Trinity 8
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Gospel Preaching – Bible Teaching – Tucson, AZ
Trinity 8
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Long, long ago, God planted a Garden, that is, an earthly Paradise in the earth. That He would declare to be very good. It was a lush place that held everything needed to support the bodies and lives of God’s highest created beings. As you heard today, God then placed man (male and female God had created them), in that Garden. God had planted His Garden for the benefit of His people….For more, click on the title above.
The Lord’s Prayer – The Fourth Petition
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Trinity 7
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Ruth’s powerful confession of the Faith, one which she uttered first some 3,025 years ago, we have heard repeated today. That is because her words and actions, as well as those of her mother-in-law, Naomi, and sister-in-law, Orpah present important teachings for every generation of the Church. These we will unpack as God’s Word continues to be proclaimed today….For more, click on the title above.
What an honor, what a privilege, what joy to be here today as my dear friend, Rev. James N.S. Kollie is installed as Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Liberia!
When I was asked if I would preach for this installation service, there was no hesitation. How could I say no to such an opportunity? Immediately, I asked Pastor Kollie if they had decided on a theme text for the installation. He told me “No…we’re going to let you pick it.” …For more, click on the title above.
The Ten Commandments – The First
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Trinity 6
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The readings for today are in commemoration of Saint Mary Magdalene. She is remembered for remaining faithful to Jesus while others flee, for standing at the foot of the cross as Jesus is crucified, as the first witness of the risen Christ, and the first to proclaim His resurrection.
Commemoration services like this give you the opportunity to remember the saints of old. In honoring them, your own faith is strengthened, and you’re encouraged by the truth that grace abounds more than sin. These saints serve as examples for you to imitate in their faith, their godly virtues, and the good works they carried out according to their callings. You are called to do the same in your own vocations and calls. …For more, click on the title above.