Beyond the Sanctuary

Purple Garments - Sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Purple Garments - Sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost.  Based on Luke 16:19-31 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19.  Sermon also uses a hymn, Lutheran Service Book 708, Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart, as a frame.  
Text of the sermon is available HERE.
 

Called to Serve - Sermon for the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Called to Serve – Sermon for the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  
Sermon based on Ezekiel 2:8 – 3:11, Ephesian 4:7 – 16, and Matthew 9:9-13
You can also access the text of the sermon HERE..  
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God bless your week, pw

Unexpected Glory - Sermon for Holy Cross Day

Unexpected Glory - Sermon for Holy Cross Day, preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  
Based on Number 21:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 12:20-33.  
Text of the sermon is availabe HERE.
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A Big Heart - Sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, September 7, 2025

A Big Heart – Sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. 
Based on Psalm 119:32 and Philemon 1-21.
Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.
You can listen to the text of the sermon HERE.. 
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God bless your week, pw

The Cruciform Life - Sermon preached on August 31st, 2025

The Cruciform Life – Sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. 
Based on Luke 14:1-14.  
Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota, August 31, 2025.
You can also access the text of the sermon HERE.  
If this is a blessing to you, consider passing it along to someone you think might also benefit!  
God bless your week, pw

It’s Not About Them, It’s About You - Sermon for August 24th, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost

It's Not About Them, It's About You - Sermon for the August 24th, the 11th Sunday after Pentectost.  Preached at Our Savior's Luthean Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  
Manuscript of the Sermon available HERE

Baptism by Fire - Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost

Baptism by Fire – Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  
Based on Luke 12:49-50.
Text of the sermon available HERE

Fearless Faith that Attracts - Sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost.

Fearless Faith that Attracts - Sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost.  Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota on August 10, 2025. 
Based on Luke 12:22-34, Hebrews 11:1-16, Genesis 15:1-6.
Manuscript of the Sermon available HERE.

Rich Toward God - Sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost

Rich Toward God - Sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota. Based on Luke 12 and Ecclesiastes 1 and 2.  
Sermon text avalable HERE

Praying to Our Father - Sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost

Praying to Our Father - Sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost.  Preached at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hill City, South Dakota.  
Based on Genesis 18:20-23 and Luke 11:1-13.  
Audio of the Sermon available HERE.