Whether we feel close to God or not, the Lord moves in mercy toward His people, and goes with them. Hear the full audio of "We are Distinct, I and Your People" A sermon on Exodus 33:12-23 (ESV) Second Sunday after Epiphany / 20 January 2019 Thanks for listening! Share with a friend if you like … Continue reading We are Distinct, I and Your People
I Am Well Pleased
People often withhold their approval and love for others. Even once given, it often depends on performance and works. Your Heavenly Father gives His love and favor freely, by graciously uniting us to His Son in His Baptism. Hear the full audio of "I Am Well Pleased!" A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 / The Baptism … Continue reading I Am Well Pleased
Prophetic Distance and Discipline in Pastoral Ministry
The results of such preaching are not in our hands, but in Christ's hands, pierced for all. Hear the full audio of "A Homily on Learning Prophetic Distance and Personal Discipline in Pastoral Ministry" Wayne Circuit Pastors' Conference, Trinity Lutheran, Martinsburg, NE 8 January 2018 Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 (ESV) 2:1 And he said to me, “Son of … Continue reading Prophetic Distance and Discipline in Pastoral Ministry
They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Loud crowds stand, arms waving high, swaying in concert as one to the music...the apostles' often describe a very different posture within and outwardly, when it comes to the worship of Christ, the Lord. Hear the full audio of "They Fell Down and Worshiped Him" A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 / The Epiphany of Our … Continue reading They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
So Shall They Put My Name on Them
The Lord commands His people to be blessed as they bear His name. Unto you is born a Savior who is Christ Jesus, that very same Lord. Our new year begins in His Name, with His blessing continually given for you. Hear the full audio of "So Shall They Put My Name on Them" A … Continue reading So Shall They Put My Name on Them
This Child is Appointed
Worldwide, Christians united in carols and hymns...but this Child is Appointed to be opposed, even by some who love Christmas music... Hear the full audio of "This Child is Appointed" A sermon on Luke 2:27-35 / First Sunday after Christmas / 30 December 2018 Small Catechism readings for the day: The First CommandmentYou shall have … Continue reading This Child is Appointed
The Word Reaches The Womb
Mary carries the Word made flesh. These good tidings bring great joy to another woman of faith and the child in her womb...by the Holy Spirit at work from lip to ear to our own innermost being, even now. Hear the full audio of "The Word Reaches The Womb" A sermon on Luke 1:39-45 / … Continue reading The Word Reaches The Womb
God Keeps Time Holy for You
Squanderers, misers and outright thieves of God's own time find their help here and now. A Son so focused on His Father's will and His remote neighbor's need lets nothing distract or deter Him. Christ bends His will to the bitter hours that accomplish our salvation. God Keeps Time Holy for You by His Spirit, … Continue reading God Keeps Time Holy for You
Elizabeth, Did You Know?
We know the answer to the song "Mary, Did You Know?" But what about Elizabeth and Zechariah? These Priestly parents prepare the Messenger who prepares the way of the Lord. Their training gave John deep root in the Scripture. Christ brings the seeds parents planted to their fruition. Christ fulfills the promises of old and … Continue reading Elizabeth, Did You Know?
God Saves Time Wholly For You
Because we have a real-time problem with sin, God meets it with a Savior who enters into real time for us. Christ acts once with comprehensive, eternal finality to redeem the whole world from sin. But now, in certain places and times throughout our lives, the Lord manifests Himself to deliver this eternal, heavenly help … Continue reading God Saves Time Wholly For You
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 