Author: Pastor Smith
Born to You…
Text: Luke 2: 9-11 / Christmas Eve -2014 Angels. Do you ever wonder about them? We sing: Angels we have heard on high. Hark the herald angels sing. Angels. God’s word tells us something about these mysterious spirit beings. They serve us in ways unseen. They protect us in ways we don’t always recognize. And if you know your Bible, […]
While Waiting for His Coming…
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 We are always waiting for something. Something as simple as the mail-carrier to bring those Christmas cards with news and greetings from people we know and love. We’re always waiting, waiting for company, waiting for a phone call or email, waiting for lab results. What about waiting for Jesus? Are you waiting for Him? He […]
There’s one more thing you need to know – Christian
Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 You’re looking for a house to buy or rent. Or maybe you watch one of those shows on the Home and Garden channel. The realtor takes you from room to room. The entry way, the family room, look really nice. It’s bright and open. You can see that the kitchen has been redone. I like those […]
In View of God’s Mercy, Worship the Lord
Text: Romans 12: 1-8 How’s your worship life? How would you respond to that question? What do you mean pastor? Are you talking about my worship attendance? Are you asking if I’m getting fed with Word and Sacrament? I imagine most of us are thinking about the time we spend here on Sunday mornings. How’s your worship life? But today […]
Jesus Unveils a Great Faith
Text: Matthew 15: 21-28 Things are not always as they first appear. When I did one of my many foolish or ugly things as a child, my mom or dad would discipline me. What that looked like to me was that they didn’t like me. At the time I resented it. But later I realized they disciplined me because they […]