What power is given to the Church to deal with errant sinners? It is not force of arms–that is given to the kingdoms of the world. It is not force of will. That, too, is given to the kingdom of the world. It is not shunning, and it is not shaming. What, then? The power …
This week we discuss the difference between poverty and prosperity, and between belief and unbelief. From our human point of view, we are quick to see a rich man and say he’s been blessed, or a poor man and say that he’s virtuous. The difference that Jesus will judge us on, though, is not …
Click here for 4th Sunday Easter bulletin John 16:19–20 19Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, “Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, ‘A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me’? 20Truly, truly, …
Today’s sermon is based on these beautiful words in John 10: 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf …
What is the Great Tribulation? It is that time period between Jesus’ ministry here on earth and His return. It is the sum total of all the troubles the church has endured, from individual trials we face to mass persecution, on account of confessing the Gospel of Christ. How do we endure? By faith. Faith …
Click here for 2nd Sunday Easter bulletin John 20:19–31 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When he had said this, he …
During this pandemic, we’re sharing a past Easter Season sermon that reminds us that Christ governs all things. Based on Revelation 5:8-14 which is filled with apocalyptic symbols, the text shows Christ’s relationship to history and that He created and renews all things. Revelation 5 8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living …
Bulletin for Easter Matins Welcome to our online service. To listen to our service, click on the play button above. To follow along, click on the Bulletin link above for all of the text. If you have a LSB hymnal at home, we will be following the order of Matins, beginning on page 219. …
Bulletin for Friday Vespers Welcome to our online service. To listen to our service, click on the play button above. To follow along, click on the Bulletin link above for all of the text. If you have a LSB hymnal at home, we will be following the Vespers, beginning on page 229. The hymn …
Bulletin for Thursday Vespers Welcome to our online service. To listen to our service, click on the play button above. To follow along, click on the Bulletin link above for all of the text. If you have a LSB hymnal at home, we will be following the Vespers, beginning on page 229. The hymn …