Today’s Gospel reading certainly lays the groundwork for pastors answering the plea to see or hear Jesus. When we ponder the Lord’s Words that frame the Epiphany weeks, His appearance should become clearer to us. We begin that by considering how the Sundays of this season of growth and new life began today. We heard the Voice from Heaven say something like this:
This One remains My Son, the Beloved, in Whom I (am) well pleased. …For more, click on the title above
Category: Sermons
He received her into His eternal presence
She (June) whom God, through His Word and Sacraments, empowered throughout her mortal life to stand firm in the Faith, has begun to receive the inheritance Jesus died to grant her.
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The Tale of Two Kings
As we journey tonight to see the King of the Jews through this narrative, we can focus on who Christ is.
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Offering Beautiful Worship to the God of our Faithful Fathers
Today, we have the revelation of the entire Old and New Testament. That calls us to remain faithful to the proclamation of Christ-crucified for the forgiveness of our sins.
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Christmas 1
Light Verses Darkness
The reality is that darkness isn’t anything. It’s the absence of light. It isn’t some opposing force to light that can push up against and overcome the Light.
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God’s Beautiful, Pure, Christmas Gift
On this holy night we cry out to God for deliverance from the evils about us.
We yearn for God’s hope, peace, joy, and love to surround us.
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The Lord Is Near
The One John the Forerunner announces.
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Why Christmas: The New Adam?
Through these weeks, those who were attentive to readings, sermons, and hymns learned that all three “Adams” were and are truly gifts of God.
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Free to Always Rejoice in the Lord’s Comfort
Rejoice, for you believe that the Kingdom of heaven is near wherever Christ is Present. His enduring Word is here for you. His promises are true for you, and for all
people who will hear and believe the Word of God…
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