Jesus' famous teaching about the log and the speck is usually taken as a warning to stop judging other people. But that's not really what He's saying.

In this sermon on Luke 6, Pastor Karl Grant argues that Jesus isn't telling us to keep our eyes on our own bobber. He's instead telling us to deal with our own sin first, under God's mercy, so that we can then clearly see how to help the people we love.

Along the way, the sermon connects Joseph's stunning mercy toward his brothers in Genesis 50, Paul's promise in Romans 8 that present sufferings aren't the final word, and Jesus' practical warnings about hypocrisy and judgment. The result is a picture of Christian community where humility and courageous honesty go hand in hand.

If you've ever wondered whether it's your place to say something to someone whose life is heading in a destructive direction, this sermon has something important to say to you.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org

Join us Sundays:

• September–May
  • 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
• June–August
  • 9am Worship

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Luke 15 gives us three of Jesus' most beloved parables — the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son — but we rarely hear them the way they were originally delivered: all at once, aimed at religious insiders who were furious that Jesus would welcome outsiders to his table. In this sermon, Pastor Karl Grant shows how these parables build to a single point directed at the Pharisees — and at us.

The real surprise of the lost son story isn't the younger brother's rebellion or the father's over-the-top welcome. Instead, it's the older brother's self-righteous refusal to celebrate someone else's forgiveness. And this is something most churchgoers know from the inside, whether it shows up in grudges, gossip, or the quiet conviction that some people just don't deserve the same grace we've received.

This sermon offers honest, practical counsel for anyone who's caught themselves being the older brother — and a reminder that the Father comes out from the celebration to plead with us, too.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org

Join us Sundays:

• September–May
  • 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
• June–August
  • 9am Worship

#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship

When a Pharisee at dinner blurts out, "Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God," Jesus doesn't disagree. Instead, He tells a parable that makes us wonder who actually makes it to the table.

In this sermon on Luke 14:15-24, we walk through the Parable of the Great Banquet and ask: if the feast is so great, why would anyone turn it down? And what does it mean that God sent servants out to the back roads and ditches to fill every last seat?

This sounds like a story about God settling for second-best guests, but it's not. Going all the way back to Exodus 24 and Isaiah 25, Scripture reveals that God always planned a feast for all peoples — Jew and Gentile, insider and outcast.

So, the real question isn't whether there's room for you at the table. It's whether you'll answer when the summons comes. The fear of the Lord, as Proverbs puts it, is where that obedience begins.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org

Join us Sundays:

• September–May
  • 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
• June–August
  • 9am Worship

#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship