Many describe the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost as “Orthodoxy Sunday.” In this word we see “ortho,” which in the original Greek means “straight.” Hence, when one wants to straighten out teeth, one visits the orthodontist. From a religious standpoint, the word “orthodox” implies “following the straight truth of Scripture.” Therefore, we describe churches that faithfully hold […]
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Called By Grace To Call To Grace – July 18, 2021
With this Sunday, the emphasis in the readings for the day begins to shift. From Holy Trinity Sunday through the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, the emphasis has been on the greatness and the power of God’s grace in the gospel. Beginning with this Sunday, there is more of a focus on a person’s response to the […]
Praise in the Park – July 10, 2021
On Saturday, July 10th from 4-6 PM, we will be having a praise service and presentation about Bethany Lutheran College in lieu of our typically Sunday morning Bible Class and Service. The service will be in the Pavilion at Lakeside Park. Bruce Gratz will be giving a presentation about all that Bethany Lutheran College has to offer. […]
You Will Have Your Day In Court – June 27, 2021
The creation itself testifies to the fact that our God is awesomely powerful. When we combine His power with His justice, especially that He is a God who hates sin and we are sinners, it’s easy to conclude at times that God is punishing us or getting even with us for some sin. It’s true that […]
Walk By Faith, Not By Sight – June 20, 2021
Forty days after Easter, Jesus ascended into heaven. What this biblical truth means is that Jesus removed His visible presence from us. There are some who incorrectly believe that since Jesus is “physically” in heaven, He’s “trapped” there and cannot be “present” on earth. But Scripture clearly teaches that our Savior, who is both God […]
Be A True Spiritual Member Of Jesus’ Family – June 13, 2021
Some say the fundamental unit of government is the family. There is truth in such a conclusion, since, how parents raise their children, will affect how children interact with others at home and in society. When God made the first family, He made Adam and Eve His God-representatives for their children. Although God created the […]
We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay – June 6 2021
We have now officially entered the Pentecost season. Pentecost Sunday emphasized how the Holy Spirit poured out specials gifts on His church to grow the church. We, although cracked, clay jars, use the powerful gifts of God’s word and sacraments to grow God’s church—the Spirit’s means to bring people into God’s kingdom of grace. Today, […]
Find Comfort in your Christian IRA – May 30, 2021
Today the Christian church celebrates “Holy Trinity” Sunday. Certainly, the Bible’s teaching about our God challenges our human understanding. On the one hand, the Bible clearly teaches, “The LORD our God, the LORD is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). Yet, our One God consists of three persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus expressed this truth […]
Hear The LORD’s Word And Live – May 23, 2021
Today the Christian church celebrates Pentecost. In the Old Testament book of Joel, God promised through His prophet: “I will pour out my Spirt on all people” (Joel 2:28). According to the Holy Spirit’s divinely inspired writer of the book of Acts (2:17ff), we know God fulfilled this promise on “Pentecost Day.” 50 days after […]
God’s Perfect Love Drives Out Fear – May 16, 2021
Truly, God expects Christians to grow and go with the word. As we faithfully administer God’s means of grace—the gospel in word and sacraments—the Holy Spirit works to create and sustain faith, to build the church…to pass on the Christian faith to the next generation. We witness these truths today in today’s Scripture lessons. In […]