by Shelly | Nov 10, 2022 | Sermons
Christ’s strength encourages in uncertain times 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...
by Shelly | Nov 3, 2022 | Sermons
For all the Saints & Sinners 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...
by Shelly | Oct 28, 2022 | Sermons
God’s grace frees us to live Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day...
by Shelly | Oct 20, 2022 | Sermons
Trusting God above all else Forgive me my sinfulness 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...
by Shelly | Oct 14, 2022 | Sermons
Praying with confidence – You are heard 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 encounter with...
by Shelly | Oct 7, 2022 | Sermons
Increase our faith 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...
