Pastor Vogt was our guest Pastor today.

When studying the Bible, we always come back to Abraham. He is the living monument to faith. He was considered righteous because he believed and trusted in God.

What comes to your mind when you think of an inheritance? Is it a specific item you
treasure that will go to a child; something you hope to receive; a quantity of money
that will relieve your stress or the stress of someone who will receive your money?

What could be a greater inheritance then an eternity in heaven?

God stands above all earthly authority. Do not follow the cultural wisdom of the day. Follow wisdom found in scripture.

Our Gospel lesson is the very familiar story of Mary and Martha as they host Jesus at their
house. Martha takes on the tasks of preparing food for the crowd and is annoyed that
Mary is not helping. If we already know that much, we probably think that Jesus compares
Mary’s behavior to Martha’s, and that Mary comes out looking better. But that is not the
comparison Jesus makes.

Pastor Stephen Vogt is the guest Pastor today.

Prayer is not giving God our grocery list.   

Prayer is A Heart to Heart conversation with God

Using the word ACTS as an acronym

A - Adoration (and praise)

C - Confession - take a good look at ourselves

T - Thanksgiving

S - Supplecatiions - supplies that we need

Jesus instructed his disciples to proclaim, “The kingdom of God has come near". What does that mean to you?

11 new members of Holy Lamb were installed today.

Pastor Steven Vogt conducted services outside on the lawn. In todays Gospel, Jesus says there is an urgency to the Gospel. There is no guarantee of a home, or a family, only the welcoming arms of Jesus. 

David and Goliath had a conflict. By all accounts is was a mismatch. As it turned out, Goliath was outmatched, not David.

While the term ‘Trinity’ never appears in the Bible, it is the best way to explain the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – the three persons of the Godhead. On Holy Trinity Sunday, we read the Athanasian Creed.

In Jerusalem on Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus’ resurrection, people from all over the world had gathered. The disciples were not conversant in the variety of languages present. The Holy Spirit
specifically gifted the disciples with what they needed in order to share the Gospel with those particular people. Most of us are rarely in a
circumstance where speaking another language would make a difference in our ability to share. We face other challenges. What would it look like if the Holy Spirit was as adept at overcoming the challenges we face as he was on Pentecost in Jerusalem?

Today we celebrate Christ's ascension. If you open your mouth in faith the Holy Spirit will empower you to be a witness to Christ.

Satan’s impact in the world is obvious. It permeates every aspect of our culture and every culture in the world. It is often easy to look at
his power and influence and conclude that all is lost, that there is no hope. And the closer the tribulation strikes, the more we are inclined
we are to give up.
But in our Gospel reading this morning, Jesus tells us to expect this. And then he offers an absolute assurance, “Take heart, I have overcome the world.”

Are we wedding crashers? Do we deserve to be in Heaven? Jesus came to save even the dogs of the world. We are very lucky dogs.

In the book of Revelation, John tries to describe the indescribable – the beauty and glory of heaven. Won’t it be wonderful when we finally
get to enjoy it? What if we already could, virtually, even while living on earth? Could it be
that we can, even now, experience the security and joy to come?

How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb? Do we like to change? Has Jesus's death, resurrection and ascension changed your life?

What's it like to sit in the left field bleachers at Pelicans stadium? Theres no shade.

When God's shadow appears, His presence is there. In the shadow of the cross we stand corrected.  

Are you afraid, confused, in need of a miracle?

Peace be with you. Jesus is Risen!

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the week that saw Jesus go from celebrated king entering Jerusalem with crowds shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” to his trial with crowds shouting, “Crucify him!” The week concluded with Jesus’ death on the cross and burial.