The house was jam packed. It was standing room only. Jesus was in the middle of it all, teaching the Word of God. Jesus would have been teaching the people to “repent and to believe the Gospel!” (Mark 1:15). The Teachers of the Law had front row seats; and everyone else was crowded in; straining […]
A Quiet Time of solitude, prayer, and meditation is a comfortable and familiar time with the Lord . It’s just you and your Creator; your Savior; and your Sanctifier all alone – and together – around His Word. It is maximizing the unbelievable access you have to the One True and Only God! Very early […]
We are always using the Means of Grace as we wait for the Lord to return. The Means of Grace keep us focused on Christ our Savior. Abiding in Christ means using the Means of Grace. • Holy Baptism was not just a 10 minute ceremony a long time ago in your life. Holy Baptism […]
The Gospel of Mark begins with Preaching the Gospel: BOTH John the Baptist and Jesus come out of the gates preaching repentance and the forgiveness of sins! Today may you hear their words . . . and repent! Turn from your sin! Confess it to God! Believe that you are forgiven because of Christ! And […]
The Beginning . . . The Gospel of Mark Summer Sermon Series Where is the Christmas story? Where is Mary and Joseph and the shepherds and all the angels? What happened to Bethlehem and the manger? You’re not going to find those things in the Gospel of Mark. For those things you’ll have to read […]
Samuel was a great Prophet in the Old Testament times; he lived through the turbulent times of King Saul and the glorious days of King David. He remained faithful to the Lord! Today may you remain faithful to the Lord as well, as the Holy Spirit works through His Word in your life • so […]
Long ago, the Son of God spoke to Samuel and called him to be a prophet. Not that long ago, the Son of God called you by name in Holy Baptism, sanctified your vocations, and He continues to speak to you through the Holy Bible. May you have the same attitude as that of Samuel: […]
Today we’re beginning a new series on the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament. Samuel holds a unique position in the Old Testament: he is the last Judge Israel and the first Prophet; he transitions Israel from a Theocracy into a Kingdom. The Book of 1 Samuel tells his story; and it shouldn’t surprise us […]
Confirmation Sunday reminds us of conviction and confidence that the Word of God gives to us. Confirmation Sunday reminds us of the pledges and promises that we made to remain faithful to Christ and true to His Word. Today may you be reminded of your promises and renewed in your faith in Christ. This faith […]
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The resurrection proves that • Jesus is the Son of God • His Word and Promises are true and trustworthy • God the Father accepted His Son’s perfect life and sacrificial death for you and in your place • you have life after […]