We pray: "O Lord, keep Your Church with Your perpetual mercy, and because of our frailty we cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Christ is The Way of Escape
God does not command us to wander away from these means of grace. God never tells you to get lost, nor to let them be lost in your life. Rather, God shows you where He shall always be present and found working for you, here, in Christ Jesus. Hear the full audio of "Christ is … Continue reading Christ is The Way of Escape
We Must Help The Weak
"In this way--in this way--we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus." That way is not ours to choose and define. This way is commended to us, by the Word of His grace. Hear the full audio of "We Must Help The Weak" A sermon on Acts 20:27-38 (ESV) Eighth … Continue reading We Must Help The Weak
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
Trusting The Foolish Word of The Cross
"...it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe." Hear the full audio of "Trusting the Foolish Word of the Cross" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (ESV) 1 July 2018 / Fifth Sunday after Trinity 1 Kings 19:11-21 (ESV) And he said, “Go out and stand on the … Continue reading Trusting The Foolish Word of The Cross
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
Send Lazarus!
Surprise: Wealth is no sure sign of God's favor, nor is poverty or philanthropy. Apart from the Word, even Christ's own resurrection remains at best a paranormal oddity. Hear the full audio of "Send Lazarus!" A sermon on Luke 16:19-31 First Sunday after Trinity / 2 June 2018 From Luther's Small Catechism: see Fifth, Ninth, … Continue reading Send Lazarus!
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
Do We Use God’s Household Words in God’s Way?
Our Heavenly Father patiently teaches His dear children how to talk... Hear the full audio of "Do We Use God's Household Words in God's Way?" A sermon on Acts 16:15, 31-34; 1 Tim. 3:4-5,12 Midweek Lent Service Six / 21 March 2018 Gen. 17:9-14 (ESV)[compare NIV] 9 And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you … Continue reading Do We Use God’s Household Words in God’s Way?
We Have Obtained Access by Faith
Faith is a spiritual trust in Christ... Not mere knowledge or cognition. Not our human willpower or decisive resolve. Not personal emotions that run the spectrum. Rather faith comes from the Word outside of us, enters in, engages and involves them all...granting peace in Christ Jesus, for you. Hear the full audio of "We Have … Continue reading We Have Obtained Access by Faith
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 