Here are the readings for this coming Sunday, 11 August 2019
Bible Study from 08.04.2019
Slaves to sin? Slaves to righteousness? Isn't there some other option than being a slave? Listen in as we consider the striking, offensive language which reveals the nature of our baptismal life in Christ. (This was an alternate image I made in preparation for the sermon page, but the audio below is from Bible Study … Continue reading Bible Study from 08.04.2019
“The Baptismal End of Lawlessness”
Lawlessness, Injustice, Outrage, Violence and Death...the bloody sins of others seem to be reigning unchallenged and staining our daily lives, too. Are we forever bound to surrender our own bodies to ungodly impulse and chaotic causes? In Christ, we've been ransomed away from the senseless life of sin. We're made fit and able to serve … Continue reading “The Baptismal End of Lawlessness”
“I Will Build My Church”
The Shepherd's Scroll // July-August 2019 The Lord speaks. Stuff happens. So goes it since the Beginning. "I will build my Church," Jesus says (Matthew 16:18). Jesus "the Christ, the Son of the Living God," (Matthew 16:16) that man alone does such building. The Church He builds belongs to Him. The Church is His own. … Continue reading “I Will Build My Church”
A Relaxing Summer by Grace Alone
It's tough to relax while you're nursing a grudge. There's no escape from an anger that goes wherever you do. Jesus would free us from fits of rage, seething pretense and feigned friendship. He bids us rather to be reconciled, forgiven and forgiving. His grace is sufficient to give us rest--together--in Christ. Hear the full … Continue reading A Relaxing Summer by Grace Alone
From Now on, You Will
While Pastor Warner is on leave serving as pastoral voting delegate for the congregations of the Wayne circuit LCMS at the national convention, Pastor Paul Flo from Hope Lutheran Church in So. Sioux City, NE encouraged the saints in our local parish. Pastor Flo serves in the area as newly ordained associate pastor in outreach … Continue reading From Now on, You Will
Bible Study from 07.14.2019
Looking for important and precious work a Christian ought to take up? Here's a beautiful passage from our Lord's "Sermon on the Plain" in Luke 6. Hear the full audio from Bible Study on 14 July 2019 Judge not!!! You shall not judge!!! Some quote this part of today's passage, ignoring is context and missing … Continue reading Bible Study from 07.14.2019
Not Condemning, But Forgiving
Forgiveness is not meant to be measured out by the teaspoon...but poured out freely through the lips, by the cup and welling up like living waters from the font! Hear the full audio of "Not Condemning, But Forgiving" A sermon on Luke 6:36-42 / Fourth Sunday after Trinity / 14 July 2019 What is Baptism? … Continue reading Not Condemning, But Forgiving
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 07.07.2019
Is Jesus associating too intimately with sinners for your liking? Buddy, maybe you need more joy...His! Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 07 July 2019 Third Sunday after Trinity / Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Laurel, NE Luke 15:1-10 English Standard Version (ESV) 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 07.07.2019
He Calls Together His Friends and Neighbors
One lost sheep rescued. One precious, missing coin recovered. As Jesus celebrates one sinner who repents, He refuses to celebrate that glad victory alone! Hear the full audio of "He Calls Together His Friends and Neighbors" A sermon on Luke 15:1-10 / Third Sunday after Trinity / 07 July 2019
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 