Pastor David Balla

In this Christ-centered sermon based on Luke 12:13–21, Pastor Balla of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod delivers a powerful proclamation of Law and Gospel: the soul that clings to Christ is the soul prepared when God requires it. Through the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus warns against the idolatry of possessions and calls us to treasure what cannot be stored in barns—faith in Him. This sermon confronts the vanity of worldly wea...

In this powerful Lutheran sermon based on Luke 11:1–13, Pastor Balla explores Jesus’ teaching on prayer and the Father’s greatest gift—the Holy Spirit. In a world where faith often grows cold and prayer becomes rare, Jesus invites us to ask boldly, seek faithfully, and knock persistently. The Holy Spirit is not just a helper in prayer—He is the very breath of faith, the one who keeps us praying, believing, and abiding in Christ. Th...

Are you overwhelmed by doing too much and still feeling spiritually empty? In this powerful Lutheran sermon from Pastor David Balla, we turn to Luke 10:38–42 and learn why Jesus calls listening better than striving. Titled “The Better Portion,” this Christ-centered message from the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) teaches that the most important thing in life is not what we do for Jesus, but what we receive from Him.

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What if the Parable of the Good Samaritan is more than just a call to kindness? In this powerful LCMS sermon, Pastor David Balla unpacks Luke 10:25–37 to reveal the deeper Gospel truth: the Church is Christ’s Inn, a healing place where wounded sinners are brought by the Savior Himself. This sermon proclaims the Law and Gospel, showing how Christ is the true Good Samaritan who rescues the spiritually dead and entrusts them to His Ch...

Discover the true joy that lasts forever in this inspiring Lutheran sermon based on Luke 10:20. Pastor David Balla from the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) preaches on “The Joy of Heaven” for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus reminds His disciples not to rejoice in their ministry successes but to rejoice that their names are written in heaven. This powerful sermon will deepen your Christian faith, helping you focus on ...

Discover this powerful Lutheran sermon from the Third Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 9:51–62, titled “Eyes Forward, Hands to the Plow.” In this confessional Lutheran message, Pastor Balla explores how Jesus Christ set His face toward Jerusalem, refusing to look back, and how this resolute love gives us courage to follow Him in faith today. Learn what it means to live as a disciple with your eyes fixed on Christ, letting go o...

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In this powerful LCMS Pentecost sermon, Pastor David Balla preaches on Luke 8:26–39, where Jesus delivers a man possessed by a legion of demons. This Christ-centered message reveals how the living Word of Jesus has divine authority to cast out spiritual chaos, restore peace, and make sinners whole. Drawing from the Lutheran confessions and the theology of C.F.W. Walther, this sermon proclaims Christ...

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Discover the deep comfort of the Triune God in this Holy Trinity Sunday sermon: “The Word That Death Cannot Silence” from John 8:48–59. Preached in the tradition of C.F.W. Walther and grounded in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), Pastor Balla proclaims the eternal power of Christ’s Word—stronger than sin, louder than the grave, and shining with divine beauty. This Gospel-centered message ex...

Join Pastor Balla for this powerful Lutheran sermon titled “Taught by the Spirit of Christ,” preached on Pentecost Sunday. Rooted in John 14:23–31 and grounded in the theology of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), this sermon proclaims the Gospel with clarity and conviction in the tradition of C.F.W. Walther.

Discover how the Holy Spirit does not come to offer vague spirituality, but to teach and deliver all that Christ...

This powerful Lutheran sermon, titled “A Risen People in a Fallen World,” proclaims the unshakable hope and peace we have in the risen Christ. Preached from a Confessional Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) perspective, this sermon is rooted in John 17:20–26 (ESV) and offered on the Seventh Sunday of Easter. It proclaims the clear Law and Gospel in the tradition of C.F.W. Walther, highlighting Christ’s prayer for His Church, our...

Join Pastor Balla for this powerful Ascension Day sermon, “Christ Ascended, Promises Secure,” based on Luke 24:44–53 (ESV). Preached within the rich liturgical tradition of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), this sermon proclaims the victorious reign of our risen and ascended Lord Jesus Christ. Far from being absent, Christ ascended to intercede for us, to reign in glory, and to secure every promise He made to His Church.

📖 Sermon Title: The Community of the Risen One | John 13:31–35 | Fifth Sunday of Easter

Discover what it means to live as the Community of the Risen One in this powerful LCMS Lutheran sermon centered on John 13:31–35. As Christ commands His disciples to “love one another,” this sermon explores how the resurrection of Jesus creates not isolated believers, but a communion of saints—bound together by the Gospel, nourished by the ...