Sermons by Pastor Wenzel

Glory in the Grandeur of the Grace of our Triune God

Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-5Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And weboast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and…

God’s Mercy is More

Download Life Guides > Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Dear fellow sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father; In 1772 an Anglican pastor by the name of John Newton wrote the words to one of the most famous hymns in Christianity: “Amazing Grace”, the hymn we’ll sing at the end of our service today. 250…

Behold your King!

You can also listen to this sermon and more from Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Spotify. Christ the King Sunday  John 18:33-37: Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 “Am I…

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…

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…