Worldly Sacrifice for the Sake of Christ
Worldly sacrifices are not sacrifices at all. Giving up our sins is pure gain, and even good things we lay aside are exchanged for the gospel and the gift of eternal life.
Sermons
Sermons from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
The Christian’s Relationship to Civil Authority
Civil authorities are instituted by God for our wellbeing and are to be obeyed unless they command what is contrary to his word. God also rules his people inwardly by transforming hearts through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Office of the Keys: The Heart of the Church [Sermon]
The heart of the church is the Office of the Keys. Externals may shine or crumble, but only the gospel and law open heaven’s door.
Sermon: Spiritual Pride & Spiritual Humility
Confront spiritual pride and embrace spiritual humility. We are all beggars before the God who humbly gives Himself for us.
Sermon: The Blessing of the Nation
God raised our nation. He blesses us through it. We are called to seek its welfare while belonging first to the Kingdom of Heaven. A 250th anniversary sermon.
Sermon: Dying with Regard to the Law
Death through the law, death to the law, and life unto the law. A powerful sermon on dying to sin and finding true life in Christ.
Sermon: Glad Confession
On Father’s Day, explore the power of the tongue in making a glad confession of Christ. A Lutheran sermon on faith, fatherhood, and shaping lives with God’s Word.
Sermon: Holy Trinity, Doctrine of the Heart
On Trinity Sunday, Pastor Chris reveals how the Holy Trinity is above all a doctrine of the heart — igniting deeper faith, unshakable hope, and sacrificial love.
Sermon: 3 Myths & 3 Biblical Facts about the Holy Spirit
Discover the true gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Pastor Chris debunks 3 common myths and reveals how the Spirit transforms hearts through God’s Word and love.
Sermon: The Resurrection Transforms Our Minds, Wills, and Emotions [Easter 2026]
Christ is Risen: Letting Easter Knowledge Transform Your Mind, Heart, and Guts with Lasting Joy | Sermon