Beyond the Sanctuary

Christian Confidence - Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent

Christian Confidence – Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent - February 15th, A+D 2026
Preached at Our Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.
Based on Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Samuel 17:40-51.  
You can access the text of the sermon HERE. 
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God bless your week.  pw

Faith Alone – Eyes to Trust in Christ Crucified and Resurrected - Sermon for Quinquagesima Sunday

Faith Alone – Eyes to Trust in Christ Crucified and Resurrected
Sermon for Quinquagesima Sunday, February 15th, A+D 2026
Preached at Our Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.
Based on St. Luke 18:32 – 43
You can also access the text of the sermon HERE.
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God bless your week.  pw

Scripture Alone - God's Living Word, Authority and Instrument of Salvation

Scripture Alone – God’s Living Word, the Authority and the Instrument of Salvation
In Memory of Rollie
Sermon for Sexagesima Sunday, February 8th, A+D 2026
Preached at Our Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.
Based on St. Luke 8:4-15
Sermon text can be accessed HERE. 
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God bless your week.  pw

By Grace Alone - Sermon for Septuagesima Sunday

By Grace Alone - Sermon for Septuagesima Sunday, February 1st, A+D 2026
Preached at Our Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.
Based on St. Matthew 20:1-16.  
Text of the sermon can be found HERE.
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God bless your week.  pw
 
 
 

Glory to Share – God’s Glorious Love for Human Life

Glory to Share – God’s Glorious Love for Human Life
Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our + Lord
Preached at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota. 
January 26th, A+D 2026
Based on Matthew 17:1-9 and 2nd Peter 1:16-21.
You can access the text of the sermon HERE.
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God bless your week.  pw

A Waiter, Matchmaker and Wedding Planner for Christ - Sermon for the Confession of St. Peter and the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

   A Waiter, Matchmaker and Wedding Planner for Christ.  Sermon for the Confession of St. Peter and the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.  Preached January 18th, A+D 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota. 
Based on John 2:1-11, Mark 8:27 – 35, Ephesians 5:22-33
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God bless your week.  pw

Walking the Watery Way - Sermon for the Baptism of Our + Lord

Walking the Watery Way - Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord.
January 11th, A + D 2026, preached at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  Based on Joshua 3:1-17 and Matthew 3:13 -17.  
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Text of the sermon can be accessed HERE.
God bless your week.  pw

Wise Men, and God's Mission - Sermon for the Observance of Epiphany

Wise Men, and God's Mission - Sermon for the Observance of Epiphany.  Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  Based on Matthew 2:1-12.
Text of this sermon available HERE.
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The Good Way to Go - Funeral Sermon for David Hill

The Good Way to Go - Funeral Sermon for David Hill, preached at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Custer, South Dakota, on January 3rd, A+D 2026.  
Texts: John 12:20-33, Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 116:12 – 19, Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21.
The text of the sermon is available HERE. 
Soli Deo Gloria - To God Alone Be Glory 

Holy Innocents - A Day for the Sanctity of Human Life - Sermon for December 28th, A+D 2025

Holy Innocents – a Day for the Sanctity of Human Life
Based on Matthew 2:13-18, Jeremiah 31:15-17, Revelation 14:1-5
You can also access the text athe sermon HERE.
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God bless your week, pw