Dear Friends in Christ, I. Easter Morning and Easter Evening Easter morning is far, far better news because of Easter evening. All that day, the disciples are…
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold…
Dear Friends in Christ, What would you say at a time like this? It certainly isn't a happy occasion. Death doesn't lend itself to laughter, nor does the execution…
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, You can’t have life if you don’t have blood. That seems obvious enough, especially when it comes to your physical wellbeing. But there’s a…
Today’s service looks at both Palm Sunday and the Passion of our Lord. To better understand this dual focus, our sermon must begin back in ancient Egypt; for it that’s…
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, The nation of Israel is dead and gone. The ten northern tribes have been conquered by Assyria 150 years before, wiped from the face…
I. Why? “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” After all, there has to be a reason, doesn’t there? Things don’t just happen, reason…
The Word of the Lord from John 3: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” This is the Word…
I. Garden and Wilderness Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Having a daughter living in Australia presents some strange realities. When it’s winter here, it’s summer there. When it’s…
I. The Back Door Attack on the Gospel It’s no secret that church attendance and church membership is declining in Canada today. This isn’t just among Lutherans by any means,…