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Gloria Daily

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Sermons, devotions, insights, and amusing miscellany from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Michigan, served by Rev. Jacob Kempfert. We are a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS).

"Gloria Dei" means "Glory of God," the glory revealed to us in the Word, full of grace and truth: "The Word became flesh and dwelled among us. We have seen His glory, the glory He has as the only-begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14).

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Joy Full - John 15:9-17 - Easter 6B

Gloria DailyMay 05, 2024

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Joy Full - John 15:9-17 - Easter 6B

Joy Full - John 15:9-17 - Easter 6B

Sermon for May 5, 2024
May 05, 202417:08
Burning Fire and Bearing Fruit - John 15:1-8 - Easter 5B

Burning Fire and Bearing Fruit - John 15:1-8 - Easter 5B

Sermon for April 28, 2024
Apr 28, 202417:55
Dumb Sheep and Good Shepherds - John 10:11-18

Dumb Sheep and Good Shepherds - John 10:11-18

Sermon for Easter 4B, April 21, 2024
Apr 21, 202417:36
Living Proof - Luke 24:36-49 - Easter 3B

Living Proof - Luke 24:36-49 - Easter 3B

Sermon for April 14, 2024
Apr 14, 202416:16
Like Newborn Infants - John 20:19-31 - Easter 2B - Quasimodo Geniti

Like Newborn Infants - John 20:19-31 - Easter 2B - Quasimodo Geniti

Sermon for Quasimodo Geniti Sunday, Easter 2B, April 7, 2024
Apr 07, 202415:22
Why Do You Seek the Living among the Dead? - Easter Sunday B

Why Do You Seek the Living among the Dead? - Easter Sunday B

Exordium and sermon for March 31, 2024
Mar 31, 202417:19
God on Trial: Behold the Man! - John 19:5-6, 37 - Good Friday B

God on Trial: Behold the Man! - John 19:5-6, 37 - Good Friday B

Sermon for March 29, 2024
Mar 30, 202413:19
God on Trial: Enemies - Psalm 23:5 - Maundy Thursday B

God on Trial: Enemies - Psalm 23:5 - Maundy Thursday B

Sermon for March 28, 2024
Mar 29, 202413:55
God on Trial: Meekness and Weakness - John 12:20-43 - Palm Sunday B

God on Trial: Meekness and Weakness - John 12:20-43 - Palm Sunday B

Sermon for March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday B
Mar 24, 202419:09
A Man of Mystery - Hebrews 5:1-10 - Lent 5A

A Man of Mystery - Hebrews 5:1-10 - Lent 5A

Sermon for Lent 5A, March 17, 2024
Mar 17, 202418:24
Spirit, Serpent, Savior - John 3 - Lent 4B

Spirit, Serpent, Savior - John 3 - Lent 4B

Sermon on John 3:14-21 on Lent 4B, March 10, 2024
Mar 10, 202420:24
The Useless Tree - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - Lent 3B

The Useless Tree - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - Lent 3B

Sermon for March 3, 2024
Mar 03, 202421:20
God on Trial: Truth - John 18:33-40 - Lent Midweek

God on Trial: Truth - John 18:33-40 - Lent Midweek

Sermon for Lent midweek services
Feb 29, 202418:40
Bearing the Cross Under Pressure - Romans 5:1-11 - Lent 2B

Bearing the Cross Under Pressure - Romans 5:1-11 - Lent 2B

Sermon for February 25, 2024
Feb 25, 202419:18
Blessed by Tests - James 1:12 - Lent 1B

Blessed by Tests - James 1:12 - Lent 1B

Sermon for Lent 1B, February 18, 2024
Feb 18, 202418:27
God On Trial: Accusations - Job 40:1-2; 42:1-6 - Ash Wednesday

God On Trial: Accusations - Job 40:1-2; 42:1-6 - Ash Wednesday

Sermon for Ash Wednesday B, February 14, 2024
Feb 15, 202416:60
Why Listen? - Mark 9:2-9 - Transfiguration

Why Listen? - Mark 9:2-9 - Transfiguration

Sermon for Transfiguration B
Feb 11, 202420:54
Who Created God? - Isaiah 40:21-31 - Epiphany 5B

Who Created God? - Isaiah 40:21-31 - Epiphany 5B

Sermon for February 4, 2024
Feb 04, 202416:22
Prophets, False and True - Deuteronomy 18:15-20 - Epiphany 4B

Prophets, False and True - Deuteronomy 18:15-20 - Epiphany 4B

Sermon for January 28, 2024
Jan 28, 202419:10
Shipmates in the Ark of Repentance - Jonah 3 & Revelation 21

Shipmates in the Ark of Repentance - Jonah 3 & Revelation 21

Sermon for January 21, 2024, Epiphany 3B
Jan 21, 202418:60
The Lord Is Calling - 1 Samuel 3:1-10 - Epiphany 2B

The Lord Is Calling - 1 Samuel 3:1-10 - Epiphany 2B

Sermon for January 14, 2024, Epiphany 2B on 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Jan 14, 202417:28
The Anointed One - Mark 1:9-11 Matthew 2:11 - Epiphany 1B

The Anointed One - Mark 1:9-11 Matthew 2:11 - Epiphany 1B

Sermon for January 7, 2024, Epiphany 1B
Jan 07, 202415:49
A Night of Strange Events - Christmas Eve - Titus 3:3-5

A Night of Strange Events - Christmas Eve - Titus 3:3-5

Sermon for Christmas Eve on Titus 3:3-5
Dec 25, 202313:46
A John the Baptist Christmas - John 1:6-8, 19-28 - Advent 3A

A John the Baptist Christmas - John 1:6-8, 19-28 - Advent 3A

Sermon for December 17, 2023
Dec 17, 202319:18
A Comforting Name: Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14 - Advent Midweek

A Comforting Name: Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14 - Advent Midweek

Sermon for Advent 1 Midweek service, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (St. Nicholas Day), on Isaiah 7:14
Dec 07, 202317:03
The Island of Misfit Christians - 1 Corinthians 1:2-9 - Advent 1B

The Island of Misfit Christians - 1 Corinthians 1:2-9 - Advent 1B

Sermon for Advent 1B, December 3, 2023, on 1 Corinthians 1:2-9
Dec 03, 202318:19
Sheepyness - Matthew 25:31-46 - Last Sunday of the Church Year

Sheepyness - Matthew 25:31-46 - Last Sunday of the Church Year

Sermon on Matthew 25:31-46, November 26, 2023, Last Sunday of the Church Year
Nov 26, 202315:59
Thankful of Being at the Mercy of God - Luke 17:11-19 - Thanksgiving

Thankful of Being at the Mercy of God - Luke 17:11-19 - Thanksgiving

Sermon for Thanksgiving, on Luke 17:11-19
Nov 23, 202318:49
The Day of the Lord is Near - Zephaniah 1:7-16 - Pentecost 25A

The Day of the Lord is Near - Zephaniah 1:7-16 - Pentecost 25A

Sermon on Zephaniah 1:7-16 for November 19, 2023, Pentecost 25A
Nov 19, 202322:36
Wise and Foolish Christians - Matthew 25:1-13 - Pentecost 24A

Wise and Foolish Christians - Matthew 25:1-13 - Pentecost 24A

Sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 for November 12, 2023, Pentecost 24A
Nov 12, 202317:36
Celebration of the Living Saints - Revelation 7:9-17 - All Saints' Sunday

Celebration of the Living Saints - Revelation 7:9-17 - All Saints' Sunday

Sermon on Revelation 7:9-17 for All Saints', November 5, 2023
Nov 05, 202316:39
The Everlasting Gospel Proclaimed to You - Revelation 14:6-7 - Reformation Sunday

The Everlasting Gospel Proclaimed to You - Revelation 14:6-7 - Reformation Sunday

Sermon for Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023, on Revelation 14:6-7
Oct 29, 202318:45
What Are the Things of God? - Matthew 22:15-22 - Pentecost 21A

What Are the Things of God? - Matthew 22:15-22 - Pentecost 21A

Sermon on Matthew 22:15-22
Oct 22, 202319:27
Come to the Feast! - Matthew 22:1-14 - Pentecost 20A

Come to the Feast! - Matthew 22:1-14 - Pentecost 20A

Sermon for Pentecost 20A, October 15, 2023, on Matthew 22:1-14
Oct 15, 202320:10
Who Do You Think You Are? - Matthew 21:23-27 - Pentecost 18A

Who Do You Think You Are? - Matthew 21:23-27 - Pentecost 18A

Sermon for October 1, 2023, Pentecost 18A, on Matthew 21:23-27
Oct 01, 202316:09
Redeemed for the Way of the Lord - Psalm 27:7-14 - Pentecost 17A

Redeemed for the Way of the Lord - Psalm 27:7-14 - Pentecost 17A

Sermon for September 24, 2023, Pentecost 17A on Psalm 27:7-14
Sep 24, 202321:21
Servants, Forgiving and Otherwise - Matthew 18:21-35 - Pentecost 16A

Servants, Forgiving and Otherwise - Matthew 18:21-35 - Pentecost 16A

Sermon for September 17, 2023, Pentecost 17A, on Matthew 18:21-35
Sep 17, 202318:20
Child-like or Childish? - Matthew 18:1-5 - Pentecost 15A

Child-like or Childish? - Matthew 18:1-5 - Pentecost 15A

Matthew 18:1-5
Sep 10, 202317:52
They Will Not Taste Death - Matthew 16:21-28 - Pentecost 14A

They Will Not Taste Death - Matthew 16:21-28 - Pentecost 14A

Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28 for September 3, 2023, Pentecost 14A
Sep 03, 202319:58
Who Do You Say I Am? - Matthew 16:13-20

Who Do You Say I Am? - Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon on Matthew 16:13-20 for August 27, 2023, Pentecost 13A
Aug 27, 202317:26
Get Wisdom! #9 - Get Wisdom to Do Righteousness?

Get Wisdom! #9 - Get Wisdom to Do Righteousness?

Sermon for Pentecost 12A on Proverbs 4:7 and Isaiah 56:1
Aug 20, 202318:57
Get Wisdom! #8 - Trust in the Lord (Faith) - Proverbs 3:5-6
Aug 13, 202318:39
Get Wisdom! #7 - The Hope of the Righteous Brings Joy (Hope) - Proverbs 10:28

Get Wisdom! #7 - The Hope of the Righteous Brings Joy (Hope) - Proverbs 10:28

Sermon on Proverbs 10:28 for August 6, 2023, Pentecost 10A
Aug 06, 202319:15
Get Wisdom! #6 - A Love Born for Adversity (Love) - Proverbs 17:17
Jul 30, 202316:21
Get Wisdom! #5 - Prudence Discerns the Way and Walks in It (Prudence) - Proverbs 14:8
Jul 23, 202318:33
Get Wisdom! #4 - Better Than the Mighty (Temperance) - Proverbs 16:32
Jul 16, 202317:48
Get Wisdom! #3 - God's Justice of Justification by Faith (Justice) - Proverbs 21:2-3
Jul 09, 202319:29
Get Wisdom! #2 - Go to the Ant (Fortitude) - Proverbs 6:6-8
Jul 02, 202317:19
Get Wisdom! #1 - Love Is Not Proud (Humility) - Proverbs 11:2
Jun 11, 202319:37
The Fear and Friendship of the Lord (with bonus exordium!) - Psalm 25:11-14

The Fear and Friendship of the Lord (with bonus exordium!) - Psalm 25:11-14

Exordium and sermon on Psalm 25:11-14, for Pentecost Sunday A, May 28, 2023.
May 28, 202321:09