By John W. Hoyum

10/09/26

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World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

Bradley Gray

10/07/26

Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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Michael Berg

04/16/20

Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus

We look for Jesus in all the wrong places because we are looking to glorify ourselves, to reinforce what we already believe to be true, to validate ourselves. But the glorification of Jesus is found in the last place we would ever look, the cross.

Donavon Riley

04/16/20

Remembering What God Does

True strength, wisdom, and understanding come to us from God. His Spirit gives us wisdom and understanding through the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus.

Bonnie Petroschuk

04/15/20

I Am Jonah

In the end, my only hope is that Jesus is always the initiator of mercy. He pursues me, even when I am unfaithful.

Donavon Riley

04/14/20

Does God Need Skin in the Game?

Jesus wouldn't allow religious people to determine his identity, define his mission, or put him in a safe, predictable religious box.

Bradley Gray

04/13/20

Doubting Thomas’ Unfettered Welcome

Every time the Scriptures are opened, we are repeating this scene. Every time the gospel is preached, we are replicating a moment wherein the faithless ones are greeted by their faithful Lord.

Peter Nafzger

04/13/20

Gospel: John 20:19-31 (Easter 2: Series A)

John chose to write these things for a specific purpose: “So that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name."

Edward Killian

04/10/20

Good Friday: The Meaning of It All

Jesus reminds us of God’s mercy to the helpless, snakebitten children of Israel, then connects that story to him being lifted up on a cross to rescue an entire human race that is snakebitten by sin.

Daniel Stenberg

04/10/20

Is God Angry With Us?

Many Christians are walking on eggshells, living as if we are sinners in the hands of an angry God. Which begs the question: Is he? Is God angry with us?

Erick Sorensen

04/09/20

I Thirst

Jesus is the continual unending fountain humanity desperately needs. And yet, here at the cross Jesus the Living Water is humiliated to the point where He cries out, “I thirst.”

Donavon Riley

04/08/20

Humbled to Hold The Cup

By the blood of the Lamb God's people are given salvation and comfort. We're rescued from hopelessness.

Chad Bird

04/08/20

Golgotha’s Bizarre Hebrew Backstory

One key to unlocking the significance of Golgotha is found all the way back in Joshua--in a "round" Hebrew word, a bizarre story about reproach, and five kings hiding in a cave.

Bradley Gray

04/07/20

The Gospel According to Paul’s Letter to Philemon

This is no isolated or obscure fragment of New Testament writing. Contained within Paul’s correspondence to Philemon is one of the most striking portraits of the gospel ever recorded.

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