Faith Comes By Hearing
Rev. Dr. Cary G. Larson
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In the cascading layers of noise in our ever-changing world, discover a space for reflection and inspiration is increasingly rare. Faith Comes By Hearing is a unique podcast series that cuts through the clamor, carrying the timeless messages of the Gospel into our lives with renewed relevance. Faith Comes By Hearing ventures into the challenges of everyday life and the deep need to hear the truth that we are saved by grace, through faith, through Christ Jesus alone.
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Hope Against Hope - Second Sunday in Lent - Gen 12:1-9; Rom 4:1-8, 13-17
Abraham's faith and trust in God's promises were steadfast despite the impossibility of achieving them according to human reason. This is the essence of true Christian faith believing against human…
Victory in the Wilderness - First Sunday in Lent - Matthew 4:1–11
Jesus’ time in the wilderness serves as a vicarious victory where, as the "true Israel," he remained perfectly obedient to God’s word in the exact places where humanity and the ancient Israelites…
Arise, and Do Not Be Afraid - Transfiguration of Our Lord - Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus is far more than a moral example; He is the "Word made flesh" who reduced the terrifying glory of God into a human form so that we could receive Him as our God. In this episode, Dr. Larson…
Simultaneously Justified and a Sinner - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Matthew 5:1-12
When Christ Jesus provides a list of wonderful beatitudes and yet we find ourselves wanting, what is the answer to our problem? In this episode, Dr. Larson points to the Christ Jesus as the only…
Bind Us Together, Lord - Third Sunday after Epiphany - 1 Corinthians 1:10–18
If the Church is sanctified, Christ's people gathering around Word and Sacrament, how is it that there is always conflict? In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson encourage us to find…
What is the Church and How is it Holy? - Second Sunday after Epiphany - 1 Corinthians 1:1–9
The Church is defined as "holy" not because of the merit of its members, but because it is the place where Christ is present through Word and Sacrament to bring His heavenly kingdom to sinners.…
Baptism Connects You to Jesus - First Sunday after Epiphany - Romans 6:1–11
Dr. Larson highlights the biblical teaching that baptism is a burial into the death of Christ, liberating us from our sinful nature. By dying to the old self through the waters of baptism, the…
Finding Freedom in Christ’s Perfection - Ephesian 1:3-14 - Second Sunday of Christmas
Is Christianity truly about your own efforts to be good, or is it built on a foundation of something far more radical? Dr. Larson explores the transformative power of Christ's perfect obedience and…
This Will Be the Sign to You - Christmas 2025 - Luke 2:8-20
In this Christmas sermon from the Faith Comes by Hearing podcast, Dr. Cary Larson explores the biblical account of the angel's announcement to shepherds about the birth of Jesus and to look for the…
Christmas Greetings!
Rev. Dr. Cary Larson reflects on the true meaning of the Christmas season and sends blessings too all this Christmas season. Merry Christmas!For more information about The American Association of…
The Plan of Salvation - 4th Sunday of Advent - Matthew 1:18-25
This episode of "Faith Comes By Hearing," Dr. Cary Larson, call our attention to the theme of trusting God's plan of salvation amidst worldly crises and the contrast between true faith and feigned…
The Royal Highway - 3rd Sunday of Advent- Isaiah 35:1-10
Christ Jesus' coming is ultimately good news for the redeemed, offering comfort and the promise of complete victory over sin and suffering. Rather than fearing judgment, we are encouraged to stand…
Christian Hope - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Romans 15:4-13
In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson teaches that Scriptures provide endurance and encouragement so that we may have hope, which is founded on Christ who fulfilled God's promises to…
Be Ready - 1st Sunday of Advent - Matt. 24:36-44
The season is Advent seems to run in conflict with the way of the culture and is not what people expect. The coming of the Son of Man will be at a time when people least expect it, Jesus said. People…
Remember to be Thankful - Thanksgiving Sermon - Deuteronomy 8:1-20.
God instructed the Israelites to remember the humbling and testing of the wilderness, where God provided for them. At home in the Promised Land, they were to remember the blessings from the Lord when…
Long Live the King! -Mark 13:24-37 -Christ the King Sunday
In the Gospel of Mark Christ Jesus describes the dramatic, undeniable event of his return. His first act as the returning King will be to send his angels to "gather his elect from the four winds,"…
Sermon Series - Paul's Letter to the Americans - Romans Chapter 7:7-25
Romans 7 describes the inner turmoil of the Christian who, made aware of sin by the good Law of God, is powerless on their own to consistently overcome sin's presence within their "flesh," leading to…
Sermon Series - Paul's Letter to the Americans - Romans Chapter 6:1-11
In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson explains how St. Paul uses the imagery of baptism to show that believers are united with Christ in His death, resulting in freedom from sin's…
Is There a White Robe For Me?- All Saints Sunday - Revelation 7:9-17; John 6:39-40
Is there a robe for you at the coming of Christ? Dr. Larson sermon for All Saints Sunday and proclaims to all that the words of Christ Jesus is clear as recorded in the Gospel of St. John: "And this…
Sermon Series - Paul's Letter to the Americans - Romans Chapter 5:12-17
In the episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson establishes a profound theological comparison between the first man, Adam, and Jesus Christ. Adam's single act of disobedience brought sin and…
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Faith Comes By Hearing has published 53 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
Faith Comes By Hearing is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.
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