by Shelly | Aug 22, 2025 | Sermons
Jesus is judged for healing on Sabboth Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing. Alleluia! ...
by Shelly | Aug 14, 2025 | Sermons
Jesus creates a decision line The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses.” In the word and in holy communion we are...
by Shelly | Aug 8, 2025 | Sermons
It’s enough to trust God’s promises Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the “little flock” of which we are a part in today’s assembly....
by Shelly | Jul 30, 2025 | Sermons
Life beyond possessions Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in holy baptism...
by Shelly | Jul 29, 2025 | Sermons
Reaching out to God – without ceasing Persistence in prayer is encouraged by Jesus and wins the attention of God when Abraham intercedes for Sodom. The life of the baptized—to be rooted and built up in Christ Jesus—is to be nurtured with prayer. God hears and...
by Office | Jul 20, 2025 | Sermons
Showing hospitality to Christ Perhaps the church, at its best, is “all ears.” God urges the faithful, again and again, to “listen up!”—to heed the word that gives life. So it was with Abraham and Sarah, Mary and Martha, and the early church at Colossae. So it is today...
