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Pastor Ralph’s Audio Sermons —————————————————————
December 22, 2024 4th Sunday of Advent at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “I'm Dreaming of a Right Christmas” The bottom line of Christmas is “being right with God.” TEXT: Luke 1:39-45
December 15, 2024 3rd Sunday of Advent at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “Good News to the People” When we DO BETTER, when we SHARE, when we’re KIND, when we’re NICE, when we FORGIVE as we’re forgiven, these things give us true JOY! TEXT: Luke 3:7-18
December 8, 2024 2nd Sunday of Advent at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “The Landscape Of Our Lives” In some way, we all know what “wilderness” is. We all have mountains and valleys, dangerous, crooked, and rough roads to travel. God shows up and gives you peace. TEXT: Luke 3:1-6
December 1, 2024 1st Sunday of Advent at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “God’s Kingdom Is Near” We ALL have troubles, difficulties, armaggedons, snowmageddons, all-types-of-geddons. This is the human condition. In all these things, God gives us divine life and energy. TEXT: Luke 21:25-36 Because of weather, worship was recorded at home, not at church. Click here for a video of the whole service. ——————————————— November 24, 2024 Christ the King at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “The Rain of God” Apply the proverb “when it rains, it pours” to divine blessings, love, healing, forgiveness, peace. When these “rain” down, it pours! TEXT: John 18:33-37
November 17, 2024 Proper 28 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “Endure to the End” Every act of kindness, compassion, mercy, caring for those in need, supporting one another, these are the TRUE “signs of the times!” TEXT: Mark 13:1-8, 13b
November 10, 2024 Proper 27 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “What God Values” What values will you live by? Will you choose corrupt, violent sinful ways? Or will you choose true kindness, compassion, and love? TEXT: Mark 12:38-44
November 3, 2024 All Saints Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “Resurrection and Life” Sometimes, LIFE STINKETH! Life is filled with struggles, like grief, anxiety, fear, frustration, physical and mental illness, etc. These are enemies to our well-being. REJOICE: divine forgiveness, healing, and LOVE can conquer these enemies! TEXT: John 11:32-44 ——————————————— October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “O Lord, Have Mercy” We ask for mercy. We receive mercy. We spread mercy like a domino effect. [Also, the song referred to in the sermon is included, as sung at Saturday worship.] TEXT: John 8:31-36
October 20, 2024 Proper 24 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “Be Careful What You Ask For” We marinate in a life where we work for peace. We marinate in a life where we hunger and thirst for justice. We marinate in a life of forgiveness, kindness, and compassion. TEXT: Mark 10:35-45
October 13, 2024 Proper 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “Inheriting Eternal Life” We all need healing. There are different kinds of healing. Sometimes healing is a long process. TEXT: Mark 10:17-31
October 6, 2024 Proper 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Erie, PA TITLE: “Through the Roof Faith” There are many barriers to break through in order that we be instruments of healing and love in the world. TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 ——————————————— |