Sermons

On this Holy Trinity Sunday, we explore the foundational doctrine of the Christian faith: one God in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Today’s sermon unpacks Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, showing how the Triune God is not a mystery invented by theologians, but the God who reveals Himself in Word and Sacrament. We confess the Trinity not because it is reasonable, but because it is biblical—and because in this God, we find life and salvation.

Pentecost, the celebration of the gift of the Law by the Jews is, for Christians, a celebration of the gift of the Spirit, the Gospel.

At St. Matthew, we joyfully celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ—a glorious and often overlooked feast that proclaims His victory, ongoing reign, and abiding presence. Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended not to leave us behind, but to continue His saving work as our exalted King and interceding High Priest. From His throne, He sends the Holy Spirit to empower the Church and sustains us through His Word, Baptism, and the Sacrament of the Altar. The Ascension reminds us that Christ reigns now, rules with authority, and is actively working through His people. We are His witnesses, called to proclaim the gospel in every season of life, trusting that His mission continues through us, by His Spirit, until He comes again in glory.