Never Going Back June 24 / 25Never Going Back by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Last week we heard how weird we are. The gospel given to us is strange and alien. “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). That begs a question that we take up today. “If God forgives, does that […]
The Weirdness of the Gospel June 17 / 18The Weirdness of the Gospel by Pastor Jeff Cloeter The gospel is so alien that it’s almost unbelievable. We never “get over” the astounding reality of what Jesus has done for us. But sometimes we treat God’s grace as “ho-hum” and normal. In today’s epistle, St. Paul
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Stuff Takes Care of People June 10 / 11Stuff Takes Care of People by Pastor Nathan Schultz What does Pentecost mean for us now? God’s Spirit is sent to those who witnessed His resurrection to continue the work Jesus began. Today we hear two scenes. First, everyone shares all things in common. Second, those who
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Holy Trinity June 3 / 4Trinity…For You by Pastor Paul Dickerson From the very beginning of the church, Christians everywhere have confessed that God is Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Yes, discussion of the Trinity can often be obscure and confusing. What does this ancient teaching mean for us today? And how does
Pentecost 2023 May 27 / 28Pentecost by Pastor Paul Dickerson Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and birth of the Church at Pentecost. While the work of the Holy Spirit is often thought of as mysterious and unpredictable, his work is always to empower the saints and point to Jesus. “I believe
