The Feast of St. Matthew

On the Feast of St. Matthew, we remember a tax collector who was called—not because of his worthiness, but because of Christ’s mercy. In this sermon, Pastor Nicholson reflects on Matthew’s encounter with Jesus and the truth it proclaims for us today: that Christ calls sinners, not the righteous; that the Gospel is God’s free gift, not our achievement; and that the feast of salvation is prepared for the broken and undeserving. From Matthew’s booth to the Lord’s Table, this message unfolds the heart of the Lutheran faith—grace alone, mercy in Christ alone, given through His Word and Sacraments.