Today, we are following Jesus. We walk behind Him, and He makes His way to the Temple to celebrate a festival. For us, it is spring; for Jesus, the season […]
Our Life with God, Lesson 3
April 17, 2016 by
Being More than Beggars, We also Join with the Saints and Angels in Eternity In our Christian lives, as we journey from the font to the grave, we walk before […]
Sola Fide: Faith Alone
April 17, 2016 by
What “Faith Alone” means “Faith alone” is a common phrase we Lutherans use. “Faith alone” means that we cannot save ourselves, which also means that our works don’t save us […]
Acts 9:1-22: The God of Surprises
April 10, 2016 by
God is full of surprises. He looks down from heaven at the sin and rebellion mounting against Him by those whom He created. But instead of destroying them all in […]
John 3:5, 16: Donna Defferding’s Funeral Sermon
April 10, 2016 by
We face death as we face life—with our eyes fixed on Jesus. We cling to the promises of His Word, which, when facing death, seem even more incredible and powerful. […]
Our Life with God, Lesson 2: Remaining Receivers… Beggars?
April 10, 2016 by
“We are beggars. That is true.” These were the last thoughts of Dr. Martin Luther on the day before he died. (Martin Luther, LW 54, 476) Unlike Kimberling City, beggars […]
John 20:19-31: Forgive and Retain Sins
April 10, 2016 by
Locked doors—the disciples hide behind them in fear. They fear arrest and execution, for that happened to Jesus. Why should events be different for them? His body was missing, and […]
Our Life with God, Lesson 1: It Begins with Receiving
April 10, 2016 by
In 1 Corinthians 4:7, St. Paul confronted the Christian congregation at Corinth. Since they had the Holy Spirit, they thought they were in charge of their spiritual life—they were the […]
He is risen!
March 27, 2016 by
“Why do you look for the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5). A reasonable question to ask. What did the women seek, early on that Sunday morning? They woke up […]
Good Friday: Into Your Hands…
March 25, 2016 by
It is the end. Jesus now prays, “Father, into Your hands I entrust my spirit.” You may find it surprising: Jesus did not originate that prayer. In our Lord’s day, […]
