We pray: "Most merciful Father, with compassion You hear the cries of Your people in great distress. Be with all who now endure affliction and calamity, bless the work of those who bring rescue and relief, and enable us to aid and comfort those who are suffering that they may find renewed hope and purpose; … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for 11 September 2019
Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. 2 … Continue reading Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
Faith Comes by Hearing
Spiritual struggles present themselves in every stage of life. Constantly, faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ throughout them all. Hear the full audio of "Faith Comes by Hearing" A sermon on Romans 10:9-17 / Rally Day - 12th Sun. after Trinity / 08 September 2019 (Alternate Epistle Reading for the Twelfth Sunday after … Continue reading Faith Comes by Hearing
In Christ, We Find Confidence to Serve
A Word of encouragement for the encouragers of God's people... Hear the full audio of "In Christ, We Find Confidence to Serve" A sermon on Ephesians 3 / Wayne Circuit LCMS Pastors' Conference / 03 September 2019 1 Kings 19:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) Ephesians 3:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 For this reason I, Paul, … Continue reading In Christ, We Find Confidence to Serve
Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (09.08.2019)
We pray: "Almighty and merciful God, by Your gift alone Your faithful people render true and laudable service. Help us steadfastly to live in this life according to Your promises and finally attain Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, … Continue reading Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (09.08.2019)
Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
How one prays reveals one's views and expectations of God. For some, their personal view matches up well with what God actually makes known about Himself. But what happens when one's personal opinions are not in keeping with the reality of Who God truly is and the Lord's own way of dealing with us? In … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
Humility to Seek Out God’s Mercy
Here Jesus shows us an "Attitude of Gratitude" gone terribly wrong. Lord, have mercy upon us... Hear the full audio of "The Humility to Seek Out God's Mercy" A sermon on Luke 18:9-14 / Eleventh Sunday after Trinity / 01 September 2019