An Encouraging Service of Prayer and Preaching With thousands in need, the disciples troubleshooot the situation and come up empty. One offers everything at hand. In the midst of uncertainty, Jesus makes satisfying use of it all. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Churchwwww.immanuellutheranlaurelne.com Hear the full Service of Prayer and Preaching (Lutheran Service Book, p.260ff) for the … Continue reading One Boy, Two Fish, Five Loaves and Jesus
The Justice of Divine Mercy
Jesus teaches us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." Here the Lord speaks of the gracious generosity and merciful readiness with which we are to forgive others. He warns of serious spiritual consequence should we refuse to forgive them "from your heart." But what if the heart … Continue reading The Justice of Divine Mercy
How Do You Read It?
Many are skeptical about the value of Bible Study in our time. Today we hear Jesus asking "What is written...How do you read it?" The Bible is the Word of God, the revelation of His identity, nature and will. With surprise, we hear Jesus approve this man's correct take on the Torah! But soon the … Continue reading How Do You Read It?
Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
How one prays reveals one's views and expectations of God. For some, their personal view matches up well with what God actually makes known about Himself. But what happens when one's personal opinions are not in keeping with the reality of Who God truly is and the Lord's own way of dealing with us? In … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
Humility to Seek Out God’s Mercy
Here Jesus shows us an "Attitude of Gratitude" gone terribly wrong. Lord, have mercy upon us... Hear the full audio of "The Humility to Seek Out God's Mercy" A sermon on Luke 18:9-14 / Eleventh Sunday after Trinity / 01 September 2019
The Constant and the Multiplier
Hear the full audio of "The Constant and The Multiplier" A sermon on John 6:1-15 / Fourth Sunday in Lent / 31 March 2019
Giving Thanks to Him Alone
Often we confess "we are by nature sinful and unclean." The Word may be familiar enough, but perhaps we underestimate the contagion of sin and the things that contaminate both body and soul. "Lord have mercy," these lepers teach us to pray! Thanks be to God that "the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us … Continue reading Giving Thanks to Him Alone
A Deeper Dive into 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 (Bible Study for 8.26.18)
Enjoy this "As-is." I didn't have quite the time for fleshing all this out, due to some difficult life events for aging and ailing family members. Still, here's the discussion and study guide we used in class last Sunday. I'll try to update verse links or add comments if time allows this week. No promises...except … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 (Bible Study for 8.26.18)
Send Back Your Captive Family
"Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise." (Luke 10:36-37) Hear the full audio of "Send Back Your Captive Family" A sermon on 2 Chronicles … Continue reading Send Back Your Captive Family
Christ Bids Closed Ears ‘Be Opened’
Faith in Christ brings people to the places where Christ Jesus is at work to help... Hear the full audio of "Christ Bids Closed Ears 'Be Opened'" A sermon on Mark 7:31-37 (ESV) Twelfth Sunday after Trinity / 19 August 2018 Mark 7:31-37 English Standard Version (ESV) 31 Then he returned from the region of Tyre … Continue reading Christ Bids Closed Ears ‘Be Opened’
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 