First Sunday after Epiphany
We know relatively little about Jesus’ youth. But this week we do have the opportunity to hear of our Savior at the age of twelve. The entire life of our Lord is lived as a substitute – doing all that … Continued
Second Sunday after Christmas 2022
The Second Sunday after Christmas2 January, Anno Domini 2022St. Matthew 2:13-23Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Beloved children of God, the cross of our Lord Jesus was a … Continued
The Second Sunday after Christmas
“Out of Egypt I have called My Son.” As the Baptized, we have been called out and away from the Egypt of sin and death. We have been called out of unbelief and the works of the flesh. We have … Continued
Eve of the Feast of the Circumcision and Naming of Jesus 2021
The Eve of the Feast of the Circumcision and Naming of Jesus31 December, Anno Domini 2021Galatians 3:23-29Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. St. Luke doesn’t give us a … Continued
Rorate Coeli 2021
Rorate Coeli with the Rite of Confirmation for Joshan Savage and Gail Sellers19 December, Anno Domini 2021St. John 1: 19-28Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. During this time … Continued
Fourth Sunday in Advent
I doubt many people (if any) have a St. John the Baptist ornament for their Christmas tree. But maybe we should. If the point of Christmas is to devote our attention to the Christ who came to save us, could … Continued
Gaudete 2021
Gaudete12 December, Anno Domini 2021St. Matthew 11: 2-11Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Yes, even John the Baptist needed a preacher to proclaim Christ into his ears. He … Continued
The Third Sunday in Advent
The strongest faith in Christ isn’t the one that doesn’t need more Christ but constantly cries out for more Christ – more assurance, more promises, more forgiveness. John the Baptist was a man of great faith. That, at least in … Continued
Populus Zion 2021
Populus Zion5 December, Anno Domini 2021St. Luke 21:25-36Pr. Kurt Ulmer In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The end times are always a popular topic. Some of the scenes depicted in Daniel … Continued
Second Sunday in Advent
Signs of the times. Do we understand them? Are we afraid of them? Wars and rumors of wars. Diseases ravaging mankind. Famine. Earthquakes. Hurricanes. False teachers on every corner and their false teaching spreading like wildfire. Brothers and sisters in … Continued