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Michael Berg
Michael Berg
07/08/22

Neomonasticism

Neomonasticism—that is, the idea that church work is more important than regular work—implies that God cares more about the spiritual than the physical.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
08/09/20

Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 (Pentecost 11: Series A)

This week’s miracle invites you to engage in an honest consideration of something pressing for every believer at some time in their lives: God’s silence.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
09/30/19

Gospel: Luke 17:1-10 (Pentecost 17: Series C)

Imagine what it would be like if, when people in our community thought about this congregation, the first thing that came to mind was how forgiving we are.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
05/16/19

Font to Table: Why Does the Pastor Wear That?

The minister’s clothing represents his office of service, derived from the ministry of Christ, and never himself.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
05/12/19

Gospel: John 16:12-22 (Easter 5: Series C)

We also have reasons to grieve, and it should not be hard to think of causes for sorrow in your congregation. But, because of the Resurrection, we do not grieve as those without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Our joy is a gift here and now, but it will not be complete until Jesus’ return.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/06/18

Martin Luther's Attack on Gallows Sorrow

Only Jesus’ absolute absolution can satisfy a troubled conscience.
Jeff Mallinson
Jeff Mallinson
10/13/17

1518 The Legacy Project?

Luther contends that even our best spiritual, theological, and moral efforts are insufficient to save us.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/23/17

When Jesus is Trapped in the Church's ATM

The real Jesus isn’t trapped inside a church’s ATM. He’s smack dab in front of you, grinning from ear to ear, laughing and loving you with a crazy grace that already filled your bank account with millions.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
07/13/17

The Tragic End Of Appealing To Man's Righteousness

Abraham didn’t understand God very well (at least not early on). I don’t say that as a dig against the Patriarch. I don’t think any of us understand God very well either.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/21/17

Getting What We Don't Deserve

Christ's death for us is how and why God declares us righteous. Christ's righteousness is imputed to us as free gift.
Paul Dunk
Paul Dunk
03/14/16

Oh Ya?? This!!!

As many of you know, I enjoy film and I find the SuperHero genre stuff incredibly entertaining. I am, without question, a nerd.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/05/15

We All Show up Late for Church

When we begin singing the opening hymn, our voices blend with those of angels in heaven, who have been belting out hymns long before we rolled out of bed that morning.
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