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)
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
For the Common Good
“For The Common good,” the apostle says, for your good and theirs God has given His gifts “to each,” a manifestation of the Spirit given to them for you. It was given to you, for them, too. They need you here. You need them. I need you in my life, too. God declares no less … Continue reading For the Common Good
A Brief Meditation on Our Lord’s High Priestley Prayer
True, Jesus prays for the unity of His Church, but He surely isn't praying to us... Hear the sermon audio "A Brief Meditation on Our Lord's High Priestley Prayer" Download the PDF digital bulletin for A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. Download full service audio, with hymns, prayers, and congregational presenters. Scripture readings from A … Continue reading A Brief Meditation on Our Lord’s High Priestley Prayer
Grace Given to Me for You
Hear the full audio of "Grace Given to Me for You" A sermon on Ephesians 3:1-12 (ESV) Epiphany of Our Lord // 6 January 2018 Installation Service for Rev. Adam Welton as Pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wentworth, SD Ephesians 3:1-12 (ESV) 1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus … Continue reading Grace Given to Me for You
Children of the Day: The Passage
Initial thoughts for "Children of the Day" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 4th Midweek Advent Service, 20 December 2017 It will come as no surprise, that Last Day of the Lord--no surprise to the faithful. "Sudden destruction will come upon them," the Apostle warns, "...and they shall not escape." (v.3) The language of a … Continue reading Children of the Day: The Passage
Partners in the Gospel
Hear the full audio of "Partners in the Gospel" A sermon on Philippians 1:3-11 (ESV) 22nd Sunday after Trinity, 12 November 2017 Congregation life is meant to be a blessed partnership between Pastor and people. Christ bids us behold one another in light of the Gospel. Pastor looks upon each member and rejoices, "My Lord … Continue reading Partners in the Gospel
On Christian Unity: The Sermon
Hear the full audio of "On Christian Unity" (Click HERE to listen...having plugin problems...) A sermon on Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV) Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, 8 October 2017 The "one, holy, Christian and apostolic Church," we believe, is indivisible. Unity in the Church is not ours to accomplish, the result of human effort or wisdom. Rather, … Continue reading On Christian Unity: The Sermon
“Overjoyed with Just One–and All”
Pharisees and sinners want each other to "Get lost!" But Jesus seeks and finds stubborn strays and brings them back. He's doing this on purpose! "Rejoice with me, with them, with angels..." He says! "I found you! I found them! You belong here. Stick around." This is a good thing He calls "repentance." Hear the … Continue reading “Overjoyed with Just One–and All”
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 