Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on St. Nicholas on December 1, 2021, for the first midweek Advent service.
Sermons
Ad Te Lavavi | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 13:8-14 on November 28, 2021, the First Sunday in Advent (Ad Te Levavi).
Romans 13:8-14
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Sermon Notes
What is the name of the first Sunday in Advent? From where does it get its name? What is the English translation?
What does every Christian want to be taught? Why?
Why did Jesus come into the world to die for you on the cross?
Jesus loves you and was sacrificed for you. How does this affect what you do for others?
Why were God’s commandments given to us?
What is the result of Jesus’ love for you?
At Jesus’ Feet, Giving Thanks | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 17:11-19 on November 24, 2021, for the observance of America’s National Day of Thanksgiving.
Luke 17:11-19
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
To Encourage and Build Up | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 on November 21, 2021 for the Last Sunday of the Church Year.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Sermon Notes:
1 Corinthians 14:3 describes what prophecies look like. What does the one who prophesies do?
Since God did not destine us for wrath what does 1 Thessalonians 5:11 say we are supposed to do for one another? How well are you doing this?
What’s the most encouraging message you can share? What’s the ultimate way to build someone up?
Are “the sufferings of this present time worth comparing to the glory that is to be revealed to us,” (Rom. 8:18) in heaven?
How is the spiritual oil lamp that you were given when you were baptized refilled?
God’s Presence Among Us | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 9:20-22 on November 14, 2021 for the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity.
Matthew 9:20-22
And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well.
Sermon Notes:
What is today’s focus?
When we acknowledge that we’re sinners, we’re not simply recognizing God says we can and cannot do, but that sin has us living at odds with what?
How does Exodus 33:18-20 shape the understanding of His people when we desire to see God’s glory in our lives?
What does John 1 tell us about Jesus’ incarnation?
Why did God establish His Law?
The bleeding woman is a picture of faithfulness. Though God’s Law burdens her for twelve years, she doesn’t reject God. Instead, she clings to God’s Word and her faith makes her well. Is this how you are used to treating God’s Word when it imposes a burden on your life?
The woman’s faith made her well. Does your faith in Christ make you well? (The answer is a resounding YES!)
God’s Dorky Child | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 John 3:1-2, 34 on November 7, 2021 for the observation of All Saints’ Day.
1 John 3:1-2
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
Free From Slavery Into Sin | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 8:31-32, 34 on October 31, 2021, Reformation Sunday.
John 8:31-32, 34
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free…. Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.”
Do You Believe Jesus’ Word? | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 4:50 on October 24, 2021, the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity.
John 4:50
Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way.
God Wants You with Him in His Kingdom | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 22:1-14 on October 17, 2021, the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity.
Matthew 22:1-14
And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Take Heart, Your Sins are Forgiven | Sermon
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 9:2 on October 10, 2021, the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.
Matthew 9:2
Take heart… your sins are forgiven
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