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Roe v Wade, or Dragon v Woman? Sermon before the March for Life
Revelation 12:7-13 Audio here. “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things…. And in one Lord Jesus Christ … by whom all things were made…. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life.” The issue is not abortion. The issue is [...]
I hate religion but love selling watches
So, remember that video about hating religion but loving Jesus? It’s a watch commercial. Wow. Reprehensible is not a strong enough word for such a disgusting abuse of the name of JESUS.
Epiphany 3 sermon 2012
I don’t have a sermon manuscript because I changed my mind at the last minute about the sermon I’d written and decided to go with an idea that came to me while listening to the deacon read the Old Testament reading. You can listen to today’s sermon here.
Fisk deconstructs the “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” video
Watching the ridiculous “Why I hate religion but love Jesus” video that has been all the rage distressed me such that I felt I need to write a sermon or essay or something to address the ridiculous logic and judgmental attitude of the maker. But then I realized Jonathan Fisk had already done it. Fisk’s [...]
Do not be like a lion in your home
Luther on home life (commenting on Genesis 12:11-13 in AE 2): In this passage the Holy Spirit provides instruction about home life when he relates that Abraham spoke so amicably to Sarah. In the first place, he entreats her; in the second place, he adds those words about her beauty. Here you hear nothing tyrannical, [...]
A weak and stupid dominion
Luther on Abram having to leave the promised land to go to Egypt on account of famine (Genesis 12:10): Let us, therefore, learn what sort of dominion our God exercises on earth—obviously a weak and stupid dominion if one follows the judgment of reason. -AE 2
The dark underbelly of the Hosanna-Tabor v EEOC case
Among Christians in general, and LCMS insiders in particular, there has been great rejoicing over the Hosanna-Tabor v EEOC case. While glad for a clear victory for religious liberty, and the right of churches to choose their ministers, the outcome bothered me for a variety of reasons. I hadn’t shared that dismay too widely, but [...]
Epiphany 2 (3-Year, B): Baptism of David McMahan Umayam
January 15, 2012 Messiah Lutheran Church, Keller, Texas John 1:43-51 For audio of the early service sermon (slightly different version of the sermon below), click here Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. “Follow Me.” What Jesus says to Phillip, He says also to you: When you were [...]
Epiphany
Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2012 The ancient message to the children of Israel rang out in Advent: Behold, your King comes to you! The angelic message to shepherds rang out on Christmas Eve: The Christ is born in the City of David—David, the great king, whose Son would reign forever. Then on Christmas Day, we [...]
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