“Chosen by grace.” Outward appearances are a big deal. Everything in our lives has something to do with outward appearances.
Reveal The Secret
It’s the festival of Epiphany! The wise men followed the Star of Bethlehem to the Christ-child. You are the star that leads a loved one to the Christ-child. He’s waiting today in the Bible.
Christmas Song
A Christmas Song for the second Sunday of Christmas! Is there a tune on your lips? This Sunday we’ll go back into the gospel to find a little diddy written by the evangelist Luke. It’s a tune you can hum all year long.
Appreciate Your Gifts
What did you get for Christmas? That’s a fun question and answer session for kids in school to have. It can be disappointing though. What if you found out that your gift isn’t as cool as the others? On Sunday we will look back at Christmas and consider what God has given us.
Christmas in Real Life – Love
At last night’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service we closed out our Advent series, Christmas in Real Life focusing on Love. We pray that your time beside the manger of our Lord will bring you peace, love and joy from our Savior.
Christmas in Real Life – Faith
What do you believe in? Reindeer and Santa? What about Frosty and the Grinch? For all the stories and fairy tales of this commercialized season, is there any room left for Jesus? Jesus is the object of your real faith.
Christmas in Real Life – Joy
Can you feel the Christmas spirit? It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There will be parties for hosting and marshmallows for toasting, but do you feel it? Then why is COVID still here? The economy struggling? Families ripping apart? Learn to choose JOY even during dark times.
Christmas in Real Life – Peace
From scented candles to quiet music, Christmas brings peace. But does it last? Learn how to ensure you spread REAL peace this year. That’s Christmas in Real Life.
Christmas in Real Life – Hope
Where are you finding hope this Christmas? Lower COVID numbers? The economy? Some Christmas special? Real hope is found only in Jesus.
Thankful and Content
What exactly are you thankful for? Maybe God has taken something away from you this year. Can you still be thankful for that? YES! The Apostle Paul shows us the secret to being content in the letter to the Philippians.
Distant Triumph Song
In St. John’s Revelation we hear the distant triumph song of our God. Christ is not just our king, he is the king of the universe. In this sermon we looked at Christ’s crown, his conquest, and his return on the Last Day.
Let’s Go Home to Heaven
What will heaven be like? Often we struggle to grasp the picture God lays out for us of our eternal home by his side. All we know is a sinful, fallen world. While I love the carpet of fallen leaves, in heaven we won’t see death ever again. This Sunday we’ll work through some of the details of our heavenly home.
Sun of Righteousness
The Sun of Righteousness rising with healing in its wings might not be a familiar picture, but to God’s Old Testament people, it was one that they looked forward to. That sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? Who wouldn’t want to see that every morning?
Fiery Furnace
A fiery furnace can be a persuasive factor in someone’s decisions making. In our text from Daniel 3 for the Festival of the Reformation, Rach, Shack, and Benny were faced with the choice to get burned alive or worship a false idol.
One in Christ – Finances
God has given us many things, family and friends might be at the top of that list of gifts. Our finances are a large part of how we relate to the world around us and worship our God. This Sunday we close out our annual stewardship focus – One in Christ – with a look at our finances.
One in Christ – Friends
Your friends are the family that you get to choose. Friends are a reflection of who we are. They are the company we choose to keep. This Sunday we continue our annual stewardship focus – One in Christ – with a look at our friends.
One in Christ – Family
The family is the basic building block of society. A family begins when God joins a man and a woman together in marriage. But what roll do children play in the life a family. We’ll spend some time with the kids and talk about how a child can help!
Well Seasoned Disciples
Everyone loves a well seasoned entrée prepared by a professional trained in the culinary arts. This Sunday we’ll see how Jesus prepares his people to be salty. Christians impact our world in powerful ways.
Hard To Be Humble
The first must be last. That sounds fine on paper, but I work really hard. Why should I take a back seat to someone less deserving than me?! How can we balance out being confident in the gifts God has given us and still give God all the glory? It’s hard to be humble.
