Sermons on Matthew

4th Sunday of AdventDecember 21, 2025Matthew 1.18-25           We’re going to start with a little quiz this morning, take you back to your high school English days.  First topic on the table, famous first lines of novels.  Alright, let’s see how we do.  Number one, “It was the best of time, it was the worst of times.”  Bingo.  A Tale of Two Cities.  We’ll go a little bit more of a deep cut for this next one, “It was a pleasure to burn.”  Fahrenheit 451.  Short and sweet, “Call me…

3rd Sunday of AdventDecember 14, 2025Matthew 11.2-11              This morning we are going to take a journey, a through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the Sea of Swirly-Twirly Gumdrops, and finally, through the Lincoln Tunnel.  Yes, we are taking a journey to the Christmas movie Elf.  Now, I understand that this is a love it or hate it movie, but I love it, so bear with me.           Elf is the story of Buddy, a fully adult, human man who grew up at the…

2nd Sunday of AdventDecember 7, 2025Matthew 3.1-12          Before we get started this morning, I figure I should probably take a second to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me.  I am Pastor Jenn’s baby sister, Tina.  I currently serve at Trinity Lutheran Church in Newport News, Virginia, and it is my immense joy and honor to be here with all of you this morning to finally give Jennifer the ordination celebration she deserves.  I have to say of all the things…

EpiphanyJanuary 5, 2025Matthew 2.1-12 So we’re going to give a shout out to the history nerds amongst us this morning by spending a little time with the worst and allegedly mad monarchs of all time. Let’s start with some of the obvious—Caligula. You may know some facts about him, but did you know that he banned the mention of goats in his presence and attempted to get his horse elected to a position on his council. Ivan the Terrible of…