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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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 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,…
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…