by Shelly | Nov 13, 2025 | Sermons
Endings and Beginnings The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantime. The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament. The...
by Shelly | Nov 7, 2025 | Sermons
Keeping faith through uncertainity The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantime. The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and...
by Shelly | Oct 31, 2025 | Sermons
Both Saint and Sinner In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In worship today we give thanks for all the saints “who from their labors rest.” In the same breath we petition our God for the strength...
by Shelly | Oct 24, 2025 | Sermons
Humility and the gift of grace Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is...
by Shelly | Oct 16, 2025 | Sermons
Don’t be discouraged. Continue coming to the Lord Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel today. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to Christ’s table. Persistence in our every...
by Shelly | Oct 7, 2025 | Sermons
Washed clean in Jesus It’s a miracle! Multiple miracles! The waters of holy baptism have healed us. The body and blood of Jesus in holy communion have made us clean. We have died with Christ and been raised with him. For all this we have returned to offer thanks. From...
