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
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
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
A Matins Meditation for August 30, 2019
We pray: "Almighty God, heavenly Father, You have called us to be Your children and heirs of Your gracious promises in Christ Jesus. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may forsake all covetous desires and the inordinate love of riches. Deliver us from the pursuit of passing things that we may seek the kingdom … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for August 30, 2019
Bible Study Notes and Audio for 08.25.19
Is it wrong to be concerned for my neighbor's spiritual wellness? How dare you or I care and offer some help? Hear the full audio of Bible Study for August 25th on Romans 9:30-10-4 Romans 9:30-10:4 English Standard Version (ESV) 9:30 What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio for 08.25.19
Christ is the End of the Law
Some really good people with good lives are going to hell in a lovely handbasket woven out of their many proud good works. Some people with really messed up marriages, conflicted families, ruined careers and no awards or great works of public service to boast are going to heaven, thanks to a crown woven of … Continue reading Christ is the End of the Law
A Matins Meditation for August 23, 2019
Hear the full audio of a meditative Matins service for August 23. The readings appointed for today include: Psalm 111:1-3, 9-10Reflection: "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation." I first encountered this passage on the lips of a pastor who was trying … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for August 23, 2019
This God Made My Way Blameless
Blameless? Few dare make that boast. Meanwhile most get busy finding who's to blame. So how does a king with major failures and manifest faults ever dare claim "This God...has made my way blameless?" Hear the full audio of "This God Made My Way Blameless" A sermon on 2 Samuel 22:26-34 / Ninth Sunday after … Continue reading This God Made My Way Blameless
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 