St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.
Mark 9:30-37. What does it mean to be first when it comes to Christ's kingdom? Be first A. By pursuing excellence in your Christian life. B. By servin...
Mark 8:27-35. Who is Jesus Christ? Parts: A. He is the Cross-bearer. B. He is the Cross-sender. Preached on August 30, 2015, for the Fourteenth Sunday...
Deuteronomy 5:12 and Mark 2:28. What kind of rest does Jesus bring and why do we need it? Parts: A. Rest in Christ’s wounds. B. Rest in Christ’s works...
Isaiah 6:1-8. How far beyond us the holy God is! How could we ever enter his presence? Only the Triune God can bring us to himself. We tremble at his ...
Ezekiel 37:1-14. What a miracle the Holy Spirit has worked in the lives of God's people! He has brought life to our dry bones through the word of the ...
Ephesians 4:7-16. Does the decline of Christianity trouble you? Is our ascended Lord still blessing his Church? How does our Head build up his body? P...
1 John 4:13-21. How amazing God's love is! It even drives out our fear. Parts: A. So that we have courage to anticipate Judgment Day. B. So that we ha...
Proverbs 3:5, 6. What does it mean to lean on the LORD? Parts: A. Let go of your own understanding. B. Know him as your Shepherd. Preached on May 3, 2...
Acts 20:28-32. What give us true worth and value? Why does God count each of the sheep in his flock as precious? Parts: A. Purchased by his blood. B. ...
Luke 24:36-45. People have so much confidence in things that are uncertain and so little confidence in the One who never fails. How does Jesus cure ou...