West Central Delegate Conference • May 24-26, 2011 Grace Lutheran Church, Valentine, Nebraska – Agenda: 1. Overview/Review of The Lutheran Study Bible (2009) and the ESV translation (pamphlet to hand out) – Pastor James Sandeen 2. Devotional study of a chapter of Isaiah – Pastor Matthew Gurath 3. How members and ministers can assist those […] Read More
Archives From - May,2011
Christian Apologetics
Written by James Arndt
Post Date: May, 2011
Post Categories: Christian Apologetics
Post Tags: christian apologetics
Post Date: May, 2011
Post Categories: Christian Apologetics
Post Tags: christian apologetics
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15 The Myth of Neutrality I was in a discussion with an atheist and we both realized that the conversation seemed to be […] Read More
Fountain of Eternity
Written by David W. Bernthal
Post Date: May, 2011
Post Categories: Sacraments
Post Tags: baptism, means of grace
Post Date: May, 2011
Post Categories: Sacraments
Post Tags: baptism, means of grace
Juan Ponce de Leon (whether he actually searched for the Fountain of Youth or not) will be forever remembered as the man who went on a futile mission. The search for eternal youth, whether in water or in an elixir of life, can seem pretty silly to us. Even the ancient Egyptians practiced the art […] Read More
Let A Man Examine Himself…
Written by Nathan Pfeiffer
Post Date: May, 2011
Post Categories: Sacraments
Post Tags: examination, lords supper, means of grace
Post Date: May, 2011
Post Categories: Sacraments
Post Tags: examination, lords supper, means of grace
EXAMINATION! A word that makes many eighth grade confirmation class students break out in a cold sweat and lose sleep at this time of year. Those who grew up in the Lutheran Church no doubt remember well their “confirmation examination” when they were publicly questioned on Christian doctrine as summarized in the Catechism. Oh, the […] Read More
16 John 14:1-12-THL 5 His destinations: first to Galilee, then to heaven. 17 John 16:16-23– THL 24 “I will see you again, and we will live together.” 18 John 17:1-8 – THL 34 Jesus was authorized by the highest Authority. 19 2 Corinthians 4:16-18-THL 44 What persecution do we suffer? 20 1 Peter 1:3-9-THL […] Read More
2 John 20:19-31– THL 231 Sight and touch must give way to His Word. 3 John 21:1-14– THL 200 Jesus’ agenda includes being our Companion. 4 John 21:15-23– THL 648 Peter hit bottom before he could be useful. 5 Acts 3:12-20– THL 228 Fast-forward: Peter minces no words. 6 Acts 13:32-41-THL 564 Jesus is the […] Read More
23 John 15:9-17– THL 37 We hold each other close while Jesus is away. 24 John 16:5-15 – 227 Oh, Friend from heaven, keep us straight! 25 John 17:9-17– THL 283 Sanctify us by our faithful use of Your Word! 26 Hebrews 13:11-16-THL 399 Bonded to Jesus, we love to please Him. 27 James […] Read More
30 Numbers 6:22-27– THL 50 Both His blessing and our prayer. 31 Luke 11:1-13– THL 454 God’s business first; our welfare second. 1 John 16:24-33– THL 21 No good reason to be a stranger to Jesus. 2 Ascension Psalm 110:1-3– THL 223 Preview of the historical event. 3 Romans 8:31-39– THL 47 WITH Jesus […] Read More