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John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
04/06/23

Mandating the Promise

By mandating the promise, Christ states something stronger than just an invitation.
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
12/24/22

Christmas in Psalm 98: Singing Rocks and other Strange Christmas Lyrics

Psalm 98, with its promise of a sea and mountains singing, takes these imposing natural features and turns them into a praise choir.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/03/22

Epistle: James 5:7-11 (Advent 3: Series A)

More than that, as children of the One who is the Resurrection and the eternal Life, as children who have themselves been both justified and regenerated, live as if Christ has already reappeared, as if the parousia has happened.
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.
Dan Weber
Dan Weber
10/23/22

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 (Reformation Sunday: Series C)

To preach Christ and Him crucified is to reveal again the revealed God who saves.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/09/20

Is Christianity a Civil Religion?

We must not submit ourselves to false gods and godless men. Instead, we may hold fast to Christ, because He’s holding fast to us.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/07/20

Old Testament: Exodus 19:2-8 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

In worship there is always the movement up which brings one closer to the holiness. The higher up you go, the closer to the presence of God and the closer to holiness.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/08/20

Epistle: Romans 5:1-8 (Lent 3: Series A)

We were enemies, but because of the self-sacrificing love of Christ, we are made friends, indeed, even the adopted children of our Heavenly Father.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
02/27/20

No Ordinary Kingdom: The Second Petition of the Lord’s Prayer

The Second Petition: Thy Kingdom Come
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
09/24/19

Forgiveness Is The Foundation

Forgiveness, not love, can restore a relationship that’s top-heavy with negative emotions.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
06/30/15

When the Pulpit Apes the World

The more law-centered a church becomes, the more it and the world become kissing cousins.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
05/10/13

We Are All Beggars

We need not look the part to elicit divine compassion. We need not be on our knees, face downcast, eyes watery, voice quivering, to make sure we get heaven’s attention. We need not play the beggar before God.
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