Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
By Rev. Christopher Gillespie
Saul Is Chosen to Be King—1 Samuel 9:1-6 (7-9) 10-24
April 19, 2024
Israel Demands a King—1 Samuel 8:1-22
April 18, 2024
"A Very Ordinary Easter" Wednesday of Easter 3 2024
April 17, 2024
Samuel Judges Israel—1 Samuel 7:2-17
April 17, 2024
The Ark of the Covenant Is Returned—1 Sam 6:1—7:1
April 16, 2024
The Ark Brings Judgment—1 Samuel 5:1—6:1
April 15, 2024
"Jesus is the Shepherd King who rules with goodness, truth, and love" Misericordias Domini 2024
April 14, 2024
Bible Study: Colossians 1:19-23
April 14, 2024
I Will Search for My Sheep—Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25
April 13, 2024
Jesus Ordains the Apostles—John 20:19-31
April 12, 2024
Jesus Eats Broiled Fish in the Upper Room—Luke 24:33-49
April 11, 2024
The Feast of the Annunciation (observed) 2024
April 10, 2024
Jesus Is Revealed in the Breaking of the Bread—Luke 24:28-35
April 10, 2024
The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus—Luke 24:13-27
April 9, 2024
The Resurrection—Mark 16:1-8
April 8, 2024
“Reach your finger here and your hand here, and put it into My side.” Quasimodo Geneti 2024
April 7, 2024
Bible Study: Colossians 1:15-18
April 7, 2024
"Lo! I Will Be You Always!" The Funeral of Merlin W. Spieker
April 6, 2024
The Valley of the Dry Bones—Ezekiel 37:1-14
April 6, 2024
The Song of Moses—Exodus 15:1-18
April 5, 2024
Jesus Reinstates Peter—John 21:15-25
April 4, 2024
"O Foolish Ones and Slow of Heart to Believe!" Resurrection Evening (observed) 2024
April 3, 2024
Easter Wednesday: The Resurrection Catch—John 21:1-14
April 3, 2024
Easter Tuesday: The Breaking of the Bread—Luke 24:36-49
April 2, 2024
Easter Monday: The Emmaus’ Disciples—Luke 24:13-35
April 1, 2024
"Jesus speaks the Word of life that death cannot stand" Resurrection of Our Lord 2024
March 31, 2024
"Keeping a night watch is received from Christ and His Apostles" Easter Vigil 2024
March 30, 2024
Holy Saturday: Daniel 6; 1 Peter 3; Matthew 27:57-66
March 30, 2024
"Against the Lord and against His Anointed" Tenebrae 2024
March 29, 2024
"All history is made most vivid today as Christ Jesus fulfills it all" Good Friday 2024
March 29, 2024
"As I have loved you, you also love one another" Holy Thursday 2024
March 28, 2024
Holy Thursday: Exodus 12:1-28
March 28, 2024
Holy Wednesday: Passion according to St. Luke
March 27, 2024
Holy Tuesday 2024
March 26, 2024
Holy Monday: John 12:1-36
March 25, 2024
"The donkey serves Christ faithfully and nobly" Palm Sunday 2024
The donkey serves Christ faithfully and nobly in surrendering its body to Christ’s service. He doesn’t look to Himself but looks to His master. The donkey that bears Christ walks safely under Christ without fear and anxiety. He does not fall victim to pride, failure, or error. Christ leads and guides Him by the bridle so He does not go astray. Christ curbs him so He does not run off into his conceit and presumption. If he falls, Christ lifts him back up. Christ corrects him with the rod if he is reluctant, idle, or lazy. He remains ever near Christ. And whatever honor is given to Christ is enjoyed by the donkey. Whatever good is done to Christ, the donkey also enjoys, whether it is garments, palm branches, singing, or praises.
Bible Study: Colossians 1:9-14
March 24, 2024
The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem—Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11
March 23, 2024
Jesus’ Death and Burial—Mark 15:33-47
March 22, 2024
The King of the Jews Is Mocked—Mark 15:16-32
March 21, 2024
"Redeemed in Jesus the Crucified" Lent 5 Midweek 2024
March 20, 2024
Jesus Faces Pontius Pilate—Mark 15:1-15
March 20, 2024
St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus—2 Samuel 7:4–16; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin—Mark 14:53-72
March 18, 2024
"If anyone will keep My Word, He will not see death eternally" Judica 2024
March 17, 2024
Bible Study: The Colossians Heresy
March 17, 2024
The Sacrifice of Isaac—Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 9:11-15
March 16, 2024
Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Mark 14:32-52
March 15, 2024
Jesus Celebrates the Passover—Mark 14:22-31
March 14, 2024
"We celebrate the most despised: the death and cross" Wednesday of Lent 4 2024
March 13, 2024