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Hold it Sacred, and Gladly Hear and Learn It.

A sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity, by Fr. Daniel Suelzle.

Christ in Majesty

Jesus weeping over Jerusalem reveals a sobering paradox: despite the city’s grand exterior, its heart was fundamentally at war with God. This historic tragedy serves as a direct mirror for modern believers regarding the Third Commandment—the call to gladly hear and treasure God’s Word rather than despise it. Far too often, we despise the Word not through open defiance, but through subtle neglect: prioritizing personal comfort over spiritual discipline, compartmentalizing our faith into a safe Sunday routine, or letting sloth convince us that the Gospel is boring or inconvenient.

Yet Christ’s tears are met with active, compassionate intervention rather than abandonment. He comes into our midst to “clean house,” using the sharp edge of His Law to tear down our rationalizations and reveal our desperate need for a Savior. Ultimately, His compassion leads Him to the cross to bear the punishment for every despiser of His Word, offering complete forgiveness and life through His grace and Sacraments. Rather than hardening our hearts or making excuses, we are called to receive His daily gifts with repentant joy, finding our true identity in His overwhelming mercy.

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We are beggars.

A sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity, by Fr. Joshua Leigeber.

parable of the unjust steward

Everything we have is a gift. Our lives, our possessions, our families, our abilities—even our next breath—belong to God, who has entrusted them to us as faithful stewards. In a world that constantly tells us to put ourselves first and find our identity in what we own or accomplish, Christ reminds us that true riches are not found in earthly wealth but in Him alone.

This sermon explores Jesus’ challenging parable of the dishonest steward (Luke 16:1–9), showing that Christian stewardship is about far more than money. Having received the immeasurable riches of God’s mercy in Christ, we are freed to use all that He has entrusted to us—our time, talents, resources, and words—in service to our neighbor and for the spread of the Gospel. Because our greatest debt has already been paid by Christ’s death and resurrection, we are no longer driven by fear or greed, but by thanksgiving and love.

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Jesus cares about doctrine. So should you.

A sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, by Fr. Dan Suelzle.

Jesus’ warning to “enter by the narrow gate” and “beware of false prophets” is fundamentally an act of divine love meant to protect believers from spiritual destruction. False teachers never present themselves as obvious threats; like wolves in sheep’s clothing, they offer smooth flattery and mirror Satan’s ancient tactic by subtly asking, “Did God really say?” This question intentionally shifts focus away from objective Scripture and toward subjective human doubt and preference. The Christian faith is not an a la carte menu to be customized according to personal taste. Rather, it is the undivided truth delivered by Christ—a truth that demands vigilance, humility, and an unyielding commitment to reject deceptive falsehoods in favor of God’s Word.

To discern true teaching from subtle deception, believers must evaluate a teacher’s “fruit”—their doctrine—against the sole standard of Holy Scripture, rather than popularity, eloquence, or emotional appeal. Faithful, Christ-centered proclamation does not shy away from exposing human sin through the mirror of God’s Law, nor does it attach strings to the unconditional grace promised in the Gospel. Caring deeply about pure doctrine is far from an exercise in intellectual pride or winning theological debates; it is simply to rejoice in the treasures of heaven: forgiveness, true wisdom for our lives, and eternal salvation. By remaining anchored in the Scriptures, we are guarded against the subtle lies of the devil, the world, and our sinful flesh, and we rest securely in the saving promises of Christ.

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