Personal self-examination is important. Here, Christ prepares His congregations for His corporate 'self-examination' with the seven letters to the seven churches. The Living Lord Jesus holds the keys of Death and Hades, but entrusts the keys of the kingdom of heaven to His Church. We revisit and conclude our conversation on the mission of the … Continue reading Revelation Session Eight: Seven-fold Structure of Seven Letters
Sermon: Blessed are the Peacemakers
We rejoice in the unsung saints of centuries past and recent memory. Praising God for His blessing pronounced, received and fulfilled--we now lay hold of our Lord's "Blessed" for ourselves, with special attention to the gift of Peacemakers in our midst. Hear the full audio of "Blessed are the Peacemakers" A sermon on Matthew 5:9 … Continue reading Sermon: Blessed are the Peacemakers
Both Their Lord and Ours
We are #bettertogether in Christ Jesus. Christian Fellowship is not a human achievement, but our Lord’s very good Gift given by grace alone. As we embrace it together, God grant us the Holy Spirit to grow in “being of one mind and having the same judgment” (1 Cor. 1:10) by the holy word of our … Continue reading Both Their Lord and Ours
I Have Kept The Faith
Funeral Sermon for family, friends and the whole Household of Faith as Doris Sohler enters the fullness of eternal life in Christ. Hear the full audio of "I Have Kept The Faith" A sermon on 2 Tim. 4:6-8 / Coronation of St. Doris Sohler / 13 September 2019 Psalm 23:1-6 English Standard Version (ESV) 1 … Continue reading I Have Kept The Faith
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
Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Spiritual pluralism and religious diversity defines American culture, much as it characterized ancient Corinth. So why this urgent plea to FLEE from idolatry to the Lord's table? Hear the full audio of "Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood" A sermon on 1 Cor. 10:14-22 / Fellowship in His Word Series / Holy … Continue reading Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 04.14.2019
As the congregation celebrates the confirmation of our young ones in the Christian faith, we hear about this same Church brought forth on the day of Pentecost. The apostolic Word is preached. The people of faith are gathered by the Sacraments. As part of the Fellowship in His Word Series, join in as we learn … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 04.14.2019
Called to be Devoted in Fellowship
The Teaching. The Fellowship. The Breaking of Bread. The Prayers. The Holy Spirit calls us to renewed devotion, for Christ is at work here! Toward these gifts, the Spirit continually draws us. Yet other forces are at work to lead and drive us far away from them, one by one. What becomes of the Christian … Continue reading Called to be Devoted in Fellowship
Called to Demonstrable Grace in Fellowship
"Am I running, or have I been running in vain?" Paul wonders? The Jerusalem apostles ask, "Is the Gospel as Paul preaches it the same that we ourselves believe, teach and proclaim?" Patiently, they hear one another out. Plainly, they confess and compare their teachings and practice. Differences are addressed and reconciled. Thus the grace … Continue reading Called to Demonstrable Grace in Fellowship
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 