They Testify about Him
By Alexander
Pastor Lange, who serves in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, preaches through entire books of the Bible. The Scriptures testify about Christ. As such, Pastor Lange hopes to draw Christ out of the Scriptures and proclaim him to you.
Bonus sermon on the Lord's Prayer! What comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart. So, our prayers must be a window into our hearts. The Lord's Prayer reveals what Christians value most. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Are we like Elanor Rigby? Does no one appreciate our work? Are we wasting our lives? "034. Matthew 25:31-46" by Joel Biermann Apology IV:73, Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions 2nd ed. (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 2006) Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Is Matthew 5:48 Law or Gospel? Well, both! "Be perfect." That's Law! "As your Father is perfect." That's Gospel! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Does Jesus forbid all oaths? Not exactly. However, he does encourage us to be as true and faithful as our Father. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Lust is a problem. As covetousness, it drives a wedge between us and God. It objectifies people. It cheapens sex. Thankfully, Jesus is the solution to this problem! Stripped for Parts: The Destructive Power of Lust Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Often Christians will excuse their rage by calling it righteous anger. However, Jesus seems to condemn anger. So, what does the New Testament say about anger? Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
How do Christians relate to the Old Testament, especially the Mosaic Law? We walk through Matthew 5:17-20 to find answers. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Who am I? What is my purpose? You know your identity and purpose, because you know Jesus! He makes you salt, so that you might be useful to society, and he makes you light, so that you might reveal the Father to others! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
As Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount, he does something surprising. He looks at the poor, unfortunate souls and calls them blessed. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Matthew talks a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven. What on earth is that? Find out in this sermon! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Darkness is an image for despair. The people of Galilee were experiencing the darkness of despair. Then, they see a light! In this sermon, we learn that Jesus gives hope to our dark world. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Jesus was not tempted in the wilderness to show you how to overcome temptation. Jesus overcame temptation for you! While sinners always succumb, Jesus succeeds! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Jesus was anointed the Messianic King at the Jordan River. More importantly, he was appointed the Servant of the Lord. Jesus stands in the place of sinners, because he is destined to die in the place of sinners. At the end of the sermon, we contemplate The Baptism of the Christ by Daniel Bonnell. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
What should we make of John? He was important, but why was he important? Was he just a prophet or was he unique? Is he entirely unique or does he bear some similarity to pastor's today? Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Bonus sermon! Pastor Lange preaches a sermon on Matthew, chapter two. Jesus fulfills the predictions, patterns, and promises of the Old Testament. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Jesus is The Boy Who Lived. He lived, but only so that he could die for us. And then, he was raised from the dead. Since he lives, we will live too! Thank you, Pastor Sam Schuldheisz, for the idea that inspired this sermon. You should check out his blog: https://e-nklings-revschuldheisz.blogspot.com/ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
We use Peter Breughel's incredible painting to help us meditate on the visit of the Magi. We learn that many sinners will overlook Jesus, but God will reveal his Son to unworthy fools. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The conception of Jesus was scandalous, but then God often achieves his purposes in scandalous ways! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The genealogy of Jesus is a summary of the Old Testament. According to Matthew, Jesus gives the Old Testament story a happy ending! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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