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The man who lives in wickedness will die for his own sin. The man who lives by faith will be justified. Desiring the salvation of all, the Lord calls His people to repentance.

BibleGateway: Ezekiel 18 ESV Text: Ezekiel 18 Ezekiel 18 (Listen) The Soul Who Sins Shall Die 18:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “What do you1 mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? 3 As I live, declares… Read More »The man who lives in wickedness will die for his own sin. The man who lives by faith will be justified. Desiring the salvation of all, the Lord calls His people to repentance. The post The man who lives in wickedness will die for [...]

James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering as we await the coming of the Lord. James encourages faithful prayer.

BibleGateway: James 5 ESV Text: James 5 James 5 (Listen) Warning to the Rich 5:1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat… Read More »James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering as we await the coming of the Lord. James encourages faithful prayer. The post James warns of the spiritual dangers faced by the rich. James encourages patience in suffering [...]

James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, but are to entrust themselves to the gracious will of the Lord.

BibleGateway: James 4 ESV Text: James 4 James 4 (Listen) Warning Against Worldliness 4:1 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions1 are at war within you?2 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do… Read More »James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, but are to entrust themselves to the gracious will of the Lord. The post James warns against various forms of worldliness. Believers are not to boast about the future, [...]

James encourages believers to tame their tongues because sins of the tongue can cause great harm. James teaches the way of true wisdom.

BibleGateway: James 3 ESV Text: James 3 James 3 (Listen) Taming the Tongue 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a… Read More »James encourages believers to tame their tongues because sins of the tongue can cause great harm. James teaches the way of true wisdom. The post James encourages believers to tame their tongues because sins of the tongue can cause great harm. James teaches the [...]

Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. Jesus heals two blind men.

BibleGateway: Matthew 20 ESV Text: Matthew 20 Matthew 20 (Listen) Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius1 a day, he sent them into his vineyard.… Read More »Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. [...]

CPR: Are we sinning when we do not glorify God?

Isn’t it impossible to always glorify God? If it can’t be done, what’s the point? How can we navigate these difficult questions as a Christian? Considering questions like these in a broad and narrow way while defining terms help us relate back to the wisdom of God’s Word and Christ our Savior. Join Pastors Mark Tiefel and Neal Radichel for this discussion on what it means to glorify God when it comes to our daily sin and sanctification. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/cpr-are-we-sinning-when-we-do-not-glorify-god/ [...]

Apostles Series | Judas Iscariot

Despite being the one who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot is probably one of the most well known of the apostles. Pastors Nathanael and Mark dig into what the Bible tells us about Judas and explore questions surrounding why he would betray Jesus and what might have been going on in Judas’ head as these events unfolded. Even though Judas is seen as an enemy of Christ, it is important that we humbly account for the ways in which we might... Read More Read More [...]

Skeptics Series | The Disciples Stole Jesus’ Body

One of the most popular arguments against the resurrection of Jesus is that the disciples stole Christ’s body out of the tomb. This response to the resurrection was first formulated by the Jewish leaders who executed Jesus. Pastors Neal and Mark take a look at this argument and explain how the Bible thoroughly debunks it in several different areas. In fact, this lie first given by the Jewish leaders actually further substantiates the miracle of the resurrection today. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/skeptics-series-the-disciples-stole-jesus-body/ [...]

Apostles Series | Paul

Paul was one of the most influential apostles yet perhaps the most unlikely as well. Formerly known as Saul, and a great persecutor of the Church, Paul’s story reminds us that the grace of Christ can reach anyone. No sin is too great to be forgiven and no individual too lost to be used in the service of God’s kingdom. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/apostles-series-paul-1651676323/ [...]

Skeptics Series | Jesus Didn’t Really Die on the Cross (The Swoon Theory)

Our next installment of the Skeptics Series looks directly at the death and resurrection of Jesus. One of the most popular skeptical arguments about Jesus’ resurrection is that He never died to begin with, at least not on the cross on Good Friday. Often referred to as the Swoon Theory, this idea proposes that Jesus merely fainted on the cross and revived Himself in the tomb. Pastors Mark and Neal dig into this theory to show how God thoroughly addresses... Read More Read More [...]

2023-09-28 ILC Chapel — Christians are the Most Successful People

Christians are the Most Successful People Date : 2023-09-28 Speaker : John Pfeiffer 1 Kings 2:1-4 Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: “I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. And keep the chargeRead More [...]

2023-09-27 ILC Chapel — Because of Christ We Can All Be Optimists

Because of Christ We Can All Be Optimists Date : 2023-09-27 Speaker : Daniel Schierenbeck Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Hymn: TLH 10, st. 1,2,4 : This is the Day the Lord Hath Made Hymnary.org Organ Audio 1. This isRead More [...]

2023-09-26 ILC Chapel — Be Filled With the Spirit of Strength and Courage for the Lord I Am Is With You

Be Filled With the Spirit of Strength and Courage for the Lord I Am Is With You Date : 2023-09-26 Speaker : John Ude Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever youRead More [...]

2023-09-25 ILC Chapel — The Third Son

The Third Son Date : 2023-09-25 Speaker : Mark Bernthal Matthew 21:28-32 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he cameRead More [...]

2023-09-22 ILC Chapel — You Were Bought At a Price

You Were Bought At a Price Date : 2023-09-22 Speaker : Stephen Sydow 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (EHV) Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. ThereforeRead More [...]

October 2023 CLC Missions Prayer List...

Myanmar (Southeast Asia) – A recent email was received from Pastor Thang letting us know that Pastor Kham was injured by bomb shrapnel from an early morning attack near the CLC-Myanmar headquarters and orphanage. He was treated for head and shoulder injuries and is expected to be released soon. There was also an incident with Pastor Kham's wife, Huai. As military forces stopped and interrogated her as she returned from the market, they searched her phone. They found chats and memes critical of the Junta. She was arrested and spent a few days in jail while Pastors Thang and Kham [...]

August 2023 CLC Missions Prayer List...

Myanmar (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Kham recently sent a sad and troubling report that after eight days of ground combat between the Myanmar military and People's Defense Force (PDF), the military Junta sent in bomber and fighter jets and destroyed several villages. Many houses of CLC-Myanmar members have been burned, damaged, or destroyed. These families have left their home villages in search of safety and shelter. This has also caused many conflicts between tribes as they blame each other for the harsh treatment they receive from the Junta. On top of this, the Military Junta has dissolved all political parties [...]

June 2023 CLC Missions Prayer List

The Philippines (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Andrew Schaller (CLC Bd of Doctrine Secretary) has been appointed to represent the CLC in working with Missionary Ohlmann to conduct a colloquy with Pastor Jordan Palangyos of the Lutheran Autonomous Mission in the Philippines (LAMP). The colloquy will be conducted through email correspondence. Following a few months of correspondence, Pastor Schaller and Missionary Ohlmann will travel to the Philippines to conduct an in-person review. If all goes well and there is a unity of doctrine between the CLC and the LAMP, a recommendation for a declaration of fellowship will be made to President [...]

May 2023 - CLC World Missions Prayer List

…pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified... 2 Thessalonians 3:1The Philippines (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Rob Sauers (CLC Bd of Missions) and Missionary Ohlmann recently spent a week in the Philippines to visit Pastor Jordan Palangyos and those he serves. During the visit, they got to know Pastor Palangyos and discussed the ministry of the Lutheran Autonomous Mission of the Philippines (LAMP). They also led informational meetings with several LAMP church leaders and evangelists in two different locations. Pastor Palangyos is an independent Lutheran pastor who serves two congregations and a few preaching [...]

Bangladesh May 2023

I've been home for a few days, and I'm not anywhere near caught up on sleep or over the jet lag, but duty calls. There are emails to answer, reports to be written, trips to be planned, and the car needs an oil change, the grass needs to be mowed, and there's a lengthy list of things to do before we celebrate Lydia's homeschool high-school graduation in about a week and a half. It's going to be a wonderfully busy next few weeks before the CLC Mission Helper Trip to Nepal at the end of June! The visit to Bangladesh was [...]

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