How can the average Christian serve the Lord?

Summary

The sermon explores the Reformation concept of vocation, emphasizing that all callings in life, particularly within family and professions, are ways of serving God, challenging a sacred-secular divide. Luther's doctrine of vocation highlights that faithful prayer, Bible reading, discipleship, and simple obedience in one's given circumstances are acts of service. The family is presented as a crucial "school of character" where Christian virtues are practiced and self-awareness of shortcomings is revealed.