It is very easy to read the account of the Passion of our Lord as a story about Romans and Jews and what happened to Jesus as they sparred and then cooperated. But that would be to misread the entirety of what happened in Jerusalem that week. This is the story of us. Our destiny. Our being. That is what is at issue. And that is what Jesus has come to secure. And redeem. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA, on March 29, 2026
The Story of Us (Palm Sunday)
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The Story of Us (Palm Sunday)

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To the small and weary church of Philadelphia, Christ opens a door no one can shut. He honors their quiet faithfulness and calls them to persevere. Tonight we reflect on the strength God gives to those who feel they have little left. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid on March 25, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA.
Hold On To What You Have (Revelation 3:7-13)
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Hold On To What You Have (Revelation 3:7-13)

March 27, 2026 10:00 pm

Jesus arrives at the tomb of His friend and speaks life into death itself. In raising Lazarus, He reveals Himself as the Resurrection and the Life and sets in motion the events that lead to His own cross. This Sunday holds grief and hope together, inviting us to trust the One whose love is stronger than the grave. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on March 22, 2026
The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-45)
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The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-45)

March 23, 2026 10:01 pm

Sardis had a reputation for life but was spiritually asleep. Jesus’ words are a gracious alarm, calling us to renewal. This week we explore how the Spirit revives what is fading, fragile, or forgotten. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid on March 18, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA
Wake Up (Revelation 3:1-6)
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Wake Up (Revelation 3:1-6)

March 19, 2026 5:11 pm

A man born blind receives sight, while those who claim to see remain trapped in darkness. In this encounter we meet the Light who opens eyes and hearts, exposing our illusions of self‑sufficiency and offering the gift of true vision. Lent calls us to confess our blindness and receive the clarity only Christ can give. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on March 15, 2026
Opening Blind Eyes (John 9:1-41)
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Opening Blind Eyes (John 9:1-41)

March 19, 2026 4:54 pm

Thyatira was a church rich in love and service, yet vulnerable to subtle corruption. Christ invites us to examine the loyalties of our hearts and to hold fast to what is pure and life‑giving. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on March 11, 2026
Guard Your Heart (Revelation 2:18-29)
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Guard Your Heart (Revelation 2:18-29)

March 12, 2026 10:29 am

A woman comes to Jacob’s well carrying more than an empty water jar—she carries the weight of rejection, loneliness, and a thirst within. In her noon‑day encounter with Jesus, the barriers that have defined her life begin to fall as He speaks to her with truth, and grace. Today we meet the Savior who satisfies our deepest thirsts by knowing us fully and welcoming us completely. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on March 8, 2026
Satisfying our Thirst (John 4:5-42)
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Satisfying our Thirst (John 4:5-42)

March 8, 2026 10:35 pm

The church in Pergamum lived in a culture of compromise—and so do we. Jesus calls His people to cling to His Word with courage and grace. Tonight we consider what it means to stand firm in truth without losing love. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid on March 4, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA
Hold Fast to the Truth (Revelation 2:12-17)
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Hold Fast to the Truth (Revelation 2:12-17)

March 7, 2026 5:20 pm

Today we follow Nicodemus—a respected teacher who first came to Jesus under cover of darkness—and watch how the Spirit slowly draws him into courageous, public faith. From whispered questions in the night to at the cross, Nicodemus shows us what it looks like when grace outgrows fear. In the same way, Christ is at work in our lives as well, gently drawing us to a deeper, braver discipleship. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on March 1, 2026
From Night to the Light (John 3:1-17)
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From Night to the Light (John 3:1-17)

March 2, 2026 2:16 pm

Christ speaks tenderly to a church under pressure: “Do not fear.” This week we reflect on how His presence sustains us in trials and strengthens us to remain faithful when life grows heavy. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on February 25, 2026.
Faithful In Suffering (Revelation 2:8-11)
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Faithful In Suffering (Revelation 2:8-11)

February 26, 2026 6:07 pm

This Sunday we return to the first temptation in the Garden, where the serpent’s whisper of doubt slowly led Eve and Adam from trust to disobedience. Genesis 3 shows the subtle progression of the enemy’s lies—but it also reveals something far greater: God’s first promise of a Savior. As we begin Lent, we face our own vulnerability to doubt, not to outsmart the tempter, but to cling to the One who crushes the serpent’s head. Sermon preached by Pastor Michael Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on February 22, 2026
From Doubt to Deliverance (Genesis 3:1-21)
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From Doubt to Deliverance (Genesis 3:1-21)

February 24, 2026 5:12 pm

The season of Lent invites us to listen again for Christ’s voice. In Revelation 2–3, Jesus speaks to seven churches—calling them to remember, to repent, to endure, and to return. These ancient words still search our hearts and strengthen our faith today. As we walk through Lent, we hear Christ addressing His people with truth and mercy, inviting us to renewed love and deeper trust in the One who walks among His churches still. In the ashes we remember our frailty—and Christ’s call to return. Tonight we hear His words to Ephesus, a church that kept its works but lost its warmth. Lent begins with an invitation to rediscover the love that first awakened our faith. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on February 18, 2026, Ash Wednesday.
Return To Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7)
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Return To Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7)

February 19, 2026 12:58 pm

On this Transfiguration Sunday, we turn to John’s breathtaking vision in Revelation 1, where the risen Christ shines with the same radiant glory once revealed on the mountain—yet now as the Savior who has completed His redeeming work. In this vision we see Jesus not distant or fearsome, but standing among His people, speaking peace, holding the church in His strong right hand, and declaring Himself the Living One who died and is alive forevermore. Today we behold the glory of the One who saves us, keeps us, and walks with us still. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on February 15, 2026
I Am With You Always (Revelation 1:1-20)
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I Am With You Always (Revelation 1:1-20)

February 15, 2026 6:05 pm

As Lent approaches and people plan nominal fasts, Isaiah teaches what our Lord is really looking for in fasting. He is not interested in demonstrations of faith and piety, when our lives are not marked by compassion and love for those around us. Helping those in need is a true expression of our faith and a demonstration of our Lord's heart and character. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on February 8, 2026
True Fasting (Isaiah 58:1-10)
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True Fasting (Isaiah 58:1-10)

February 10, 2026 6:57 pm

Waiting is hard—and trusting God can be even harder. Have you ever noticed how good intentions, impatience, and frustration can lead us to rely on our own ways instead of God’s? Through the stories of Moses, David, and the disciples, we’ll see how this struggle is still present in our lives today—and how God meets our brokenness with forgiveness, a new heart, and peace through Jesus Christ. Sermon preached by Rev. Paul Ferguson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on February 1, 2026
When Good Intentions Go Wrong…and God Still Shows Up
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When Good Intentions Go Wrong…and God Still Shows Up

February 4, 2026 5:48 pm

Would you have dropped everything to follow Jesus if He had called you the way he did Peter, Andrew, James and John? But hasn’t He called us? The truth is that while we may not have been called to the same role or tasks as these men, we have been called to follow Jesus. What does this mean? How do we follow Him in our lives today? Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on January 25, 2026
Following Jesus (Matthew 4:12-23)
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Following Jesus (Matthew 4:12-23)

January 27, 2026 11:40 am

What do I want? If you're like me, you find yourself asking this question all day. What do I want to wear? What do I want to eat? What do I want to listen to? What do I want to watch? What do I ask next? The list goes on and on and on. Sometimes it's easy to answer those questions, but the answer doesn't always prove to be good. Would we change our answers if Jesus was asking? He invites us to remain in Him and He knows that it's not easy on our own so He has sent us a Helper, the Holy Spirit. "Come," he replied, "and you will see." (John 1:39) Sermon preached by Kevin Mathison at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on January 18, 2026
Wait, What Do I Want? (John 1:29-42)
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Wait, What Do I Want? (John 1:29-42)

January 27, 2026 11:34 am

This Sunday, as we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord, we ask a simple but life shaping question: “I’m baptized—so what?” Looking at Jesus’ own baptism and the promises God attaches to ours, we’ll explore how baptism gives us a new identity, a new power for daily living, a new community to belong to, and a new future anchored in Christ. Far from being a past event, baptism is God’s ongoing gift—His daily declaration that we are beloved, forgiven, and joined to the life of Jesus. Sermon preached by Pastor Mike Schmid at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA on January 11, 2026
I'm Baptized! So What? (Romans 6:1-11)
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I'm Baptized! So What? (Romans 6:1-11)

January 13, 2026 11:55 am

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