“Those among us who attended either of last Sunday’s services, or this past Wednesday’s Divine Service, heard the first half of a large narrative. It concerned Elijah, a widow, and her son. We heard of God’s gracious provision of oil and flour for a small household in a time of great famine. This week’s Old Testament reading follows upon that. It is part of that which is called a short lectio continua. That indicates that it is the second half of a continuous reading. It was chosen long ago to be proclaimed in this season, for it helps focus the faithful upon enduring in the Faith. So, today have heard, as a famous radio personality used to say, “the rest of the story…”” Click on the title above for the full sermon
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FREED FROM AXIOUSNESS IN CHRIST
” Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Suffiencient for the day is it’s evil.” Click on the Title above to hear the full sermon.
Her Noble and Beautiful Struggle Has Ended
Our sermon for this Trinity Season Friday, on this day we have been gathered to remember God’s grace in calling Grete Schlischat His child in holy Baptism, along with His holding her fast in the good confession of the Faith is taken from our inspired readings. We pray that your hopes lifted will be lifted by the following Word of God: Click the title above for the Full Sermon
The Way
Today we have a Feast day to celebrate St. Philip and St. James – but what do we really know about these two called disciples of Jesus.
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The Doubt of Thomas
Dear brothers and sisters of our risen Lord Jesus Christ this morning’s question may seem quite
simple, but it is oh, so important. Ready?
What makes us Christians different than everyone else?
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Why Easter? Jesus Answers and Says: “Behold Your Family”
Jesus, then beholding the Mother and the disciple standing alongside, whom He loved, said to the Mother: “O woman, behold your son.” Then He says to the disciple, “Behold your Mother.” And, from that hour, the disciple took her into his own.
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Thy Will Be Done
“Mankind has always been deeply infatuated with human will. A person’s course of action and direction in life is guided by their will. The thoughts, feelings, and desires of a person manifest externally when someone works with and even against the world around them. ”
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Sexagesima- Wednesday
Compassionate Employer
…But this heavenly reward is not based on the earthly system of earnings. Jesus says, “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
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Showing His holiness
We only understand the events of the Transfiguration when we keep in mind what happened 6 days prior…
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