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…
I. Introduction Dear Friends in Christ, You probably know that I usually arrive at my office around 8:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Last September I noticed a…
Acts 1:26: “And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.” This is our text. Grace to you…
I. About Prayer “Whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.” Jesus said this to the disciples at the Last Supper. Up to now, they hadn’t…
Dear friends in Christ, Let’s do a little survey this morning. You don’t have to raise your hand, but just answer the questions in your mind. I assume that…
Dear Friends in Christ, Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. It is good to have this Sunday every year, because with all…
I. Saul's Missionary Journey No one questions the zeal of Saul, few will question his motives, and no one wants to get in his way. This is a man…
Dear sons and daughters of Christ, our risen King, Christ is risen! He is Risen Indeed! As sons and daughters of the King, we continue to celebrate the amazing…
I. The Importance of the Resurrection “Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some say among you that there is no resurrection…
Dear Friends in Christ, “Save Yourself!” The challenge is hurled at Jesus again and again while He’s dying. To the cries of the rulers, the soldiers and the robber…
Dear Friends in Christ, According to Exodus, chapter 12, the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed on the fourteenth day of the month. It had to be because God…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, As I mentioned earlier, today’s service has a two-fold emphasis – Palm Sunday when Jesus begins the week with His triumphal entry, and Sunday…
The basis for God’s Word to us today is our Gospel reading. Let us pray...Speak O Lord your words of life to us and may the words of my…
Psalm 32 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2) During the Sundays in Lent, you’ve received an insert offering…
The basis for God’s Word to us today is our Gospel reading from Luke. Let us pray...Speak O Lord your words of life to us and may the words…
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2) The basis for God’s Word to us today is our Old Testament reading…
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2) The basis for God’s Word to us today is our Gospel reading. …
Today we see Jesus and three of His disciples on the top of a mountain. From here on out, it's all downhill -- in more ways than one. Peter, James…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Today’s Gospel lesson is a continuation of last Sunday’s Gospel reading from Luke 6. Last Sunday we heard some of Jesus’ beatitudes or blessings,…
I. Three Gifts for Peter It had been a long night for Peter, longer still because there was no reward for his efforts. It can't be easy moving a boat…