St. John Lutheran Sermons

May 31, 2026
Isaiah 6:1-7
Romans 11:33-36
John 3:1-15

May 24, 2026
Genesis 11:1–9
Acts 2:1–11
John 14:23–31a
 
Note: This sermon was originally preached on the Feast of Pentecost (June 4th, 2017) to the Saints of Redeemer Lutheran Church - Fort Wayne, IN by the Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes. It has been reworked by Pastor Mandile for the Saints of St. John Lutheran Church - Strongsville, OH for the Feast of Pentecost (May 24, 2026).

Exaudi (Sunday in the Octave of the Ascension)
May 17, 2026
Ezekiel 36:23a, 23c–28
1 Peter 4:7b–11
John 15:26—16:4a

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.