This sermon deals with the tension between Gaudete ("Rejoice!") Sunday and the reality of so many of our lives: we don't always feel that we have that many reasons to rejoice.

Main Takeaways

• Doubt is a common struggle; even the greatest prophet (John the Baptist) experienced doubt!
• Jesus comforts us not with therapeutic advice but with His mighty works.
• We have a greater comfort than John because we receive the saving benefits of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection; John the Baptist only heard about a few miracles Jesus did.

Scripture Index

• Matthew 11:2–11: From prison, John the Baptist sends disciples to ask Jesus if He truly is the Messiah.
• Isaiah 40:6–8: A reminder that all flesh is like temporary grass, but God's Word is eternal and always reliable.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1: St. Paul describes the pastoral office as "stewards of the mysteries" of God.
• Isaiah 35:5–6: The prophecy that the Messiah would open blind eyes and heal the lame.
• Isaiah 61:1: The Spirit anoints the Messiah to proclaim liberty to captives and good news to the poor.
• Psalm 119:50: A confession that in the midst of affliction, God's promise is the only source of life.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

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