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Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, Houston

By Evan McClanahan

Sermons and Such is a podcast produced by First Lutheran Church in Houston. First Lutheran is a traditional congregation and a member of the North American Lutheran Church. Their pastor, Evan McClanahan, preaches from the 3-year lectionary. This podcast is meant to offer members a chance to hear the sermon if they are unable to be present as well as offer prospective visitors a sense of what goes on at First Lutheran any given Sunday. If it also benefits other Christians, wonderful!
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Sermon for Lent 4

Sermons and Such at First Lutheran, HoustonMar 12, 2024

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Sermon for Lent 4

Sermon for Lent 4

God's sovereignty and John 3:16. Sorry for a few audio issues. Volume should be mostly equalized but we had an issue with our sound system.

Mar 12, 202415:04
The Limits of Knowledge

The Limits of Knowledge

Sermon for Lent 3, mostly on 1 Corinthians 1.

Mar 07, 202416:03
Digging Deep Into Justification

Digging Deep Into Justification

Sermon for Lent 2, 2024

Feb 27, 202418:45
A Look at Purgatory

A Look at Purgatory

Sermon for the Sunday of Lent 1.

Feb 21, 202415:04
Sermon for Ash Wednesday

Sermon for Ash Wednesday

On the need or loss of status.

Feb 20, 202414:14
Speaking with Authority

Speaking with Authority

Sermon for Epiphany 4. A little late in posting...apologies!

Feb 15, 202415:54
Fishers of Men

Fishers of Men

Sermon for Epiphany 3, 2023

Jan 25, 202416:42
How to Form a High Trust Society

How to Form a High Trust Society

Sermon for Epiphany 2, mostly looking at 1 Corinthians 6.

Jan 16, 202414:50
What is Baptism?

What is Baptism?

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord

Jan 08, 202417:47
The Power of Adoption

The Power of Adoption

Sermon for Christmas 1. Mostly uses Galatians 4:4-7 as the text.

Jan 05, 202418:20
Christmas Past, Present, and Future...Without Jesus

Christmas Past, Present, and Future...Without Jesus

Sermon for Christmas Eve

Dec 26, 202316:56
Was Mary Free?

Was Mary Free?

A look at the angel Gabriel "overshadowing" Mary to bless her with the Christ child.

Dec 24, 202316:57
Mary Speaks Truth to Power

Mary Speaks Truth to Power

Sermon for Advent 3, 2023

Dec 22, 202315:21
The Beginning Of/Is the Gospel

The Beginning Of/Is the Gospel

Sermon for Advent 2, Mark 1:1-8.

Dec 12, 202315:28
World Ending? No Problem!

World Ending? No Problem!

Sermon for Advent 1, 2023

Dec 03, 202314:11
Giving to Caesar and God

Giving to Caesar and God

Sermon for Pentecost 21

Oct 24, 202316:53
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Who is worthy of God's Kingdom?

Oct 20, 202313:29
Sermon for Pentecost 18, 2023

Sermon for Pentecost 18, 2023

Sermon for Pentecost 18, 2023

Oct 13, 202316:22
The Son who Changed His Mind

The Son who Changed His Mind

Sermon for Pentecost 18, 2023

Oct 02, 202314:55
Do We Still Need God?

Do We Still Need God?

The Israelites totally depended on God for food and water in the wilderness. Do we still realize how much we need God?

Sep 26, 202314:29
The Corrosive Effect of Double Standards

The Corrosive Effect of Double Standards

Sermon for Pentecost 16 2023

Sep 24, 202314:53
When and When Not to Comply

When and When Not to Comply

A look at Jesus' famous question "Who do you say that I am" in light of recent government demands.

Aug 29, 202318:22
Who Are You in the Story?

Who Are You in the Story?

In the famous story of the Syro-Phoneocian woman, there are three groups of people. Which one are you?

Aug 29, 202315:57
Are Miracles Reasonable?

Are Miracles Reasonable?

A broader look at the nature of miracles in the Age of Reason.

Aug 14, 202315:21
A Brief Look at Romans 9

A Brief Look at Romans 9

Sermon for August 6, 2023

Aug 14, 202313:33
The Wheat and the Weeds

The Wheat and the Weeds

Sermon for Pentecost 8

Jul 24, 202315:47
Solving the World's Problems

Solving the World's Problems

Sermon for Pentecost 7, reflecting on the Parable of the Sower/Seed/Soils.

Jul 17, 202316:53
I Do What I Don't Want to Do

I Do What I Don't Want to Do

A sermon on Romans 7 for Pentecost 6, 2023
Jul 16, 202315:24
Sermon for Pentecost 5

Sermon for Pentecost 5

A look at the Gospel as seen through Abaraham's (almost) sacrifice of Isaac.

Jul 09, 202314:29
Sermon for Pentecost 4

Sermon for Pentecost 4

A look at the difference between explicit and implicit Christianity.

Jul 09, 202315:34
Sermon for Saint Barnabas

Sermon for Saint Barnabas

June 11 is the day to remember Saint Barnabas. So I look at what being an apostle in our own day might involve.

Jun 14, 202316:15
Sermon for Trinity Sunday

Sermon for Trinity Sunday

A look more at the Great Commission itself rather than the doctrine of the Trinity. Though the two are pretty impossible to separate...

Jun 07, 202313:47
The Dog You Don't Have

The Dog You Don't Have

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday that contrasts the time before and after the giving of the Spirit.

May 31, 202314:09
My First Ever Mother's Day Sermon!

My First Ever Mother's Day Sermon!

A Look at Mother's Day in light of some cultural movements.

May 19, 202314:38
God's Own People

God's Own People

Peter's audience needed a pep talk. So do we. Here's one.

May 12, 202314:14
Tall Tales?

Tall Tales?

Sermon for Easter 3, 2023. A look at the "unbelievable" nature of the post-resurrection narratives.

Apr 26, 202318:12
Whatever sins you retain...

Whatever sins you retain...

A look at Jesus teaching on the "Office of the Keys"

Apr 17, 202314:54
Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday Sermon

A look at overcoming the forces of darkness and living in light of the resurrection.

Apr 10, 202313:00
Sermon for Good Friday

Sermon for Good Friday

A look at the question of justice.

Apr 09, 202310:27
Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday Sermon

A look at the Lord's Supper on the night that Jesus instituted it.

Apr 07, 202314:16
On the Outskirts of Judea...

On the Outskirts of Judea...

The entirety of Lazarus' story from John 11 was the Gospel. This sermon looks at Jesus' and the disciple's choice to go into Judea, an area known to be dangerous to them.

Mar 27, 202314:18
The Man Born Blind

The Man Born Blind

This sermon looks at the story of the man born blind in John 9.

Mar 22, 202313:44
Walking Through the Woman at the Well

Walking Through the Woman at the Well

Sermon for Lent 3, 2023

Mar 14, 202320:18
Jesus and Nicodemus for the Second Sunday of Lent

Jesus and Nicodemus for the Second Sunday of Lent

Jesus and Nicodemus for the Second Sunday of Lent. 

Mar 06, 202315:48
21st Century Temptation

21st Century Temptation

Sermon for Lent 1, 2023

Feb 27, 202314:41
The Illusion of Permanence

The Illusion of Permanence

Sermon for Ash Wednesday.

Feb 24, 202311:25
Recovering Transcendence

Recovering Transcendence

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday

Feb 23, 202314:53
Salt, Light, and a City on a Hill

Salt, Light, and a City on a Hill

Sermon for Epiphany 5, 2023

Feb 06, 202314:41
Epiphany 4: On Micah's Call to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly

Epiphany 4: On Micah's Call to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly

The text is read throughout the sermon. From Micah 6:1-8. 

Jan 30, 202313:28
On Vampires and the Cross

On Vampires and the Cross

Based on 1 Corinthians 1, the fools of the world vs. the wisdom of the cross. 

Jan 29, 202312:52