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...
Nations Before the Throne
All Saints (Observed); First Reading, Revelation 7:9-17 Revelation 7:9-17 Revelation is often sought out as the “Book of the End.” While there are wonderful truths shared about the consummation of the world and the triumph of God, its purpose is to...
Staying Put
Reformation: Gospel, John 8:31-36 John 8:31-36 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are...
