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Caught by Jesus

Pastor Gregg Bitter

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.

Be First -- Mark 9:30-37

Mark 9:30-37. What does it mean to be first when it comes to Christ's kingdom? Be first A. By pursuing excellence in your Christian life. B. By serving others in Jesus’ name. Preached on September 6, 2015, for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Be-First-Mark9_30-37.html

Sep 10, 2015

17 min

Who Is Jesus Christ? -- Mark 8:27-35

Mark 8:27-35. Who is Jesus Christ? Parts: A. He is the Cross-bearer. B. He is the Cross-sender. Preached on August 30, 2015, for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Who-Is-Jesus-Christ_-Mark8_27-35.html

Sep 3, 2015

22 min

Rest in Christ -- Deuteronomy 5:12 and Mark 2:28

Deuteronomy 5:12 and Mark 2:28. What kind of rest does Jesus bring and why do we need it? Parts: A. Rest in Christ’s wounds. B. Rest in Christ’s works. C. Rest in Christ's word. Preached on June 7, 2015, for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Rest-in-Christ-Deuteronomy5_12AndMark2_28.html

Jun 11, 2015

16 min

Tremble at God’s Holiness -- Isaiah 6:1-8

Isaiah 6:1-8. How far beyond us the holy God is! How could we ever enter his presence? Only the Triune God can bring us to himself. We tremble at his holiness. Preached on May 31, 2015, for the Festival of the Holy Trinity, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Tremble-at-God_s-Holiness-Isaiah6_1-8.html

Jun 3, 2015

20 min

The LORD’s Word Raises Dry Bones -- Ezekiel 37:1-14

Ezekiel 37:1-14. What a miracle the Holy Spirit has worked in the lives of God's people! He has brought life to our dry bones through the word of the Lord. Parts: A. His word brings the life-giving Spirit. B. His Word raises a vast army. Preached on May 24, 2015, for Pentecost: The Coming of the Holy Spirit, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-LORD_s-Word-Raises-Dry-Bones-Ezekiel37_1-14.html

Jun 3, 2015

22 min

Christ Builds Up His Body -- Ephesians 4:7-16

Ephesians 4:7-16. Does the decline of Christianity trouble you? Is our ascended Lord still blessing his Church? How does our Head build up his body? Parts: A. By giving us those who speak his word. B. By anchoring us in his truth. Preached on May 17, 2015, for the Ascension of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ-Builds-Up-His-Body-Ephesians4_7-16.html

May 19, 2015

20 min

God’s Love Drives Out Fear -- 1 John 4:13-21

1 John 4:13-21. How amazing God's love is! It even drives out our fear. Parts: A. So that we have courage to anticipate Judgment Day. B. So that we have courage to love our brothers and sisters. Preached on May 10, 2015, for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Love-Drives-Out-Fear-1John4_13-21.html

May 12, 2015

23 min

“Lean on Me” – the LORD -- Proverbs 3:5, 6

Proverbs 3:5, 6. What does it mean to lean on the LORD? Parts: A. Let go of your own understanding. B. Know him as your Shepherd. Preached on May 3, 2015, for the Fifth Sunday of Easter: Confirmation, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/_Lean-on-Me_-_-the-LORD-Proverbs3_5,6.html

May 7, 2015

16 min

How Precious Is God’s Flock! -- Acts 20:28-32

Acts 20:28-32. What give us true worth and value? Why does God count each of the sheep in his flock as precious? Parts: A. Purchased by his blood. B. Protected by his word. Preached on April 26, 2015, for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/How-Precious-Is-God_s-Flock_-Acts20_28-32.html

May 7, 2015

20 min

Jesus Cures Our Doubts -- Luke 24:36-45

Luke 24:36-45. People have so much confidence in things that are uncertain and so little confidence in the One who never fails. How does Jesus cure our doubts? Preached on April 19, 2015, for the Third Sunday of Easter, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Jesus-Cures-Our-Doubts-Luke24_36-45.html

Apr 20, 2015

22 min