FAITH LUTHERAN ALIEN RIGHTEOUSNESS SERMONS
| PREACHING CHRIST’S ’ALIEN’ RIGHTEOUSNESS CREDITED TO US | Justification is a two-fold declaration of God that we are both ”Not Guilty” and also ”Perfectly Worthy” on account of Christ’s substitutionary death and meritorious life. God not only sees you just as He sees Christ, but you are personally united with Christ and His merit imputed through Word & Sacrament. Be ”fed with your ears” [Martin Luther] by Law & Gospel Preaching proclaiming Christ’s Person & Work, His ’Alien’ Righteousness, in Forensic Justification. Rest in the renewing of your mind as Scripture interprets Scripture through Christ in His unfolding story. Hear like ancient believers as Christ, the Word, that is both ’Author’ and ’Actor’, explains all that Moses, the Prophets & all the Scriptures say concerning Him.
Episodes
This sermon examines Psalm 2 and Luke 14 to show how the Bible’s vision of the Messiah frames all Scripture: Jesus is the humble servant who is vindicated, exalted, and given all authority.
It connects Proverbs and the Gospel to the cross as Christ’s victory, invites believers to baptism and communion as participation in his status, and calls Christians to suffer now while anticipating their future co‑rule with him.
In Luke 7 a widow mourns as her only son is carried out in a public funeral procession. Jesus meets her grief with compassion, touches the bier, and commands the young man to rise.
The sermon explains that death comes through sin, yet Christ willingly takes on humanity's guilt, dies, and rises to break death’s power. His holiness overcomes the impurity of death, and He shares His righteousness with us.
For those who trust Christ, d...
This sermon explores readings from 1 Kings and Luke 4 to explain why signs and wonders were given in Scripture, how Israel's rejection led God to show His works to Gentiles, and how Jesus fulfills Isaiah's promises by bringing salvation, sight, and the sacraments to the church.
It challenges modern believers to treasure the Word and sacraments, recognize Christ as the true Israel, and live out their vocation in the new creation whi...
Using Ezekiel's vivid image of eating a scroll, this sermon challenges believers to recognize that institutional decline often reflects spiritual failure. It urges a return to the full gospel—the active and passive obedience of Christ—through Word and Sacrament, so congregations become visible beacons of the eternal, invisible church.
This sermon explores Luke 10 and the story of the Good Samaritan to show that we are the wounded man in need of rescue, not the rescuer. Christ alone fulfilled the law and provided eternal life by his obedience, sacrifice, and compassion.
Having received life through Christ, we are called to follow his example: love as he loved, confront evil when needed, and be willing to suffer for the sake of others, living out the law now that ...
This sermon explains that believers are the wandering sheep rescued and carried by the Good Shepherd, Jesus, who takes God’s wrath and gives overflowing blessing in his place.
It urges listeners to receive Christ’s work through Word and sacraments, then go serve others faithfully in their daily vocations while waiting for his return.
This sermon explores Mark 7 and Paul’s call to "confess with your mouth and believe in your heart," showing how human sin leaves us spiritually deaf, mute, and unable to save ourselves.
Using the healing of the deaf and mute man as a picture of our need, it explains how Christ—through his body, word, baptism, and supper—does for us what we cannot do, gives faith, and credits his righteousness so we are justified.
This sermon unpacks Luke 18’s parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, showing that both men are ritually present in the temple but differ in whom they trust: the Pharisee trusts his works, while the tax collector trusts God’s promise in the Messiah.
The preacher calls Christians to reject prideful self-righteousness, even that from modern religious righteousness of 'getting along', but rather cling only to Christ’s merits, a...
Drawing on Luke 19 and Jeremiah 7, this sermon calls out humanity's rebellion as theft against God's sovereignty and traces Israel's judgment for turning God's house into a den of robbers.
It proclaims Jesus as the true Adam who does not rob God but instead renders to Him all that is due. He takes our place, opens the gate for repentance, and grafts believers into his righteousness so they may live as co‑rulers with him, serving t...
This sermon unpacks Luke 16 by connecting the parable of the dishonest manager to the prodigal son, showing Jesus’ shocking critique of the Pharisees and his invitation to trust God’s character. Rather than a moral license to lie, the story urges sinners to bind God to His promises and receive mercy through Christ’s merits.
It calls believers to rely on God’s promises in baptism and the sacraments, to live sacrificially for others,...
This sermon unpacks Matthew 7's imagery of healthy and diseased trees to show humanity's fallen state and Christ as the only truly Good Tree who fulfills the law. Using Psalm 26 and Peter's sermon as a lens, the preacher identifies David's words as messianic, pointing to Jesus' perfect obedience, suffering, death, and resurrection.
Believers are invited to be grafted into Christ through baptism and the Lord's Supper, sharing in His...
This sermon traces Mark 8 and 1 Kings 20 to show how Jesus defeats the serpent’s power, miraculously provides for the hungry, and establishes God’s garden even in enemy territory.
Contrasting Adam and Ahab’s failures with Christ’s perfect mercy and provision, the message calls believers to receive Jesus’ gifts of His perfect obedience in our place, sacrificial death on the cross, and provision of Himself as the Bread of Life, and t...
In this unique sermon, we explore the profound connection between the cosmos and the salvation crafted by Jesus, as illustrated in Psalm 19. Dive into the celestial narrative that proclaims the ultimate victory of Christ and discover how ancient wisdom reveals a different reality than modern science suggests. The heavens speak of God's glory and his redemptive plan, inviting us to see beyond the tangible into a world filled with di...
The sermon delves deep into the human condition through the narrative of 1 Kings, highlighting our inescapable flaws and the impossibility of self-redemption due to original sin. It outlines a dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal, capturing the essence of divine power and human vulnerability.
Through the story of Elijah, the sermon unveils our continual failures as successors of Adam, underscoring the nece...
This sermon delves into the gospel reading from Luke chapter 6, expanding on verses 43 to 49. It explores the image of the good and bad trees, emphasizing how the good person produces good from the heart, while the evil produces evil. It warns against interpreting scripture as a means to self-fulfillment or righteousness, and instead highlights that all promises are fulfilled through Jesus, the true foundation and rock. Aspects of ...
In this sermon, we delve into the profound narrative of the Prodigal Son, as told in the Gospel of Luke. The emphasis is placed on the concepts of grace and mercy that transcend human understanding, showcasing how salvation is not earned or deserved, but freely given by God through Christ. The interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees highlights the struggle against self-righteousness and the acceptance of divine grace.
We explor...
Join us as we reflect on the pivotal roles of Peter and Paul and the early church's struggle to understand the all-encompassing scope of Christ’s message. This episode delves into the imperfect and often messy reality of the early church, highlighting the need for divine intervention and the ever-present struggle to uphold the true gospel. Through the lens of historic events like the Council of Jerusalem, we explore fundamental que...
In this sermon, we delve into a pivotal moment in the Old Testament, exploring the profound encounter between Yahweh and Abraham. We examine the common misinterpretations of faith and highlight the transformational nature of God's promise that foretold Abram's descendants would be as numerous as, and like, the stars. Contrary to popular belief, this moment was less about Abram's unfaltering faith and more about the creative work of...
Explore the majesty and authority of the Triune God through reflections on Psalm 29 and Isaiah 6. This episode delves into God's powerful presence and authority over creation, chaos, and evil. Discover how this divine power and the mysterious nature of the Trinity are revealed in scripture and worship. Learn how believers are invited to participate in God's perfect order and salvation plan accomplished by Christ. Understand the sig...
In this sermon, we delve into the significance of Pentecost as narrated in Genesis and Acts, celebrating it as a monumental day in biblical history. By examining the events of Babel and the subsequent scattering of humanity, we uncover how Pentecost serves as a divine reversal, gathering people into the Spirit of Christ. The sermon highlights the fulfillment of ancient prophecies and Jesus' mission – bringing nations back together ...
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