2024 Sermons

A gold crown with an ornate design sits above a circle of barbed wire on a dark background.

Jesus is King forever

Jesus is King; has your heart made him room?

Revelation 1:1-8 - Jesus is King forever!
Pr. Matthew Pillman
Page of the Bible showing the title "The Gospel According to Mark."

Pretentious or Pious

Christ condemns the pretentious
and commends the pious!

Mark 12:38-44 - Pretentious or Pious
Pr. Matthew Pillman
Reformation Sunday announcement for Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 27, 2024, with decorative text on a red background.

Justified by Faith

In the Reformation, we are reminded of the Scriptural principle that we are justified by faith, not works.

Romans 3:19-28 - Justified by Faith
Pr. Matthew Pillman
Close-up of an open Bible showing the title 'The Gospel According to Mark' and text from the beginning of the Book of Mark.

A New Perspective on Greatness

Jesus reorients our definition of greatness through His cross and the resurrection… and a young child.

Mark 9:30-37 - Jesus on Greatness
Pr. Matthew Pillman
Bible open to the Book of Ephesians on a wooden table, with the word "EPHESIANS" in bold text on the right.

Christ and His Church

Paul paints a beautiful picture for marriage and Christ’s relationship with His bride, the Church

Ephesians 5:22-33 - Christ and His Church
Pr. Matthew Pillman