HeyJaredSermons from Grace/Bethel
Listen to weekly sermons from Pastor Justin Wilkens, shared at Grace Lutheran Church in Seward and Bethel Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska. Each message proclaims God’s Word with clarity, encouragement, and Christ-centered hope for everyday life.
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Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 God Wants You to Live (opens the original)
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In Ezekiel 18, we are reminded that God wants us to live. The Israelites used the proverb, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge,” to shift blame for their circumstances. God calls us instead to take responsibility for our own sin and turn to Him in repentance. We cannot rely on comparisons, family history, excuses, or our own goodness to stand before a holy God. Yet God does not desire the death of sinners—He calls us to “repent and live.” Through Jesus C
Ephesians 4:29–5:2 Forgiven in Christ, Forgiving Others (opens the original)
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What do you do when someone hurts you so deeply that forgiveness feels impossible? Our natural response is often anger, resentment, or a desire to get even—but God calls us to something radically different. In Ephesians, we are reminded that our motivation to forgive others comes from the incredible forgiveness we have already received through Jesus Christ. Because Christ has completely paid for our sins and forgiven us freely, we can let go of bitterness and learn to forgive others with the sam
Isaiah 51:6-9 God’s Ways Are Higher (opens the original)
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We often assume we know what is best—even when it comes to God. Our human thoughts minimize the seriousness of sin, delay repentance, or cause us to run from God in fear of His judgment. But God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours. He shows us both the seriousness of our sin and the astonishing depth of His mercy: rather than giving us the punishment we deserve, God punished Jesus in our place. Therefore, “Seek the Lord while he may be found”—turn to Him in repentance and faith, trusting Hi
Ephesians 1:18-23 The Greatness of God’s Power in Christ (opens the original)
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Paul prays that believers’ hearts would be enlightened to know the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power. That same power raised Christ from the dead and exalted Him above every ruler and authority. Christ now reigns over all things for the benefit of His Church, which is His body and the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.
Matthew 16:13-20 The Son of Man Is God (opens the original)
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Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” It’s the most important question in the world, and it is a question every human being must answer. The expected answer may be dead wrong. Some in Jesus’ day thought he was John the Baptist. Some thought he was the prophet Elijah who had come back from the dead. Today, plenty of people believe that Jesus existed. They think that Jesus was a wise teacher or a role model for love. Both answers are expected. Both miss the main point. Jesus is a real human being, t
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