Church History, Lesson 1: The New Covenant Begins

This is a new study series, which begins with Jesus establishing the New Covenant and finishing (we hope) with the Church recognizing and listing the texts of both the Old- and […]

Luke 24:47: Preaching Repentance into the Forgiveness of Sins

Before our Lord ascended into heaven, He gave His Apostles several enduring mandates, commanding them what to do until He returned.  We’re most familiar with the one in St. Matthew’s […]

2 Timothy, Lesson 7: Conclusion of 2 Timothy

Throughout 2 Timothy, Paul has been urging Timothy to remain faithful as a pastor.  Now Paul bring all of what he has previously written to a climax, all introduced by […]

1 Timothy, Lesson 8: Instructions for Overseers/Elders

Earlier, Paul had told Timothy that the Church is a pillar and bulwark of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15). Paul then delved into what the Christian religion is that the […]

Luke 24:44-53: Preaching Repentance into the Forgiveness of Sins

It’s easy to think of Jesus ascending into heaven as His goodbye to His people. But that isn’t so. Jesus’ ascension wasn’t a goodbye, even though we who live in […]

Acts, Lesson 14: Paul’s First Missionary Journey, Pt. 1

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 […]

Acts, Lesson 3: A glimpse into the earliest New-Covenant Church

In the last lesson, pastor taught that the “they” in Acts 2:1 referred to the entire Christian Church at the time: those before whom Peter spoke (Acts 1:15). And we […]

1 Corinthians 4:1-5: Pastors as the Stewards of God’s Mysteries

John the Baptizer was a preacher’s preacher, putting the rest of us pastors to shame.  We fuss and fret over preaching what we know God wants us to preach–all because […]

Sermons Don’t “Do” It All

Jesus commissioned His Apostles to preach the Gospel (Luke 24:47).  The Apostle Paul told Pastor Timothy to “preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2).  And so our Lutheran churches have properly […]

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 […]