In Luke 18, we encounter a striking irony: Jesus tells His disciples exactly what will happen in Jerusalem (betrayal, suffering, death, and resurrection) yet they understand nothing. Meanwhile, a blind beggar beside the road immediately recognizes Jesus as the "Son of David," the promised Messiah.

This sermon explores the difference between physical sight and spiritual sight, challenging us to examine whether our familiarity with church life might be masking our own spiritual blindness.

As we stand on the threshold of Lent, we're called to see Jesus not as a problem-solver but as the Suffering Servant who went to the cross to fix our greatest problem: our disordered fear of following Him.

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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

While God's Word is equally powerful for everyone who hears it, the condition of our hearts determines what kind of fruit it produces. Jesus describes four types of soil that represent different ways people receive God's Word: hardened hearts that reject it outright, shallow faith that withers under pressure, distracted hearts choked by life's cares and pleasures, and good soil that patiently holds fast to the Word.

But here's the good news for all who are anxious about what kind of soil they are: the same Word that diagnoses our spiritual condition is also the Word that transforms our hearts into good soil. What's most important is that we place ourselves where God's Word is being sown and allowing it to do its transforming work in us.

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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

In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable that makes us uncomfortable: workers who labored one hour receive the same pay as those who worked all day in scorching heat.

This sermon explores how God actively pursues those the world has written off, gives full rewards that defy our sense of fairness, and defends his sovereign right to be lavishly generous. Through the lens of Israel's wilderness wandering and the rock that provided water to rebellious people, we see a picture of Christ struck for our sake. Whether you're an "11th hour" believer or have been faithful for decades, this message challenges us to embrace God's scandalous grace.

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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