Pentecost and the Beautiful Mess of the Church
By Ryan Couch
06/06/25
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Pentecost and the Beautiful Mess of the Church

Every time someone is baptized, every time bread is broken and wine poured, every time a sinner hears, “Your sins are forgiven in Christ,” Pentecost happens again.
Hymns at Midnight
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
06/05/25

Hymns at Midnight

They were still praying, trusting, and hoping. Why? Because they knew who was with them and who was for them: the risen Christ.
What Now?
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
06/04/25

What Now?

So Christ is risen, but what now?

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Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
03/19/20

The Root of It All: The Fifth Petition of the Lord's Prayer

This petition is proof that the Christian life is not a practice in perfectionism. Rather, it is a life of dying and rising, lived under the cross of Christ, in the continual forgiveness of our sins.
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
03/17/20

Apostle of Ireland: St. Patrick's Life and Ministry

Despite the grave threat of martyrdom during his roughly thirty years of ministry, St. Patrick persevered and experienced enormous success.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/17/20

Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down

The whole world's sin, the crushing horror of death's power, and even hell itself were unleashed on that hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was executed.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
03/15/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 42:14-21 (Lent 4: Series A)

The preceding pericope uses the metaphor of a “mighty man,” a “warrior” for the LORD and this is not too much of a stretch for us. However, our text begins with the metaphor of a woman in child birth.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/15/20

Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14 (Lent 4: Series A)

Paul seems to think singing is an excellent way of practicing and truly nurturing the Christian faith. His thought is that the life, death, resurrection and reign of Christ are the songs in the heart of those who are enlightened.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
03/15/20

Gospel: John 9:1-41 (Lent 4: Series A)

When the story begins in creation and ends in restoration, all the moments in between are filled with the working of God.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
03/10/20

A Helmet of Promises

What I have come to see is that while anyone can make a conscious decision to walk away from God or deny him, a person can’t accidentally lose his or her salvation.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
03/09/20

Gathering up Our Dust During Lent

Ashes and dust do not need the services of spiritual EMTs; we need a Second Adam from whom we regain life itself.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/09/20

Pastors Are Sent Out For You

Pastors represent many things to many people, but their true calling is to serve as God's instrument for proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ for you for the forgiveness of sin.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
03/08/20

Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7 (Lent 3: Series A)

Certainly, the people of Israel are being stubborn, unfaithful and untrusting but one may wonder if this issue is a deeper one. Are they afraid?
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/08/20

Epistle: Romans 5:1-8 (Lent 3: Series A)

We were enemies, but because of the self-sacrificing love of Christ, we are made friends, indeed, even the adopted children of our Heavenly Father.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
03/08/20

Gospel: John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42) (Lent 3: Series A)

Jesus sits by the well as a shepherd, coming to offer this woman a life-giving stream.
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