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”
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
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
You ARE Being Built Together
Are you playing Jenga with the Christian faith? Embracing hostility toward some "them" rather than peace in Christ? Christ is the Cornerstone, the foundation of the apostles and prophets are plumb in line with Him. Upon that foundation, you and I--alongside those of every race and tribe and people and nation throughout the ages, we … Continue reading You ARE Being Built Together
Bible Study Audio from 06.30.2019
Christ destroys hostility, establishing peace...and you are being built together. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 30 June 2019 Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV) 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 06.30.2019
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 06.24.2019
Hear the full audio of Bible Study from June 23 Text and notes relating to love in 1 John 4, and how Christians understand 'agape' / 'Love' in its spiritual, Christ-centered sense, and not a "self-centered," self-determined sense. From the Apology (Defense) of the Augsburg Confession, Article III: OF LOVE AND THE FULFILLING OF THE … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 06.24.2019
There is No Fear in Love
Light and heat are inseparable from a candle's flame. So also faith and love are inseparable from the Christian life... Hear the full audio of "There is No Fear in Love" A sermon on 1 John 4:16-21 / First Sunday after Trinity / 23 June 2019 1 John 4:16-21 (ESV) 16 So we have come to … Continue reading There is No Fear in Love
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 