As a new year dawns on us, many resolutions have already gone by the wayside. In weakness we often forget or don't have the self control to stick with it. This is because we are …
One of the very finest hymns ever written is "How Lovely Shines the Morning Star," Pastor Philip Nicolai's masterpiece. Sadly most hymnals do not provide a complete translation of this 16th century German hymn. The …
Rejoice in the Lord Always!
God's people have every reason to rejoice in every circumstance. Because of what our Savior has done for us, we can find our strength even in our weakest hours as we …
Isaiah 9:6 New International Version (NIV)
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Look, your King is coming again! He came once and was laid in a manger; the signs in scripture marked his birth. There are signs in Scripture that mark his second coming. Look, watch and …
The Bridegroom soon will call us; shake off your drowsy sleep! Lest carelessness befall us, a watchful vigil keep! May all our lamps be burning with oil enough and more that we, with him returning, …
The last Sunday of the church year emphasizes the Christian's final status. Today we gather in thanksgiving that we have an eternal king that protects us now and into eternity. Give thanks to …
Right now we fight the good fight, and run the race laid out for us as a part of the church militant. Today we remember those who are in the church triumphant, right now, …
Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming! Scripture is very clear that there will come a day when all who rejected Christ will be repaid for their evil. …
As sons and daughters of the Lutheran Reformation, today we celebrate the fact that the truth of the Gospel has set us free. The truth is the saving grace of Christ Jesus our Savior. He …
This service celebrates the life of Sally Carroll, the love that Jesus showed to her and others through her, and the wonderful work the Spirit did through her.
This is the final Sunday in the season of Pentecost. Today we reflect on what this season in the church year means. Gong all the way back to the beginning, we saw the Holy Spirit …
