"Do you renounce the Devil, and all his works, and all his ways?" Our Baptism unites us to Christ. Being united in true Fellowship with Jesus means forsaking all 'fellowship' with lawlessness, darkness, the devil, idolatry and unbelief...for the Lord has called you together to stand apart, to be his living temple, sons and daughters … Continue reading Called Together to Stand Apart in His Fellowship
Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
Our 2019 Lent series: Fellowship in His Word begins with God's desire and design for our Fellowship. The Lord takes the initiative, the decisive action to call us into Fellowship with His Son. Hear the full audio of "Called by God into Fellowship with His Son" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:4-18 / Ash Wednesday … Continue reading Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
Loved and Fully Known
Love is not just for your weddings and families, but given first for the other members of the Body of Christ... Hear the full audio of "Loved and Fully Known" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 13 / Quinquagesima / 03 March 2019 Thanks for reading or listening. Share with a friend of you like by … Continue reading Loved and Fully Known
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 03.03.2013
The great and precious jewel of Love is held before the congregation for all to behold, and to adorn the Bride of Christ for life everlasting. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from March 03 INTRODUCTION: Don't Try to Pry the Diamond of Love AwayChristians often like to hear today's passage from 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 03.03.2013
So Shall They Put My Name on Them
The Lord commands His people to be blessed as they bear His name. Unto you is born a Savior who is Christ Jesus, that very same Lord. Our new year begins in His Name, with His blessing continually given for you. Hear the full audio of "So Shall They Put My Name on Them" A … Continue reading So Shall They Put My Name on Them
Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
Sometimes, love itself gets disordered. There's a way of loving good gifts that gives God the glory for giving them. There's also a disordered love that elevates the gift above the Almighty Giver himself. That's idolatry, and we're all so inclined at times. But Glory to God in the Highest! We're visited by our Lord, … Continue reading Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Late to post, but here goes a bit of a study into Galatians 5:25-6:10. We didn't hold class due to special 2018 Rally Day events to kick off our Sunday School and Catechism year, but for those who wanted to dig a little deeper into the conditions of sowing Seeds of Gentle Restoration, here's a … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Seeds of Gentle Restoration
The question is not WHETHER you will sow or reap. You certainly shall sow and reap something. The only question is WHAT will you sow and then reap. Sow boldly in good cheer and look forward to a good harvest, for your Father richly blesses birds who neither sow nor reap. How much more shall … Continue reading Seeds of Gentle Restoration
These Pleasant Places
"...we may be despising and rebelling against a divine ordering of things..." Below is an essay I wrote back in 2014, with one very slight edit of word order. Because a dear brother in Christ fondly recalled it and asked if he might use it in his Intro to Pastoral Theology course at Concordia Theological … Continue reading These Pleasant Places
God Seated US with Him in the Heavenly Places
The Lord made us ALIVE in Christ Jesus--certainly not so you should dwell mired in misery, but be raised up and seated with Him in the heavenly places! Take the seat prepared for you here in God's presence. Sit next to Him who wields all authority in heaven and on earth for your own deliverance … Continue reading God Seated US with Him in the Heavenly Places
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 