Joy, Endurance, and Faith in Every Season | Sermon on Luke 21:5–19 & Psalm 98
Nov 16, 2025 • Gary Sandberg
In this sermon on Luke 21:5–19 and Psalm 98, Pastor Gary of Bethany Lutheran Church in Denver, CO reflects on the contrast at the end of the church year: the deep joy of Psalm 98 and Jesus’ sobering call to endurance. Even as Jesus speaks of persecution, turmoil, and uncertainty, he promises that God remains faithful and near—forming a relationship strong enough to carry us through both celebration and challenge. This message invites us to trust that endurance grows not from fear or preparation but from a living relationship with God, who holds us through every season of life.