In this All Saints’ Day sermon, “The Fellowship of the Found” (Luke 19:1–10), Pastor David Balla of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod proclaims the grace of Christ who seeks, calls, and restores the lost. Zacchaeus’s encounter with Jesus reveals the heart of the Gospel: salvation is not earned—it is given. This message unfolds how Christ calls sinners by name, enters their homes, and makes them saints through His Word and Sacrament.

Join us as we reflect on the Communion of Saints, the fellowship of believers made holy not by worthiness but by mercy. Discover how the same Jesus who entered Zacchaeus’s home now welcomes you to His Table.

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In this sermon, Pastor David Balla proclaims the heart of the Gospel: justification by grace through faith in Christ alone.From the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we learn that true righteousness is not achieved by our works, but received through humble faith in Christ’s mercy. This message powerfully echoes the Reformation truth that “the one who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 18:14, ESV).

Join Pastor Balla as he expounds the difference between self-righteousness and repentance, and how the posture of the justified—kneeling in confession and rising in Christ’s righteousness—defines the Christian life.

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Faith That Cries Out | Luke 18:1-8 Sermon | Persistent Prayer & Trusting God

Struggling with unanswered prayers? This powerful sermon on Luke 18:1-8 explores Jesus' parable of the persistent widow and unjust judge, revealing what true faith looks like when God seems silent. Learn how to pray without losing heart, trust God's perfect timing, and find confidence in Christ's intercession.

This Lutheran sermon unpacks the Gospel message of God's faithfulness, showing how persistent prayer flows from God's mercy, not our worthiness. Discover biblical encouragement for when heaven feels closed, explore the Law-Gospel distinction in Scripture, and understand how Christ sustains our faith through Word and Sacrament.

Perfect for Christians seeking deeper understanding of prayer, faith during trials, and trusting God's promises. Whether you're facing delayed answers, spiritual discouragement, or want to grow in your prayer life, this expository preaching will strengthen your walk with Christ.

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In this powerful sermon, “Returning to the Giver” from Luke 17:11–19, Pastor David Balla of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod explores the healing of the ten lepers and the one who returned to give thanks. Discover how true faith doesn’t just receive God’s gifts—it returns to the Giver Himself. This Christ-centered message reminds us that gratitude flows not from duty, but from grace.

Through rich Lutheran theology and Biblical truth, Pastor Balla proclaims how Jesus comes to the spiritually unclean, restoring not only the body but the soul. In the Lord’s Supper, we meet this same Savior who gives His true Body and Blood for our forgiveness.

Join us in learning how to live daily in thanksgiving, faith, and joy—rooted in Christ alone.

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Discover what Jesus teaches about humble service, faith, and the Gospel in this expository sermon on Luke 17:1-10. Learn why Christ calls us "unworthy servants" and how this truth sets us free from pride and performance-based Christianity.

This Lutheran sermon explores forgiveness, faith, and faithful service in God's kingdom. We examine how Jesus Christ, the perfect Servant, saves us through His cross and resurrection, not through our own works or righteousness. Perfect for pastors, Bible study leaders, and Christians seeking deeper understanding of Scripture.

Topics covered: servant leadership, Christian humility, justification by grace through faith, Law and Gospel, Lutheran theology, sacramental living, and the Lord's Supper. Based on the lectionary readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22, Series C, October 5, 2025).

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In this powerful sermon, “The Chasm Fixed by Unbelief” (Luke 16:19–31), Pastor David Balla proclaims the sobering parable of the rich man and Lazarus for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21, Series C). Discover the eternal reality of heaven and hell, the unbridgeable gulf created by sin, and the hope found only in Jesus Christ. This Christ-centered Lutheran sermon explores the Law and Gospel with clarity, calling hearers to repentance and faith in the Savior who has bridged the chasm by His cross and resurrection.

Whether you are searching for solid biblical preaching, Lutheran sermons, expository messages, or insights on Luke 16, this sermon will strengthen your faith and point you to Christ’s gifts in Word and Sacrament. Pastor Balla proclaims that wealth, works, and human effort cannot span the gulf of sin—only Christ crucified and risen gives peace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

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Welcome to today’s sermon: Faithful with What is Not Yours (Luke 16:1–15). In this powerful message for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20, Series C), Pastor David Balla unpacks one of Jesus’ most puzzling parables—the dishonest manager. What does it mean to be a faithful steward of what ultimately belongs to God? This Christ-centered sermon emphasizes that everything we have—time, talents, treasure, even life itself—is entrusted to us by the Lord, not owned by us.

Discover how Jesus Christ is the perfect Steward in our place: He bore our sin, our debt, and even our death on the cross, that we may inherit eternal dwellings. Through Word and Sacrament, especially the Lord’s Supper, Christ entrusts His very presence to His people, equipping us for faithful living.

If you’re looking for Lutheran preaching, Bible-based teaching, and practical applications of Scripture, this sermon will encourage, challenge, and point you to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Welcome to this week’s sermon: “The Joy of Heaven” for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19, Series C). In this powerful message, Pastor Balla unpacks Luke 15:1–10, where Jesus shares the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Discover how these parables reveal the heart of God toward sinners, the saving mission of Christ, and the heavenly joy that bursts forth when even one sinner repents.

This sermon reminds us of our need for repentance, the danger of pride like the Pharisees, and the true joy found in the forgiveness of sins through Christ alone. Learn how the Good Shepherd seeks the lost, carries them home, and welcomes them to His Table—where heaven itself rejoices and joins us in the feast of His body and blood.

If you long to understand repentance, grace, and the joy of heaven more deeply, this sermon will strengthen your faith and point you to Christ’s unshakable promises.

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