Today we explore the apostolic greeting and geography, along with symbology and theology of Christian worship through the ages. Hear the full audio of Revelation Session Three: The Greeting 9am Sanctuary Bible Study / Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels / 29 September 2019 Here are my Keynote Slides used for class today: https://youtu.be/iaclgB2kXbw
Fighting Against the Dragon
Conquered in heaven and cast out of eternity, the battle rages on here on earth. The Dragon rages, for he knows his time is short. Your time here is short as well. While our spiritual warfare continues, rest assured that in Christ, the victory is won. The angels fight on at our side. Meanwhile that … Continue reading Fighting Against the Dragon
Meditative Matins for 25 September 2019
We pray: "Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River, You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed 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 everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading Meditative Matins for 25 September 2019
Readings for the St. Michael and All Angels (9.29.2019)
We pray: "Everlasting God, You have ordained and constituted the service of angels and men in a wonderful order. Mercifully grant that, as Your holy angels always serve and worship You in heaven, so by Your appointment they may also help and defend us here on earth; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who … Continue reading Readings for the St. Michael and All Angels (9.29.2019)
Your Word Stored in My Heart
Psalm 119 proclaims what God's Word is, what it does, and why you need it in your heart and life, too. Hear the full audio of "Your Word Stored in My Heart" A sermon on Psalm 119:9-16 / Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity / 22 September 2019 If you were to take some time this morning … Continue reading Your Word Stored in My Heart
Revelation Session Two: Prologue and Greeting
The King's own angelic emissary brings Word of His coming. The scroll written by a servant, sent by messenger, and opened before the hearers. A beattitude is spoken. This Word is written for you to hear and to keep. Hear the full audio of Sanctuary Bible Study. Revelation Session Two Here is the video of … Continue reading Revelation Session Two: Prologue and Greeting
Readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.22.2019)
We pray: "O Lord, keep Your church with Your perpetual mercy; and because of our faculty we cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.22.2019)
Revelation Session One: Introduction
Welcome to a study of Revelation! We're stepping away from deeper study of the sermon text and going to study a Bible book together. The book our learners requested and selected is Revelation. Kind readers, I pretend no expertise on our subject matter. I have studied and taught this beautiful and challenging book a few … Continue reading Revelation Session One: Introduction
How Do You Read It?
Many are skeptical about the value of Bible Study in our time. Today we hear Jesus asking "What is written...How do you read it?" The Bible is the Word of God, the revelation of His identity, nature and will. With surprise, we hear Jesus approve this man's correct take on the Torah! But soon the … Continue reading How Do You Read It?
I Have Kept The Faith
Funeral Sermon for family, friends and the whole Household of Faith as Doris Sohler enters the fullness of eternal life in Christ. Hear the full audio of "I Have Kept The Faith" A sermon on 2 Tim. 4:6-8 / Coronation of St. Doris Sohler / 13 September 2019 Psalm 23:1-6 English Standard Version (ESV) 1 … Continue reading I Have Kept The Faith