Sermons - Calvary Lutheran Church and School Indianapolis (clcsindy)

Why doesn’t God answer our prayers in the way we expect him to? Why does God allow the hardships and difficulties to remain in our lives? What does a troubling account from ancient Israel’s journey with the Lord have to teach us about God’s...

The Israelites thirsted and complained. Moses questioned and pleaded. God answered and delivered. In the dry and hot desert the Israelites found themselves longing for something “better.” We too know what it is to thirst for something greater, but our...

In today’s reading we encounter Jesus as He cleanses the temple in Jerusalem. As we recall this story, we are reminded that we too are temples in need of cleansing. Fortunately for us, that is exactly what Jesus came to do!

Stop trying and start trusting. That’s the truth God teaches his people in Exodus 14. And that’s the Gospel truth God teaches us as well—today!

The cross of Jesus offers us a priceless gift and yet it also offers a difficult challenge. The cross of Christ has won for us full forgiveness and freedom from all guilt, worry, or sin. And yet the cross of Christ also challenges us within our...

What do you want to change in your life? What do you look at and say, “This just isn’t right; it’s got to change!”? Where does that change begin? How does that change happen? True, godly change takes time, but more importantly it takes the work of Him...

All of us can feel at times that we are wandering through a wilderness of temptation and trial. In these moments, we have many questions, “Where is God in these times,” “Why is this happening,” “What direction should I turn,” and ‘When will this be...

Just as Moses delivered the people of Israel from slavery, Jesus delivers us from our slavery to sin.

Today, we stumble into a sight for sore eyes. The glory of Jesus simply shines through nearly blinding his disciples in the process. What a sight it must have been to see beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jesus is the Son of God? And yet…it is not the...

It’s easy to be where we feel safe and more challenging to be in places with unknowns. In today’s text, Jesus leaves the temple and goes into the unknown. When He does, His glory is made known. When was the last time you left the temple and went into...

The header for Paul’s 8th chapter in his letter to the Corinthians doesn’t inspire great hope for addressing contemporary life, as it reads, “Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols.” We might ask, “What does that have to do with our lives today?” While...

Are you able to tell the account of Jonah? The book of Jonah is more than just a “Fish Tale.” Jonah was called by God. He was sent with a mission that he didn’t want to fulfill. He was sent with a purpose that he only half-heartedly attempted. Jonah...

Today we consider the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. How we live and interact with others is important, for we reflect the Holy Spirit who is at work within us. How we act when we are alone is important, for the Spirit is always present with us...

Christmas is over! Or is it? While the rest of the world is moving on Christmas, the story continues for God’s people. Today we hear about the visit of the magi and are challenged to consider how we to can come before Jesus with praise and adoration.

On the first Christmas Eve a new beginning sprang forth for the world. At the birth of Jesus, a bright light began to shine in a world darkened by sin. By His perfect life, Jesus, pushed back the darkness. As we prepare for the start of a New Year...

We worry about the who, what, where, and when of our Christmas celebrations, but do we stop to ask the question, “Why?” Why did Christ come? Why does it give us how? Why does it change my daily life? “In this is love, not that we have loved God but...

Who will stand up for us against the bullies of this world? Who will save us from the shame, guilt, and blame that push us around? Into a world of power politics and social pressure came the Word of God through John the Baptist, who proclaimed the...

We can grow tired and weary in life. The darkness of the world can cause our hearts to grow cold and our faith to grow thin. We can begin to wonder are these promises of Christ ever going to come to fruition. Malachi has a message of hope in the...

Welcome to our Advent worship series, Prepare Ye. Each week we will contemplate the many ways we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Christ Child on Christmas. In our worship today we celebrate the upcoming arrival of our Savior through songs and...

Family life is tough. Each family brings their own share of troubles and difficulties. We are often waiting, hoping, and yearning for something more to get us through those difficult times of life. Today, God reminds us to rely upon His promises that...