Have you ever noticed that of the original 12 apostles, not a single one was a Pharisee or a Levite or a member of the Sanhedrin? Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea would later be counted among Jesus’ disciples, but they … Continued
Holy Cross Day has its origins in the supposed discovery of the cross upon which our Lord was crucified as well as the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. It is highly unlikely that anyone has … Continued
What kind of a person could claim to follow the Word of God and then take pride in himself? Only poor, miserable sinners like us could do something like that. The devil is waiting on the other side of our … Continued
St. Bartholomew, otherwise known as Nathanael, received high praise from Christ when they first met. “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” Nazareth wasn’t on anyone’s radar who was looking for the Messiah. And perhaps that is … Continued
It’s always interesting when Jesus uses examples that catch us off guard. This Sunday we will hear again of what is often called the “unjust steward.” Here, Jesus actually holds up a man who stole from his employer as an … Continued
With all of the different denominations and churches that surround us claiming to teach the Bible, a very serious obligation is laid upon every single Christian to be daily students of the Holy Scriptures. In our pluralistic society that despises … Continued
Imagine being so enthralled by listening to someone speak for three days that you don’t even stop to think about food! Would that God grant us such eagerness to hear His Word! The people who were following Jesus were so … Continued
In last week’s sermon we talked about wisdom and that even true earthly wisdom exists only in the context of God’s Word. If we would properly understand our place and duties in life, we must understand that we are created … Continued
We always like to think that we know things. Peter, the fisherman, along with his colleagues, assumed that they knew the best spots and the best time to fill their nets. And they did, so far as their reasoning could … Continued
We certainly live in a day where there is a great deal of bitterness and division. Disagreements become all-out wars between neighbors, even over things that have no real bearing on the rest of our life. No one is allowed … Continued