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Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
03/28/24

Holy Thursday: The Sacrament is the Gospel

What is faith to believe? The simple words of promise that Jesus Himself gives to us in Scripture: “This is My body. This is My blood.”
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/01/23

How Jesus Fortifies Us Against False Prophets

In the tumultuous sea of information, opinions, and ideologies that break over us each day, we hold fast to the anchor of our faith—Jesus, the true prophet.
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.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
12/10/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17 (Advent 4: Series A)

A sign was given to Ahaz to point him toward the greater sign given in a manger and that Bethlehem’s Messiah is the sign we look forward to seeing in the sky when Jesus, our Emmanuel, comes again.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
10/05/22

What is the Gospel?

We need to hear the gospel because it is good news that is not from you, or about you, or because of you.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/28/22

Nietzsche's Christ

The world hates Jesus because he comes to lead us to love and forgive all, including our enemies.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
04/10/22

Bearing the Cross-A Sermon for Wednesday in Holy Week

Simon carried the cross, but Jesus was carried by the cross to death.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
04/22/21

Relax, It's Me: How Jesus Saves Us From Doubt and Despair

For those of us who recognize the disciples’ despair in ourselves, Jesus comes with the same word: “Relax, it’s me. Peace be with you.”
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
08/03/20

It is Better to Not See

Miracles, for all their wonder and encouragement, rely on the dazzling of our senses to work. Because miracle-faith produces sensory-faith, it is of a poor quality.
Daniel Stenberg
Daniel Stenberg
04/10/20

Is God Angry With Us?

Many Christians are walking on eggshells, living as if we are sinners in the hands of an angry God. Which begs the question: Is he? Is God angry with us?
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/30/19

The Thieving Christ

Come, Lord Jesus, and steal our navel-gazing worship, and replace it with love for our adversaries, ears to listen and mouths to shut up, and hearts brimming with compassion for all.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
05/04/18

Romans: A Devotional Commentary From Bo Giertz

An introduction to Bo Giertz's, Romans: A Devotional Commentary
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