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
For the Common Good
“For The Common good,” the apostle says, for your good and theirs God has given His gifts “to each,” a manifestation of the Spirit given to them for you. It was given to you, for them, too. They need you here. You need them. I need you in my life, too. God declares no less … Continue reading For the Common Good
Give Thanks, Take and Eat All The Good
Communion is no decorative bread left behind on the table for show, but Living Bread from Heaven given to put all the good on the go in love of the household of God... I don't remember why I paused in Philemon. Between the post surgical pain and pain meds, who knows? But this much I … Continue reading Give Thanks, Take and Eat All The Good
Keeping It Holy For You
Racing the clock or running out of time? Here God makes and gives His plenty for you! Hear the full audio of "Keeping It Holy For You" A sermon on Exodus 20:1-17 8 July 2018 / Sixth Sunday after Trinity Exodus 20:1-17 (ESV) And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your … Continue reading Keeping It Holy For You
You will See Clearly
In Mercy, Christ removes both a neighbor's irritating specks and your own blinding planks... Hear the full audio of "You will See Clearly" A sermon on Luke 6:36-42 (ESV) Fourth Sunday after Trinity / 24 June 2018 Genesis 50:15-21 (ESV) 15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that … Continue reading You will See Clearly
A Brief Meditation on Our Lord’s High Priestley Prayer
True, Jesus prays for the unity of His Church, but He surely isn't praying to us... Hear the sermon audio "A Brief Meditation on Our Lord's High Priestley Prayer" Download the PDF digital bulletin for A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. Download full service audio, with hymns, prayers, and congregational presenters. Scripture readings from A … Continue reading A Brief Meditation on Our Lord’s High Priestley Prayer
The Master’s House Filled
Of course, Jesus wants us all to be welcoming and inviting. But more importantly, know that your God invites the guests least able or likely to return His favor... Hear the full audio of "The Master's House Filled" A sermon on Luke 14:15-24 (ESV) From Luther's Small Catechism, consider The Third Commandment Remember the Sabbath … Continue reading The Master’s House Filled
Born of the Spirit
Attn: Soldiers, Pharisees and Sinners of all Stripes--Free Rebirth & Renewal Required... Hear the full audio of "Born of the Spirit" A sermon on John 3:1-17 (ESV) Holy Trinity Sunday / 27 May 2018 Isaiah 6:1-7 (ESV) 6 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted … Continue reading Born of the Spirit
My Spirit on All Flesh
The Holy Spirit makes a great noise, but can we know what such sounds mean? Hear the full audio of "My Spirit on All Flesh" A sermon on Acts 2:1-21 (ESV) The Day of Pentecost / 20 May 2018 Genesis 11:1-9 (ESV) 1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And … Continue reading My Spirit on All Flesh
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 