THE GOOD SAMARITAN
Jesus’ parables are timeless. But when a story becomes too familiar, you can lose your focus on its original intent. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) serves as a good example of how… THE GOOD SAMARITAN
WHAT’S NEXT?
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. There is an innate human desire that wants to know the next thing—the next assignment, the next meal, the next iteration of… WHAT’S NEXT?
REFORMATION CONFIDENCE
“And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not… REFORMATION CONFIDENCE
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
BEAUTIFUL IN CHRIST
“Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet… BEAUTIFUL IN CHRIST
GIVING IT UP. . .
The MC (Master of Ceremonies) is introducing the guest of honor. He tells of his background, relating also his achievements and reputation. Obviously, he expects the crowd to be informed about and appreciative of such… GIVING IT UP. . .
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
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 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
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