Sure Foundation Lutheran Church

Sure Foundation Lutheran Church

This is a sermon podcast from Sure Foundation and Pastor Craig Wilke.

  1. 1d ago

    Sermon: Sent By Jesus (Matthew 10:16-23)

    “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.” (Matthew 10:16) Jesus sends his disciples to the lost sheep of Israel. These people were harassed and helpless. The Pharisees burdened their consciences and pounded the law with no word of gospel promise. Jesus had compassion on them, so he sent shepherds to bring them the truth. The truth brings relief: Jesus carried the burden of perfection for us. Through faith, his righteousness is the clothing we wear every day. On this Reformation weekend, we hear how Martin Luther lived that same struggle. He saw God only as one who demands, and he raged with a troubled conscience. Then he found the righteousness that God gives as a gift through faith. God doesn’t only demand. He gives what he demands. Jesus also tells his disciples plainly that the mission will be dangerous. They will be handed over to authorities, made to suffer for their message, and betrayed by people close to them. Luther lived this too. He was called before the Emperor, declared an outlaw, and hidden in the Wartburg Castle, all for saying what Scripture says. Today the pressure might come from a boss, a threat to your income or reputation, or strain in your family. Don’t be surprised by it. A sheep has no defense of its own. Its only hope is its shepherd. Your Shepherd is with you always, and the Holy Spirit, given to you in Baptism, goes with you and works through God’s Word. So we go out with courage, carrying a message everyone needs to hear. “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16) Don’t be ashamed. Don’t be afraid. You are sent by Jesus. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 10:16–23

    Sermon: Sent By Jesus (Matthew 10:16-23)

  2. 1d ago

    Devotion: Has Noah's Ark Been Found? (Genesis 6-9)

    Headlines are saying Noah’s Ark may have been found. Is it true? And how much should it matter to a Christian? In this devotion, we look at the Durupinar site in the mountains of eastern Turkey. A shepherd first came across the boat-shaped formation, and it is named for Turkish Army Captain Ilhan Durupinar, whose 1959 aerial photo drew worldwide attention. A group called Noah’s Ark Scans recently got permission to drill and take samples at the site, and test results are expected by spring 2027. That’s exciting news. But it raises a bigger question: How should a Christian approach archaeology and what it finds? Our faith rests on God’s Word, not on the findings of archaeologists. If Durupinar turns out to be the Ark, it confirms what Scripture already tells us. If it doesn’t, our faith hasn’t lost anything. We’ll also talk about why a healthy skepticism protects our witness to people who don’t yet believe. When we stake the reliability of Scripture on the latest discovery, we put our credibility at risk. So we stay interested but skeptical. We hold these findings loosely, and we find our certainty and comfort in the Word of God. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29) 📖 Scripture: Genesis 6–9; John 20:24–29

  3. 4d ago

    Devotion: Sell Everything (Mark 10:17-27)

    In Mark chapter 10, Jesus directs a rich young man to sell everything he has and give it to the poor. Does Jesus want us to sell everything we have?

  4. Oct 26

    Sermon: Listen to the Truth! (2 John 1-6)

    Biblically, truth and love are intimately connected. How do you react to the truth? In this Sermon, Vicar Little compares the ways Cain, the Pharisees, and a church leader named Diotrephes react to the truth to the ways we react to the truth. The way we react to truth makes us hard to love, and that makes it hard to love. Praise God that he has loved the hard-to-love.

    Sermon: Listen to the Truth! (2 John 1-6)

  5. Oct 23

    Sermon: The Future Is In The Past (Ephesians 1:3-14)

    When's the last time that you dug into the Bible's teaching on Predestination? If it has been a while, tune in to this sermon from Rev. Paul Kuckhahn. He clearly communicates the truths from Ephesians 1 and lets the amazing comfort of the doctrine of Predestination shine.

    Sermon: The Future Is In The Past (Ephesians 1:3-14)

  6. Oct 20

    Devotion: Who is Diotrephes? (2 & 3 John)

    This Sunday, I mention someone named Diotrephes. Who is that? And why should you care? Watch this video to learn more about someone mentioned in the Bible and the lessons we can learn from John's interaction with him.

  7. Oct 20

    Sermon: Honor the King, Trust the King of Kings (Romans 13:1-7)

    In 2009, a woman in Florida called 911 three times because McDonald’s ran out of chicken nuggets. 911 is a gift when your house is on fire, but it can’t fix your lunch. That’s not what it’s for. Government works the same way. In this sermon from Romans 13, we look at what God designed government to do and what it was never meant to do. Scripture teaches that governing authorities are established by God as His servants for our good. Their job is to administer justice, restrain evil, and keep peace and order. Good government is a real gift, part of the “daily bread” we pray for in the Lord’s Prayer. But we often ask government to be something it can’t be. Laws can’t change hearts. Punishment can’t answer for sin. A peaceful country can’t give peace to your soul. When we place that kind of hope in candidates and elections, it shows up as anxiety, anger, and more appetite for political news than for God’s Word. That is asking government to be God. Government can restrain evil, but only Christ forgives it. Government can declare you law-abiding, but only Christ can declare you righteous. Jesus submitted to the Father, to the law, and even to unjust rulers, all the way to the cross. Through all of it, He remained the sovereign Lord, carrying out His plan to save you. Now He is risen and exalted, and our hope rests in Him alone. From that confidence, we can honor our leaders, pray for them whether we agree with them or not, pay our taxes faithfully, and speak of them charitably. We do this because we trust God, not because we trust them. Leaders will come and go, but your Savior is on the throne. 📖 Scripture: Romans 13:1–7 (also 1 Peter 2:17; Philippians 2:9–11) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly sermons and devotionals, and share this with someone who’s weary of election season.

    Sermon: Honor the King, Trust the King of Kings (Romans 13:1-7)

  8. Oct 14

    Devotion: Do We Believe in the Rapture?

    Do we believe in the Rapture? Will all Christians suddenly disappear years before Judgment Day? Find out in this week's Wednesday Devotion.

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This is a sermon podcast from Sure Foundation and Pastor Craig Wilke.

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    Sure Foundation Lutheran Church
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    2020 - 2026
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