Sermons by Benjamin Maahs

Christmas Eve sermon 2025

Hear the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s beloved poem, Christmas Bells: “I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweetThe words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men!” “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” These words echo the angels’ announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2. They’ve become a favorite…

Haggai 2:1-9, “The True Temple”

Sermon: Three Encouragements to Faithfulness Introduction Good morning, church. Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the “good old days”? Perhaps you recall the song, Grandpa, Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days, with its nostalgic lines about lovers standing together, families praying, and daddies staying home. Maybe you think back to when Peeve Mart…