Author: Jacob Eichers


  • Shaken Right Side Up

    Sunday, April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday Text: Matthew 28:1–10 Link to Sermon Teaser Link to Livestream Sermon Audio As we gather… In Matthew’s Gospel alone do we read as much as we do about quaking and shaking. Herod was stirred up at the news of the birth of Christ (and all Jerusalem with him) (Matt…

  • Why Crucifixion?

    Why Crucifixion?

    You cannot observe Good Friday without talking about crosses, crucifixion, and death, but as much as this becomes normal operating procedure, maybe we need to address some concerns. Of all the ways for Jesus to die, why crucifixion?

  • For Many Means “For You”

    We continue our sermon series, “for us” as we see that everything that Christ has done in His ministry has been for me and for you. During Holy Week, we focus especially on the last moments of Jesus’ life wherein He offers Himself up as a sacrifice for me and for you, and He rises…

  • Palm Sunday Reflection

    Sunday, March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 26–27 Link to Sermon Teaser Link to Livestream Sermon Audio As we gather… This year as in previous years we will read Matthew’s Passion account with different readers. Thank you to the volunteers who have helped with this reading. We will have a shorter sermon to accommodate…

  • Paradigm Shift

    Paradigm Shift

    In the early 1900s, an old train conductor who has only run coal burning steam trains sees a diesel powered train for the first time. After the manufacturers give the conductor a tour of the train, the old conductor asks, “The advance of technology is amazing! Where do you dump the ashes when the diesel…

  • Healing from Demons

    Healing from Demons

    We talked about angels during Midweek of Lent 1. Tonight, we will talk about the darker side of the story—that is, demons. Demons are fallen angels who rebelled against God and His giving of Himself to us. Demons, with Satan chief among them, seek to undermine everything God is and does, even today. In our…

  • Eyes Wide Open

    Eyes Wide Open

    Our Lord wants to restore all things. For a time He held His peace (Isa 42:14). However, the time came that He stepped in to take action. He wants to heal the eyes of the blind. He wants to heal sickness. He wants to forgive sin and empower people to lead holy lives. We see…

  • For Us He Seeks

    For Us He Seeks

    Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 Lenten Midweek 3 Text: Mark 1:35–39 Link to Livestream Sermon Audio Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This evening, we continue to dig into the hymn “O Love, How Deep.” When we look at our text from Mark 1 we see just…

  • Survival in the Wilderness

    Water is essential to life. We can only live a few days without any water. Yet the Israelites find themselves without water and grumble against Moses and God. “Doesn’t the Lord know we will die of thirst?” We often grumble, asking things of God and not realizing that God Himself is our reward and comfort.…

  • Done for Us

    Done for Us

    Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Lenten Midweek 2 Text: Mark 1:9–13 Link to Livestream Sermon Audio Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In the Nicene Creed we confess of Jesus Christ, “Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven,” The creed then goes…