People often withhold their approval and love for others. Even once given, it often depends on performance and works. Your Heavenly Father gives His love and favor freely, by graciously uniting us to His Son in His Baptism. Hear the full audio of "I Am Well Pleased!" A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 / The Baptism … Continue reading I Am Well Pleased
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.13.2019
Verse by verse, together we explore Matthew 3:13-17…The Baptism of Our Lord. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 13 January 2019. [Notes will be forthcoming in the next day or two, have meetings out of town today] Thanks for listening! Share with a friend if you like with links down below:
Readings for The Baptism of Our Lord (1.13.2019)
We pray: "Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, You proclaimed Him your beloved Son and annointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as your children and inheritors with Him of eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ our … Continue reading Readings for The Baptism of Our Lord (1.13.2019)
Prophetic Distance and Discipline in Pastoral Ministry
The results of such preaching are not in our hands, but in Christ's hands, pierced for all. Hear the full audio of "A Homily on Learning Prophetic Distance and Personal Discipline in Pastoral Ministry" Wayne Circuit Pastors' Conference, Trinity Lutheran, Martinsburg, NE 8 January 2018 Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 (ESV) 2:1 And he said to me, “Son of … Continue reading Prophetic Distance and Discipline in Pastoral Ministry
They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Loud crowds stand, arms waving high, swaying in concert as one to the music...the apostles' often describe a very different posture within and outwardly, when it comes to the worship of Christ, the Lord. Hear the full audio of "They Fell Down and Worshiped Him" A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 / The Epiphany of Our … Continue reading They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.06.2019
Verse by verse, together we explore Matthew 2:1-12...The Epiphany of Our Lord. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from January 6th... INTRODUCTION: Our Gospel reading for The Epiphany of Our Lord is found in Matthew 2:1-12. It records the account of the magi or "wise men." They have journeyed as they followed a star, … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.06.2019
Hibited
At the turn of the century when blogs first emerged, I wrote uninhibited. I composed countless essays, articles, critiques of politics, culture and trends in theology. I cared less whose feelings I might hurt, whom I might offend. Blogging seemed far less social then, I suppose, because I wrote chiefly for me. I hosted my … Continue reading Hibited
Readings for the Epiphany of Our Lord (1.6.2019)
We pray: "O God, by the leading of a star You made known Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles. Lead us, who know You by faith, to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your divine presence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, … Continue reading Readings for the Epiphany of Our Lord (1.6.2019)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 1.9.2019)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 1.9.2019)
So Shall They Put My Name on Them
The Lord commands His people to be blessed as they bear His name. Unto you is born a Savior who is Christ Jesus, that very same Lord. Our new year begins in His Name, with His blessing continually given for you. Hear the full audio of "So Shall They Put My Name on Them" A … Continue reading So Shall They Put My Name on Them
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 