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The parable of the persistent widow calls us to check our prayer posture. Are we praying like people who believe God hears and cares, or are we trying to hold on tight to our sense of control? Jesus' parable invites us to keep coming before our righteous Judge with humble confidence, trusting his timing, his heart, and his promises.Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on October 19, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
So you want to be a disciple... Sounds simple until Jesus starts describing what that really means. In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus challenges his followers to forgive endlessly, serve humbly, and trust fully. This week we'll explore what discipleship looks like and how God invites forgiven sinners to be humble servants in his kingdom.Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at October 5, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Everyone wants to make the most of their money. In Luke 16, however, Jesus turns our ideas of wealth and security upside down. He warns against clinging to riches that fade and calls us to use earthly treasures in service to God’s eternal kingdom. This week’s sermon invites us to trade futility for utility as we invest in what lasts forever.Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at September 21, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
The found are left; the lost are found. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, showing us the heart of a God who seeks the straying and rejoices over their return. This week we’ll explore the scandal of grace: why God’s mercy runs after the lost, why the found are called to wait, and how Christ restores broken sinners to his family.Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on September 14, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field'‘ by David Hilowitz
Carrying a cross is never easy. Jesus makes it clear that following him means counting the cost and putting him above everything else. In his letter to Philemon, Paul shows what that love looks like in real life: courage to forgive, compassion to restore, and confidence to act as Christ has acted for us. Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at September 7, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Everyone wants the best seat at the table—but in Luke 14, Jesus turns our ideas of honor and status upside down. He warns against pride that seeks recognition and calls us to humility that trusts the Host to lift us up. Even more, he shows us that our place at God’s banquet isn’t earned but graciously given. This week’s sermon invites us to trade self-promotion for Christ’s invitation.Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at August 31, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Just because "everyone says" something doesn't make it true. People have all kinds of ideas about who gets to go to heaven or how they might get there. Jesus says, however, that the door to heaven is narrow, and few will be able to enter it. Jesus himself is the only way in.Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at August 24, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
We usually expect valuable things to be packaged in a way that shows their worth. That’s why it’s so striking when Paul says that God has placed his light in fragile clay jars like us. Not only does God bless us with the privilege of carrying his light, but he also entrusts us to bear it through trials and persecution for the sake of a world that desperately needs it.
Vicar Schroeder's sermon preached at Faith on August 17, 2025.
Intro/Outro Music: "Depth of Field" by David Hilowitz
It’s easy to move through life on a “turn by turn” basis— we focus on the little details instead of the bigger picture of where we’re going or what we’re doing. What if we get so caught up in the details that we forget that God is working out the big picture in his way and his time? We can trust him to lead us and to work all things in a way more beautiful than we ever could. Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at August 10, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
What if the joy you’re chasing today vanishes when God calls you home? Focusing on Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13–21, we confront the subtle grip of greed that tempts us to anchor our true joy in possessions rather than God’s eternal love. Jesus’ teaching challenges us to pause and ask… When God calls us home to Him, whose will our joy be? And even further…Whose is our joy today?
Is it difficult for you to ask for help? If it is, you’re not alone. As we get older, we want to figure out our problems on our own, making it increasingly uncomfortable for us to reach out in times of need. But when it comes to prayer, God wants us to cry out to Him. What an incredible privilege it is to be able to humbly and confidently approach our Father in heaven with all our problems. As we cry out to Him, our eyes are refocused on Him, the only One who can truly answer our prayers. Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on July 27, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
In a world where the wants are many, Jesus tells us there is only one thing needed. That one thing might surprise us. It’s not something we need to stay alive physically, like food or water, but it’s something we need in order to live eternally: the Word. Through the story of Jesus at the home of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, we see how Jesus sets our priorities straight, which then frees us to love and serve joyfully.Pastor Evan Chartrand’s sermon preached at Faith on July 20, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus responds to a religious expert’s question, “Who is my neighbor?” with a story of radical compassion along the perilous Jerusalem-to-Jericho road. A Samaritan’s selfless care for a beaten stranger contrasts sharply with the indifference of religious passersby. This parable challenges us to move beyond convenience and fear, urging us to embrace a love beyond what’s expected by serving a neighbor in need with Christ-like compassion. That kind of love will leave a lasting impact. Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on July 13, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
In Jesus’ parable of the two debtors, a Pharisee’s skepticism and a sinful woman’s devotion reveal the transformative power of grace. This narrative challenges us to confront the immeasurable debt of our own sins, recognize the boundless forgiveness offered by Christ, and reflect on how this gift inspires a life of heartfelt love and service to others. This sermon was preached by Daniel Buth, a member at Faith who is studying to be a pastor.Seminarian Daniel Buth’s sermon preached at Faith on July 6, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
In a world that fractures our focus with endless demands, how can we live with single-minded devotion to Christ without hesitation? It’s a daunting call, requiring strength beyond our own. Only through Christ’s unwavering, unhesitant commitment to our salvation can we live fully committed to Him. Jesus’ love empowers us to follow Him boldly, as Elisha did, ready to embrace God’s call without a moment’s pause.Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on June 29, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Psalm 127 teaches that lasting purpose in personal and family life comes from trusting God's love and promises, not human efforts that are like sandcastles swept away. Without God's guidance, endeavors like building a strong home life or striving for personal meaning are futile. By trusting God's promises of forgiveness and eternal purpose, believers can build lives and families on a foundation that endures.Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on Community BBQ Sunday, June 22, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
The Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—invites us to embrace the mystery of the Trinity, not as a puzzle to solve, but as a comforting truth that pours peace into our hearts. In a world craving quick answers, the Father’s gift of His Son, Jesus’ sacrifice, and the Spirit’s presence in our hearts reveal a God too vast for our minds, yet fighting for our salvation and giving us eternal peace.Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on June 15, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Human rebellion fractures the world, as vividly illustrated at Babel, where God scattered people by confusing their languages. In the face of that division, the Holy Spirit emerges as a divine force of unity, dramatically showcased at Pentecost when disciples miraculously spoke in different tongues to share the gospel. The Holy Spirit transformed a fearful group into bold witnesses who unite people through the powerful message of Jesus Christ. From the neighbor across the street to the global stage, the Holy Spirit’s uniting power calls us to bridge divisions and spread Christ’s love across all boundaries. How can we, empowered by the same uniting Spirit, share the gospel today?Pastor Schroeder’s Pentecost sermon preached at Faith on June 8, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
In a world shrouded in confusion and grief, where fleeting pleasures and endless information fail to satisfy, Jesus’ words in John 16:16–24 offer hope. On Holy Thursday, he promises his disciples, amid their looming sorrow, a deep, lasting joy that transcends circumstances. Through his death and resurrection, Christ secures an unshakable joy for all Christians that is firmly rooted in God’s love and forgiveness. This is the joy we need. Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on May 25, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
What is the best gift that you could leave behind for your children? Even more important than passing down a family heirloom, a large inheritance, or the family house, is passing down Jesus’ words. In a world that is filled with noise and doubt, we work to teach our children the words of eternal life, the words that have the power to save. And that’s why Christin education matters - to have pastors and teachers who are there to train up the next generation in God’s Word.Seminarian Mark Burger’s sermon preached at Faith on May 18, 2025.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
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