Associate Pastor
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Sermons by Pastor Matthew Kusch (Page 20)
Who holds authority over us? A boss, a spouse, a baby? Jesus came to earth as a baby, yet He held authority then and now. The authority of Christ over his flock is clear, as the Good Shepherd He laid down His life, was resurrected and continues to watch over His flock today! We pray…
Why are names important to us? Last names mean something, often stemming from what their ancestors did. Jesus’ name meant “he will save his people from their sins”. He lived up to his name as Christ the anointed one. We too are anointed through baptism as Christians. With this anointing comes responsibility, and our behavior…
When the servant did not invest the talents for the master, he did not follow his master’s will. His refusal to do the will of the master went against the teachings of Christ. It can seem easier to fall away but it’s the wrong thing to do. Christ taught this parable for then and for…
The parable of the five wise and five foolish virgins was different from most of Jesus’ parables, but why? It was told in the last days of his life, foretelling events to come, including His persecution and death. Even today, we can learn from this parable – He wants us to be prepared! May we…
As we prepare for the 500th year of the reformation we examine the tenets of our Lutheran faith. Today we examine “Sola Christus” – Through Christ Alone… Please Click Here to download the accompanying .PDF file
As we prepare for the 500th year of the reformation we examine the tenets of our Lutheran faith. Today we examine “Sola Gratia” – By Grace Alone…
We’ve all heard this, always looking ahead and striving for that goal. Jesus kept his eyes on the cross and resurrection and our salvation – He had his eyes set on us. It can be a challenge for us today – we should strive to keep our eyes on Christ as our prize.
When Jesus shared the news of His death and resurrection, the disciples asked who will be the greatest in His kingdom? Even today, it’s easy to apply earthly standards – but this comes from inside us. Children of the ancient world relied on their parents. In the same way we must also be like children…
Faith comes from promises. Some promises give hope and others are warnings. One promise in particular brings great hope – God will provide a Savior from the line of Abraham. Let’s listen to how God fulfilled His promise and what this promise means for us today.
In this followup to last week’s sermon, we explore the difference between the little faith of the disciples and the great faith of the woman on the road to Tyre and Sidon.