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Christopher Martin
Contributing sermons since Jun 21, 2006
Newest Sermons
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The Need Of Repentance And Forgiveness
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
A Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Series C preached 3/3/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota. This was my first Sunday as Pastor at Emmons Lutheran Church.
It’s not uncommon for natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other such forces of nature to make news headlines. Ranking right up there are stories of tragedy, such as building and bridge collapses, car accidents, aircraft crashes, and other such unfortunate ...read more
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The Parable Of The Wicked Servants
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Series C preached 3/17/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota.
I don’t watch a whole lot of television anymore, but when I do get a chance to watch, one of the shows I get a kick out of are shows that talk about what we would call “dumb criminals.” Usually these are stories about people who commit crimes for rather unusual or illogical ...read more
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A Lenten Catechesis-Holy Communion
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
The last sermon in the Lenten Catechesis series, this sermon focuses on the sacrament of Holy Communion.
One of the things I discovered very quickly in my earlier years as a parish pastor is the joy that Pastors have, and the special relationship that they develop with homebound members of the congregation. In many cases, these dear older saints are people who because of their advanced age and lack ...read more
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A Lenten Catechesis-The Office Of The Keys And Confession
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
A midweek Lenten sermon based on John 20:21-23 that covers the Office of the Keys and Confession from Luther’s Small Catechism. Preached 3/13/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota
At the beginning of the service, I mentioned that tonight, we were going to be looking at what is perhaps the least known or understood part of the Small Catechism, which is “The Office of the Keys.” When I said that, perhaps some of you were wondering “Did Pastor Martin misplace the keys to his ...read more
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A Lenten Catechesis: Holy Baptism
Contributed on Mar 13, 2013
This is a sermon preached as part of a midweek Lenten series on the 6 chief parts of the Small Catechism on March 6th, 2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota.
Tonight as we continue our “Lenten Catechesis”, our journey is going to begin in a place where our Scripture lessons don’t take us: to the banks of the Jordan River. There, we see a man dressed in camel’s hair and a leather belt, who’s diet is locusts and wild honey. ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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A Lenten Catechesis
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
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A Lenten Catechesis: A Midweek Lenten Emphasis On Luther's Small Catechism
Contributed on Mar 13, 2013
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Elcm Triennial General Conference
Contributed on Aug 20, 2012
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Easter Season 2010
Contributed on Sep 27, 2010
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Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany
Contributed on Feb 2, 2010