Septuagesima
We all love getting something for nothing. But what we don’t much care for is someone else getting something for nothing. We feel cheated as though it should have been us rather than them. It is crucial, however, that we … Continued
Transfiguration of Our Lord 2023
The Transfiguration of Our Lord29 January, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 17:1-9 Sons and daughters of the Most High God, The Transfiguration of our Lord serves two purposes for the Christian which I want us to focus on this morning. The … Continued
Transfiguration of Our Lord
In the midst of darkness and affliction we need encouragement. That is what our Lord granted to Peter, James, and John when He was transfigured before them and conversed with Moses and Elijah. They were about to see Jesus treated … Continued
Third Sunday after Epiphany 2023
The Third Sunday after Epiphany22 January, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 8:1-13 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Saints of God, Behold what glorious things are revealed to you … Continued
Third Sunday after Epiphany
What pleases the Lord? It isn’t the biggest, best good works you can think to do or getting your life cleaned up or being healthy. What pleases the Lord is that you believe that His Word is true – all … Continued
Second Sunday after the Epiphany 2023
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany15 January, Anno Domini 2023Ephesians 5:22-33 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved of the Lord, “God created man in his own image, … Continued
Second Sunday after Epiphany
There are few celebrations as fun and joyous as a wedding reception. The great joy of seeing a man and woman united in holy marriage, starting a new household, finding great joy in one another and looking forward to all … Continued
The Baptism of Our Lord 2023
The Baptism of Our Lord8 January, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 3:13-17 Grace, mercy, and peace be to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Baptized of God, The head must go first and then … Continued
The Baptism of our Lord
Baptism is a treasure beyond anything we can have in this life. The act itself is deceptively humble – a little water administered to the body by God’s authority. But its benefits are immeasurable! You simply cannot appreciate enough the … Continued
Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord 2023
The Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord6 January, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 2:1-12 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved in the Lord, The good news of … Continued