St. John Lutheran Sermons

Cantate (Easter 4)

Isaiah 12:1–6
James 1:17–21
John 16:5–15

Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord (Observed) (2026)

2 Kings 2:8–15
Acts 1:1–11
Mark 16:14–20

Misericordias Domini (Easter 2)

Ezekiel 34:11–16
1 Peter 2:21b–25
John 10:11–16

Quasimodo geniti (Easter 1)

Ezekiel 37:1–14
1 John 5:4–10a
John 20:19–31

The Resurrection of Our Lord (2026)

Job 19:23-27
1 Corinthians 5:7-8
Mark 16:1-8
This sermon includes a devotional writing and a prayer both written by Johann Gerhard.
Devotional writing: THE INCOMPREHENSIBILITY OF THE RESURRECTION
Johann Gerhard, The Handbook of Consolations: For the Fears and Trials that Oppress Us in the Struggle with Death, trans. Carl L. Beckwith (Wipf and Stock, 2009), 77.
Prayer: PRAYER FOR A BLESSED END TO THIS LIFE AND A BLESSED RESURRECTION TO ETERNAL LIFE
Johann Gerhard, Meditations on Divine Mercy: A Classic Treasury of Devotional Prayers, trans. Matthew C. Harrison (Concordia Publishing House, 2003), 126.

Good Friday (2026)

Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
THE PASSION OF OUR LORD ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN (John 18-19)
This sermon includes a devotional writing and a prayer both written by Johann Gerhard.
Devotional writing: THE PAINS OF DEATH
Johann Gerhard, The Handbook of Consolations: For the Fears and Trials that Oppress Us in the Struggle with Death, trans. Carl L. Beckwith (Wipf and Stock, 2009), 63.
Prayer: THANKSGIVING FOR CHRIST'S SUFFERING
Johann Gerhard, Meditations on Divine Mercy: A Classic Treasury of Devotional Prayers, trans. Matthew C. Harrison (Concordia Publishing House, 2003), 67.

Maundy Thursday (2026)

THE SACRED TRIDUUM: I. Maundy Thursday
Unworthy Use of the Lord's Supper
Exodus 24:3-11
1 Corinthians 11:20-32
John 13:1-15
This sermon includes a devotional writing and a prayer both written by Johann Gerhard.
Devotional writing: THE UNWORTHY USE OF THE HOLY SUPPER
Johann Gerhard, The Handbook of Consolations: For the Fears and Trials that Oppress Us in the Struggle with Death, trans. Carl L. Beckwith (Wipf and Stock, 2009), 35.
Prayer: THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
Johann Gerhard, Meditations on Divine Mercy: A Classic Treasury of Devotional Prayers, trans. Matthew C. Harrison (Concordia Publishing House, 2003), 86.

Palm Sunday - Palmarum (2026)

Luke 19:29-40 (Palm Sunday Procession)
Exodus 15:27-16:7a
Philippians 2:5-11
THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO ST. MARK (Mark 14:53-15:47)

Lent 5 Midweek - The Annunciation of Our Lord (2026)

Isaiah 7:10-15
Hebrews 10:4-10
Luke 1:26-38a

Lent 5 - Judica (2026)

Genesis 22:1-19
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 8:46-59a