Beyond the Sanctuary

Sermon for the Ascension of Our + Lord, (Observed), May 17th A+D 2026.
Preached at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota, based on Acts 1:1-11.
You can also access text of the sermon HERE.
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God bless your Ascension Celebration.  pw

Christ is Risen!  He Is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! 
Enduring Life, Abundant Fruit, Fullness of Joy – Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 10th A+D 2026, preached at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota
Based on John 15:1 - 17.  
You can also access the video and text of the sermon at the links below. 
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it on to a friend.  
God bless your Easter Celebration.  pw 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgFSJHqtCtE
https://pastordavidwarner.blogspot.com/2026/05/enduring-life-abundant-fruit-fullness.html

Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter – Cantate, May 3rd, A+D 2026
Our Savior’s and Our Redeemer Lutheran Churches, Hill City and Custer, SD
Three Convictions of the Holy Spirit – John 16:7 – 11
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Text of this sermon is available HERE.

Why Seek Lost Sheep?  Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.  Based on Ezekiel 34:11, John 10:11, 1 Peter 2:24-25.  Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, SD on April 19, 2026.  
Text of the sermon available HERE.

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 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. 
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it on to a friend.  
God bless your Easter Celebration.  Pw

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. 
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it on to a friend.  
God bless your Easter Celebration.  pw

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. 
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it on to a friend.  
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, 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. 
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it on to a friend.  
God bless your week.  pw

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. 
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it on to a friend.  
God bless your week.  pw