Author Archives: Pastor Roger Lange

Christmas Day Old Testament reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 Epistle reading: Hebrews 1:1-6, 7-12 Gospel reading: John 1:1-14, 15-18 Sermon text: Luke 2:19 Sermon central thought: As we look at the first Christmas, we will discover that Christmas makes all the difference in the world. Download “To Help You Grow” sermon outline.

Second Sunday in Advent Old Testament reading: Isaiah 40 : 1-11 Epistle reading: 1 Peter 3:8-14 Gospel reading: Mark 1:1-8 Sermon text: Isaiah 40:1-5 Sermon central thought: The right preparation for the Lord’s coming includes repenting, using God’s Word, and helping others to prepare. Download “To Help You Grow” sermon outline.

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament reading: Isaiah 43:1-3a, 25 Epistle reading: Romans 6:3-11 Gospel reading: John 15:1-8 Download the “Christian Stewardship and the Sacrament of Baptism” talk piece Pastor Lange uses in this sermon.

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 Epistle reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Gospel reading: Matthew 22:34-46 Sermon text: Revelation 3:1-6 Sermon central thought: Every church needs to be watchful that it may remain a living church – a dynamic force for God.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Epistle reading: Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18 Gospel reading: Matthew 21:23-32 Sermon text: I Chronicles 29:11 Sermon central thought: The kingdom, the power, and the glory belong to our God forever; in His Son, Jesus, He proves that this is true. Download “To Help You Grow” sermon outline

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Epistle reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32 Gospel reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Sermon text: Matthew 8:1-13 Sermon central thought: Direct your faith to the triune God and you will have a faith that will help solve life’s problems. Download “To Help You Grow” sermon outline