Luke 14:1-14 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Christ speaks to us in our Gospel reading to take the “lowest seat” at a wedding feast. For the humble will be exalted and the exalted humbled. In Christ’s humility we are exalted to partake of the heavenly feast of the Lamb in Heaven. Guest Preacher – Vicar Blair [...]
Isaiah 66:22-23 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Through Isaiah the Lord reveals that the redeemed will come from all over the world, not just Israel. From places like Pul and Lud (Africa) and Tubal and Javan (Greece). In Isaiah’s day those were centers of pagan worship. At the end, however, the Word of God shall prevail! [...]
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Hebrews 12:1 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost It is amazing to observe the home field advantage. The home team, surrounded by its supporters, seems to play at a much higher level than elsewhere. Christians have the home field advantage wherever they go. The Lord is with them everywhere. Audio for August 15, 2010
Hebrews 11:1 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Faith is a gift from God to us. It is given through the Word, or through Holy Baptism. We may ignore this gift, live miserably like the godless do, or we may nourish and develop this gift. Faith empowers us to do unspeakable things. Audio for August 8, 2010