Tag: Sermons
-
The King Married the Prostitute—This is the Gospel
The King fell in love with (and married) the prostitute! What a scandal! Everything he had now belonged to her. This, Luther says, is at the heart of the Christian gospel. And it’s very good news for those who feel like they just don’t measure up. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) is…
-
People of the Word are People of Their Word—In These 3 Ways
Words have real power, for good or ill. How can we stay true in a time of cheap words, deception and manipulation? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode), makes 3 practical suggestions. These are based on the 9th command to not bear false witness; Matthew 5:33-37 and James 3:1-12. Bonhoeffer said that a…
-
Adultery, Lust, Porn and Throwing the First Stone
Adultery, marriage, pornography, and sexuality. Attitudes have certainly changed. Why was the 7th command “the great sin”? Why did Jesus say even that lust was adultery in the heart? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores difficult but essential topics including the modern health emergency that no one wants to discuss. One thing…
-
Murder, Manslaughter, War, Hunting, Abortion, Suicide, Euthanasia—and Anger
We seem infatuated with death, and are getting more creative at killing (and justifying it). This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores the 6th command to not murder and Jesus’ commentary in Matthew 5:21-26. How do we form opinions about right and wrong? Popular opinion, friends, media? Or do we look to the…
-
What does it actually mean to honour my parents?
Our society tends to dis-honour older people and ideas; we worship youth culture. This is a stain which brings harm. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Exodus 20:12 to honour your father and mother. What does that mean, and how do we apply it today in practical ways?
-
The counter-cultural restoration of Sabbath rest one day a week
Rest is an act of war against the powers of chaos. Is that statement too strong, or just right? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores the 4th command about keeping the Sabbath day holy.
