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Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus sets God's interests against man's: he must suffer, die, and rise, and those who follow him take up their own cross. Salvation is not ease or earthly glory but clinging to Christ crucified, who alone can save.
Sermon by Stephen Larson for Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Matthew 14:22-33; Romans 10:5-17
When wind, waves, and fear overwhelm us, Christ reaches out his saving hand as he did to Peter. Salvation rests in Christ's finished work, received through his Word and confessed in faith, and trials strengthen our trust in his presence.
John 6:1-15
In feeding the five thousand, Jesus reveals God's generous care, yet he refuses to become merely an earthly bread king. His compassion leads to the cross, where he defeats sin and death and gives himself as the true bread of eternal life.
Jeremiah 15:19-21; Romans 4:16-25; Matthew 7:12-14
Jesus calls us from the broad road of works-righteousness to the narrow way of repentance and faith in Christ alone.
Exodus 20:1-17
God's supernatural work in Israel's exodus calls his people to trust him and live according to his commandments.
Matthew 10:34-42
In Matthew 10:34-42, Jesus speaks honestly about the cost of discipleship: allegiance to Him can divide even close relationships, yet those who take up the cross and receive His messengers find life in Him. This sermon will consider Christ's call to faithful witness, sacrificial love, and the promise that even small acts done in His name are seen by the Father.
