1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers

    book
    07/11/22
    11 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    Whatever body part you are, the body of Christ is no pod person. Together, we’re a living, breathing, deathless whole.
    Invasion of the Body Snatchers

  2. It's Good To Be Lost

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    06/17/22
    24 mins
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    By Ron Hodel
    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.
    It's Good To Be Lost

  3. Behold Your King

    book
    04/08/22
    7 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Great things are contained in these seemingly unimportant words: "Behold, your king." Such boundless gifts are brought by this poor and despised king.
    Behold Your King

  4. When the Prodigal Son Relapses

    book
    03/22/22
    9 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    “Come join the murder,” the black ravens of his heart cried. “Come join it again, old friend.” And so he did. The prodigal relapsed. Re-sinned. Re-destroyed his life. Would his father welcome him home this time?
    When the Prodigal Son Relapses

  5. Fearless Repentance

    book
    03/10/22
    13 mins
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    By Kevin Hale
    When we own up to our sin, our Father is not scandalized, and his response is not to reconsider his calling us.
    Fearless Repentance

  6. The Gods We Make vs. the God We Need

    book
    01/25/22
    19 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Even for idolatrous sellouts like you and me, God’s position has not changed. Even though we may have forgotten him, he never forgets us.
    The Gods We Make vs. the God We Need

  7. Advent Three Times Over

    book
    12/17/21
    9 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    The Advents of Christ (past, present, and future) elicit faith in the word of Christ, confirmed by his presence.
    Advent Three Times Over

  8. Consider Jesus

    book
    12/15/21
    11 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Moses was sent to keep the house in order, but this Child is sent to bring the house home, and you are part of that house, the household of God.
    Consider Jesus

  9. Implications of the Incarnation: God Confirms His Sacramental Gifts

    book
    12/10/21
    13 mins
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    By Kelsi Klembara
    Big or small, potential or certain, the despair we may grapple with during this time of year tends to find its end in the fact that things are not as they should be.
    Implications of the Incarnation: God Confirms His Sacramental Gifts

  10. Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

    book
    12/09/21
    12 mins
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    By John T. Pless
    This is an excerpt from Chapter 27 in “Pastor Craft: Essays and Sermons” written by John T. Pless (1517 Publishing, 2021). Now Available for Preorder
    Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

  11. The Lord Will Relent

    book
    12/08/21
    12 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    The thought of losing even one of those for whom his Son died pains God beyond belief, and the angels rejoice when even one of his children repents.
    The Lord Will Relent

  12. Christ’s Incarnation and the Imagination

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    12/06/21
    11 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Jesus is both the image bearer and the image giver. In Jesus’ incarnation we are redeemed and re-imaged.
    Christ’s Incarnation and the Imagination
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