Are you playing Jenga with the Christian faith? Embracing hostility toward some "them" rather than peace in Christ? Christ is the Cornerstone, the foundation of the apostles and prophets are plumb in line with Him. Upon that foundation, you and I--alongside those of every race and tribe and people and nation throughout the ages, we … Continue reading You ARE Being Built Together
Bible Study Audio from 06.30.2019
Christ destroys hostility, establishing peace...and you are being built together. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 30 June 2019 Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV) 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 06.30.2019
A Steadfast Faith and The Crown of Life
Difficult, even perilous days often come upon us early on in life. Sometimes they become extraordinarily difficult nearer the end of life in this world. Through them all, the Lord brings forth and preserves in us a steadfast faith which receives from Christ the Crown of Life... Hear the full audio of "A Faith Steadfast … Continue reading A Steadfast Faith and The Crown of Life
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 06.24.2019
Hear the full audio of Bible Study from June 23 Text and notes relating to love in 1 John 4, and how Christians understand 'agape' / 'Love' in its spiritual, Christ-centered sense, and not a "self-centered," self-determined sense. From the Apology (Defense) of the Augsburg Confession, Article III: OF LOVE AND THE FULFILLING OF THE … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 06.24.2019
There is No Fear in Love
Light and heat are inseparable from a candle's flame. So also faith and love are inseparable from the Christian life... Hear the full audio of "There is No Fear in Love" A sermon on 1 John 4:16-21 / First Sunday after Trinity / 23 June 2019 1 John 4:16-21 (ESV) 16 So we have come to … Continue reading There is No Fear in Love
You Must Be Born Again!
We all love a moving conversion story: Here a man whose life is decisively marked by his obedience to the Law and expertise in holy writ is told even he must be born again--by water and the Spirit! Such new birth might rightly be called 'labor,' but the Holy Spirit does all the work of … Continue reading You Must Be Born Again!
Bible Study from 09 June 2019
A fourfold Pentecost promise is fulfilled... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 9 June 2019 John 14:23-31 (ESV) 23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24 Whoever does not love me … Continue reading Bible Study from 09 June 2019
We will Make Our Home with Him
"If" is a spiritually dangerous word when it passes Satan's lips, but from our Lord's lips, it's full of promises now fulfilled... Hear the full audio of "We Will Make Our Home With Him" A sermon on John 14:23-31 / Day of Pentecost / 9 June 2019 Thanks for reading or listening. Share with a … Continue reading We will Make Our Home with Him
Bible Study Audio from 06.02.2019
Listen in on a rather "off the cuff" edition of Bible Class as we study 1 Peter 4:7-14... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 02 June 2019 Seventh Sunday of Easter / Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Laurel, NE 1 Peter 4:7-14 (ESV) 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 06.02.2019
Good Stewards of God’s Grace
Our ascended Lord Jesus lives and reigns! He promised and has given the Helper to cause you to walk in His ways: love and hospitality, divine speech and service in the strength God provides... Hear the full audio of "Good Stewards of God's Grace" A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-14 / Seventh Sunday of Easter … Continue reading Good Stewards of God’s Grace
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 