Without a Cross in mind and the resurrection front and center, even the disciples are blind to a right understanding Christ's word and work... Hear the full audio of "A Blind Beggar's Sight" A sermon on Luke 18:34-43 (ESV) Quinquagesima / 11 February 2018 Luke 18:34-43 (ESV) 31 And taking the twelve, he said to … Continue reading A Blind Beggar’s Sight
Preface to the 2018 Lent Series
Read the origin story of this 2018 Lent sermon series about a small town wrestling with big questions about Baptism… The chapel at that southern Illinois State Correctional Center was quiet except for the distant whir and hum of the prison porter's vacuum cleaner. New Inmate Orientation was over. Chapel rules, activities and services were … Continue reading Preface to the 2018 Lent Series
Show My Weakness
A sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9 (ESV) Sexagesima / 4 February 2018 Hear the full audio of "Show My Weakness" 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:10 (ESV) 11:19 For you gladly bear with fools, being wise yourselves! 20 For you bear it if someone makes slaves of you, or devours you, or takes advantage of you, or puts on airs, … Continue reading Show My Weakness
Running Aimless or Fighting the Air
Hear the full audio of "Running Aimless or Fighting the Air" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:22-10:5 (ESV) Septuagesima / 28 January 2018 We run with a purpose, a clear destination ahead--though not for a perishable crown or personal gain. Christians run for the win of sharing in the blessings of Christ with others. Together … Continue reading Running Aimless or Fighting the Air
Something More Sure
Hear the full audio of "Something More Sure" A sermon on 2 Peter 1:16-21 (ESV) Transfiguration of Our Lord / 21 January 2018 2 Peter 1:16-21 (ESV) For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of … Continue reading Something More Sure
Now Draw Some Out
Hear the full audio of "Now Draw Some Out" A sermon on John 2:1-11 (ESV) Second Sunday after Epiphany; 14 January 2018 (Marriage at Cana by Giotto, 14th century) The alcoholic's favorite miracle--and the first "sign" by which Jesus manifests His glory, such that His disciples believed in Him... John 2:1-11 (ESV) On the third … Continue reading Now Draw Some Out
Grace Given to You for Them
Hear the full audio of "Grace Given to You for Them" A sermon on Ephesians 3:1-12 (ESV) Baptism of our Lord / Epiphany on 7 January 2018 (A second sermon on this text, adapted to the celebration of the Baptism of our Lord the following day.) (Baptism - Ethiopian Biblical Manuscript U.Oregon Museum Shelf Mark … Continue reading Grace Given to You for Them
Grace Given to Me for You
Hear the full audio of "Grace Given to Me for You" A sermon on Ephesians 3:1-12 (ESV) Epiphany of Our Lord // 6 January 2018 Installation Service for Rev. Adam Welton as Pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wentworth, SD Ephesians 3:1-12 (ESV) 1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus … Continue reading Grace Given to Me for You
He Will Come and Serve Them: The Sermon
Hear the full audio of "He Will Come and Serve Them" A sermon on Luke 12:35-40 (ESV) New Year's Eve, 31 December 2017 There's no going back now, 2017 is all but over. What's done has been done. What's undone cannot be finished now. And then, there are those things we shouldn't have done--there's no … Continue reading He Will Come and Serve Them: The Sermon
He Will Come and Serve: The Passage
Initial thoughts on the text for "He Will Come and Serve" A sermon on Luke 12:35-40 (ESV) New Year's Eve, 31 December 2017  Most of our popular English translations use the same word "master" in verses 36, 37 and 39. The ESV, NIV, NKJV and NASB all translate in these three verses with "master." … Continue reading He Will Come and Serve: The Passage
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 