First Sunday in Advent Isaiah 64:1-8 Isaiah echoes the cry of the Christian church in the sinful world: “O that you would rend the heavens and come down!” Jesus did just that. Meanwhile we suffer, but are comforted by knowing God as our Father. Audio for November 27, 2011
THANKSGIVING Philippians 4:6-7 Today we long for the “good old days” of the cold war, and deplore terrorism, the economy, unemployment, health care, and national security. Many people are quite anxious about it. Paul urges us to pray about it and let God be Lord of our lives. Audio for Thanksgiving 2011
Last Sunday of the Church Year Matthew 25:34 “The Defense Will Rest” In a trial, the defense of the accused plays an important part. It will try to explain why the accused did this or that. On judgement Day, our dear Lord will assume all our debt – and take us to Heaven with Him [...]
Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost MISSION SUNDAY Ephesians 2:17-22 In Christ Jesus all people have been brought together to become members of God’s household. The church still brings others into the household of God, because all are welcome. Guest Preacher: Reverend Dr. Detlev Schultz who served the Church as Missionary in Botswana, South Africa. Audio [...]
ALL SAINTS DAY Revelation 7:9 Saint John, the beloved disciple of our Lord Jesus was given to see a glimpse of Heaven. What he saw is encouraging to us still in the church militant. It helps us to undermine present pain and difficulties and yearn for our home above. Audio for November 6, 2011