Pastor David Balla
The most recent sermons of Pastor David Balla will appear here. He is the pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Plainfield, IL.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2025
Sermon: Hating to Love: The Paradox of Discipleship
In this sermon, Hating to Love: The Paradox of Discipleship (Luke 14:25–35), Pastor David Balla of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod explores the radical call of Jesus Christ to true discipleship. W…
Sermon: A Banquet of Mercy
Welcome to this LCMS Lutheran Sermon: “A Banquet of Mercy” (Luke 14:1–14) for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17C. In this Christ-centered message, Pastor David Balla of the Lutheran Churc…
Sermon: From Every Direction They Come
In this sermon, “From Every Direction They Come” (Luke 13:22–30), Pastor Balla preaches the powerful truth that salvation in Christ is not reserved for a privileged few but is open to repentant sinne…
Sermon: Reading the Signs of the Times
In this powerful Lutheran sermon, Pastor Balla proclaims Christ’s urgent call to “read the signs of the times.” From Luke 12:49–56, Jesus rebukes the crowds for their spiritual blindness. They could …
Sermon: Worry Ends Where Faith Begins
https://youtu.be/GnjxntQfpcQ
Welcome to today’s Christ-centered sermon rooted in Lutheran theology and the rich tradition of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. In this message, Pastor David Balla unp…
Sermon: A Soul Required
In this Christ-centered sermon based on Luke 12:13–21, Pastor Balla of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod delivers a powerful proclamation of Law and Gospel: the soul that clings to Christ is the sou…
Sermon: The Best Gift: The Spirit Who Keeps Us Praying
In this powerful Lutheran sermon based on Luke 11:1–13, Pastor Balla explores Jesus’ teaching on prayer and the Father’s greatest gift—the Holy Spirit. In a world where faith often grows cold and pra…
Sermon: The Better Portion
Are you overwhelmed by doing too much and still feeling spiritually empty? In this powerful Lutheran sermon from Pastor David Balla, we turn to Luke 10:38–42 and learn why Jesus calls listening bette…
Sermon: The Church as Christ’s Inn
What if the Parable of the Good Samaritan is more than just a call to kindness? In this powerful LCMS sermon, Pastor David Balla unpacks Luke 10:25–37 to reveal the deeper Gospel truth: the Church is…
Sermon: The Joy of Heaven
Discover the true joy that lasts forever in this inspiring Lutheran sermon based on Luke 10:20. Pastor David Balla from the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) preaches on “The Joy of Heaven” for t…
Sermon: Eyes Forward, Hands to the Plow
Discover this powerful Lutheran sermon from the Third Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 9:51–62, titled “Eyes Forward, Hands to the Plow.” In this confessional Lutheran message, Pastor Balla expl…
Sermon: The Word That Casts Out Chaos
https://youtu.be/JT2IxHIyf5Y
In this powerful LCMS Pentecost sermon, Pastor David Balla preaches on Luke 8:26–39, where Jesus delivers a man possessed by a legion of demons. This Christ-centered messa…
Sermon: The Word That Death Cannot Silence
https://youtu.be/4qvoP86yDdU
Discover the deep comfort of the Triune God in this Holy Trinity Sunday sermon: “The Word That Death Cannot Silence” from John 8:48–59. Preached in the tradition of C.F.W.…
Sermon: Taught by the Spirit of Christ
Join Pastor Balla for this powerful Lutheran sermon titled “Taught by the Spirit of Christ,” preached on Pentecost Sunday. Rooted in John 14:23–31 and grounded in the theology of the Lutheran Church—…
Sermon: A Risen People in a Fallen World
This powerful Lutheran sermon, titled “A Risen People in a Fallen World,” proclaims the unshakable hope and peace we have in the risen Christ. Preached from a Confessional Lutheran Church—Missouri Sy…
Sermon: Christ Ascended, Promises Secure
Join Pastor Balla for this powerful Ascension Day sermon, “Christ Ascended, Promises Secure,” based on Luke 24:44–53 (ESV). Preached within the rich liturgical tradition of the Lutheran Church—Missou…
Sermon: The Community of the Risen One
📖 Sermon Title: The Community of the Risen One | John 13:31–35 | Fifth Sunday of Easter
Discover what it means to live as the Community of the Risen One in this powerful LCMS Lutheran sermon centered …
Sermon: Held in the Hands of God
John 10:22–30
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2025
Experience deep biblical comfort in this Good Shepherd Sunday sermon from LCMS Pastor Balla, based on John 10:22–30. In “Held in the Hands of God,” d…
Sermon: From Empty Nets to Abundant Grace and Truth
Experience the power of the risen Christ in this Easter sermon titled “From Empty Nets to Abundant Grace and Truth,” based on John 21:1–14. Pastor Balla of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) e…
Sermon: The Tree of Life Restored
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! In this powerful Easter sermon, “The Tree of Life Restored,” Pastor Balla proclaims the victorious message of Jesus’ resurrection from Revelation 22:1–5. Discover how the c…