09
Aug

Jesus Is Looking Out for You

Text: Romans 10:5-17 The Lord who “laid the foundation of the earth” (Job 38:4) is the Author and Giver of life who governs all things by His Word. His wisdom and power are beyond our understanding, except as He reveals Himself in the incarnate Word, Christ Jesus. He has “entered into the springs of the sea” and “walked in the […]

02
Aug

Jesus Is Making You Like Himself

Text: Isaiah 55:1–5; Romans 9:1–5 (6–13); Matthew 14:13–21 By the Gospel of “the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever” (Rom. 9:5), we are “the children of God” (Rom. 9:8), “not because of works but because of him who calls” (Rom. 9:11). Therefore, “listen diligently” and “hear, that your soul may live.” By His […]

29
Jul

The Son of God Has Redeemed Us for Himself with His Holy and Precious Blood

Text: Deuteronomy 7:6–9; Romans 8:28–39; Matthew 13:44–52 Preaching: Rev. R. Beinert – The Lord our God has chosen us to be “his treasured possession,” not because of any strength in us, but solely “because the Lord loves” us (Deut. 7:6–8). He is faithful, and He “keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him […]

05
Jul

Jesus Christ, Our Savior, Is Our True Peace and Sabbath Rest

Text: Matthew 11:25-30 – Rev. Harald Schoubye Though we have died with Christ in Holy Baptism, and we are raised to new life in Him, we find “another law waging war” in our body and life, that is, between our old Adam and the new man (Rom. 7:23). By the Spirit of Christ, we “desire […]

21
Jun

Over My Dead Body

Text: Romans 6:12-23 We sometimes hear (or say) that phrase “over my dead body” when someone is going to do something that someone else REALLY does not want them to do.  Whether it’s because it’s dangerous, or because it is not a positive or beneficial thing to their life.  As we hear Paul speak in […]