Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Matthew 5:11-12 Our Lord reminds us that our reward for suffering injustice does not lie in revenge, but is in Heaven. Christians are to love even their enemies! Find it hard? Perhaps intensifying worship attendance and Bible study might help. Audio for January 30, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany Matthew 4:12-25 How can the Kingdom of God be near when I am unemployed, my child is ill, I’m stuck in this fox hole? John the Baptist asked the same question from prison. Navy Chaplain Ryan Rupe answers this question for us as he preaches on Matthew 4:12-25. Guest Preacher – [...]
Second Sunday after Epiphany John 1:29 Firmly and clearly, John the Baptist points to Jesus and declares, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” To those who do not know Christ, our role is the same as John’s: we point out the Savior to them. Audio for January 16, [...]
First Sunday after Epiphany Romans 6:5 When we speak of the two realms we are given to experience, we usually speak of life and death. Important issues can become a matter of life or death, we say. Our relationship to the Lord is sealed with a double union: death and life! Audio for January 9, 2011
Second Sunday of Christmas Ephesians 1:3 We often speak about our health, our family get-togethers, or a successful career as being a blessing. Do we ever think or talk about our spiritual blessings? How about the peace of mind through the forgiveness of sins, or the hope of eternal life? Audio for January 2, 2011