Pastor David Balla
Episodes
12 episodes
Sermon: Welcoming Christ in the Least
Where do we find Jesus? In this expository Lutheran sermon on Matthew 10:40–42, Pastor David Balla explores Christ’s surprising promise that whoever receives His messengers receives Him. Discover how Jesus hides His saving gifts in Hi...
Sermon: From Shame to Eternal Life
In this Lutheran sermon on Romans 6:21–23, Pastor Balla of Peace Lutheran Church preaches on the devastating wages of sin and the free gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus. What does sin actually produce? Shame. Death. Bondage. But God does not...
Sermon: A Treasured Possession in Christ
What if God’s commands aren’t a ladder to earn His love, but a lamp for those He has already saved? In this Third Sunday after Pentecost sermon (Proper 6 A) from Exodus 19:2–8, we explore the breathtaking truth that redemption comes before the ...
Sermon: The Physician for Sinners
In this powerful Lutheran sermon on Matthew 9:9–13, discover the comforting truth that Jesus Christ is the Great Physician for sinners. When Jesus called Matthew the tax collector and ate with tax collectors and sinners, He revealed the heart o...
Sermon: The Word That Creates All Things
The Word That Creates All Things | Holy Trinity Sunday Sermon | Genesis 1:1–2In this Holy Trinity Sunday sermon, Pastor David Balla explores Genesis 1:1–2 and the biblical truth that the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is ...
Sermon: Would That All the Lord’s People Were Prophets
In this Lutheran sermon from an LCMS perspective, Pastor Balla proclaims the powerful truth of Numbers 11:29: “Would That All the Lord’s People Were Prophets.” This Christ-centered sermon explores the work of the Holy Spirit, the calling of eve...
Sermon: Head Over All Things to the Church
Is Christ really present with His Church — or has He withdrawn to heaven until His return?This Ascension Sunday sermon tackles one of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Christian life. Using the powerful image of a "green roo...
Sermon: I Will Not Leave You as Orphans
What does Jesus mean when He says, “I will not leave you as orphans”? In this powerful Lutheran sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Balla proclaims the comforting Gospel of Jesus Christ from John 14:15–21. This Christ-centered LCMS se...
Sermon: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
In this powerful Lutheran sermon on Acts 7:59-60, we reflect on Stephen’s final words, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit,” and the steadfast faith that Christ gives His people in suffering and death. As Stephen is martyred, he sees <...
Sermon: Devoted to These Gifts
In this powerful Fourth Sunday of Easter sermon, Pastor David Balla proclaims the rich comfort of Acts 2:41–42, revealing how the early Church was devoted to the apostles’ teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and th...