Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue
By Kelsi Klembara
10/30/26
17mins

Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue

Luther felt the reform of the church could not simply remain a matter of aesthetics and practice. Something much deeper needed to be rooted out.
Messengers, Angels, and Apostles
Mark Duerr
Mark Duerr
10/29/26

Messengers, Angels, and Apostles

While God can, and often does, appear to people face to face, he also often employs the use of several types of messengers.
Where the Inside Is Larger Than the Outside
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/28/26

Where the Inside Is Larger Than the Outside

The “further up and further in” we go, the table keeps getting bigger, the guest list keeps getting longer, and the grace keeps on flowing.

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Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/23/19

Old Testament: Isaiah 63: 7-14 (Christmas 1: Series A)

If the LORD is faithful to His Covenant—and He must be—then He will remember His people and take action.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/23/19

Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 (Christmas 1: Series A)

Christ busies Himself with accomplishing your salvation; race, age, sex, ability or even intelligence notwithstanding.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/23/19

Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 (Christmas 1: Series A)

On the other side of Christmas, we find (1) senseless suffering and (2) unstoppable salvation. A sermon on these verses should be honest about both.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
12/20/19

The Promises of Advent: Suffered and Died

Should we really be surprised that it would happen this way, that the servant would suffer for our salvation and die for our forgiveness?
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/19/19

What Jesus Does Today Matters Most

Our regrets and anxiety, self-abuse and addictions, violence and endless lists are signs that we don’t have an answer to the question: "Why am I here right now, alive, existing?"
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
12/16/19

The Promises of Advent: Born in the Midst of Suffering

While we do not have an answer, we do have a promise. A promise given to us by a God whose one and only Son was himself slaughtered by those terrified of losing their power.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/16/19

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

Unlike Luke, who provides most of the parts for the children’s program (the shepherds, the angel hosts, the innkeeper, and the animals), Matthew’s version is rated “M” for mature.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/16/19

Epistle: Romans 1:1-7 (Advent 4:Series A)

The reality of the Incarnation and the accomplishments of the Incarnate God-man, Jesus the Son, are even more astonishing because His story brings to a climax the long-storied history of Israel, with all her divinely-inspired and prophetic Scriptures.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/16/19

Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17 (Advent 4: Series A)

“God with Us”...is a common theme throughout Scripture: No one else has a God like ours, who is truly with His people.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
12/12/19

Third Sunday in Advent: Matthew 11:2-11

The following is an excerpt from “A Year of Grace: Collected Sermons of Advent through Pentecost” written by Bo Giertz and translated by Bror Erickson (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
12/10/19

The Anti-Self-Help Prophet

In the wilderness, God reaches down to show us that the only life is in one place: where there is water.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
12/09/19

The Promises of Advent: Son of Abraham

Abraham knew that this was a God who kept his promises.
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