The Babylonians were pioneers of mathematics and science, mixed with religious zeal and fervor. Their postulates and theorems are still taught today. Has our culture really abandoned religion, or merely embraced as new a very ancient and self-aggrandizing worship of Science? God reveals himself this Pentecost day as one well able to make himself … Continue reading Babble on, Babylon!
A New Heart and Spirit in You
The Lord knows how to defend and vindicate His own holy Name and honor. Heads up! The Holy Spirit is headed this way, by water and the Word, to start doing so in your own heart and spirit... Hear the full audio of "A New Heart and Spirit in You" A sermon on Ezekiel 36:22-28; … Continue reading A New Heart and Spirit in You
The Father Himself Loves You
"Jesus is not simply our go-between or our middle-man, though he is that! He is our access. He does more than just relay our messages. Jesus brings us with him into his Father's house. He sets for each of us a place at our Father's family table. Or to put it another way, with Jesus, … Continue reading The Father Himself Loves You
Great in Your Midst is the Holy One
For all the graduates and Moms and everyone dreading what tomorrows may bring: The Living Lord Jesus is our comfort today and tomorrow's cause for genuine, grounded hope. His resurrection is the reason we anticipate and embrace whatever the future brings. The Holy One of Israel goes with us into tomorrow as "my strength and … Continue reading Great in Your Midst is the Holy One
Love The Brotherhood
Sojourners and exiles, out of place and far from home. Ready or not, God moves us on to unfamiliar people and places in life. It's easy to get lost, lose oneself. God constantly calls and gathers us as his own children. He declares us his rightful and righteous heirs. Even when we're feeling most out … Continue reading Love The Brotherhood
My Own Know Me
Hear the full audio of "My Own Know Me" A sermon on John 10:11-16 and Ezekiel 34:11-16 3rd Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Jesus is the one Good Pastor, the Good Shepherd. Our town, our country and world has exactly one Good Shepherd who tends all His flocks. All others pale in comparison, … Continue reading My Own Know Me
Behind Your Closed Doors
One can't just shut sinners out, though often we try... Jesus comes behind closed doors, bearing the marks people needed to obtain faith. Then, the Living Lord Jesus sends them out to forgive... Hear the full audio of "Behind Your Closed Doors" A sermon on John 20:19-31 Second Sunday of Easter
Who Will Move The Stone?
Hear the full audio of "Who Will Move The Stone" A sermon on Mark 16:1-8 The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Sunday), 16 April 2017 We have a lot to learn from the faith of these women. The apostles themselves must learn from them, too. In their haste to make right what went undone, do … Continue reading Who Will Move The Stone?
Faith Alone Works…Our Righteousness in Christ
Hear the full audio of "Faith Alone Works...Our Righteousness in Christ" A sermon on Romans 4:1-8 and John 18:7-9 (Ch.18-19) Midweek Lent 8 Good Friday, 14 April 2017 No. 8 of 8 in series "Faith Alone Works..." The sermon series concludes with a clear distinction between the right and necessary preaching of good works as … Continue reading Faith Alone Works…Our Righteousness in Christ
Faith Alone Works Though Our Flesh Objects
Hear the full audio of "Faith Alone Works Though Our Flesh Objects" A sermon on Hebrews 13 :15-21, Matthew 26:36-46 Maundy Thursday / April 13th / No. 7 of 8 in the Midweek Lent series Here we find the blood of that eternal Covenant which blesses and overcomes our weak, dying flesh with His living … Continue reading Faith Alone Works Though Our Flesh Objects
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 