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Magnus Persson
Magnus Persson
11/02/21

A Q & A on “Reclaiming the Reformation: Christ for You in Community"

This book is for people who want to get serious about the church. It’s for pastors who are sick and tired of surfing the latest wave or jumping from one program to the other.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/01/21

Reformation Day: Cancerous Tumors and a 7th c. Prophet

What do Habakkuk and Israel have? Nothing but the word of God. Nothing but the promise of God. Nothing but God himself.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/30/21

Old Testament: 1 Kings 17:8-16 (Pentecost 24, Series B )

This is an extremely important chapter and it speaks to the motif of DEATH and RESURRECTION in a powerful way.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
10/30/21

Epistle: Hebrews 9:24-28 (Pentecost 24: Series B )

The emphasis for All Saints Sunday is not on the saints, but the Sanctifier, Jesus Christ.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
10/30/21

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 (Pentecost 24: Series B )

In his death, Jesus has done the ultimate act of charity. He has given his life for all.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
10/30/21

Not Guilty! A Sermon for Reformation Day

In contrast to the human courts of our land, the Divine court never makes errors nor excuses
Robert Kolb
Robert Kolb
10/30/21

God Is Watching You

God seeks us out and desires to give us more than a friendly smile or an understanding look. He seeks us out to embrace us and converse with us.
Magnus Persson
Magnus Persson
10/29/21

The Century of the Holy Spirit

The same Spirit who gives us his overabundant life has also given us doctrine. Scripture and Spirit cannot be put in opposition to each other.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/28/21

Did God Have Something Against Cowboys? Biblical Warnings about Trust in Horses

Why would God warn his people not to trust in horses? Let's take a look at the ancient Near East to see how horses were connected to sun worship and military muscle. Along the way, let's see how the "Name of God" is another title for the Son of God.
Edward Killian
Edward Killian
10/28/21

The Tragedy of an Incidental Christ

The tragedy of the incidental Christ I was raised with is that he was really no Savior at all.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/27/21

Erasmus versus Luther: Bound to Be Free (Part 8)

Erasmus sought to find meaning behind the words of Scripture in order to make an ultimate claim. Luther, on the other hand, found the Gospel to be meaningless outside of Christ and his Cross.
Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
10/26/21

Geting Out of the Way of God's Promises

One could reason that God might, at least, give the church a little worldly power.
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