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Sermons from Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg, Georgia
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Advent begins our wait by lifting our eyes where Isaiah lifts his—to the mountain of the Lord. There, many nations stream upward to Zion while the Lord’s own Word flows downward to meet them. In a world searching for a king who brings peace and truth, Isaiah shows us where to look— to the King whose teaching goes out from Zion and whose light calls us to walk in his ways.Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 30, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Today we journey through the sweep of the Church Year to see one unbroken story: Christ the King revealing his saving work step by step. From the hope of Advent to the joy of Christmas, from the sacrifice of Lent to the victory of Easter, from the Spirit’s fire at Pentecost to the final promise of his return—every season proclaims the same truth. Our King has come, our King reigns, and our King will bring us home in glory.Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 23, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced the furnace not because their faith failed, but because they trusted the God who saves. Their refusal to bow isn’t stubbornness, it’s confidence that the Lord is worthy of trust even when the flames rise and deliverance seems impossible. In the fire, the Lord makes himself known. This week we’ll see how their story invites us to the same confession— the God who stood with them in the furnace is the God who stands with us in every trial.Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 16, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
The Sadducees approach Jesus with a question meant to prove that this life is all there is. We often live the same way—fearing death or filling life with as much as we can before time runs out. But Jesus answers with Scripture and reveals the truth: God “is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” In Christ, death is not the end. Come hear how Jesus confronts our fear of death and replaces it with confidence in the resurrection.Vicar Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 9, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
Do you ever find yourself “up a tree” spiritually—stuck, searching, curious, but scared to get closer to Jesus? Zacchaeus was literally there, up a sycamore tree, trying to catch a glimpse of the Savior. But before he could find Jesus, Jesus found him. In this message, we’ll see how Christ meets us in our stuck places, calls us by name, and teaches us what true forgiveness is. Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on November 2, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz
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
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