The Didache, chapter 4, instructs us in living together as the Body of Christ, the Church, at a given place. If the Didache were written today, some of the categories of this chapter would be different. Nonetheless, the principles of this chapter remain the same. This chapter is separated into different areas. 4:1: Life with […]
Mark 1:29-39: Why Jesus Came
Imagine if we had a Jesus in Kimberling City. Imagine that! What if we had a Jesus who would open His door each day, so people could see Him for healing? People could bring others who were sick for Jesus to heal them of their illnesses. If that were so, we wouldn’t need Skaggs at […]
The Didache, Lesson 5: The “Yes” of the Faith
For the “yes” of the faith, the Didache teaches us to see the good in the crosses we are given to bear. We are to see that even the distasteful aspects of our life have some godly purpose. Even when we cannot understand why, we are called to see such “crosses” through the eyes of […]
SOTHLC’s Pre-Lent Radio Ad
Here is our latest radio ad on KOMC, Branson. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church -Pre-Lent Season 2012
The Ashes of Ash Wednesday
Lent will soon be here, a season of repentance and fasting. So it is proper that we take to heart our Lord’s words. He says, “When you fast, don’t put on a gloomy face like the hypocrites. They disfigure their faces, so their fasting is obvious to others. I assure you: They have their reward!” […]
Mark 1:21-28: The Purpose of Coming to Church
When we come to church, each of us seeks something. It’s like other areas in our lives. I go to Harter House to get groceries. I go to the gas station to get gas for my car. So, what do you expect to get when you come to Church? But specifically, what do you expect […]
The Didache, Lesson 4: The “No” of the Faith
The Didache, chapter 3, instructs us in the “no” and the “yes” of the faith. For the “no,” the Didache teaches us to look deeper into the root causes of our many sins. Then, it beckons us to see “discretion as the better part of valor.” The “No” 3:1 My child, flee from every […]
Jonah
It’s unsettling when you finally realize that you’ve haven’t had all the information you’ve needed. You go into a business transaction and make a lousy deal because you’ve only had part of the information. You live your life, working under certain presumptions, only later to find out that some of your presumptions were based on […]
Lester Haas’ Graveside Memorial Service Sermon
Lester Haas was buried in Pekin, Illinois on January 21st, 2012. His memorial service in Pekin was at the grave site during on a cold, winter day. So both the service and sermon were abbreviated. Here was the liturgy for such an abbreviated, combined memorial and committal service. Funeral Service (Memorial with Committal)–Lester Haas (19 […]
Lester Haas’ Funeral Sermon
This sermon was preached at Lester Haas’ funeral, which was on January 19th, 2012. Sermon Text:Isaiah 43:27-31 For some, no grander sight exists in the entire world than that of an eagle in flight. As they watch that majestic bird soar, strong and free, it lifts their spirits and emboldens their hearts. In our […]