Lawlessness, Injustice, Outrage, Violence and Death...the bloody sins of others seem to be reigning unchallenged and staining our daily lives, too. Are we forever bound to surrender our own bodies to ungodly impulse and chaotic causes? In Christ, we've been ransomed away from the senseless life of sin. We're made fit and able to serve … Continue reading “The Baptismal End of Lawlessness”
Good Stewards of God’s Grace
Our ascended Lord Jesus lives and reigns! He promised and has given the Helper to cause you to walk in His ways: love and hospitality, divine speech and service in the strength God provides... Hear the full audio of "Good Stewards of God's Grace" A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-14 / Seventh Sunday of Easter … Continue reading Good Stewards of God’s Grace
God Makes Time Holy For You
Having trouble making time for God? Maybe we can't EVEN...make...time. Hear the full audio of "God Makes Time Holy For You" A sermon on Ezekiel 22:23-31 and Mark 2:27 / Midweek Advent 1 / 5 December 2018 "God Makes Time Holy For You" Ezekiel 2:26; Mark 2:27 From the beginning, God makes time holy for … Continue reading God Makes Time Holy For You
Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
God the Father gives you holy charge of your life: ruling over the time, talents and treasures entrusted to you. Christ redeems the whole you from the Fall into sin and restores true righteousness within you. The Holy Spirit sanctifies you, Christian, making you fit for the sacred task he has given. "God blessed them...and … Continue reading Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
From Luther’s sermon on Eph. 3:13-21
"We admit we are not all strong, but it is also true that were there no weakness in our ranks, we would have no need of prayer, perseverance, exhortation and daily preaching. In condemning the Gospel because of our admitted weakness, something we ourselves confess, our enemies are themselves judged before God by their judging … Continue reading From Luther’s sermon on Eph. 3:13-21
A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Late to post, but here goes a bit of a study into Galatians 5:25-6:10. We didn't hold class due to special 2018 Rally Day events to kick off our Sunday School and Catechism year, but for those who wanted to dig a little deeper into the conditions of sowing Seeds of Gentle Restoration, here's a … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Children of the Day: The Sermon
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