Sermons by Pastor Wenzel

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Not Glee and Gratitude, but Rejection and Resentment

Meaningful Ministry: Mount Olive Sermon Series

Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the […]

God’s Antidote for Doubt

Lifeguide John 20:19-31: On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the […]

The Son of Man on a Mission for Sinners

Life Guide Mark 9:2-9: After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. […]

Faith in Christ Alone

Micah 7:18-20: Who is a God like you,   who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever  but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot  and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. 20 You will be […]

“If I were a rich man…”

Luke 16: 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. […]

One Way to One: Building Each Other Up

30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in […]

Hope Drives Out Fear

Life Guide Life Guide – Leader’s Notes Luke 24:36-49 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands […]

Hands of Humility

It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now loved them to the end.   Dear fellow heirs of our Savior: When a man faces his impending death, […]

Rejoice, The Lord Is Near

Philippians 4:4-7:  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will […]

Give Thanks for What God Has Established

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do […]

Look to Jesus in All of Your Needs

Download Life Guide Dear fellow children of God; While the story of the feeding of the 5000 is one of Jesus’ more famous miracles, it probably doesn’t have the wow factor of some of his other miracles, like calming the storm or walking on water or the raising of Lazarus. Add to this the fact […]