THE SERMON
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. When Martin Luther returned to… THE SERMON
LAW AND GOSPEL – GOD’S SOS RESCUE PLAN AT WORK
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. Law and Gospel. Or might we say, “Bad news; good news.” Sinners. Saved. “SOS (Shows our sin); SOS (Shows our Savior).” Brief… LAW AND GOSPEL – GOD’S SOS RESCUE PLAN AT WORK
THE TWO DEBTORS
Simon was a Pharisee who asked Jesus to dine with him one day. A woman, known to be a “sinner,” interrupted the meal. She kissed Jesus’ feet, washed them with her tears, dried them with… THE TWO DEBTORS
“HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME.”
The world that God created was very good! No flaws. No strife. No disappointments. No death. Adam was given the intellect to name every animal and bird God brought before him. That suggests Adam understood… “HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME.”
WON BY HER CONDUCT
Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste… WON BY HER CONDUCT
THE HYMN OF THE DAY
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. Some pastors begin their worship… THE HYMN OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S SUPPER
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. The Church of Christ lives by the power of the Gospel; through the message of the cross, the Holy Spirit works faith,… THE LORD’S SUPPER
THE SEED GROWING SECRETLY
And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know… THE SEED GROWING SECRETLY
HIGHER EDUCATION
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6) Martin Luther wrote, “I am much afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor… HIGHER EDUCATION
REAL ENEMY LOVING IN ACTION
“For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: ‘Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth’; who, when… REAL ENEMY LOVING IN ACTION