Sermons by “Rev. John R. Larson”
“A New Covenant” Jeremiah 31:31-34 – Maundy Thursday
I believe that the strength of the Lutheran faith is found in believing God’s Word even when we can’t fully understand it. Can any of you understand how we can receive the elements of bread and wine but that they are much more than what we can see? In those elements we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
View Sermon“Good Eye” Philippians 3:4-14
Did you know that there are only two religions in the entire world?
View Sermon“Through A Father’s Eyes” Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
In this parable the father is God, our Heavenly Father. This word is about how God loves you, and every person, and desires every single person to come home.
View Sermon“A Demanding Word” Luke 13:1-9
We have a demanding, questioning word about the pains of life. That word is “Why?” God has a demanding word for us – the word of “Repent” – do life differently.
View Sermon“A Party During Lent?” Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Our way is grace. Undeserved favor. It is God throwing a surprise party, at any time, and especially during Lent, when God shows His great kindness.
View Sermon“Great Experiences With God” Luke 9:28-36
In just a few days we begin our yearly journey from the Mount of Transfiguration to the hill of crucifixion. Both tell us how we experience God and how God reveals Himself to us. Our God reveals Himself to us in Jesus. If you want to experience the fullness of God you must experience Jesus who would go to the cross to transform your life by His suffering, forgiveness and love.
View Sermon“Life’s Lesson” Genesis 45:3-15
Life’s lessons are most wonderful when you know that Jesus and His gift of love is at the center of the plan.
View Sermon“Black and White” Jeremiah 17:5-8
Living without trust in God is foolishness. Trying to solve the curse of our sin, the question of our eternity, the dilemma of daily decisions, without God as the source of our strength and wisdom and hope is just plain dumb. Jesus is your Savior. Trust in Him. Give all your sins to Him. Give your future to Him, as well.
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