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Year A – Lent 5 – Exactly What I Need – Life – John 11

John 11:17-27,38-45 A corpse responds to the empowering command of Christ, proving that Jesus is the Lord of life. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created…
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Year A – Lent 4 – Exactly What I Need – Sight – Isaiah 42

Isaiah 42:14-21 God promises to lead the blind to safety and turn their darkness to light. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow…
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Year A – Lent 3 – Exactly What I Need – Water – John 4

John 4:5-26 Jesus calls a Samaritan woman to faith, providing living water for her thirsty soul. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches…
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Year A – Lent 2 – Exactly What I Need – Faith – Genesis 12

Genesis 12:1-8 The Lord gave Abram the gift of faith to believe the promise that one of his descendants would be a gift for the whole world. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation…
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Year A – Lent 1 – Exactly What I Need – A Champion – Romans 5

Romans 5:12-19 Adam’s defeat meant death for me. Christ’s victory means life for me. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow…
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Year A – Ash Wednesday – Exactly What I Need – Forgiveness – Isaiah 59

Isaiah 59:12-20 Because I am rebellious, I need a Redeemer. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in…
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Year A – Transfiguration – Identity Revealed – Jesus Is the Son of God in Glory – Matthew 17

Matthew 17:1-9 The transfiguration of our Lord. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to…
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Year A – Epiphany 5 – Identity Revealed – Jesus Calls You Salt and Light – Matthew 5

Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus explains that his disciples are blessings to this dark, decaying world. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches…
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Year A – Epiphany 4 – Identity Revealed – Jesus Calls You Blessed – 1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 God changes how we view ourselves by connecting us to Christ Jesus. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow…
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Year A – Epiphany 3 – Identity Revealed – Jesus Is the Light – Matthew 4

Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus preached the light of the gospel to a world in the darkness of unbelief. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches…
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Year A – Epiphany 2 – Identity Revealed – Jesus Is the Lamb of God – Colossians 2

Colossians 2:6-15 The Lamb of God was flesh and blood so he could be sacrificed to win forgiveness of all our sins. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created…
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Year A – Epiphany 1 – Identity Revealed – Jesus Is the Christ, the Anointed One – Matthew 3

Matthew 3:13-17 In the waters of the Jordan River, Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to…
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Year A – Epiphany – Christ the Savior Is Born – Love’s Pure Light Beams From Thy Holy Face – Matthew 2

Matthew 2:1-12 Magi from the east were the first in a long line of Gentiles would join Israel in worshiping Jesus as King. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year A – Christmas 2 – Christ the Savior Is Born – The Dawn of Redeeming Grace – Isaiah 61

Isaiah 61:10-62:3 God promises that his righteousness and glory will be made known to all nations. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches…
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Year A – Christmas 1 – Christ the Savior Is Born – Son of God – Matthew 2

Matthew 2:13-23 God saves his Son from an early death. God’s plan was to save the world by having his Son die on the cross when the time had fully come. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services.…
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Year A – Christmas Day – Christ the Savior Is Born – Holy Infant so Tender and Mild – John 1

John 1:1-14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard…
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Year A – Christmas Eve – Christ the Savior Is Born – Heavenly Hosts Sing Alleluia – Titus 2

Titus 2:11-14 The grace God showed us in sending his Son changes not only our present lives but also our eternal destiny. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were…
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Year A – Advent 4 – Imminent Arrival – Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel – Isaiah 7

Isaiah 7:10-14 Isaiah prophesies that a virgin would give birth to God in the flesh. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the…
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Year A – Advent 3 – Imminent Arrival – Imminent Arrival of the Messiah – Matthew 11

Matthew 11:2-11 John’s disciples wanted to verify that Jesus was the Messiah. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel…
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Year A – Advent 2 – Imminent Arrival – Imminent Arrival of the Judge – Matthew 3

Matthew 3:1-12 John prepared people for the arrival of the Judge by emphasizing the nearness of the kingdom of God. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created…
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Year A – Advent 1 – Imminent Arrival – Imminent Arrival of the King – Philippians 4

Philippians 4:4-7 Our present life is transformed from nervousness to excitement and joy because of the arrival of the King. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – Last Sunday – Scripture/Anticipation – Revelation 22

Revelation 22:6-13 Christ is coming soon. In the meantime, in eager anticipation, we hold onto and make known what God has revealed in his Word. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – Proper 28 – Judgment/Peace – 2 Thessalonians 1

2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 The Thessalonian Christians were suffering a persecution. To empower their perseverance, Paul assures them of the coming judgment and punishment. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – Proper 26 – Grace/Joy – Luke 19

Luke 19:1-10 The grace that Jesus showed to Zacchaeus causes that tax collector to demonstrate the joy of his salvation. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – All Saints’ Day – Sainthood/Stamina – Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:32-40 For many Christians, their faith was the cause of pain and even death. They faced these troubles with amazing courage and stamina because they knew God has planned something better for his saints. The Foundation Preacher…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – Reformation Day – Truth/Freedom – John 8

John 8:31-36 The truth of the gospel sets us free. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship,…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – Proper 24 – Promises/Prayer – Genesis 32

Genesis 32:22-30 In praying that the Lord would keep his promise of blessing, Jacob literally wrestles with God. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Cause and Effect – Proper 23 – Generosity/Gratitude – Luke 17

Luke 17:11-19 Ten men believed that Jesus could save them from leprosy, but only one understood the undeserved generosity of Jesus. That one man threw himself at Jesus’ feet in gratitude. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 22 – Increased Faith Increases Duty – Luke 17

Luke 17:1-10 With the apostles, we pray, “Lord, increase our faith,” then joyfully embrace the opportunities to serve that come along with that blessing. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 21 – What Helps in Life Fails in Death – Luke 16

Luke 16:19-31 Jesus tells a parable about two men, one whose confidence was in his wealth, another whose confidence was in his God. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 20 – No One Can Serve Two Masters – Luke 16

Luke 16:1-13 All money belongs to God; he loans it to us to manage for his glory. Through a parable, Jesus teaches us to be shrewd in the way we use money to serve him. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 19 – The Found Are Left; The Lost Are Found – Luke 15

Luke 15:1-10 Through two parables, Jesus rebukes those who consider themselves already found and not in need of repentance. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 18 – Count the Cost – Luke 14

Luke 14:25-35 Jesus teaches us that following him closely will come at a cost. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 17 – Those Who Exalt Themselves Will Be Humbled – Luke 14

Luke 14:1,7-14 Jesus teaches some ways to demonstrate humility and promises that those who humble themselves will be exalted. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 16 – The Door Is Very Narrow – Luke 13

Luke 13:22-30 Jesus urges, “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door.” The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Wounds That Heal – Proper 15 – God’s Word Divides – Luke 12

Luke 12:49-53 Jesus was fully aware that his work would cause division that would often cut close to home. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 14 – On Heavenly Treasure – Luke 12

Luke 12:22-34 Jesus assures us that we have a Father in heaven who knows what we need better than we do. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 13 – On Useful Resources – Ecclesiastes 1

Ecclesiastes 1:1-2,12-14;2:18-26 King Solomon, possibly the wealthiest man who ever lived, learned by experience the limited value of earthly possessions. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services.…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 12 – On the Privilege and Purpose of Prayer – 1 Timothy 2

1 Timothy 2:1-7 Paul teaches us that the ultimate purpose for everything we ask is that God’s will would be done. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 11 – On the One Thing Needed – Luke 10

Luke 10:38-42 One sister served Jesus, which was lovely. The other sister wanted to be served by Jesus, which is the one thing needed. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 10 – On a Neighbor in Need – Ruth 1

Ruth 1:1-19a The LORD moves a Moabite woman named Ruth to care for her widowed mother-in-law, even though it meant leaving her people, her country, and her way of life behind. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 9 – On the Want for Workers – Luke 10

Luke 10:1-12,16-20 Jesus sends out messengers of his Word who were to serve the people they met exactly as Jesus would have if he had been there himself. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services.…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 8 – On Christ’s Call for Commitment – 1 Kings 19

1 Kings 19:19-21 Elisha commits himself completely to the work to which the Lord had called him, leaving family and wealth behind. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Proper 7 – On the Mission Right Before Us – 2 Timothy 1

2 Timothy 1:3-10 The grace of God has been revealed to all in Jesus Christ; all who have seen it serve as witnesses of God’s grace in their various callings. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational…
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Year C – Season After Pentecost – Undivided Attention – Holy Trinity – On the Mystery and Majesty of Our God – Romans 5

Romans 5:1-5 We have peace because the love of the Father has been demonstrated in his Son and poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The…
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Year C – Holy Week – Dead and Buried – Good Friday – A One-Time Substitute Buries All-Time Guilt

Galatians 3:10-13 We are saved not by obeying God’s law but through faith in the One who redeemed us from the law’s curse. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Holy Week – Dead and Buried – Holy Thursday – A New Covenant Buries an Old Contract

Jeremiah 31:31-34 The Old Covenant could only modify behavior. The New Covenant transforms people’s hearts and minds. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were…
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Year C – Holy Week – Dead and Buried – Passion or Palm Sunday – Surrender Buries Seizure

Luke 19:28-40 On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem to cheers and praise, knowing that shortly after he would surrender himself to his enemies and be put to death. (Palm Sunday) The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you…
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Year C – Easter – Because He Lives – Pentecost – Christ Sends Us His Spirit – Acts 2

Acts 2:1-21 On Pentecost the disciples proclaimed the gospel. Through their words the Holy Spirit unleashed his saving power. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources…
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Year C – Easter – Because He Lives – Ascension and Easter 7

Ascension - He Reigns Over Everything for the Benefit of his Church Revelation 19:11-16 St. John sees the ascended Lord as a warrior riding on a white horse fighting against all those who oppose Christ’s gospel and his Church. Easter…