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Martin Luther
Martin Luther
09/25/21

Repentance In Your Name vs. Repentance In Christ's Name

To repent in his name is done thus: in those who believe in Christ God through the same faith works a change for the better, not for a moment, nor for an hour, but for their whole life.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
05/15/21

Epistle: Acts 2:1-21 (Pentecost Sunday: Series B)

Pentecost is the event which jolts the world into taking note that something entirely new is taking place.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
03/01/21

The Real Church Pandemic is Nostalgia

Nostalgia is a looter who impoverishes us of the truth that God is in our midst right now.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/02/20

Luther at Marburg

Luther's signature insight on the sacraments was that God’s word of promise doesn’t just symbolize an absent reality but that it gives and bestows God’s real favor.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
07/02/20

Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

Using common everyday events, Carnell sought to clarify that there are three standards of duty that we demand others to respect to protect our dignity.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/21/20

Old Testament: Jeremiah 28:5-9 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

As a prophet, Jeremiah only speaks the LORD’s words. Obviously, this is the difference between a true and false prophet.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
03/24/19

Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-13 (Lent 4: Series C)

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a familiar story. This creates a challenge for the preacher.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/26/18

Whose Lord and Savior Is He?

He who created the heavens and the earth is adored by angels, shepherds, magi, and cows.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
09/14/18

Theses 16-18: Adding Sin to Sin

A part of our series on Luther's, Heidelberg Disputation.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
08/09/17

Grace Is Karma's Worst Nightmare

We get the exact opposite of what we deserve.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/25/17

The Gospel for Those Angry at God

The angriest people I meet are former Christians.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/29/17

Heaven's High Lungs: A Poem on the Valley of Dry Bones

They stood on their feet, the Father's host, Alive in the Son and Holy Ghost.
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