Guest Post — A Vision for FiveTwo by Rev. Brian Flamme
Vision for Five Two by Rev. Brian Flamme of Hope Lutheran Church, Aurora, Colorado We have been learning a lot from Bill Woolsey…
Vision for Five Two by Rev. Brian Flamme of Hope Lutheran Church, Aurora, Colorado We have been learning a lot from Bill Woolsey…
John 6:1-15 6 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great…
Growing up, I had no idea that Lutheran was almost synonymous with German heritage (sorry, Preuses, et al.). The little country parish where…
The Third Sunday in Lent February 28, 2016 “Love Versus Lust” Ephesians 5:1-9 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk…
“Examples from the Exodus” (1 Corinthians 10:1-13) Some good examples can be instructive for us on what to do. We learn from watching…
The Gospel Notes for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare) of the One-Year Lectionary from the Lutheran Service Book is now available. You…
On one occasion after Jesus finished teaching in the synagogue, a number of his disciples were offended at His teaching and said, “This…
The Apostle Paul instructs the young pastor Timothy to “wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience” (I Tim. 1:18-19) and…
A good devotion for Lent, and really any time of the Church year, is to review the Introit for each upcoming Sunday. At…
Wednesday Vespers February 24, 2016 “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” Luke 23:39-43 Two evildoers — criminals – were facing their…
Luke 11:14-28 14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out,…
Matt. 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden…
February 21, 2016 — Lent II Sermon Text — Luke 13:31-35 Audio — Come back later for audio of this sermon. For…
One of the biggest challenges congregations face when it comes to catechizing their children is the demanding schedule of sports and extra curricular activities. It’s…
The Second Sunday in Lent February 21, 2016 “When It Seems God Won’t Help You” Matthew 15:21-28 When afflictions sore oppress you, Low…
“Our Citizenship Is in Heaven” (Philippians 3:17 – 4:1) Citizenship is a big deal in our country right now, especially since this is…
The Gospel Notes for the Third Sunday in Lent (Oculi) of the One-Year Lectionary from the Lutheran Service Book is now available. You…
Rust never sleeps – neither does Satan. Some of you are discouraged by what’s happening in your congregation, either by word or deed….
“The First Commandment: Have No Other Gods” (The Ten Commandments) “You shall have no other gods.” OK, that sounds pretty simple. “Have No…
Pastor Michael Mohr, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Illinois (LCMS) has developed a complete program of congregational catechesis. This is a coordinated approach…
Ash Wednesday February 10, 2016 “Father, Forgive Them” Luke 23:32-34 “There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to…
From the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation, God tells us a story, the true story of our sin and salvation…
“Between God and the Devil” + + + The First Sunday in Lent February 14, 2016 St. Matthew 4:4 Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney,…
Adam did battle with Satan in the Garden Paradise and lost. It was a no-contest, really. By the time round two came around,…
The Gospel Notes for the Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere) of the One-Year Lectionary from the Lutheran Service Book is now available. You…