Preaching and Teaching from St. John Ev. Lutheran Church (Sherman Center), Random Lake, Wisconsin
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Christmas Eve: Old Testament and Epistles for the Feast
December 24, 2022
The Shepherds Visit Bethlehem—Luke 2:15-20
December 23, 2022
The Birth of Christ Is Announced—Luke 2:8-14
December 22, 2022
“Amen. Come now, Lord Jesus! Μαρὰν ἀθά!” Advent Midweek 4 — Wednesday, December 21, 2022
And if there are any such among us, we call them to repentance now because Jesus is coming quickly. He says, “Behold, I am coming quickly!” There is no time to remain in trespasses and sins. Repent, believe the Gospel, and you will be saved. Everything in this Christian church is ordered for repentance unto the forgiveness of sins. That is the only way. If anyone is to be saved, God, by His Word and Spirit, must first devastate whatever stupid ideas, immoral lives, and rebellious beliefs are in His way. And having brought an end to all injustice, filthiness, and idolatry, Jesus promises to keep us in His righteousness, holiness, life, and faith until He comes again. “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work” (Rev 22:12). Christ comes with the reward which He Himself earned, and which He freely gives to all believers by grace. The “reward” itself is the gift of eternal life in God’s holy presence, earned for God’s people by the death and resurrection of the Lamb of God. This “reward” is represented by the tree of life. Good news and a great gift! So the whole church, the bride, cannot help but cry out, “‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev 22:17) And again, Jesus exclaims, “Surely I am coming quickly!” (Rev 22:20).
St. Thomas: The Nativity of Our Lord—Luke 2:1-7
December 21, 2022
The Funeral of Beverly C. Depies — Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Is it too hard to imagine that the unbridled stallion or mare will kneel to be ridden by Bev, resurrected and whole again? She will go galloping along the river of water of life, clear as crystal. She and all creation will rejoice in the salvation of the Lamb (Jesus) on His throne. And as she rides down the middle of the streets, she will see the tree of life, bearing its twelve fruits and leaves for the healing of the nations. There will be no more curses. No more M.S. No more obstinate animals. No more land that refuses to yield its fruit. The hope and promise of God’s covenant promise to you, His people, is the resurrection of the body and heaven. And that heaven for you and Bev is full of life, physical life abundantly furnished and supplied by God. The clear biblical promise is that the present earth, which is suffering God’s judgment and thus is wasting away, will be restored to its original state—even as Bev and all God’s people will have their bodies restored in the resurrection so that they will be like Christ’s own glorious resurrection body (Phil 3:21).
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist—Luke 1:57-80
December 20, 2022
The Visitation & Magnificat—Luke 1:39-56
December 19, 2022
"A Prophet Like You... Jesus!" Advent 4 2022
December 18, 2022
Bible Study: Ezekiel 8 — December 18, 2022
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Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Philippians 4:4-7
December 17, 2022
Christ’s Birth Is Foretold to Joseph—Matthew 1:18-25
December 16, 2022
Gabriel Appears to Zachariah—Luke 1:5-25
December 15, 2022
"Soon will come that hour!" Advent 3 Midweek - December 14, 2022
The third stanza of our hymn “Once He Came in Blessing” tonight focuses on Christ’s coming “soon.” Soon Christ will return to judge the living and the dead. His eminent return is a warning and terror to the wicked whose sin remains unconfessed and trust misplaced. His return soon is a delight to the righteous who live in Jesus’s forgiveness and, with anxious expectation, await His reappearing. For you who live in Christ and grieve this world, sin, and its serpent prince, Jesus’s return cannot come soon enough.
Gabriel Appears to Zachariah—Luke 1:5-25
December 14, 2022
Jacob Returns to Isaac His Father—Gen 35:16-20, 22b-29
December 13, 2022
Jacob Returns to Bethel—Genesis 35:1-15
December 12, 2022
"Everybody needs a preacher" Advent 3 2022
Everybody needs a preacher. Herod needed a preacher. John’s disciples needed a preacher. John, in prison, needed a preacher. Without a preacher, the objective truth gets overwhelmed by subjectivity. Without a preacher, we get so caught up in our proverbial male cow dung that we lose sight of what is good, right, and true. Without a preacher, we turn inward to our delusions and story-telling and stop hearing and seeing what is real. Without a preacher, we get lost in our sin—with its lusts, desires, and passions—and lose the gift of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Everybody needs a preacher.
Bible Study: Ezekiel 7
December 11, 2022
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 40:1-11; 1 Cor. 4:1-5
December 10, 2022
Jacob and Esau Meet—Genesis 33:1-11
December 9, 2022
Jacob Wrestles with God—Genesis 32:22-32
December 8, 2022
"Now and here. Jesus gently led you to this place today." Advent Midweek 2 2022
December 7, 2022
Esau Comes to Meet Jacob—Genesis 32:1-21
December 7, 2022
Laban’s Covenant with Jacob—Genesis 31:43-55
December 6, 2022
Laban Pursues Jacob—Genesis 31:22-42
December 5, 2022
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” - Funeral of Magdalene E. “Mickie” Trott Lochman
Sunday, December 4, 2022 The promises of God fulfilled for Mickie are the only thing that can give lasting relief for today, tomorrow, and forever. Remember Mickie’s confirmation verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” The apostle Peter is right! There is no one else who can give the promises needed for this day. So hear again Jesus’s promises for Mickie, and all those who trust in Him.
"Don't Be Distracted from Jesus and His Word" (Advent 2) - December 4, 2022
Jesus’s warning isn’t just for those distracted by all the Christmas celebration (minus the actual celebration of the Nativity in His church, of course). Feasting and revelry, family and work, can easily distract you from keeping your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. Jesus is warning you against all the distractions of this life, all the times the hustle and bustle of normal life distract you from the one thing needful, Jesus’s Word and its delivery for you in the Sacraments.
Bible Study: Ezekiel 6
December 4, 2022
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Malachi 4:1-6; Romans 15:4-13
December 3, 2022
Jacob Flees from Laban—Genesis 31:1-21
December 2, 2022
Laban Agrees to Divide the Livestock with Jacob—Gen. 30:25-43
December 1, 2022
"It is good to begin Advent with St. Andrew’s day" Advent Midweek 1 2022
November 30, 2022
"The Promises of Jesus Give Confident Hope" - The Funeral of Willis A. Liepert - November 30, 2022
Jesus has kept His promises for Willis. It took a while, but sometimes that is what the LORD does. For Willis, that was 94 years of life, full of blessings but also difficulty and loss. Through it all, Jesus kept repeating His promises. You are forgiven! You are my beloved child! I will never leave you or forsake you! I promise to keep you in the faith! You will be with me in paradise! Resurrection and eternal life are yours, now in hope and then in sight. And Jesus kept His promises for Willis, who now rests in the peace of Jesus awaiting the Last Day, the triumphant cry of the joy of all the faithful raised to life immortal. So, no matter what twists and turns life took over those 94 years, Willis had Jesus with him to comfort and guide Him. No matter what loss and difficulty this life, world, or even the demonic powers might cause him to suffer, Jesus’s Spirit was there to renew and restore Willis to faith and life in Jesus. The gift of Willis’s baptism into Jesus and the breath of the Spirit received there kept and preserved him, day in and day out.
The Children of Jacob—Genesis 29:31—30:24
November 30, 2022
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel—Gen. 29:1-30
November 29, 2022
Heaven Is Opened at Bethel—Genesis 27:46–28:22
November 28, 2022
"Everything rides on the anointed one, Jesus saving you from your sins" - Advent 1 2022
27. November 2022 Advent 1 Matthew 21:1-9 Who is Jesus? What has He come to do? Those are the central questions of this day and season of Advent. If Jesus on the donkey riding into Jerusalem isn’t about that, what good is He? If He is just another prophet, why listen to Him and not the others? If He is just another Maccabean messiah, why follow Him? If He’s just another son of David, a family has lost both their nobility and status, why acknowledge Him with palm branches and exclamation? Everything rides on the anointed one, Jesus saving you from your sins.
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Jeremiah 23:5-8; Rom. 13:8-14
November 26, 2022
Thanksgiving Break—Philippians 4:6-20; Prov. 3:1-18
November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving Day—Luke 12:13-21; Prov. 2:1-22
November 24, 2022
"The Three Article Thanksgiving Feast" Thanksgiving Eve 2022
November 24, 2022 Each morning we begin, and each evening we end with a prayer that goes like this, “I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son…” As you pray those words, think of the blessings of body and life God the Father has given you. But also recognize the more fantastic gift of forgiveness, life, and salvation you have in His Son by the Spirit. And then you can say, “O, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”
No School—A Canaanite Woman Prays for Her Daughter—Matthew 15:21-28
November 23, 2022
Esau Does Not Receive the Blessing—Gen. 27:30-45
November 22, 2022
Isaac Blesses Jacob—Genesis 27:1-29
November 21, 2022
"Awake, arise, and meet Jesus as He speaks His Word of Life" Trinity 27 2022
Wake up! Jesus is here! He brings forgiveness for your sins, rescue from the demonic forces, and resurrection from the dead. Awake, arise, and meet Him as He speaks His Word of Life, restoring and renewing you. “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light” (Eph 5:14). Remain awake, attentive, and vigilant for the day of His coming. Jesus’s Word and gifts are here for our life and salvation; wake up! 20. November 2022 Trinity 27 Matthew 25:1-13
Bible Study: Ezekiel 5
November 20, 2022
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Thess. 5:1-11
November 19, 2022
Isaac and Abimelech—Genesis 26:1-11
November 18, 2022
Jacob and Esau—Esau Sells His Birthright—Genesis 25:19-34
November 17, 2022