Hear the full audio of "Children of the Day" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5 Midweek Advent Service IV, 20 December 2017 By Baptism, God our Father gives us the life and new birth of water and the Spirit. We are called His "Children of the Day." That glorious title is given by grace to … Continue reading Children of the Day: The Sermon
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
The Least in the Kingdom
Hear the full audio of "The Least in the Kingdom" A sermon on Matthew 11:2-11 (ESV) Third Sunday in Advent, 17 December 2017 Christ fulfills what the prophets foretold. In caring for John the Baptist, Christ grounds John’s faith outside of his own thoughts and imagination, back to sure ground in the Words and Deeds … Continue reading The Least in the Kingdom
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
Unmoved by Affliction: The Sermon
Hear the full audio of "Unmoved by Affliction" A sermon on (1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, ESV) Midweek Advent Service II, 6 December 2017 Are you ready for the hard times to come? St. Paul says they are sure to follow, whenever one holds fast to Christ and trusts His Word. God's Apostle grows concerned, due to … Continue reading Unmoved by Affliction: The Sermon
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
You Received The Word of God
Midweek Advent Service Hear the full audio of "You Received The Word of God" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 (ESV) First Midweek Advent Service, 29 November 2017 First Thessalonians, Chapter Two: (ESV) For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been … Continue reading You Received The Word of God
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 Steadfastness of Hope
Hear the full audio of "The Steadfastness of Hope" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thanksgiving Eve, 22 November 2017 Four days ago, a British newspaper headline reports: Horror as 1,000-strong mob attacks CHURCH forcing Christians to lock themselves inside Other stories in recent weeks describe similar events in Egypt. In one story, groups of … Continue reading The Steadfastness of Hope
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 