God's Sufficiency in the Face of Our Inadequacy
By Bradley Gray
09/25/25
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God's Sufficiency in the Face of Our Inadequacy

He is the God who always is, whose Word is true, and never fails. He is a God who acts and always does what he says he’s going to do.
Election for the Rest of Us
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
09/24/25

Election for the Rest of Us

Election is not a riddle to solve. It’s a pillow to rest your head on at night.
From the Cross to Our Enemies: Why Christians Forgive
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
09/23/25

From the Cross to Our Enemies: Why Christians Forgive

The world takes notice when Christians forgive because such forgiveness seems impossible.

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Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/26/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10 (Advent 2: Series A)

Christ the King’s return will show us what we can only imagine. He will be a king and His a kingdom will be unlike any we have known.
Ryan Tinetti
Ryan Tinetti
11/26/22

The Preacher's Toolbox: Augustine’s Purposes of Preaching

Neither attentive note-taking, nor appreciative head-nods, nor even sympathetic tears satisfy the purpose of preaching. Only lives that are changed by the Word working in the hearts of God’s people can do that.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/21/22

Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
11/20/22

Heads Up: A Primer from Luther for Advent Preaching

Whatever else may be said of Advent, it is above all devoted to making Christ known as the Lord who condescends to come as Brother to and Savior of sinners.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/19/22

Epistle: Romans 13: (8-10)11-14 (Advent 1: Series A)

For Christians, Advent is the time when the Church patiently prepares for the coming of the Great King, Jesus the Christ.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
11/19/22

Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44 (Advent 1: Series A)

He cuts into our darkness with words that work like a knife. They awaken us from our routine to a sliver of light. Jesus reigns and He will return.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
11/15/22

Your Son Died, You Owe Nothing

We live again, not so that we will now pay our debt, but to proclaim that we live because our debt was paid!
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/14/22

A Life Hidden in Christ

You are a child of God. You’re blameless, holy, perfect, and righteous. Don’t feel that way? Too bad. God is greater than your heart.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/12/22

Epistles: Colossians 1:13-20 (The Last Sunday in the Church Year: Series C)

The epistle text from Colossians 1 declares how the great drama of redemption and human history ends.
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