Cleaning House
Advent 3: Old Testament, Zephaniah 3:14-21 Zephaniah 3:14-21 The apostle Paul tells us in the New Testament that “Bad company ruins good morals” (1 Corinthians 15:33). He writes that to...
Change Your Mind
Advent 2, Gospel: Luke 3:1-14 Luke 3:1-14 Most people won’t get to heaven. The Bible is clear...
A Pastor Who Loves His Flock
Advent 2: Epistle, Philippians 1:2-11 Philippians 1:2-11 Pastors need to openly express their love for their flocks. Yes, I mean verbally. When I...
Just What Does He Do?
Advent 2: Old Testament, Malachi 3:1-7b Malachi 3:1-7b The final book of the Old Testament is a short prophetic book which carries the name of its author...
Your Majesty
Advent 1: Gospel, Luke 19:28-40 Luke 19:28-40 We who live in America have a somewhat unique place in all of history. In many ways, but in one in particular...
God and Gathering
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Advent 1: Epistle, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 On this particular Thursday in this year on the calendar, Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving Day. Well, I would...
His Name is Branch
Advent 1: Old Testament, Jeremiah 33:14-16 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Recently a wonderful brother who is a scholar of the first rank wrote about Jesus the Messiah being referred to as “Branch.” He...
We Have A King
Proper 29: Gospel, John 18:33-37 John 18:33-37 Again this week we are given two readings for the gospel from which to choose. The alternate reading...
A Portrait of Words
All Saints (Observed): Gospel, Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew 5:1-12 “I want to be blessed so I try to follow those Beatitudes as best I can.” That is the approach that many take after...
Working Hard To Be Known
All Saints (Observed): Epistle, 1 John 3:1-3 1 John 3:1-3 The first epistle from the pen of John is a place where I have spent a lot of time. I may have read it more than any other epistle of the New Testament...
