17 |
God curbs evil with force, but preserves and delivers us from evil in the gift of His Son, which is freely granted to us through faith in Him. |
August 25, 2002 |
Sing to the LORD a New Song - Psalm 92.1-2 |
God is in control and his salvation always prevails despite the works of Satan. For this we glorify him and sing to the LORD a new song. |
August 11, 2002 |
Do Not Be Afraid - Matthew 14.22-33 |
Just as Christ stretched out his hand to save Peter from the sea when he walked on the water, Jesus' saving hand is extended to us through his living word. |
July 28, 2002 |
Do You Understand The Kingdom of Heaven? - Matthew 13.44-52 |
The Kingdom of Heaven is a pearl of the greatest value which we only receive by submitting ourselves entirely to God and his saving grace. |
May 5, 2002 |
Men of Athens or Disciples of Jesus? - |
The men of Athens had many Gods and not all accepted Paul's teaching of the one true God. We must be like those did believe in order to be saved. |
January 27, 2002 |
Unity in the Christian Church - |
Schisms in the Church have always been a problem. We need to look to God's Word for answers and pray to the Holy Spirit for unity in the faith. |
January 20, 2002 |
Life Under The Cross - Romans 12:12 |
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." - Romans 12:12. Live your life the only way that life can be truly lived, under the Cross. |
January 13, 2002 |
Jesus’ Baptism Identifies Him as God’s
Son and Gives Us Confidence and Courage |
In his Baptism, Jesus took all of our sins on himself and gave us his righteousness. This brings us to the Father and gives us confidence and courage. |
August 19, 2001 |
The Distinction Between Temporal and Eternal Gifts and the Proper Approach to Both – Luke 12.12-21 |
God is the source of all our gifts. The key is that the temporal earthly gifts are to be used to serve the higher purpose of the eternal spiritual gifts. |
July 15, 2001 |
Freedom in Christ and the Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5 |
The "works of the flesh" separate us from God and morality alone can not save us. We are only cleansed in heart and soul by faith in Jesus. |
April 29, 2001 |
Is It Necessary to Believe in Jesus Christ to Be Saved? Acts 9.1-20 |
The answer is yes, because this is what the Bible teaches, you cannot save yourself, and salvation by faith alone gives all the glory to God. |
April 22, 2001 |
"Peace Be With You" John 20:19-23 |
Just as Christ appeared to his disciples in the locked room and gave them absolution, we also are freed from guilt and sin by God's forgiveness. |
April 8, 2001 |
Survivor or Savior? Philippians 2:1-11 |
Do not treat other people with the selfish attitude exhibited by the participants on the show Survivor. Follow instead Christ's example as our Savior |
March 25, 2001 |
Two Lost Sons – Luke 15.11-32 |
Jesus' great parable about the prodigal son is really about two lost souls and two forms of rebellion. Learn how this applies to our own lives. |
March 11, 2001 |
Why Some Are Not Saved – Luke 13.34 |
Some are not saved because they resist God's word and saving grace; but God's persistent love gives hope that this resistance can be overcome. |
February 4, 2001 |
An Encounter With God – Isaiah 6 |
Through Isaiah's encounter with God we learn about God's holiness, our sinful condition and the blessing of God's forgiveness. |
Abhor What Is Evil; Cling to What Is Good - Romans 12.9 |
Like slavery in the book Uncle Tom's Cabin, abortion is inherently evil. We cling to God's word and salvation through Jesus to triumph over such sin. | |
The LORD Will Take Care of Me |
The funeral sermon for Ruth Simon describes her fascinating life and her deep faith that God would always help her over any obstacles. | |
Sing, O Daughter of Zion - Zephaniah 3.14 | An interesting instructional sermon in which Pastor Walther explains the parts of our worship service and liturgy; and why they are important. |