Mount Olive Mankato
By Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Mount Olive MankatoJan 23, 2022
Ascension Homily
Ascension Homily - “Our Friend at the Right Hand of God”
May 9, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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We Christians pray in Jesus’ name, empowered by the Spirit, to the Father who loves us!
Sermon Text: John 16:23-33
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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"Do Not Leave Me or Forsake Me"
Sermon Text: John 16:5-15
April 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“Living in the Power of Jesus’s Resurrection”
Sermon Text: John 21:15-23
April 21, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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The Good Shepherd
Sermon Text: Psalm 23
April 14, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Easter Hope
1. We may share in some of the suffering Job fully experienced.
2. But thankfully, we may always share fully in the hope Job maintained and expressed.
Sermon Text: Job 19:25-27
April 7, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Jesus' Resurrection: Our Comfort and Assurance!
March 31, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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St. John Chrysostom’s Easter Homily
March 31, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“The Man of Sorrows: Crucified for US!”
Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:45-46
March 29, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Jesus eagerly desires to save us, and for us to feast with him forever at his Heavenly Table
Sermon Text: Luke 22:14-20
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Rejoice! Here Comes Our King to Save Us!
March 24, 2024
Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9-10
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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"Baptized into His Death: A Sacrament, not a Sign"
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22
March 20, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“Listening to What God Says”
Sermon Text: John 8:47
March 17, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Baptized Into His Death: Baptism Is Needed by All
March 13, 2024
Sermon Text: John 3:1-8
Preacher: Pastor Ben Wiechmann
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Homily for March 10, 2024
Sermon Text: John 6:1-15
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Two Powerful Gifts from God
1. The gift of Salvation, which Jesus won for the world.
2. The gift of Baptism, by which Jesus’ salvation becomes our own.
Sermon Text: Titus 3:3-7
March 6, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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King David’s Victory Prayer of Thanks
1. David thanks God for His help and protection from all danger.
2. His prayer is a preview of the victory we have been given through Jesus Christ.
Baptized Into His Death: The Right Tool for This Job
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:18-20
February 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Tom Westendorf
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When God Challenges Us…
1.We Persist.
2. We Trust.
3. We Glorify Him.
Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28
February 25, 2024
Preacher: Luke Ulrich
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Baptized Into His Death: Reliving Your Baptism Every Day
Sermon Text: Romans 6:1-14
February 21, 2024
Guest Preacher: Rev. Micah Plocher
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Jesus loved and trusted God the Father with all His heart, so that we would be forgiven.
Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11
February 18, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Our Expectations vs. God’s Choices
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
February 11, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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See how it all depends on God and His powerful, life-giving Word.
Sermon Text: Luke 8:4-15
February 4, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Investing for the Future
1. The capital to be invested is the Gospel of Christ.
2. He gives it to us in the Word and the Sacraments.
3. He gives it to us to share with the world.
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30
January 28, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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We Must See Jesus Only
Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9
January 21, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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The Messiah’s Agenda
1. To proclaim good news.
2. To comfort the broken-hearted.
3. To provide good things to His people.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3
January 14, 2024
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Epiphany Reactions to God's Newborn King - Herod's, Wise Men's, Ours
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
January 7, 2024
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“Our Times are in God’s Hands”
Sermon Text: Psalm 31:14-16
December 31, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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What Child is This?
1. This Child is God.
2. This Child is Man.
3. This Child is our Redeemer.
Sermon Text: Galatians 4:1-7
December 31, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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The Newborn Who Removes Fear
Christmas Eve Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-16
December 24, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Enjoy The Best Gift Now!
1. It has been attested by a faithful messenger.
2. It comes to us from the Heavenly Father’s love.
3. It is received simply and only by faith.
Sunday Sermon Text: John 3:22-36
December 24, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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“All of us, preachers and listeners alike, need constant strengthening and reassurance from God’s Word.”
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11
Advent 3 - December 17, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Soule
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Christ Is Coming: With a WORD for the World
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:18-20
December 13, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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“Listen to the Messenger of Advent”
Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:7-10
December 10, 2023
Preacher: Rev. Craig Ferkenstad
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The Lord’s Advent Removes Our Fear
1. Because His Kingdom belongs to us.
2. Because He is coming soon.
3. Because He promises us an amazing, eternal future.
December 10, 2023
Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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“Christ is Coming With a Word for Our Hearts”
1. The Word which testifies that He is God’s Son.
2. The Word which assures us of our salvation.
Sermon Text: John 5:39
A Humble Advent
Matthew 21:1-9
December 3, 2023
Pastor Luke Ulrich
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God Cares For You Forever
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11
November 26, 2023
Preacher: Seminarian Caleb VonDeylen
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Look to God In Every Need!
1. He wants us to trust in Him
2. He provides for us with generosity and wisdom
3. So, He is worthy of our daily praise
Sermon Text: Psalm 145:15-21
November 22, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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“A Surprising Verdict on the Last Day”
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-46
November 19, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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Advice for Travelers
1. Remember where your true home is.
2. Remember who to avoid as you travel here.
3. Remember who to follow.
Sermon Text: Philippians 3: 17-21
November 12, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Who Are the Saints? And How Do We Rightly Honor Them?
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:2-9
November 5, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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What Does God Think of the Lutheran Reformation?
1. Did it proclaim the eternal Gospel of Christ?
2. Did it promote the true worship of God?
3. Did it speak a message intended for everyone to hear?
Sermon Text: Revelation 14:6-7
October 29, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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You Are Invited to the Feast!
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:1-14
October 22, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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What Do You Value Most Of All?
1. Recognize the biggest problem we face.
2. Praise God for the perfect solution.
Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-8
October 15, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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LOVE Fulfills the Law…
Sermon Text: Matthew 22:34-46
September 24, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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What About Spiritual Gifts?
1. The universal gift given to all.
2. Our own specific gifts used in love.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
August 13, 2023
Preacher: Pastor Luke Ulrich
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The LORD Remembers Us
1. Our Lord remembers us with the promises He makes to us.
2. He remembers us with protection, leading to glory in heaven.
Sermon Text: Genesis 28:10-17
October 1, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Who is Doing the Father's Will?
1. Good appearances don’t count.
2. Faithful responses do.
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:28-32
August 20, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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Rejoice in the Lord's Love!
1. For it is a love willing to make a great sacrifice for us.
2. A love that assures us of our salvation.
3. A love which moves us to share it with others.
Sermon Text: Romans 5:6-11
August 6, 2023
Preacher: Pastor John Petersen
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