The Shepherd Who Sees Our Stains
By Aaron Boerst
09/19/25
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The Shepherd Who Sees Our Stains

God leads us to green pastures. He comforts us with his grace in our darkest valleys.
Spiritual But Not Useless
1517 Guest Contributor
1517 Guest Contributor
09/18/25

Spiritual But Not Useless

Christian spirituality is not a flight from the world, but a deep dive into its brokenness.
When Silence Speaks: A Christian Call to Restraint in the Age of Opinions
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
09/17/25

When Silence Speaks: A Christian Call to Restraint in the Age of Opinions

At the end of the day, what do you want to be known for? Your opinions, or your Savior?

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Dan Weber
Dan Weber
01/14/23

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-25 (Epiphany 3: Series A)

Though it may feel to us like the darkness is winning, God’s Word reveals the darkness is waning. The Light of the world has come.
Dan Weber
Dan Weber
01/07/23

Gospel: John 1:29-42 (Epiphany 2: Series A)

When all the people had been baptized, when all the people had washed the filth of their sins into the water, Jesus went into the water to draw their sins unto Himself.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
01/06/23

In the Stars

The usual acclamation when one becomes King is: “Long live the King!” But this King of kings, this son of David, has come to die.
Dan Weber
Dan Weber
12/31/22

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 (Epiphany: Series A)

Because we could never intuitively figure it out, God reveals Christ to us.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
12/29/22

Index of Videos for Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes

For almost three years, I have produced a weekly video in the series “Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes.” Here is an index of all the Gospel readings covered so far, with links to their YouTube videos.
Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
12/26/22

A Proper Christmas

It makes perfect sense that the day honoring Jesus' birth would be observed in a decidedly less than refined manner.
Dan Weber
Dan Weber
12/24/22

Gospel: Luke 2:21 (Circumcision of Our Lord : Series A)

He is given His name so you could call on it. He is called Jesus, so you can call on Jesus and be saved.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/17/22

Gospel: John 1:1-14 (Christmas: Series A)

The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
12/15/22

More Blessed to Receive than to Give

If Jesus shows up and you are a sinner, ‘tis more blessed to receive than to give
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/10/22

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

Matthew makes it abundantly clear that Joseph lacked one thing: Control. He may have been the titular head of his emerging household, but he was clearly not in charge. God was, as God always is.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/03/22

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-15 (Advent 3: Series A)

John the Baptist’s question in our text offers you an opportunity to help your congregation take seriously the doubts experienced by those who live by faith.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/29/22

The Theology of Midnights

All our sin and shame is answered for in the death and resurrection of our Lord.
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