My Lord and My God Podcast—St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC), Magnolia, Texas

Begin the Church Year with a deeper look at the opening moments of the Divine Service. In this First Sunday in Advent sermon from St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, Texas, we explore why Christians cry out “Lord, have mercy”—not only as a plea for forgiveness, but as a bold confession that Jesus Christ is the promised Son of David who comes among His people with compassion.Pastor Stanley Lacey traces how the Kyrie, the Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei place us inside the whole story of salvation: the saints of the Old Testament longing for the Messiah, the crowds who welcomed Him into Jerusalem, the Church today receiving Him under bread and wine, and the saints and angels who await His final Advent in glory.If you’re looking for a Lutheran church near Magnolia, The Woodlands, Tomball, or Montgomery County, this sermon offers a clear picture of how historic Christian worship delivers Christ’s gifts to sinners today. Visit us at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church as we prepare for the coming of our Lord.For more information, visit www.stthomastx.church!

In this sermon from St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in New Magnolia, Texas, Pastor Stanley Lacey preaches on the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, exploring what it means to be truly prepared for Christ’s return. This message emphasizes the reality of the Last Day, the seriousness of sin, the danger of unrepentance, and the comfort of a clean conscience through the Gospel.Drawing on Scripture, the liturgy, and the Small Catechism, this sermon proclaims Christ as the source of saving faith, the giver of the oil that never runs dry, and the One who keeps His people steadfast through His Word, Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord’s Supper. Whether you’re new to the Magnolia/Montgomery County area or searching for a confessional Lutheran congregation, we invite you to listen and join us as we gather around Christ’s gifts each week in Word and Sacrament.

This sermon for the Second-Last Sunday of the Church Year explores Christ’s teaching on the Final Judgment from Matthew 25:31–46. Scripture teaches that every person will stand before the judgment seat of Christ, where nothing is hidden and all is revealed—every word, thought, and work.Here the Lord exposes two deadly errors: the belief that works do not matter because salvation is by grace, and the belief that works justify us before God. Christ overturns both. He insists that good works necessarily follow living faith, yet He also shows that the righteous are welcomed into the kingdom not because of their merit, but because He Himself has clothed them in His righteousness and reckons His works to them.This message calls listeners to repentance, to renewed confidence in Christ’s mercy, and to the joyful, Spirit-worked life of love that flows from faith. Recorded at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, Texas.For more information, please visit www.stthomastx.church!

“Then there will be great tribulation…” (Matthew 24:21–25).This sermon proclaims Jesus’ warning against false Christs and false prophets who lead believers away from His Word. Drawing from Daniel, Ezekiel, Revelation, and the writings of Luther, it shows how the destruction of the old temple fulfilled God’s promise and how Christ, the true Temple, remains our only refuge.Hear the call to discern truth from deception, to beware of false religion and false confidence in earthly power, and to remain where Christ is found—in His Word, Baptism, Supper, and Absolution.Preached at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, Texas. www.stthomastx.church

This sermon from St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Magnolia, Texas, explores Jesus’ words, “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled.” Drawing from Luke 6, Job, and Hebrews 12, it reveals that our Lord knows the pain of loss, poverty, and rejection firsthand.He was born in a manger, thirsted on the cross, and wept at the tomb—and therefore speaks with authority when He declares that those who mourn, hunger, and suffer for His sake are blessed.Grounded in Scripture and Lutheran theology, this message offers deep comfort and strength to all who endure hardship, reminding us that Christ directs every trial for our good in this life and eternal life to come.For more information, check out www.stthomastx.church!