Sandhills Lutheran Ministry Podcast Series

We have received the Spirit who is from God

(I Corinthians 2:1-12). Paul is trying to get his congregation and us to lose our reliance on the ways of this world. He uses the example of his own preaching, but also notes that it came among them with power and the Spirit of God. It was not because Paul was right, but God was right. Thus, both Paul and the Corinthians need to put aside their own ideas and let the Spirit of God have his way with them.

Baby Names

(Luke 1:26-38): We contemplate the name Jesus, which was given to him at his birth. It is a reminder to us of his reason for entering into our world: He came to save us. You will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. Luke 1:31.

God Works in Hidden Ways

(Matthew 2:13-23). The slaughter of the innocents may seem like a macabre theme for the Sunday after Christmas. Herod clearly was due for some coal in his Christmas stocking. Can’t we just let the season be and forget all this nasty stuff? It would be nice to continue the sentimentality of Christmas and just leave this story unread. But to do so would be to miss Christmas’ greatest point. In the face of evil, in the face of trauma, in the face of suffering, God works in hidden ways.

Give me life!

Psalm 119:81-88. We conclude the four-week sermon series from the Psalms called, “O Sing to the Lord.” The psalmist helps us to respond to the day when our trust in the Lord will be put to the test. Let’s finish our journey in God’s Word. Other Scripture reading referenced: Hebrews 11:17-31; 12:1-3.

The Lord … Our help and our shield.

(Psalm 33:10-22)  The psalmist points us toward living without anxiety about the things of life but rather simply trusting that God who loves is looking out for us. Our Father created us and is watching over this world, always caring for it. This is the third sermon in the sermon series from the book of Psalms called "O Sing to the Lord."