I. The Liberator This morning I want to start with an allegory: The Liberator strides through the halls of the prison, keys jingling in his hand. His wounds are…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, I think that most of us gathered here recognize that something gained by hard work and earned through a struggle is an accomplishment that…
The Word of the Lord from Luke 17: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” This is the Word of the Lord. Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, They’re out…
One of the popular songs I listened to while growing up was a song titled “Under the Influence,” sung by a British gospel singer, Cliff Richard. The idea presented in…
I. What We Know, and What We Don’t, about the Rich Man and Lazarus Here’s what we know about the rich man and Lazarus. In this life, the rich…
I. The Parable I would like to begin by saying that if you think this parable is about the manager, you’re going to get it all wrong. After all,…
Dear fellows redeemed in Christ, Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear Him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives…
Dear Friends in Jesus, Consider the cost. One of the important tasks of parents is helping their children understand how to budget and plan financially for the future. As…
Psalm 133 1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard,…
Dear Friends in Christ, Our text begins with the reminder that Jesus is journeying toward Jerusalem, and remember what that means. He’s traveled many times before, but this journey…
The Word of the Lord from Luke 12: Jesus said, “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” This…
Dear Friends in Christ: As Christians, we don’t worship the saints; yet, we can look at those who have gone before us and marvel at what they did—or, better,…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Today’s text begins with Jesus speaking to a large crowd, warning them about the pride of the Pharisees and the danger of denying Him…
Dear Friends in Christ, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” That’s what one of the disciples asks Jesus at the beginning of our Gospel…
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, Worries and Distractions In today’s gospel reading we are introduced to Martha, who just might be the patron saint of this 21st century. Martha…
Dear Friends in Christ, Last week we learned that Jesus had set his face toward Jerusalem where He had an appointment with the cross. We read that He sent…
I. This past week saw the observance and celebration of two festive national holidays: Dominion Day in Canada, and Independence Day in the United States. One celebrates a peaceful transition…
I. A Face Set, and What Follows The Gospel of Luke can be divided into two parts. The first part begins with the announcement and birth of John the Baptist,…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, “I believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from…
In the name of the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. We Pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be…