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The Story of Nicodemus

The Story of Nicodemus Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon at St. Jacob’s and Trinity on March 12, 2017, the Second Sunday in Lent. The gospel reading is John 3:1-17.   Dear Friends in Christ,   Today at Trinity we are having a baptism of infant Mya Lee Tharp. I […]


Tempted by Satan

Tempted by Satan This sermon was presented at Trinity and St. Jacob’s on March 5, 2017, the First Sunday in Lent. The text is Matthew 4:1-11.   Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!   Today we’re talking about Satan and […]


Facing Our Own Transfigurations

Facing Our Own Transfigurations The sermon text is Matthew 17:1-9. Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon at Trinity and St. Jacob’s Lutheran Churches on February 26, 2017, The Transfiguration of our Lord.   Dear Friends in Christ,   Today we hear again about a signal event in the ministry of […]


Why Should We Love Our Enemies?

Why Should We Love Our Enemies? The text for this sermon is Matthew 5:43-45a. Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon at Trinity and St. Jacob’s on February 19, 2017, the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany.   I’m thinking of a four-letter word that is found 508 times in the Bible. Can […]


The True Meaning of Being Blessed

The True Meaning of Being Blessed Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon at St. Jacobs and Trinity Lutheran Churches on January 29, 2017, the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. The gospel lesson is Matthew 5:1-12.   Dear Friends in Christ,   There is a phrase that is used often these days […]


Let’s Go Fishing!

Let’s Go Fishing! The text for this sermon is Matthew 4:18-22. Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon at Trinity and St. Jacob’s on January 22, 2017, the Third Sunday after Epiphany.   Dear Friends in Christ,   Today I want us to go fishing! Last Sunday we heard the formula […]


Witnesses for Christ

Witnesses for Christ Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon at Trinity and St. Jacob’s on January 15, the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The text is John 1:29-42.   Dear Friends in Christ,   You and I are in the Season of Epiphany. It began with a star that led the […]


Why is Baptism so Important

Why is Baptism so Important? This sermon was presented at Trinity and St. Jacob’s on January 8, 2016, the First Sunday after the Epiphany, by Pastor Jim Kniseley. The sermon text is the gospel reading, Matthew 3:13-17.   Dear Friends in Christ,   Today we remember the Baptism of Jesus […]


On the Road Again! Travel Lite!

On the Road Again! Travel Lite!   The gospel lesson is Matthew 1:13-23. Pastor Jim Kniseley presented this sermon on January 1, 2017, the First Sunday of Christmas at Trinity and St. Jacob’s – Spaders Lutheran Churches.   Dear Friends in Christ,   I’ve given this New Year’s Day Sermon […]