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God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us as we are. Join John Rallison for sermons and more that are grounded in God's grace and lead you into righteousness, peace, and joy — the hallmarks of the kingdom of God.

  1. VOR 4 TAGEN

    Jesus: More Powerful Than You Think — and Kinder Too | Matthew 17:1–9 | The Transfiguration

    Matthew 17:1–9 records the Transfiguration of Jesus — a moment when His glory is revealed on the mountain before Peter, James, and John. But the scene does not end in dazzling light. It ends with a touch and the words, “Do not be afraid.” In this message, we reflect on who Jesus truly is: Lord in glory and near in mercy. More powerful than we think — and kinder too. JesusTransfigurationMatthew 17Matthew 17:1-9Who is JesusChristian sermonBible teachingRevealing the Real JesusGlory of JesusJesus’ kindnessJesus’ powerMoses and ElijahListen to HimDo not be afraidLutheran sermonLCMS sermonChristian theologyGospel messageSermon on the Transfiguration

    20 Min.

  2. 10. FEB.

    Who Is This Man? Jesus’ Uses Power Without Urgency (Mark 5:21–43)

    In this sermon from Mark 5:21–43, we watch Jesus in action rather than listening to his teaching. As Jesus responds to Jairus, stops for a suffering woman in the crowd, and speaks life in the presence of death, we begin to notice something unsettling and beautiful about him.Jesus never rushes.He is not interested in spectacle.And yet his authority over sickness, fear, and death is unmistakable.This message explores how Jesus uses power not to dominate, but to serve. His calm authority, gentle presence, and effortless command over life itself leave us asking the same question the disciples once asked: Who is this man?This sermon is part of the series Revealing the Real Jesus, and serves as a bridge toward the Transfiguration, where the question raised here will finally be answered.Scripture: Mark 5:21–43Theme: Power in ServiceKeywords / TagsUse these as YouTube tags and Spotify episode keywords:Jesus miraclesMark 5 sermonJairus daughterWoman with issue of bloodJesus power and authorityWho is this man JesusJesus calm authorityJesus healsJesus raises the deadPower in service sermonChristian sermonLutheran sermonJesus compassionJesus authority over deathRevealing the Real Jesus

    25 Min.

  3. 4. FEB.

    The Counter-Intuitive Kingdom of God | The Beatitudes | Matthew 5:1-12

    In a world that rewards the strong, the wealthy, and the winners, Jesus opens His most famous sermon with a shock: the Kingdom of God belongs to the beggars.In this message from the series "Revealing the Real Jesus," we sit at the feet of the Rabbi to study the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12). Rather than viewing these verses as a crushing moral checklist, we discover them as an autobiography of Jesus Himself. He is the one who became poor in spirit, the Man of Sorrows who mourned, and the Meek King who yielded His power to save us.Key Topics Covered:The "Script Flip": Why God blesses the empty rather than the full.The Meaning of Meekness: Understanding "power under control" (the broken stallion).The Undivided Heart: How Jesus lived with singular focus on the Father's will.The Invitation: Why the entrance to the Kingdom isn't about trying harder, but about admitting your spiritual bankruptcy ("Start Begging").Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12 Series: Revealing the Real Jesus Church: Redeemer Lutheran Church | Salem, OregonTags / KeywordsThe Beatitudes, Matthew 5, Sermon on the Mount, The Counter-Intuitive Kingdom, Revealing the Real Jesus, Poor in Spirit, Blessed are the Meek, Meaning of the Beatitudes, Lutheran Sermon, Redeemer Lutheran Church Salem, Jesus Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Bible Study Matthew 5, Christian Faith, The Real JesusHashtags: #Beatitudes #Matthew5 #RealJesus #SermonOnTheMount #RedeemerSalem #Lutheran #BibleStudy #KingdomOfGod

    27 Min.

  4. 27. JAN.

    Who Does Jesus Choose? | Matthew 4:12–25 | Revealing the Real Jesus 4 of 7

    Why did Jesus bypass the palaces of Tiberias and the religious schools of Jerusalem to set up his headquarters in a gritty, industrial border town? In this message, we observe Jesus as he makes his strategic move to Capernaum—the "Shadow of Death"—and completely flips the script on how a Rabbi finds his followers.We dive into the history of the 1st-Century Jewish education system (Bet Sefer, Bet Talmud, and Bet Midrash) to discover why Jesus choosing fishermen was such a scandalous reversal of the "system." We also look at how Jesus co-opted the political language of the Roman Empire ("Gospel") to announce a new kind of Government that brings light into the darkest corners of our world—and our own hearts.In this sermon:The Geography: Why Jesus chose the wharf over the palace.The Reversal: Why the Rabbi went looking for students who had "washed out" of religious school.The Receipts: How the miracles serve as the legal proof of the Kingdom (Isaiah 35).Join us at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Salem, OR, as we continue our series "Revealing the Real Jesus"—adopting a posture of observation to learn who God truly is.Keywords / TagsMatthew 4, Call of the Disciples, Capernaum, Jesus and Fishermen, Bet Midrash, Jewish Education System, Gospel of the Kingdom, Isaiah 35, Miracles of Jesus, Discipleship, Calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John, Sons of Zebedee, Sermon, Bible Study, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Salem Oregon, John Rallison, Revealing the Real Jesus, Theology, Christian Living.

    28 Min.

  5. 20. JAN.

    Revealing the Real Jesus. "Come and See." John 1:29–51

    In this Epiphany sermon from the series Revealing the Real Jesus, we slow down and watch how Jesus meets people in John 1:29–51. Jesus does not pressure, argue, or coerce belief. Instead, he invites people to come and see. Some follow quietly. Some are brought by friends. Some are skeptical. Some are explicitly sought out by Jesus himself. As we observe these first encounters, we learn something important about who Jesus is and how he works. Jesus is not a method, a formula, or a set of ideas to master. He is a living person who invites us into relationship with himself. The sermon ends with a simple question meant for reflection. What did you notice about Jesus this week? Keywords / TagsJesus come and seeRevealing the Real JesusJohn 1 sermonEpiphany sermonLamb of God sermonJesus invites usChristian sermonLCMS sermonJesus and disciplesFollowing JesusEncountering JesusBible teachingGospel of JohnChristian faith exploration

    22 Min.

  6. 14. JAN.

    What Do You Notice as Jesus Is Baptized? | Matthew 3:13–17

    In this Epiphany sermon, we slow down and watch the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13–17. Rather than rushing to explanation or application, we carefully observe what happens as Jesus steps into the water, stands with sinners, and is publicly named by the Father as his beloved Son.This sermon explores why Jesus chooses baptism, what it means to “fulfill all righteousness,” why the Spirit descends like a dove, and why God speaks before Jesus performs any miracles or teaching. Along the way, we’re invited to notice how Jesus reveals who he is—not through power or spectacle, but through humility, obedience, and belonging.As we watch Jesus be baptized, we’re reminded that before anything is demanded of us, God speaks a word of grace and delight over his Son—and, in Christ, over us as well.Keywords / TagsUse these as tags or keywords. You don’t need all of them, but this cluster will help discoverability.Jesus baptismBaptism of JesusMatthew 3:13–17Epiphany sermonWho is JesusLife of JesusGospel of MatthewJesus identityBeloved SonHoly Spirit doveVoice from heavenChristian sermonLutheran sermonLCMS sermonGrace-centered preachingObserving JesusBible sermonNew Testament teaching

    19 Min.

  7. 5. JAN.

    Revealed Beyond Expectations | Epiphany Sermon on Matthew 2:1–12

    In the season of Epiphany, we slow down to watch how Jesus is revealed to us. In Matthew 2:1–12, foreign wise men seek and worship the Christ child, while King Herod responds with fear and resistance. This contrast reveals the kind of King Jesus is and the wideness of God’s mercy. This sermon invites listeners to notice how Jesus reveals who God is and who we are called to be. Sometimes that revelation comforts us. Sometimes it unsettles us. Always it comes in love. This message begins a sermon series called Revealing the Real Jesus, where we pay attention to what becomes clearer as we watch Jesus together. Epiphany sermonMatthew 2 sermonWise men and HerodRevealing the real JesusJesus revealedChristian sermonLutheran sermonEpiphany seasonKing JesusWideness of God’s mercyOutsiders and the gospelJesus and the MagiBiblical preachingChristian faith reflection Keywords / Tags

    20 Min.

  8. 26.12.2025

    Christmas Eve 2025 | God Did Not Come to Be Impressive—He Came to Be Reachable

    A Christmas Eve sermon about a surprising truth: God did not come to be impressive. He came to be reachable. Reflecting on Genesis, Bethlehem, and the incarnation, this message explores God’s pursuit of humanity, shared human longing, and the love that draws us near—not by force, but by grace. Christmas Eve sermonChristmas sermon 2025God came closeIncarnation sermonLuke 2 Christmas sermonGod is reachableChristian Christmas messageCandlelight Christmas serviceJesus born in BethlehemGrace and truth sermonGod’s pursuit of humanityChristmas Eve church serviceLutheran Christmas sermonRedeemer Lutheran ChurchPastor John Rallison

    15 Min.
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God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us as we are. Join John Rallison for sermons and more that are grounded in God's grace and lead you into righteousness, peace, and joy — the hallmarks of the kingdom of God.

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