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St. Peter's Lutheran Church

Sermon audio from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Moltke Township, MN

  1. 11h ago

    Walk by the Spirit or Walk Away — Galatians 5:16–24

    This sermon dives into Galatians 5 and the dangerous territory between receiving God's gifts and walking away from the Giver. Pastor Grant unpacks what Paul means when he warns that those who practice the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God — and why that warning matters for people already sitting in church pews. The sermon challenges comfortable assumptions about grace and confronts the "once saved, always saved" teaching head-on.  If you've ever wondered what "walking by the Spirit" actually looks like in daily life, or if the tension between grace and obedience has confused you, this sermon brings clarity. ------------------------ At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online. Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org Join us Sundays:  September–May8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am WorshipJune–August9am Worship#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship

  2. Aug 17

    Why Does God Accept Some Worship but Reject Others? | Genesis 4 & Luke 18

    This sermon pairs Genesis 4 with Luke 18 to dig into something at the core of Christian worship: forgiveness demands the shedding of blood, but God is interested in more than just the external ritual. Pastor Grant traces the biblical logic of atonement from Eden through Leviticus to the cross, showing how every Old Testament sacrifice was a dress rehearsal for Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.  The sermon closes with a convicting but hopeful challenge: it is possible to sit through a worship service and leave with your sins unforgiven, but it is also possible — through simple, desperate faith — to go home completely justified before God.  Which one describes you? ------------------------ At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online. Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org Join us Sundays:  September–May8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am WorshipJune–August9am Worship#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship

  3. Aug 3

    Take Heed, You Who Think You're Standing — 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

    We're deep in the green season of the church year — ordinary time, the long stretch between festivals. Growth is supposed to be happening, but growth can breed complacency. In 1 Corinthians 10, St. Paul points to five specific failures of the Israelites in the wilderness and says  "these things were written down for you." Their sins — craving what God didn't give them, idolatry, sexual immorality, rejecting Christ, grumbling against leaders — are the same sins that show up in churches today! The heart of Paul's warning is this: the people who are most at risk are the ones who think they're standing firm. The Israelites had baptism, manna from heaven, water from the rock that was Christ — and they still forfeited everything! But Paul doesn't leave us in despair. God is faithful, and no temptation is beyond what you can endure. The way of escape isn't complicated — it's believing that what God offers is actually better than what sin promises. ------------------------ At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online. Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org Join us Sundays:  September–May8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am WorshipJune–August9am Worship#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship

  4. Jul 27

    How to Spot a False Prophet — Matthew 7:15-23

    Jesus warns that the biggest reason people miss the narrow road to life is that false guides are pointing them the wrong way. In Matthew 7, He says you'll recognize false prophets by their fruits — but the fruit of a prophet isn't good behavior or impressive miracles. It's what they teach about God. This sermon digs into why polished conduct, packed buildings, and even supernatural signs can't be trusted as marks of a true teacher. Drawing on Jeremiah 23 and several parables from Matthew's Gospel, Pastor Grant unpacks the uncomfortable truth that even people who prophesied, cast out demons, and performed wonders in Jesus' name will hear Him say, "I never knew you." So what does it actually mean to do the will of the Father? The answer has everything to do with repentance, faith, and knowing the real Jesus well enough to spot a counterfeit. The sermon closes with a practical challenge: every Christian bears the responsibility to test what they hear against God's Word, which means every Christian needs to actually be in God's Word. Several accessible Bible reading strategies are offered to help make that a daily reality. ------------------------ At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online. Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org Join us Sundays:  September–May8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am WorshipJune–August9am Worship#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship

  5. Jul 27

    The Grave Has No Power Over the Life God Gives — Funeral Sermon on 1 John 5:4

    At Richard Bentz' funeral, Pastor Karl Grant returns to the verse Richard confessed at his confirmation — 1 John 5:4 — and unpacks what it really means that "this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith." This sermon cuts through sentimental funeral comfort and lands on something sturdier. The victory over death doesn't depend on how strongly you believe — it depends on whose blood marks your door. Christ has already overcome the world, and that includes the grave. If you've ever wondered whether your faith is "enough," or if you're grieving and struggling to feel the hope you know you're supposed to have, this message meets you right where you are. ------------------------ At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online. Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org Join us Sundays:  September–May8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am WorshipJune–August9am Worship#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship

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