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Intro Set up 2019 as a new beginning 2018 gone, the past is in the past It’s now time to move forward New Years Resolution Question? Stats: Statistics show that only 9.2 percent of people ever achieve their New Year's resolutions and break free from their bad habits. Another study says 4 out of 5 ppl…

Intro And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And as he sat on the…

John 16:5-15 Have you ever needed to meet someone new and were not looking forward to it, then you find out that you have a mutual friend. That makes everything easier. Jesus in this passage is our mutual friend introducing to us the Holy Spirit. John 13-17 are Jesus’ final remarks and teachings for…

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 These are Thy Words O Lord. Help us, and sanctify us in the Truth. Thy Word is Truth. Amen. Grace to you and peace, from…

My goal for you is that you might become a witness yourself – effective witnesses that truly win souls. The emphasis of the local church must always be a combination of getting the Gospel out locally and around the world. The Great Commission leaves no room for our many excuses. It says in Matthew 28:18-20…

Introduction Years ago in Germany, there was a young Jewish boy who had a profound sense of admiration for his father. His family’s life centered on the acts of piety and devotion prescribed by their religion. The father was zealous in attending worship and religious instruction, and he demanded the…

Nothing Significant Happens Without Prayer is a pretty strong statement and it is one I believe to be true. And today I want us to understand why this is and be challenged to pray. Let’s start with a story from history as told by Galli and Olsen in 131 Christians everyone should know by Broadman and…

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 These are Thy Words O Lord. Help us, and sanctify us in the Truth. Thy Word is Truth. Amen. The Reformation of the Holy…

The Gospel for today includes some of the most difficult verses in the entire Gospel of Mark. Those most difficult verses aren’t when Jesus says, “Whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward” (v 41)—though those verses could easily be misunderstood…

Learning to Lean on Jesus Cast your cares - 1 Peter 5:6-11 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a…

Reception Uncovered — “Rejection is not the Exception But the Rule” It is easy to assume that God’s Word ought to be a welcomed guest wherever it is preached. We are also surprised when that same Word is met with apathy or rejection by those who hear it. It is also easy to conclude that when the Word…

What do we know about the church? Understanding, being able to explain things within Christianity is important. We know what we believe, but why do we believe it? Can I explain my beliefs too others? That is what this series has been about. Why do I believe in God? Why do I believe in the Bible? Why…

Reception Uncovered — “Rejection is not the Exception But the Rule” It is easy to assume that God’s Word ought to be a welcomed guest wherever it is preached. We are also surprised when that same Word is met with apathy or rejection by those who hear it. It is also easy to conclude that when the Word…

We are reminded that God graciously draws near to us in the Lord's Supper. We are encouraged to examine ourselves and seek reconciliation before approaching the table.

We are reminded that God graciously brings us into participation in Christ. We are encouraged to better understand why we practice close communion.

Jesus encourages, equips and sends disciples on a blessed mission.

Yahweh's Covenant with Abraham

The goal of the sermon is: That the hearers will wisely prepare for Christ's coming, by nourishing the faith which is received from God . The problem is: That we foolishly tend to let the things of life keep us from being prepared . The means to the goal is: That Christ the Bridegroom Himself enables…

The larger catechism of the Lutheran church exposits the first article of the creed as such: If you were to ask a young child, “My dear, what kind of God do you have? What do you know about him?” he or she could say: “First, my God is the Father, who made heaven and earth. Aside from this one alone I…

Two Church Ordinance’s The first thing we need to do is define three words: Symbol or Symbolic : A visible representation of a truth Rite: A symbol employed with regularity and sacred intent Ordinance : A symbolic rite which sets forth the central truths of the Christian faith, which is universal and…

What Is This Bread? What Is This Wine? For us who grew up in the Lutheran church, Martin Luther’s Small Catechism conjures up recollections of confirmation instruction. As though wearing a badge of honor, we probably recall the pastor who expected us to recite major parts of the catechism—and we did…

Alan Bloom - “The Closing of the American Mind” - contemporary intellectual climate as one in which there is no ability to distinguish good from bad, truth from error, even the important from the unimportant. All such distinctions are seen as being contrary to the chief virtue in today’s world, that…

We are continuing our tour of the churches in Asia Minor and today we make the next stop. Now we move away from the coast and to the smallest town in our seven city tour: Thyatira. Thyatira is a city located about 40-45 miles southwest of Pergamum. The city was located in what is now known as Akhisar.…