We welcome Rev. Steve Vogt as he leads us in worship. All Things are possible with God. Wealth is a blessing from God, but we can't buy our way into Heaven.
Nobody looks forward to just retribution – appropriate punishment for one’s wrongdoing. But in our Epistle lesson from Hebrews this morning, the writer suggests that escape is possible. In fact, he encourages it! He even explains the rationale behind it.
Sin and salt seem an unlikely combination for a sermon title. But Jesus joins these two components in this morning’s Gospel reading. He raises some hypothetical (but obviously incorrect) causes of sin, only to suggest an inappropriate cure. The cure comes from a source that may seem surprising until we remember His words of Mark 7:17-23, “For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts” (Mark 7:21a).
Todays sermon is about WAR AND PEACE. The story of every christians life. Satans weapons (jealosy and ambition} are working against us. God's weapons (faith, blessings and the forgiveness of our sins) are available to us..
MARK 9:14-29; The Healing of a Boy With an Evil Spirit
All things are possible for one who believes. Learn how God can be glorified in the midst of our suffering. Each of us has an imperfect faith. But God has us in his hands and will never let go.
Use the armor of God to resist the schemes of the devil. Belt of truth, Breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the Gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit.
There is no doubt about our future of eternal salvation because we have received the very body and blood of the sacrificed lamb. There is no one else who offers this.
Pastor Panning returned from his vacation. Todays lesson is about the old phrase "STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES......." All 3 lessons today include references to hurtful words. The references include correcting the misstatements, admonitions against using such words, and what a fearful, then faithful response to hurtful words looks like.
Pastor Hollar reminded us to stop focusing on what we lack. Be satisfied with what we have. What is the key to being satisfied? I know that my Lord is with me.
All three of this morning’s lessons illustrate consequences – only one of which is a happy one. But it overpowers either of the other two examples of consequences. That same good, overpowering consequence is mightier than any consequence we may face. It is the reason for joy in the time of sorrow, strength when we feel weak, confidence when confronted by turmoil.
In our epistle lesson today, the apostle Paul raises the specter of spending an exorbitant length of time in a deteriorating tent; and he compares that to living in a heavenly dwelling built by God. But Paul is not talking about a canvass or nylon shelter.
Pastor Hollar asked us all if we know what it feels like to be afraid? If peace in our lives is a hopeless dream. If God is always in control, and we have faith, why should we be afraid?
We’re going to bore into the Athanasian Creed. We worship one God, in Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This must be believed for our Salvation.
