This sermon is based on John 15. Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)

How can a good God allow suffering? This is a common question posed by skeptics to the Christian faith, and - more painfully - by believers, when they're facing some acute suffering.But in John 11, we are confronted with a most surprisi...

This sermon is based on John 8 where Jesus is having a conversation with Jews who think that being descendants of Abraham is enough. Their focus was on their bloodline. Jesus challenges them in this thought as he welcomes anyone who receives Hi...

In John 5, we meet a man who has been looking for what he needs for the past 38 years. He's an invalid -- and he's come to a pool of water which he believes can heal him. But, something always gets in the way.We may not hold the same su...

This sermon begins our Lent series on the Gospel of John. Pastor Aaron preaches on John 1 to see how John introduces us to who Jesus is and why he came into the world.

At Saints Peter & Paul - we exist to help people "live alive in Christ." This is our mission statement. It's what we're about.But, we're not just talking about living a physical life. Nor are we strictly talking about life after dea...

The world is falling apart. That statement is not meant to be hyperbole or to arouse fear, it's simply a reflection of what we see in the world. We hear about the "facts" in the world that support this: animals going into extinctio...

In this sermon, we're looking at Genesis 3:8-13 where God goes looking for Adam and Eve. They hear him coming so they hide. But, God shows up with the question "Where are you?" In this sermon, you will hear that because of our sin ...

This is the first sermon in a series called The Fall based on Genesis 3. This series will walk through 5 separations that occur when sin enters the world. In this first sermon, we look at the first separation that occurred - the separation betw...

Isaiah 42 gives us a picture of the chosen One - Jesus of Nazareth. In it, the prophet describes the Messiah to be a bringer of "justice." Justice is so much a quality of the Messiah that the words shows up 3 times in 4 verses!But...wha...

In this sermon, Dave Weber (retired pastor from SSPP) reflects on the Christmas Story from the perspective of Mary. The Christ child would one day take upon Himself the sins of the world (including us!)..."but for now" is resting in the arms of...

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron leads us through a meditation on the Christmas hymn "Where Shepherds Lately Knelt" (LSB #369)

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches on the 7th day of creation "God rested." But, why did God rest? Does God get tired and weary? No, that's not the case at all. So, if it's not because of weariness, why did God rest? That's the topic of this...

The Creation story in Genesis, chapter 1 culminates on God's greatest creative act. It's the day that God says things are "very good." It's the creation of mankind.But what does it mean to be made "in the image of God"? How are we to un...

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron walks us through Day 3 of creation where God separates the water from the land and brings vegetation over the face of the earth. Out of all the vegetation on the earth, in this sermon, we take a look at...

In Advent of 2025, Saints Peter & Paul is walking through a meditation on the days of Creation. More than just a description of "how" creation began, these early verses give a framework for the world in which we live. Why it exists. Why it ...

This sermon is the final one preached in the sermon series "The End" based upon the book of Revelation. This series was intended to ground ourselves in the historic, Biblical interpretation of the End Times. In this final sermon, Pastor Aaron u...

When you think about the book of Revelation - the title of this sermon may be precisely what you think about: "Of course, that books ALL about the end of time!" For some - that prospect may seem a distant future. Others predict the Last Day to ...

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron introduces the topic of the Armageddon. This is likely a term most people have heard in popular culture. Generally, it's used to discuss the end of all things. But, does this word have a Biblical basis? It sure does...

This is the first sermon in a series called "The End" based on the Book of Revelation. In this sermon, Pastor Aaron helps to unpack how it is that we, as historic, orthodox, Lutheran Christians interpret the end times in contrast to some newer ...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin considers the Reformation of 1517 in light of Jeremiah 18 and the need for all Christians to be re-formed by the Gospel.

In this final sermon in the Money Matters sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches on the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 9, as Paul compares money to seeds.

How do you determine where to spend your money? What influences your purchase decisions? Are you aware of your "money mindset"?In this sermon, Pastor Kevin considers Paul's instruction to the Corinthian Church - and the potential "money...

This is the first sermon in a series called "Money Matters" focused on the Apostle Paul's most comprehensive discussion on money in 2 Corinthians 8-9.

This final sermon of the "Who's Next" series asks the questions "who's next to reach?" That is, who's next to reach with the good news of Jesus Christ. If you're a Christian person and spent any time in a Christian church, you've v...