Faith is a spiritual trust in Christ... Not mere knowledge or cognition. Not our human willpower or decisive resolve. Not personal emotions that run the spectrum. Rather faith comes from the Word outside of us, enters in, engages and involves them all...granting peace in Christ Jesus, for you. Hear the full audio of "We Have … Continue reading We Have Obtained Access by Faith
Does Your “One Lord” Sign His Covenants on Infants?
PART TWO of the “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” Lent Series for 2018 Hear the full audio of "Does Your 'One Lord' Sign His Covenants on Infants?" A sermon on Genesis 17:1-14 / Colossians 2:6-15 Midweek Lent Service / 21 Feb. 2018 (Genesis 17:1-14) When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to … Continue reading Does Your “One Lord” Sign His Covenants on Infants?
“Throw Yourself Down, for It is Written…”
Beware the spiritual daredevil in you... Hear the full audio of "Throw Yourself Down?" A sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 (ESV) First Sunday in Lent / 18 February 2018 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, … Continue reading “Throw Yourself Down, for It is Written…”
Jesus Asks, From Heaven or From Men?
PART ONE of the "All Who Believe and Are Baptized" Lent Series for 2018 Hear the full audio of "From Heaven or From Men?" A sermon on Matthew 21:23-27 (ESV) Midweek Lent Service One / Ash Wednesday / 14 February 2018 Matthew 21:23-27 (ESV) 23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and … Continue reading Jesus Asks, From Heaven or From Men?
A Blind Beggar’s Sight
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
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
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 