Sandhills Lutheran Ministry Podcast Series

(Revelation 21:1-7). The message is one of hope for John’s persecuted people and for us. The person who stands firm, who conquers in his language here, will be in this band of festive-clad people. This sermon was preached on the Fifth Sunday of Easter and on Confirmation Day (May 18, 2025) for our congregation.

Ephesians 1:15-23 Christ is in control, head over all! He has been given all rule, authority, power, dominion. That is why he ascended on high. With the eyes of our hearts so enlightened, with that revelation and spirit of wisdom, let us not lose heart. Our ascended Lord rules and fills all things for us, his Church.

Psalm 23 Psalm 23 reveals three reasons why we need this Good Shepherd: He knows our needs, transforms our lives, and brings us home in thankfulness. Today we are celebrating that Jesus is our Good Shepherd.

Acts 9:1–22 Saul meets Jesus, and everything changes. We meet Jesus, and everything changes. Meeting Jesus, Risen and Alive, Makes a Difference in Every Area of Life.

(Philippians 3:8-14 ). St. Paul had violently opposed God’s Son (Phil 3:6), but now he had discovered that the true inheritance was “the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (3:14, emphasis added). What we know our future to be can actually change our present.