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Faith Lutheran Church - Sullivan, IL

Faith Lutheran Church - Sullivan, IL

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Welcome to the sermon podcast of Faith Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Sullivan, Illinois. Here you'll find weekly sermons preached from God's Word according to the historic Christian faith as confessed in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Each sermon proclaims Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins and is rooted in the Holy Scriptures and the Church's historic lectionary.

Join us for Divine Service every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Sullivan, Illinois
www.faithsullivan.org

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  • Sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity | Luke 19:41-48

    Sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity | Luke 19:41-48
    2026/08/11

    The 10th Sunday after Trinity — August 2, 2026

    Why do some hear the Word of God and believe, while others hear the same Word and reject it? In this sermon, we consider the danger of a hardened heart through Israel’s rejection of Christ and the example of Pharaoh. Persistent resistance to God’s Word is not spiritually neutral; the heart can become increasingly hardened against the very Word given to save us. Yet Christ continues to come to sinners in mercy, calling us to repentance and faith and giving us His righteousness as a gift rather than something we establish for ourselves.
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    19 分
  • Midweek Bible Study, Roman 12:9-13, August 6, 2026

    Midweek Bible Study, Roman 12:9-13, August 6, 2026
    2026/08/06
    9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Verses 9-13: “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” The hating (abhor) and clinging (hold fast) describe how genuine love operates. Authentic love necessitates hate. Apathetic indifference is the opposite, the denial of love. Holding fast to Good - The verb is κολλώμενοι “ko-la-o-mai.” It is typically used elsewhere in Scripture to refer to the intimacy of sexual intercourse (1 Corinthians 6:16,17; Matthew 19:5). Authentic love necessitates an absolute rejection of evil and an unwavering commitment to that which is good. Next follows a series of nine cautions which further define and apply the concept of genuine love. “Love one another with brotherly affection. ” - The verb φιλόστοργοι “philo-storgo-i” (“to be devoted to”) is linked to the noun Φιλαδέλφεια “philadelphia” (“the love of family members for one another”). The church is the family, the household of God (1 Timothy 3:15), and thus its members should conduct themselves toward one another as members of an extended family who care about and are concerned for one another. John Chrysostom (5th Century): “You should love one another because you are brothers and have been born from the same spiritual womb.” “Outdo one another in showing honor.” - In Philippians 2:3-4 Paul offers this advice: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Here is very similar - a literal translation of the phrase might read: “And in respect to honor, lead the way for each other.” Reflects the typical meaning of the verb προηγούμενοι “pro-ego-u-menoi” which normally means to go before or to lead - to set an example. Paraphrase meaning: “In other words, don’t wait around for people to recognize your contributions and praise you. Instead, be alert to what they are contributing and honor them.” We should eagerly seek to outdo one another in bestowing honor and recognition upon one another. “Do not be slothful in zeal” - The noun “zeal” (Greek σπουδῇ “spo-u-de”) means eagerness, earnestness, zeal, or diligence. It conveys the sense of vitality and energy. The contrast is laziness (Matthew 25:26). The phrase literally reads - “In regard to diligence, don’t be lazy.” “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) Meaning: It is all too easy to grow weary and discouraged as we struggle day after day against the weakness of our own sinful nature and the relentless opposition of the devil and the world around us. “be fervent in spirit,” (literally - “as regards the spirit be set on fire”). The same phrase is used in Acts 18:25 in reference to Apollos: “He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and he spoke with the fervor of the Spirit...” Most commentators understand the “spirit” in this phrase as a reference to the Holy Spirit rather than the spirits of men. Meaning: The antidote to the slothfulness (laziness) of sinful human beings is the mighty power of the Spirit of God whose presence was demonstrated at Pentecost in the tongues of fire which appeared over the apostles. “Fervor” (Greek ζέω - “zay-o”) means to bubble, to boil, or to burn. “serve the Lord.” This is linked to “zeal” as an objective standard by which to assess and direct spiritual manifestations (1 Corinthians 12:3; 14:29-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:21). This phrase literally (“as to the Lord, be a slave”) balances and establishes the context for the preceding phrase (“as to the Spirit, be set on fire”). The Greek text (δουλεύοντες “dou-le-uon-tes” literally meaning “slaving” or “being a slave”). Much stronger than the English translation. The implication of slavery in the Biblical world was not so much that of very hard work, as in our English usage, but of absolute submission to the will and control of the master. Meaning: The Christian is one whose no longer possesses an independent will. He is completely subject to the will of the Lord as that divine will is expressed in the Word of God. “Rejoice in hope.” - “Hope” in Scripture is never a mere sense of expectation but confident trust. That is because Biblical hope deals with that which God has promised but that we have not yet seen or received. Our expectation is ...
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    57 分
  • Sermon for Ninth Sunday after Trinity | Luke 16:1-13

    Sermon for Ninth Sunday after Trinity | Luke 16:1-13
    2026/08/04

    Podcast Summary

    Many Christians think the Parable of the Dishonest Manager is simply about money or stewardship. But what if Jesus' primary concern is something much deeper?

    In this sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity, we discover that the turning point of the parable is not the steward's dishonesty, but the moment he learns that an accounting is coming. His entire life changes because he knows he must soon stand before his master.

    Jesus uses that surprising story to ask a searching question of His disciples: Are the children of light living with the same awareness that they, too, will one day stand before their Lord?

    Drawing together Luke 16:1–13 and 1 Corinthians 10:6–13, this sermon explores faithful stewardship in light of the Last Judgment, the danger of serving Mammon instead of God, and the comfort of the Gospel: our hope on that Day rests not in the account we give, but in the account Christ has already given on our behalf. Because He has prepared an eternal home for His people, Christians are free to live wisely, faithfully, and generously as they await His return.
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    16 分
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