Verse by verse, our Lord Jesus teaches us to pray on the night when He was betrayed. Learn along with His disciples and with us a promising word on why and how to pray... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 26 May 2019 Bible Study Notes for the 05.26.2019From John 16:23-33 (ESV) 23 In … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 05.26.2019
The Spirit of Truth
Christ promised and sent the Spirit of Truth for you. The Third Person of the Trinity works nearby, within and through you according to His divine purpose. The world holds skewed notions of sin, righteousness and judgment. This Spirit speaks the Truth, He speaks salvation in Christ to hearts mired in lies. Your heavenly Helper … Continue reading The Spirit of Truth
Using Your Freedom
"Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God." (1 Peter 2:16) Hear the full audio of "Using Your Freedom" A sermon on 1 Peter 2:11-20 / Fourth Sunday of Easter / 12 May 2019 From 1 PETER 2:11-20 (ESV) 11 Beloved, I urge you … Continue reading Using Your Freedom
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 05.12.2019
"For freedom, Christ has set us free..." (Galatians 5). Yet Paul and the other Apostles warn against the abuse of our Christian freedom. We take a look at 1 Peter 2:11-20 and the connection of identity and the blessed use of freedom to the glory of God and the service of neighbors. Click here for … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 05.12.2019
I Have Spoken and I Will Do It
War weary, conquered and now captive people are overcome by their loss and despair. The Lord intervenes by His Word to restore life and Spirit to His people. Hear the full audio of "I Have Spoken and I Will Do It" A sermon on Ezekiel 37:1-14 / Second Sunday of Easter / 28 April 2019 … Continue reading I Have Spoken and I Will Do It
He is Going Before You
Even the fondest memories cannot erase the truth of failures or sorrows shared. The women plan to tend to the hastily buried, pierced and battered body of our Lord. Past pain sometimes intrudes into the present moments and fills our futures with dread. The Lord leaves a message for them and all to hear and … Continue reading He is Going Before You
Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Most of us would gladly be rid of our own suffering, shame, weakness, guilt and fear. When the Apostle counts all things as loss, he means everything he once considered good about himself and his life's work: all his obedience, honor, achievements, integrity, popularity, pride and most fervent zeal. To have fellowship in his suffering … Continue reading Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Spiritual pluralism and religious diversity defines American culture, much as it characterized ancient Corinth. So why this urgent plea to FLEE from idolatry to the Lord's table? Hear the full audio of "Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood" A sermon on 1 Cor. 10:14-22 / Fellowship in His Word Series / Holy … Continue reading Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 04.14.2019
As the congregation celebrates the confirmation of our young ones in the Christian faith, we hear about this same Church brought forth on the day of Pentecost. The apostolic Word is preached. The people of faith are gathered by the Sacraments. As part of the Fellowship in His Word Series, join in as we learn … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 04.14.2019
Called to be Devoted in Fellowship
The Teaching. The Fellowship. The Breaking of Bread. The Prayers. The Holy Spirit calls us to renewed devotion, for Christ is at work here! Toward these gifts, the Spirit continually draws us. Yet other forces are at work to lead and drive us far away from them, one by one. What becomes of the Christian … Continue reading Called to be Devoted in Fellowship