Last Judgment November 6, 2022
The Sunday of Last Judgment November 6, 2022 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 The Last Judgment Will Bring Both Relief and Punishment! All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the…
Reformation Sunday October 30, 2022
Reformation Sunday October 30, 2022 John 8:31-36 The Reformation Shines the Spotlight on The Truth! To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth,…
Pentecost 20 October 23, 2022
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 23, 2022 Luke 17:1-10 Strive for a Faith that Lets Go! Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. So watch yourselves. If your brother sins,…
Pentecost 19 October 16, 2022
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 16, 2022 1 Timothy 6:6-16 Time for Your Evaluation! But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love…
Pentecost 18 October 9, 2022
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 09, 2022 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Spend Some Quiet Time with Jesus! I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is…
Pentecost 17 October 2, 2022
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost October 02, 2022 1 Timothy 1:12-17 What Makes God’s Grace So Amazing? I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and…
Pentecost 16 September 25, 2022
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 25, 2022 Luke 14:25-33 Christian— Look to Christ and to Christ Alone! Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. Suppose one of you wants…
Pentecost 15 September 18, 2022
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2022 Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Christian— Live a Christ-Like Life! One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have…
Pentecost 13 September 4, 2022
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 4, 2022 Luke 12:49-53 Jesus Warned Us! “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two…
Pentecost 12 August 28, 2022
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 28, 2022 Luke 12:32-40 Do Not Be Afraid Little Flock! “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. …