The Callings of Jesus
By Jason Oakland
01/29/26
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The Callings of Jesus

What do such callings look like? They are ordinary and everyday.
Why Christian Tradition? Why Absolution and Mercy
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
01/28/26

Why Christian Tradition? Why Absolution and Mercy

This is the third in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.
God’s Way Through the Wilderness
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
01/27/26

God’s Way Through the Wilderness

The Lord himself comes to us to lead us out of the land of sin and death with his strong, nail-pierced hands.

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David Schmitt
David Schmitt
09/09/19

Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 (Pentecost 14: Series C)

Jesus will be working in our feeble misguided efforts to reach out to the world. He governs our words and our deeds, no matter how awkward they might seem.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
09/04/19

Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:(5-11)12-17 (Pentcost 14: Series C)

Only true doctrine teaches people how to love God and others. Love is the best test for our theology, for true love and true doctrine go together.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
09/02/19

Gospel: Luke 14:25-35 (Pentecost 13:Series C)

We would expect Jesus to be delighted people have responded to the master’s invitation. Instead, Jesus asks these people to reconsider whether they should be following Him or not.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/29/19

When a Christian is Pushed into Atheism

What do we say when a Christian admits the church has driven them to atheism? And they don't mean ideologically.
Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson
08/27/19

Ten Thoughts on Law & Gospel from Gerhard Forde

Here’s a little “devotional” for you; some thoughts on Law and Gospel from Gerhard Forde. Drink deep, drink full. These are rich streams of thought.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
08/13/19

This is Love

It wasn’t that I didn’t love. I loved deeply, but I was also aware of the much deeper reservoir of self-love that kept me from ever loving fully.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
08/12/19

Catechetical Preaching

[Luther's] Catechism is at home in the evangelical pulpit, guiding and shaping what the preacher says so faith might be created and love given direction.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
08/12/19

Gospel: Luke 12:49-56 (Pentecost 10: Series C)

Jesus is still in the business of dividing. He has come to divide us from our sinful thoughts and habits. He has come to divide us from false views of the world and distortions of His Word.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
08/08/19

Preaching and Sola Scriptura

Preaching is simply the verbal bestowal of what Scripture has already given us in written form
Jacob Corzine
Jacob Corzine
08/05/19

Original Sin and Actual Sins

As I weigh briefly here the advantages and disadvantages of preaching original sin and preaching actual sin, I don’t mean to argue for one and against the other. Instead, I mean to suggest a benefit in focusing a given sermon on one or the other, and that neither type of sermon should be the only type a Christian hears.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
08/05/19

Gospel: Luke 12:22-34 (Pentecost 9: Series C)

The Father knows our needs because he knows everything. This is a comforting thought, but only if He is gracious.
Grant Klembara
Grant Klembara
08/05/19

Killing Our Hero, Martin Luther

Martin Luther is not–or, at least should not–be the object of our affection.
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