“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
For The Common Good, Toot Your Horn
The alternative Epistle passage for this coming Tenth Sunday after Trinity urges us to employ our diverse talents in mutual, harmonious service of the common good for the Church. This reading from 1 Cor. 12:1-12 will be our Bible Study and sermon text this week... Alternate Epistle for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity: 1 Corinthians … Continue reading For The Common Good, Toot Your Horn
We Must Help The Weak
"In this way--in this way--we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus." That way is not ours to choose and define. This way is commended to us, by the Word of His grace. Hear the full audio of "We Must Help The Weak" A sermon on Acts 20:27-38 (ESV) Eighth … Continue reading We Must Help The Weak
You will See Clearly
In Mercy, Christ removes both a neighbor's irritating specks and your own blinding planks... Hear the full audio of "You will See Clearly" A sermon on Luke 6:36-42 (ESV) Fourth Sunday after Trinity / 24 June 2018 Genesis 50:15-21 (ESV) 15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that … Continue reading You will See Clearly
The Master’s House Filled
Of course, Jesus wants us all to be welcoming and inviting. But more importantly, know that your God invites the guests least able or likely to return His favor... Hear the full audio of "The Master's House Filled" A sermon on Luke 14:15-24 (ESV) From Luther's Small Catechism, consider The Third Commandment Remember the Sabbath … Continue reading The Master’s House Filled
Baptized in the Water and the Blood of the Lamb?
Your faith adds nothing to His finished work, but receives it all as a pure gift of God's grace. Hear the full audio of "Baptized in the Water and the Blood of the Lamb?" A sermon on 1 John 5:6-10; John 19:34-37 (ESV) Good Friday / 30 March 2018 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (ESV) 13 Behold, my servant shall … Continue reading Baptized in the Water and the Blood of the Lamb?
Fear Not, Daughter of Zion!
A King comes to speak peace to you, why defy His governance by means of grace? Hear the full audio of "Fear Not, Daughter of Zion..." A sermon on Zechariah 9:9-12 Palm Sunday & Confirmation / 25 March 2018 Zechariah 9:9-12 (ESV) 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! … Continue reading Fear Not, Daughter of Zion!
We Have Obtained Access by Faith
Faith is a spiritual trust in Christ... Not mere knowledge or cognition. Not our human willpower or decisive resolve. Not personal emotions that run the spectrum. Rather faith comes from the Word outside of us, enters in, engages and involves them all...granting peace in Christ Jesus, for you. Hear the full audio of "We Have … Continue reading We Have Obtained Access by Faith
Show My Weakness
A sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9 (ESV) Sexagesima / 4 February 2018 Hear the full audio of "Show My Weakness" 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:10 (ESV) 11:19 For you gladly bear with fools, being wise yourselves! 20 For you bear it if someone makes slaves of you, or devours you, or takes advantage of you, or puts on airs, … Continue reading Show My Weakness
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
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 