Faith vs. Fear
…let us put aside our self-centered fears and paranoia and embrace the fear of the Lord. We face the reality of a new year, an unknown future with faith, accompanied by our Lord, Savior and brother. He does not abandon us. The shadows of life are illuminated by the Light—Immanuel, God with us!
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- Jan 1, 2017Faith vs. FearFaith vs. Fear
…let us put aside our self-centered fears and paranoia and embrace the fear of the Lord. We face the reality of a new year, an unknown future with faith, accompanied by our Lord, Savior and brother. He does not abandon us. The shadows of life are illuminated by the Light—Immanuel, God with us! - Sep 25, 2016Treating People Right
- Aug 21, 2016In Christ Alone
- Mar 25, 2016Good Friday – A Rich BurialGood Friday – A Rich Burial
The ancient Tenebrae Service dates back to the 8th century. It commemorates the sufferings and death of Christ with the progressive extinguishing of all candles until only the Christ candle remains. The fading lights symbolize the fading loyalty of the disciples in Jesus’ hour of greatest need. The six extinguished candles remind us that over the course of six hours, our sins extinguished the life of Christ who was the Light of the world. Solemn as tonight is, we do not end in despair; at the end of the service is a hint of the promised resurrection. - Mar 6, 2016Knowing When to Keep QuietKnowing When to Keep Quiet
Countless are our sins of speech, especially against the Second, Fourth, and Eighth Commandments. A silent lamb led to the slaughter, Jesus kept quiet when He could have spoken out. By suffering and dying in silence, He atoned for all our talk.
- Feb 7, 2016Sola: Faith AloneSola: Faith Alone
By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. We cannot do anything to add to or complete this gift of forgiveness – we only receive it by faith. - Oct 18, 2015The ResurrectionThe Resurrection
Jesus’ resurrection means for each of us that our death, while certain is not permanent. The resurrection of Jesus shows us our own. The resurrection of Jesus is central to God’s upper and lower story. - Oct 4, 2015Jesus: The Son of GodJesus: The Son of God
“Who do you say I am?” It was the most important question, Peter ever answered. People did not know what to make of this Jesus. He was like no other rabbi. 2000 years had passed since the covenant God made with Abraham. God promised that through Abraham all nations would be blessed. Now, in Jesus, God’s marathon plan of redemption was sprinting toward its climax. Peter’s answer to the question, changed His life forever. This morning, the question is posed to us. - Jun 28, 2015Meet the Robinsons: Keep Moving ForwardMeet the Robinsons: Keep Moving Forward
God, Our Heavenly Father continues to bless our lives today. As redeemed
children of God, we are destined to live with Him forever. He calls us to
forgive and not to be bitter. He teaches us to recognize how sin can
progress and destroy our lives. He equips us to persevere and to keep
moving forward. - May 17, 2015The Trials of a KingThe Trials of a King
he pattern of the Chosen People Israel in response to their sin was to
sacrifice. A sacrifice was an atonement for sin a payment for a debt owed.
God desired a repentant heart. Repentance requires humility. Through
repentance we humble ourselves before God. Saul and David are quite a
contrast in their responses to their sins. This morning we will reflect on
our response to our sinful lives, answer God’s call to repentance and trust
in the grace and mercy of God in Christ Jesus. - Jan 11, 2015What are you doing here?
- Jan 4, 2015Who are you?