The Shroud of Turin…Again
By Adam Francisco
09/22/25
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The Shroud of Turin…Again

Even if the Shroud were proven a medieval forgery, it would only highlight the skill of its maker. The case for Christ’s resurrection rests on eyewitness testimony.
The Shepherd Who Sees Our Stains
Aaron Boerst
Aaron Boerst
09/19/25

The Shepherd Who Sees Our Stains

God leads us to green pastures. He comforts us with his grace in our darkest valleys.
Spiritual But Not Useless
1517 Guest Contributor
1517 Guest Contributor
09/18/25

Spiritual But Not Useless

Christian spirituality is not a flight from the world, but a deep dive into its brokenness.

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Dan Weber
Dan Weber
06/26/22

Gospel: Luke 10:1-20 (Pentecost 4: Series C)

Despite the very real obstacles and difficulties, this entire scene is marked by God’s gracious work.
Ryan Tinetti
Ryan Tinetti
06/26/22

The Preacher's Toolbox: A Simple Tool Every Preacher Needs

The pocket notebook is an indispensable tool for the working preacher, because more often than not our great homiletical insights come to us, unexpectedly and extra nos, like grace.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
06/22/22

Hope for These Bodies of Death: Understanding Romans 7

There’s no possibility of understanding the grace of Romans 6 and the glory of Romans 8 unless you identify with the excruciating struggle of Romans 7.
Sarah Crowder
Sarah Crowder
06/20/22

Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

FLAME uses Scripture and church history to argue that baptism is a gospel gift, not our work.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/20/22

Epistle: Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18 (Pentecost 4: Series C)

According to the Law, everyone will be judged by their own deeds, on his own work. So, before the judgment of God we only have our own works to boast in and not our neighbor’s. But the Gospel shows us a wonderful exception.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/19/22

Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

Nuance and subtlety have been replaced with scorched-earth contempt. It is us versus them. Compromise is not an option. Jesus, however, would have none of it.
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
06/15/22

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.
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