Includes devotional thoughts on Deut. 14 & 15, the freedom of a Christian from legalistic tithing, and the Christ-centered thanksgiving which strengthens us to #LiveGenerously. Click to hear the full audio of A Mediative Matins Service for October 16 We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, … Continue reading A Meditative Matins for October 16
Revelation Study Homepage
Want the latest updates to the Revelation Study? I've set up a page to host links to the audio and keynote slide video for each week's installment of our Sanctuary Bible Study on Revelation. I'm working to get it visible on the title bar of every Isaiah504blues.com page. In the meantime, here's a hard link … Continue reading Revelation Study Homepage
Audio Difficulties…Please Stand By…
...while we transition to an updated website for Immanuel Lutheran Church! A number of readers have noted a disruption in the audio feed. The congregation which I serve is updating their website, which hosts my audio vault of over three years of sermons and such. My links to sermons here are likely all broken at … Continue reading Audio Difficulties…Please Stand By…
Revelation Session Three: The Greeting
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
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
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
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 