Becoming Better People, An Excerpt from Sinner Saint: A Suprising Primer to the Christian Life
By Luke Kjolhaug
05/13/25
9mins

Becoming Better People, An Excerpt from Sinner Saint: A Suprising Primer to the Christian Life

This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer to the Christian Life (1517 Publishing, 2025). Sinner Saint is available today from 1517 Publishing.
The Weathervane of the Eastern Church
Sam Leanza Ortiz
Sam Leanza Ortiz
05/12/25

The Weathervane of the Eastern Church

On its journey from Byzantium to Constantinople to Istanbul, this special place helps us understand the broader arc of Christian history, which goes on until Christ's return.
Church Attendance Increases in New Study—But Can We Trust It?
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
05/09/25

Church Attendance Increases in New Study—But Can We Trust It?

We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.

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Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
06/19/22

Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

The question is, how are you going to live out your life as someone who has taken up the Robe of Freedom?
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
06/18/22

Preaching on Ethics

Ethics begins not with our doing, but with the Triune God’s giving.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/17/22

It's Good To Be Lost

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the fifth installment of that series.
Paul Koch
Paul Koch
06/16/22

On the Death of a Pastor

There is comfort and joy that while one is now at rest from his labors, the Lord of the church continues to ensure that the good seed is sown, watered, and cared for.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/16/22

Covering Your Debt

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the fourth installment of that series.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/15/22

Adopted

God has a plan for this world that he put into place from eternity, a plan that is carried out in Jesus Christ and promises unimaginably great blessings for believers.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/14/22

By Grace Or Karma

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the second installment of that series.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/13/22

Redemption

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the first installment of that series.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/12/22

Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

Jesus comes to people and changes everything. “Before” is long gone. “After” is a whole new world.
Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
06/12/22

Epistle: Galatians 3:23-4:7 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

Paul wants us to know the radical identity shift that takes place when you put on Christ. You are free.
Ryan Tinetti
Ryan Tinetti
06/11/22

The Preacher's Toolbox: Sermon Titles: Engaging Sermons Start In the Narthex

We do not typically give much thought to the title at all, missing a chance to create greater anticipation for the preaching of the Word before it has even begun.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
06/08/22

Bach as Missionary to Japan

For Japan’s highly secularized elite, alienated by collapsing opportunity and the materialistic void left behind, Bach’s music was a balm.
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