Conquered in heaven and cast out of eternity, the battle rages on here on earth. The Dragon rages, for he knows his time is short. Your time here is short as well. While our spiritual warfare continues, rest assured that in Christ, the victory is won. The angels fight on at our side. Meanwhile that … Continue reading Fighting Against the Dragon
The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis
A patient who refuses to seek help and self-medicates his own condition has a fool for a doctor. So with our spiritual illness. God sends our help from outside of us, in Christ... Hear the full audio of "The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last Sunday of the Church … Continue reading The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis
Life Like Normal, Until The Day…
Hey, look man, it's not the End Of The World. Then suddenly, it is... Hear the full audio of "Life Like Normal Until The Day" A sermon on Luke 17:20-30 (ESV) Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity / 18 November 2018 Immanuel Lutheran Church of Laurel, NE Bible Class Notes 11.18.18 (25th Sunday after Trinity) Luke 17:20-30 … Continue reading Life Like Normal, Until The Day…
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
Falling Asleep in Jesus
Hear the full audio of "Falling Asleep in Jesus" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Midweek Advent 3, 13 December 2017 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that … Continue reading Falling Asleep in Jesus
It’s Time to Wake Up: The Sermon
Hear the full audio of "Time to Wake Up" A sermon on Romans 13:8-14 (ESV) First Sunday in Advent, 3 December 2017 In Gesthemane, we behold that Christ who calls sleepy disciples to follow him. He found that time and again, His disciples needed him to wake them up. His voice rings out through St. … Continue reading It’s Time to Wake Up: The Sermon
It’s Time to Wake Up: The Passage
Reflections on the text for "It's Time to Wake Up" A sermon on Romans 13:8-14 First Sunday in Advent, 3 December 2017 "Advent" means "the arrival of a notable person, thing or event," according to the New Oxford English Dictionary. Advent is also the first season of the new liturgical Church Year. Our readings, songs … Continue reading It’s Time to Wake Up: The Passage
Watchful and Prepared
Hear the full audio of "Watchful and Prepared" A sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 Last Sunday of the Church Year, 26 November 2017 Lamps need oil to give light. Such "common sense" seems to escape half of those who were chosen to accompany this Bridegroom into the wedding feast. All were chosen, each called to the … Continue reading Watchful and Prepared
The World Does Not Know Him–or You
Hear the full audio of "The World Does Not Know You" A sermon on 1 John 3:1-3 All Saints' Day (Observed), 5 November 2017 All Saints’ Day provides opportunity for us to remember with thanksgiving all the saints of God. We remember those who have gone before us, out of the great tribulation. We rejoice … Continue reading The World Does Not Know Him–or You
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 