Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch (in Syria, not Pisidia) and remained there “no little time with the disciples.” Judaizers in the Church Read Acts 15:1 What were some in […]
Dealing with Our Culture’s Sexual Standards
September 23, 2014 by
This is our pastor’s article for our October, 2014 newsletter. Dealing with Our Culture’s Sexual Standards By Pr. Rich Futrell An older person may feel out of step because […]
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist– Matthew 20:1-16
September 22, 2014 by
While walking one day, a pastor noticed a place where many people of Middle-Eastern descent would meet. Later, this pastor found out that the FBI was secretly watching that meeting […]
What is our true comfort in death, our souls being in heaven or our body and soul being reunited on the Last Day?
September 18, 2014 by
Introduction The typical North-American Christian worldview is one that values the spiritual but often sees little value in how God uses the physical. After all, Protestant America often views baptism […]
The Difference Between Infant and Adult Faith
September 14, 2014 by
What is faith? It’s important to understand what faith is–and what faith isn’t. If we don’t know what faith is, then we can misunderstand who may or may not have […]
Sermon for Holy Cross Day
September 14, 2014 by
The great event took place in 326 AD. Helen, the mother of Constantine, the emperor of the eastern half of the Roman Empire, found the “true” cross of Christ. After […]
Acts, Lesson 14: Paul’s First Missionary Journey, Pt. 1
September 10, 2014 by
Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch after they had delivered aid for the mother Church at Jerusalem. At Antioch, we find out what the Lord has planned for Saul and […]
Romans 13:1-10: The Gift of Government
September 7, 2014 by
The Europeans have an expression: “All roads lead to Rome.” That expression came about because, for many centuries, Rome was the world’s main center of power. And back then, many […]
Prayers for the Dead: A Scriptural and Lutheran Worldview
September 6, 2014 by
Introduction The Scriptures teach us that a when a person dies, he immediately begins to experience eternity in one of two states: heaven or hell. The Christian experiences eternity as […]
