“Proclamation of a Permanent Promise”:The First Sunday in Advent

The Son of Man is the King of Kings

Pastor Andrew preaches on: The nations of this world seem so powerful in their raging and warring, like terrifying beasts devouring everything in reach. This is exactly the picture Daniel describes in chapter seven of his book, but in the midst of the terror and chaos, God acts. He establishes His throne, He destroys the most terrifying of the beasts, and He gives His own power and dominion to one like a son of man, promising that this one's kingdom will last forever. Thank God, that we are baptized into the Son of man and that He is both our loving Savior and King of Kings. PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP Genesis 49:8–12; Philippians 4:4–7; Luke 7:18–28 Hymns (Lutheran Service Book): 353, 333, 345, 636, 515, 332 (My First Hymnal 40)

The Way of Wisdom: Advent Midweek 1

Pastor Andrew preaches on Wisdom

“Proclamation of a Permanent Promise”:The First Sunday in Advent

Pastor Michael's Take-away: Advent is a season of the church year when we think of time: 1) God’s ancient promises of salvation; 2) Christ fulfilling those promises at the proper time; and 3) His future return to take His people into the full experience of eternal life. We may sometimes feel like prisoners of time, which stops for no one. But as we look at the history of salvation—past, present, and future—we see our Christian hope and the meaning that hope gives to our existence in time. PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP Daniel 7:1–14; Philippians 1:2–11; Luke 3:1–14 Hymns (Lutheran Service Book): 348, 336, 370, 621, 344 (My First Hymnal 39), 829

Thanksgiving: I Will Rejoice in God My Savior

Pastor Michael preaches the Thanksgiving Day sermon.

Christ the King Sunday: “Good News of Peace”

Pastor Andrew preaches this week’s takeaway: We look around and see war, oppression, hatred, mistrust, and terror. Unrest and violence is happening all over the world and division and fear run the show right here in our nation. Jesus tells his disciples (and us) in Mark 13, "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed." Jesus proclaims to us that Good News of peace that Nahum prophesied 700 years before; Good News that is still ours 2000 years later just as it will be forever. Christ is King, evil has lost, life is ours, it is finished. Peace be with you! PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP Jeremiah 33:14–16; Titus 1:1–4; Luke 21:25–36 Hymns (Lutheran Service Book): 331 (My First Hymnal 38), 352, 354, 343, 347, 700