Beyond the Sanctuary

A Song for Ezekiel and Thomas - Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

Christ is Risen!  He Is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! 
A Song for Ezekiel and Thomas
Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 12th, A+D 2026
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota
There is no manuscript to share this week, but the hymn on which the sermon was built can be accessed HERE. 
Sermon is based on Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 John 5:4-12,  John 20:19-31
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God bless your week, pw

I Know That My Redeemer Lives - Sermon for the Resurrection of Our + Lord

I Know that My Redeemer Lives – Sermon for Easter, April 5th, A+D 2026, Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota
Based on Job Job 19:21-27, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Luke 24:1-12
You can access the text of the sermon HERE. 
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God bless your Easter Celebration.  Pw

Forgiveness - Sermon for Good Friday

Forgiveness – Sermon for Good Friday, April 3rd, A+D 2026 - Readings and Sermon.  Preached at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Custer, South Dakota.
Based on Job Job 42:7-9, Ephesians 4:25-32, and Luke 23:32-43      
You can access the text of the sermon Here. 
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God bless your Easter Celebration.  pw

Words That Have to Be Spoken - Sermon for Holy Thursday

Words That Have to Be Spoken – Sermon for Holy Thursday, April 2nd, A+D 2026
Our Savior’s and Our Redeemer Lutheran Churches, Hill City and Custer, South Dakota
Based on Job 1:13-19 and 32:11-22, Mark 14:12-31      
You can also access the text of the sermon at the link below. 
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God bless your week.  pw
https://pastordavidwarner.blogspot.com/2026/04/words-that-have-to-be-spoken-sermon-for.html

There Be Dragons! - On Earth Is Not His Equal, and Still We Rejoice! Sermon for Palm Sunday

There Be Dragons! - On Earth Is Not His Equal, and Still We Rejoice!
Sermon for Palm Sunday, March 29th, A+D 2026,
Preached at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota
Based on Job 41:1-34 , Philippians 2:5-11  , 1st Peter 5:6-11 , Luke 19:37 - 44
You can access the text of the sermon HERE. 
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God bless your week.  pw

Mary and Job and Jesus - Midweek Sermon following the 5th Sunday in Lent

Mary and Job and Jesus – Midweek Sermon after the 5th Sunday in Lent.  Preached March 25th, Year of Our + Lord 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Custer, SD
Based on Job 38:1-11 and Luke 1:26-38.
You can also access the text of the sermon HERE. 
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God bless your week.  pw

Judgment Time - Variations on a Theme, Sermon for Judica, the 5th Sunday in Lent

Judgment Time - Variations on a Theme, Sermon for Judica, the 5th Sunday in Lent
Preached March 22nd, Year of Our + Lord 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Hill City, SD.  Based on Genesis 22:1-14, Hebrews 9:11-15, John 8:42-59
You can access the text of the sermon HERE. 
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God bless your week.  pw

Heavenly Bread for Our Earthly Journey - Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent

Heavenly Bread for Our Earthly Journey, Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. 
Preached March 15th, A+D 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, SD
Based on John 6:1-15.
Text of the sermon is available HERE.
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God bless your week, pw

Avoiding the Nets by Staying Close to the Strong Man - Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent

Avoiding the Nets by Staying Close to the Stronger Man
Sermon for Oculi, the 3rd Sunday in Lent
Preached at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, SD
March 8th, Year of Our + Lord 2026
Based on Jeremiah 26:1-15, Ephesians 51-9 and Luke 11:14-28.
You can access the audio of the sermon at the link below
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God bless your week, pw

The Catechumen - Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent - Reminiscere

The Catechumen - Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent - Reminiscere.  Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.
Based on Matthew 15:21 - 28.
Text of the Sermon is available HERE.
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God bless your week, pw