The archive of the online Bible study of the book of Psalms is available here or as a YouTube playlist.
The archive of the online Bible study of the book of Acts is available here or as a YouTube playlist.
Advent 1A Stewardship; A Response to Advent
Stewardship might seem to be a strange theme for the season of Advent, but actually it is quite appropriate. God’s coming to us in the incarnation of Christ redeems our lives and our world. Giving these things back to God in faith then becomes pleasing to God. It is a joy to know that God uses our offerings to him for his purposes and ongoing work of redemption. Sermon Date: December 1, 2019
Last Sunday of the Church Year; Building on the Promises of God Part 15: God’s Promises Give Hope
The Last Sunday of the Church year reminds us that history is linear; there is a last day and God is moving history to that end. The promise of Christ’s return, along with all of his promises, gives us hope. We may be tempted to lose hope given the circumstances of our world. But in faith we build on the promises of God and are given hope. Sermon Date: November 24, 2019
Pentecost 23C Building on the Promises of God Part 14: Your redemption Is Drawing Near
Luke 21:5-28 It may seem rather strange to us the way that Jesus places violence and troubled times before our eyes with his words in Luke 21. They can be difficult to hear and we would rather dwell on positive themes. However, a closer look at the passage indicates that Jesus’ purpose is to help us so that we don’t get stuck in the scenes of violence but can see through them to our redemption that is drawing near. Sermon…
Pentecost 22C Building on the Promise of God Part 13: God Sympathizes with You
Hebrews 4:15-16 The Scriptures are very clear that the end times will be troubled times. A quick look around us at the events of the world confirms that. But Paul assures us that God is a God of comfort. And as Hebrews tells us that comfort comes at least in part because we have a high priest who can sympathize with us in our weaknesses. Sermon Date: November 10, 2019
All Saints C Building on the Promises of God Part 12: Joy Is Coming
Psalm 30:5 Psalm 30 reminds us that weeping may tarry for the night but joy comes in the morning. Nobody needs to teach us about weeping that tarries for the night. We have all experienced restless, even distressful nights. But God’s promise is that joy comes with the morning. That morning breaks as Jesus comes to us bringing his light. Sermon Date: November 3, 2019
Reformation C Sola Scriptura
John 8:31-36 The Reformation principle “by Scripture alone” traces its history back to the Leipzig Debate where Luther insisted that Scripture is the only norm for doctrine. Our text shows us that it is also the only norm for our lives and the very power of God for our salvation. Sermon Date: October 27, 2019
Pentecost 19C Building on the Promises of God Part 11: Justice Will Prevail
Luke 18:1-8 Somewhere along the line of our days we have all learned that life is not always fair. In fact, there is a whole lot of injustice in this world. We work for justice and God has given us government to help bring about greater justice among us. But sometimes it remains. As we say, “Life isn’t always fair.” In Luke 18 Jesus tells us a parable that helps us deal with the injustice we may experience. The parable…
Pentecost 17C Building on the Promises of God Part 10: The Tomb Is Temporary
1 Corinthians 15:54 Habakkuk reminds us that the righteous live by faith. Yes, even in the face of injustice and death. In fact, our great enemy is death. It would tear us apart and separate us from God. So what exactly happens to you at death? People postulate many ideas. All of them leave us hopeless and in despair. But God, in Christ, gives us the hope of the resurrection to eternal life through Jesus’ own resurrection. He is the firstfruits…
Pentecost 16C Building on the Promises of God Part 9: The Devil Is Defeated
Revelation 12:7-12 The Festival of St. Michael and All Angels reminds us that there is a whole other realm beyond this earthly realm in which we live. We are called to see our earthly struggles and the problems of evil from a cosmic level. That is where it all begins. So our enemy is not flesh and blood but rather the forces of the spiritual realm. But exactly who is our enemy, the devil? Among other things and of most…
Pentecost 15C Building on the Promises of God Part 8: Christ Is Praying for You
Romans 8:34 The Scriptures remind us that prayer for all people is an important part of our worship and daily life. But did you know that Jesus is also praying for you? He is at the right hand of the Father interceding for you. That doesn’t mean you get a pass on the troubles of life. But what does it mean? Sermon Date: September 22, 2019