| Matthew 1:18-25 |
The Angel’s Message to Joseph: “Do Not Be Afraid” | Providence |
| 11 Dec 2005 |
| Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23 |
Glory To the “Once-Born” King! | God-Son; Spiritual Warfare; Providence |
| 27 Dec 2009 |
| Matthew 3:1-11 |
Prepare for the Coming of the Lord | |
| 17 Dec 2000 |
| Matthew 3:13-17 |
Jesus Is Our Precious Savior | Savior |
| 13 Jan 2002 |
| Matthew 4:1-11 |
He Was Tempted Like We | Spiritual Warfare |
| 09 Mar 2003 |
| Matthew 5:13-16 |
Who Are You? | Christian Life |
| 13 Mar 2005 |
| Matthew 5:13-16 |
Find Both Your Identity and Purpose in Christ! | Christian Life |
| 25 Jun 2006 |
| Matthew 5:21-30 |
Live With Ongoing Repentance | Repentance |
| 09 Jul 2006 |
| Matthew 5:48 |
You Shall Be Perfect, Just as Your Father in Heaven Is Perfect! | Law/Gospel; Salvation; Word of God |
Yes | 17 Jun 2007 |
| Matthew 6:1-6 |
Beware of Mere Religiosity! Rather Strive to Practice True Religion! | Christian Life, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare |
| 23 Jul 2006 |
| Matthew 6:5-15 |
Improving Our Prayer-Life! | Prayer |
| 25 Sep 2005 |
| Matthew 6:9a |
In This Manner Therefore Pray | |
| 18 Jun 2000 |
| Matthew 6:11 |
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread | |
| 23 Jul 2000 |
| Matthew 6:12 |
Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors | |
| 30 Jul 2000 |
| Matthew 6:13a |
Lead Us Not into Temptation | |
| 13 Aug 2000 |
| Matthew 6:13b |
O Lord…Deliver Us from Evil | |
| 20 Aug 2000 |
| Matthew 6:13c |
The Doxology of the Lord’s Prayer Expresses Our Conviction… | |
| 27 Aug 2000 |
| Matthew 6:19-21, Romans 12:1-8 |
You have a Treasure for Service | Christian Life |
Yes | 04 May 2008 |
| Matthew 6:33 |
Listen Carefully to Your Savior | Confirmation/Examination |
| 04 May 2003 |
| Matthew 7:21-29 |
Are You Building Your Life on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ or the Shifting Sand of Man? | Sanctification |
| 02 Jun 2002 |
| Matthew 7:24-29 |
Are You Building upon the Rock of Christ or the Sand of Man? | |
| 04 Feb 2001 |
| Matthew 8:5-13 |
How Are You Seeking Jesus? | Christian Life; Faith; Trust |
| 21 Jan 2007 |
| Matthew 8:23-27 |
Faith in Jesus–The Perfect Antidote for Fear! | Christian Life; God-Son; Providence |
| 28 Jan 2007 |
| Matthew 9:9-13 |
Our Heavenly Physician Heals the Sick of Heart | |
| 02 Jul 2000 |
| Matthew 10:25-33 |
God Answers Fear’s Questions | |
Yes | 18 Nov 2001 |
| Matthew 10:27-39 |
Confess Christ! | Witnessing |
| 23 Jun 2002 |
| Matthew 10:32-39 |
Christ Calls upon Us Boldly to Confess His Name! | Witnessing |
| 09 Jan 2005 |
| Matthew 11:25-30 |
Come to Me! | |
| 23 Jan 2000 |
| Matthew 11:25-30 |
The Gospel Is the Christian’s Greatest Treasure! | |
Yes | 30 Sep 2001 |
| Matthew 11:28-30 |
Jesus Gives a ‘No Strings Attached’ Gift | |
| 07 Feb 1999 |
| Genesis 3:8-10; Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 40:28-31 |
Come! | Grace, Repentance |
| 30 Nov 2005 |
| Matthew 12:1-13 |
Remember the Sabbath Day | |
Yes | 07 Oct 2001 |
| Matthew 12:46-50 |
Family Ties | |
Yes | 05 Aug 2001 |
| Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Is like a Field: Persevere until the Harvest | |
Yes | 02 Dec 2001 |
| Matthew 13:31-35 |
We Pray “Thy Kingdom Come!” | Christian Life; Faith |
Yes | 14 Jun 2009 |
| Matthew 13:44-46 |
Jesus, Priceless Treasure | |
| 15 Oct 2006 |
| Matthew 15:1-9 |
Beware the Road to Empty Worship! | Evangelism |
| 03 Jul 2005 |
| Matthew 15:21-28 |
The Cries of Faith | Faith |
| 18 Aug 2002 |
| Matthew 15:21-28 |
Jesus Loves Me This I Know! | Christian Life, Faith, Prayer, Providence |
Yes | 04 Mar 2007 |
| Matthew 18:21-35 |
Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven | Forgiveness |
| 15 Sep 2002 |
| Psalm 51:10b; Matthew 18:21-22 |
Renew a right spirit within me! | Repentance; Christian Life |
| 28 Feb 2007 |
| Matthew 18:23-35 |
The Grace of Forgiveness Is the Key to Life! | Christian Life; Grace; Repentance |
| 04 Nov 2007 |
| Matthew 19:16-26 |
The Lesson of the Rich Young Ruler | Salvation |
| 29 May 2005 |
| Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23 |
Glory To the “Once-Born” King! | God-Son; Spiritual Warfare; Providence |
| 27 Dec 2009 |
| Matthew 20:1-16 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Is like a Wage: Rejoice in the Equality | |
| 16 Dec 2001 |
| Matthew 21:33-43 |
Don’t Let History Repeat Itself | Faith |
| 06 Oct 2002 |
| Matthew 22:1-14 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Is like a Wedding: Dress for the Occasion | |
| 23 Dec 2001 |
| Matthew 22:34-40 |
True Love Fulfills the Law | Law/Gospel |
| 27 Oct 2002 |
| Matthew 24:36-44 |
Expect the Unexpected! | |
| 14 Nov 1999 |
| Matthew 25:1-13 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Is like a Wait: Watch to the End | |
Yes | 09 Dec 2001 |
| Matthew 25:14-30 |
Let Us Strive to Be Faithful Stewards of Our Savior! | |
| 08 Oct 2000 |
| Matthew 25:31-46 |
You Will Stand Trial before the Lord | Judgment |
| 24 Nov 2002 |
| Matthew 26:14-16 |
Judas Iscariot—Profile of Betrayal | Christian Life; Repentance; Spiritual Warfare |
| 17 Feb 2009 |
| Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28-30 |
Behold, My Servant…Died! | Good Friday |
| 09 Apr 2004 |
| Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 |
The Fact and Meaning of the Resurrection | |
| 04 Apr 1999 |
| Matthew 28:1-10 |
ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! | Death/Resurrection; God-Son |
Yes | 12 Apr 2009 |
| Matthew 28:18-20 |
Jesus Christ Is Our Lord and Savior! That confession implies... | Baptism; God-Triune; Witnessing |
Yes | 18 May 2008 |
| Matthew 28:19-20 |
What Have We Done with His Word in Our World? | |
| 15 Dec 1999 |
| Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19 |
Share! | Evangelism, Law/Gospel, Witnessing |
| 07 Dec 2005 |
| Matthew 28:20 |
The Christian’s Greatest Comfort: I Am with You Always | |
| 01 Jan 2000 |
| Mark 4:26-29 |
The Kingdom of God Is a lot like Farming! | Christian Life; Evangelism; Word of God |
Yes | 25 May 2008 |
| Mark 7:24-30 |
Jesus Is the Answer When Someone We Love Is Suffering! | |
| 28 Feb 1999 |
| Mark 8:22-26 |
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Revealing Your Grace! | |
| 19 Sep 1999 |
| Mark 8:27-38 |
In Your Mind, Who Is Jesus? | |
| 05 Mar 2000 |
| Mark 9:2-9 |
In An Uncertain World-Look to Jesus! | Transfiguration |
| 02 Mar 2003 |
| Mark 9:14-29 |
Lord I Believe; Help My Unbelief! | |
| 12 Sep 1999 |
| Mark 9:14-29 |
We Need to Watch Ourselves for the Sake of Others | |
| 10 Oct 1999 |
| Mark 9:17-29 |
Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Am Filled with Doubt | |
Yes | 11 Mar 2009 |
| Mark 9:42-50 |
Defend Against Offense | Spiritual Warfare |
| 19 Oct 2003 |
| Mark 10:13-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Colossians 3:17 |
Christian Education Addresses...! | Christian Education |
Yes | 02 Aug 2009 |
| Mark 10:35-45 |
How Ought We Define Success? | Christian Life |
| 27 Feb 2005 |
| Mark 11:1-10 |
Palm Sunday Punctuation | |
| 28 Mar 1999 |
| Mark 12:41-44 |
Characteristics of Good Stewards of God’s Grace | |
Yes | 09 Sep 2001 |
| Mark 12:41-44 |
You Are a Steward of the Mysteries of God | Evangelism |
| 24 Jul 2005 |
| Mark 15:34 |
The Father Forsook His Son for Us | God-Father, Justification, Salvation |
| 01 Mar 2006 |
| Mark 16:11-20 |
From Fear to Faith…From Faith to Action! | Evangelism, God-Son, Salvation, Trust |
| 08 Apr 2007 |
| Mark 16:14-20 |
Jesus Says, “Pass the Word!” | Christian Life; Evangelism; Witnessing |
| 21 Mar 2009 |
| Luke 1:26-38 |
Gabriel’s Message to Mary: “You are Chosen” | Salvation |
| 04 Dec 2005 |
| Luke 1:30-31 |
Born Thy People to Deliver! | God-Son; Justification |
Yes | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Luke 1:31-32a |
Born a Child and Yet a King! | God-Son |
Yes | 09 Dec 2009 |
| Luke 1:32b-33 |
Born to Reign in Us Forever! | Christian Life; God-Son |
Yes | 16 Dec 2009 |
| Luke 1:46-48 |
Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Joy! | Advent |
| 03 Dec 2003 |
| Luke 1:49-53 |
Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Peace! | Advent |
| 10 Dec 2003 |
| Luke 1:54-55 |
Let Us Prepare Our Hearts as Mary Did with Hope! | Advent |
| 17 Dec 2003 |
| Luke 2:8-20 |
O Shepherds, Teach Me How to Celebrate Christmas | |
| 12 Dec 1999 |
| Luke 2:19 |
But Mary Kept All These Things and Pondered Them in Her Heart | |
| 25 Dec 2000 |
| Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Luke 2:20; Matthew 28:19 |
Share! | Evangelism, Law/Gospel, Witnessing |
| 07 Dec 2005 |
| Luke 2:25-34 |
Come Let Us Take Up Jesus… | |
| 26 Dec 1999 |
| Luke 2:25-32 |
Let Us Embrace Jesus by Faith and Bless God! | |
| 31 Dec 2000 |
| Luke 2:25-32 |
Go in Peace | |
| 31 Dec 2001 |
| Luke 2:25-35 |
Simeon—An Example of Godliness! | Christian Life; Faith |
| 30 Dec 2007 |
| Luke 7:1-10 |
Great Faith | |
| 13 Feb 2000 |
| Luke 8:4-8,11-15 |
Grow in the Field of the Lord! | |
| 06 May 2001 |
| Luke 8:26-39 |
The Truth Concerning Demon Possession | Spiritual Warfare |
| 23 Oct 2005 |
| Luke 8:40-42a,49-56 |
Jesus Offers Hope for Families in Crisis! | |
| 22 Aug 1999 |
| Luke 9:18-26 |
Jesus Is the Christ Sent by God! | |
| 15 Jul 2001 |
| Luke 10:23-24; Luke 9:23-26 |
Confirmed…Now What? | Confirmation |
Yes | 03 May 2009 |
| Luke 9:51-56 |
Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Struggle with Pride | Salvation; Christian Life |
Yes | 01 Apr 2009 |
| Luke 10:23-24; Luke 9:23-26 |
Confirmed…Now What? | Confirmation |
Yes | 03 May 2009 |
| Luke 10:38-42 |
God's Word Is the One Thing We All Need! | Word of God; Christian Life |
Yes | 14 Sep 2008 |
| Luke 11:5-13 |
Daddy | |
| 20 May 2001 |
| Luke 12:32-36 |
Your Father in Heaven Wants You! | |
| 24 Sep 2006 |
| Luke 14:1, 7-14 |
A Study in True Humility | Sanctification |
| 12 Sep 2004 |
| Luke 14:27,31-32 |
Count the Cost of Freedom | |
| 29 May 2000 |
| Luke 15:1-10 |
The Value of One | Savior |
| 26 Sep 2004 |
| Luke 15:11-32 |
Run Home to Open Arms! | |
| 24 Jun 2001 |
| Luke 15:11-24 |
When the Lost Comes Home | Repentance |
| 06 Jul 2003 |
| Luke 15:11-32 |
Father-Son Relations | Forgiveness; Salvation |
Yes | 28 Jun 2009 |
| Luke 16:19-31 |
Don’t Make Money Your God! | Sanctification |
| 10 Oct 2004 |
| Luke 17:20-30 |
The Kingdom Ours Remaineth! | Church; God-Son; Judgment |
Yes | 07 Dec 2008 |
| Luke 17:26-36 |
Our Advent Prayer—Lord, Help Us Always to Be Prepared for Jesus’ Second Coming! | Judgment |
| 05 Dec 2004 |
| Psalm 51:12a; Luke 22:61-62 |
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation! | Repentance, Salvation |
| 21 Mar 2007 |
| Luke 23:34 |
Listen to “The Forgiving Savior” | Justification |
| 13 Feb 2002 |
| Luke 23:34, 43, 46 |
Christ—Profile of Love | God-Son; Grace; Salvation |
| 02 Apr 2009 |
| Luke 24:28-29 |
Abide with Me | |
| 31 Dec 1999 |
| Luke 24:36-39, 46-48 |
Listen to the Living Savior! | Resurrection |
| 31 Mar 2002 |
| Luke 24:44-53 |
Jesus Ascended into Heaven! | Ascension |
| 09 May 2002 |
| Luke 24:46-48 |
You are Witnesses | Missions |
| 28 Sep 2003 |
| Luke 24:50-53 |
Let Us Continue to Praise Our God! | |
| 01 Jun 2000 |
| John 1:14,17; 20:30-31 |
God Has Given Us His Word so That We Might Have Life in His Name! | Law/Gospel; Word of God |
Yes | 10 Jun 2007 |
| John 1:29-41 |
Behold! The Lamb of God! | Savior |
| 20 Jan 2002 |
| John 1:29 |
Behold the Lamb | God-Son |
| 25 Mar 2005 |
| John 1:43-51 |
Simple Christianity | |
| 14 Jan 2001 |
| John 3:1-17 |
The Lessons We Need to Learn | Justification |
| 15 Jun 2003 |
| John 3:14-21 |
Lifted Up to Save | Justification |
| 30 Mar 2003 |
| John 4:4-24 |
The Father Is Seeking True Worshipers—He Is Seeking You! | Worship |
| 29 Jan 2006 |
| John 4:4-26 |
Jesus Is the Christ—He Has the Answers! | God-Son; Providence; Salvation |
| 28 Feb 2009 |
| John 4:5-14 |
Do You Thirst for Living Water? | Christian Life; God-Son; Life Everlasting |
Yes | 25 Jan 2009 |
| John 4:28-42 |
It’s Harvest Time in the Kingdom of God! | |
| 25 Mar 2001 |
| John 4:46-53 |
Jesus Alone Can Fulfill Our Needs! | Christian Life; God-Son; Trust |
Yes | 15 Feb 2009 |
| John 5:18-29 |
Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Therefore Honor Him As You Honor the Father! | Spiritual Warfare, God-Son, Judgment |
| 20 Aug 2006 |
| John 5:39 |
What Have We Done with His Word in Our Hearts? | |
| 01 Dec 1999 |
| John 6:1-15 |
Jesus Is the Prophet Sent by God to Help Us… | Savior |
| 17 Aug 2003 |
| John 6:27,47-58 |
Is Jesus Our “Bread King” or Our “Bread of Life”? | |
| 06 Jun 1999 |
| John 6:35-40 |
Thy Will Be Done | |
| 16 Jul 2000 |
| John 8:12-18 |
Jesus Proclaimed: “I Am the Light of the World!” | God-Son, Salvation |
| 26 Feb 2006 |
| John 8:31-36 |
We Are Jesus’ Disciples When We Abide in His Word! | |
Yes | 02 Sep 2001 |
| John 8:31-32 |
Let Us Abide in Jesus’ Word! | Consecration |
| 31 Dec 2002 |
| John 8:31-32 |
Dear Confirmands: Abide in Your Savior’s Word! | Confirmation/Examination |
| 02 May 2004 |
| John 10:1-11 |
Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! | |
| 14 May 2000 |
| John 10:11, 17-21 |
Why Should You Listen to Jesus? | God-Son |
| 10 Apr 2005 |
| John 10:23-30 |
Jesus Is Plainly the Christ! | Christian Life; God-Son |
Yes | 15 Nov 2009 |
| John 11:1-44 |
Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life! | Death/Resurrection |
| 17 Apr 2005 |
| John 11:45-54 |
Jesus’ Life Was Not Taken—He Laid It Down | |
| 02 Apr 2000 |
| John 11:45-57 |
Two Sets of Eyes, Two Different Views | Salvation |
| 06 Mar 2005 |
| John 12:12-19 |
Behold, Your King Is Coming! | God-Son, Faith, Evangelism |
| 09 Apr 2006 |
| John 13:3-5 |
Jesus Serves | |
| 12 Apr 2001 |
| John 13:3-5 |
Behold, My Servant…Humbled! | Lent |
| 25 Feb 2004 |
| John 13:31-35 |
Love One Another with a “Calvary” Love | |
| 01 Apr 2001 |
| John 13:34-35 |
Love One Another | Sanctification |
| 09 May 2004 |
| Ezekiel 36:26-27; Psalm 33:1-3; Ephesians 4:20-24; John 13:34-35; Romans 6:4; Lamentations 3:22-24 |
In Christ All Things Have Become New! | |
| 01 Jan 2010 |
| John 14:23-29 |
God Will Make His Home with You as You Treasure His Word! | Word of God |
| 16 May 2004 |
| John 15:1-8 |
We Are Living Branches by the Word and Work of the Lord Our God | |
| 21 May 2000 |
| John 15:1-8 |
Jesus Is the True Vine! | |
Yes | 25 Oct 2009 |
| John 16:6-11 |
Jesus Kept His Promise—He Sent His Spirit! | Christian Life; God-Holy Spirit; Judgment |
| 23 May 2009 |
| John 19:1-3, 23-24 |
The Soldiers—Profile of Cruel Indifference | Christian Life; Law/Gospel; Repentance |
| 10 Mar 2009 |
| John 19:26-27 |
Listen to the Considerate Savior | Lent |
| 20 Feb 2002 |
| John 19:28 |
Listen to the Thirsting Savior! | Lent |
| 13 Mar 2002 |
| Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28-30 |
Behold, My Servant…Died! | Good Friday |
| 09 Apr 2004 |
| John 20:1-18 |
An Easter Resurrection and Response | Resurrection |
| 20 Apr 2003 |
| John 1:14,17; 20:30-31 |
God Has Given Us His Word so That We Might Have Life in His Name! | Law/Gospel; Word of God |
Yes | 10 Jun 2007 |
| John 21:1-14 |
Jesus Lives! What Does That Mean for Us? | Christian Life; God-Son; Providence |
Yes | 06 Apr 2008 |
| John 21:15-19 |
Peter—A Profile of Every Believer | |
| 22 Apr 2001 |
| Acts 1:1-11 |
Every Day a Mission Celebration | Evangelism |
| 09 Oct 2005 |
| Acts 2:14a, 22-32 |
We Can Be Absolutely Certain that Jesus Arose from the Dead! | God-Son; Salvation; Witnessing |
| 11 Apr 2009 |
| Acts 2:22-26 |
The Cross Means Success | |
| 08 Mar 2000 |
| Acts 2:37-47 |
The Pentecost Miracle Continues | Pentecost |
| 30 May 2004 |
| Acts 4:8-20 |
Salvation Is Found in Jesus Alone! | Evangelism |
| 31 Jul 2005 |
| Acts 4:23-33 |
We Share Unity in Christ | Church |
| 11 May 2003 |
| Acts 7:59-60 |
The Ultimate Sacrifice | |
| 01 Jul 2001 |
| Acts 9:1-22 |
The Gospel Is a Miracle Worker | Evangelism |
| 26 Jun 2005 |
| Acts 9:1-22 |
Profiles In Spiritual Courage! | |
| 10 Sep 2006 |
| Acts 10:36-43 |
The Cross Means Forgiveness | |
| 29 Mar 2000 |
| Acts 11:19-26 |
The Heart of a Missionary | Missions |
| 25 May 2003 |
| Acts 13:1-12 |
Identify Yourself! | |
| 16 May 1999 |
| Acts 16:9-15 |
Why Do We Still Do Mission Work? | |
| 15 Oct 2000 |
| Acts 16:25-34 |
God’s Miraculous Midnight Rescue in Philippi | |
| 06 Aug 2000 |
| Acts 17:16-34 |
An Idol Is Nothing Though It Pretends to Be Everything | |
| 03 Sep 2000 |
| Acts 19:1-7 |
The Word Is Complete but Grows (within Us) | |
| 02 Jan 2000 |
| Acts 20:17-32 |
The Pastoral Ministry Is Not Just a Job! | |
| 18 Jul 1999 |
| Acts 20:17-38 |
Refocusing Our Ministry at Immanuel with the Example of the Apostle Paul | |
Yes | 19 Aug 2001 |
| Acts 20:17-38 |
Let Us Strive to Maintain a God-Pleasing Ministry! | Church; Ministry; Word of God |
Yes | 16 Aug 2009 |
| Acts 20:26-32 |
Our Reformation Heritage Is Rooted in the Word | Word of God |
| 30 Oct 2005 |
| Acts 20:28-32 |
The Cross Means Redemption | |
| 21 Apr 2000 |
| Romans 1:1-7 |
A Legacy of Grace! | Grace |
| 01 Jan 2002 |
| Romans 1:16-17 |
Let Us Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ | Evangelism; Justification; Witnessing |
| 14 Oct 2007 |
| Romans 3:19-24 |
God’s Word Is a Message About Sin and Grace! | Grace, Justification, Law/Gospel |
Yes | 24 Jun 2007 |
| Romans 4:1-5,13-17 |
Abraham Is Our Father! | Justification |
| 24 Feb 2002 |
| Romans 4:13, 16, 18-25 |
Like Our Spiritual Father Abraham We are Righteous by Faith! | Christian Life; Justification; Providence |
| 13 Jun 2009 |
| Romans 5:1-11 |
Imagine the Unimaginable | Justification |
| 16 Mar 2003 |
| Romans 5:6-11 |
We Have Every Reason to Rejoice! | Church; Providence; Salvation |
| 16 May 2009 |
| Romans 5:17-6:4 |
Let Us Not Abuse the Grace of God! | |
| 07 Mar 1999 |
| Romans 6:1-11 |
Ought Christians Treat Sin Lightly? Certainly Not! | Sanctification |
| 30 Jun 2002 |
| Ezekiel 36:26-27; Psalm 33:1-3; Ephesians 4:20-24; John 13:34-35; Romans 6:4; Lamentations 3:22-24 |
In Christ All Things Have Become New! | |
| 01 Jan 2010 |
| Romans 7:7-20 |
Look into the Mirror of God’s Law | |
| 28 Jan 2001 |
| Romans 8:18-25 |
Groaning Now, Glory Forever | Salvation |
| 14 Jul 2002 |
| Romans 8:23-27 |
Send Us Your Spirit, O Lord! | |
| 11 Jun 2000 |
| Romans 8:28-30 |
The Great Fact | Providence |
| 28 Jul 2002 |
| Romans 8:31b-39 |
The Empty Cross Means Victory | |
| 23 Apr 2000 |
| Romans 8:35-39 |
There Is No “Separation Anxiety” in Christ | Trust |
| 04 Aug 2002 |
| Romans 9:1-8, 30-33 |
We Are True Israelites | Justification |
| 11 Aug 2002 |
| Romans 10:1-12 |
The “Heart” of the Gospel Is Medicine for the Hearts of Sinners | |
| 16 Jan 2000 |
| Romans 10:6-13 |
We Preach God’s Gospel Message! | Evangelism |
| 29 Feb 2004 |
| Romans 10:12-21 |
God Is Passionate in His Desire to Have a Close Relationship with Each of Us! | Salvation; Word of God |
Yes | 13 Jan 2008 |
| Romans 12:1-8 |
Present Your Life to God | Sanctification |
| 01 Sep 2002 |
| Romans 12:1-2 |
The Lamb Worthy to be Praised | Praise |
| 02 Mar 2005 |
| Romans 12:1-5 |
Our Lives Are To Be Continuous Worship! | Christian Life; Worship |
Yes | 07 Jan 2007 |
| Romans 13:1-2 |
All Earthly Authorities Are Appointed by God! | Christian Life; Law/Gospel |
| 29 Jul 2007 |
| Romans 13:8-10 |
Love—Our Blessed Debt! | Sanctification |
| 08 Sep 2002 |
| Romans 13:11-14 |
Awake, Dear Friends, Our Salvation Is Drawing Nearer! | |
| 28 Nov 1999 |
| Romans 14:7-9 |
Jesus Is the Life Who Lives for Us! | |
| 30 Apr 2000 |
| Romans 16:25-27 |
Glory to God in the Highest! | Advent |
| 22 Dec 2002 |
| 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 |
We Eagerly Await the Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ | Advent |
| 01 Dec 2002 |
| 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 |
Our Purpose Is to Preach the Gospel! | Ministry |
| 27 Jan 2002 |
| 1 Corinthians 1:18 |
The Cross Is Foolishness | |
| 17 Feb 1999 |
| 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 |
The Weakness of the Messenger—The Strength of the Message | |
Yes | 21 Oct 2001 |
| 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 |
God—Not Man—Establishes the Basis of Our Faith and Life! | Christian Life; Faith; Word of God |
| 07 Feb 2009 |
| 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 |
Students in the Holy Spirit’s School | God-Holy Spirit |
| 15 May 2005 |
| 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 |
You Have been Bought at a Price | Salvation |
| 05 Feb 2006 |
| 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 |
Run to Win the Prize | Spiritual Warfare |
| 16 Feb 2003 |
| 1 Corinthians 10:14-17 |
Lord, Have Mercy on Me When I Come to Your Table | Christian Life; Faith; Lord's Supper |
Yes | 09 Apr 2009 |
| 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 |
United We Stand! | |
| 01 Apr 1999 |
| 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 |
The Lord's Supper Is a Blessed Means of Grace! | Lord's Supper |
| 24 Mar 2005 |
| 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 |
Don’t Be Ignorant of Spiritual Gifts | God-Holy Spirit |
| 18 Jan 2004 |
| 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 |
Love—The Greatest Christian Virtue | Sanctification |
| 01 Feb 2004 |
| 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, 13 |
Choose to Love! | Christian Life; Marriage and Family |
Yes | 12 Oct 2008 |
| 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 |
Christ Our Lord Has Risen | Death/Resurrection |
| 27 Mar 2005 |
| 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 51-57; Colossians 3:1-4 |
The Victory Is Ours! | Death/Resurrection |
| 04 Apr 2009 |
| 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 |
God Gives Us the Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ! | Resurrection |
| 14 Nov 2004 |
| Ephesians 1:3-14 |
Let Us Join Paul in Praising God! | God-Triune, Salvation |
Yes | 07 Jun 2009 |
| Ephesians 1:15-23 |
May God Open the Eyes of Our Understanding… | Consecration |
| 20 May 2004 |
| Ephesians 1:15-23 |
Hallelujah! Jesus Has Ascended! | Christian Life; God-Son; Sanctification |
| 13 May 2009 |
| Ephesians 1:16b-23 |
Rejoice in Our Ascended Savior! | |
| 13 May 1999 |
| Ephesians 2:1-10 |
Conversion Is a Miracle of God! | Conversion; God-Holy Spirit; Salvation |
| 20 Jul 2008 |
| Ephesians 2:4-10 |
Poems Are Made By God! | Salvation; Evangelism |
Yes | 22 Mar 2009 |
| Ephesians 2:12-22 |
I Believe in One Holy Christian and Apostolic Church | Church |
| 10 Aug 2003 |
| Psalm 31:23-24; Ephesians 2:19-22 |
Sing with All the Saints in Glory! | Faith; Word of God |
Yes | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Ephesians 3:2-12 |
Ponder the “Mystery of Christ” That Has Been Revealed to You | Salvation |
| 06 Jan 2002 |
| Ephesians 3:2-12 |
Rejoice in the Mystery—God’s Plan for Our Salvation | Epiphany |
| 05 Jan 2003 |
| Ephesians 3:14-21 |
Let Every Generation Glorify God! | God-Triune; Praise |
| 23 Sep 2007 |
| Ephesians 4:11-16 |
Edify One Another in Love | |
| 29 Apr 2001 |
| Ephesians 4:11-16 |
Jesus Has Ascended—It’s Time For Growing Up | Church |
| 28 May 2006 |
| Ephesians 4:17-24 |
The Christian Life Is One of Ongoing Spiritual Renewal! | Sanctification |
| 24 Aug 2003 |
| Ezekiel 36:26-27; Psalm 33:1-3; Ephesians 4:20-24; John 13:34-35; Romans 6:4; Lamentations 3:22-24 |
In Christ All Things Have Become New! | |
| 01 Jan 2010 |
| Ephesians 4:25 |
God Calls Upon His Children to Be Honest! | Christian Life; Law/Gospel |
| 19 Aug 2007 |
| Ephesians 4:26-27 |
Brethren—Let Us Deal with Anger in a God-Pleasing Manner! | |
| 08 Jul 2001 |
| Ephesians 4:29-32 |
Your Life Speaks Volumes for Christ | Evangelism |
| 10 Jul 2005 |
| Joshua 24:14-15; Ephesians 4:30-5:2 |
Serve The Lord With Gladness! | |
| 17 Oct 1999 |
| Ephesians 5:15-20 |
Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain! | Sanctification |
| 07 Sep 2003 |
| Ephesians 5:20 |
Give Thanks Always | |
| 25 Nov 1999 |
| Ephesians 5:22-33 |
Strive for the Best—A Marriage Relationship Patterned after Your Relationship with Jesus Christ! | Marriage and Family |
| 16 Jan 2005 |
| Ephesians 5:23,25-27 |
Christ Is Our Savior and Example! | |
| 05 Nov 2000 |
| Ephesians 5:23, 25-27 |
Gentlemen—There Is a Crying Need for Godly Leadership! | Home |
| 18 May 2003 |
| Ephesians 5:23,25; 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Peter 3:7 |
God’s Message for Husbands and Fathers—“Lead!” | Christian Life, Marriage and Family |
| 18 Jun 2006 |
| Ephesians 5:25,28-29,33a |
Husbands—Love Your Wives as Christ Loved the Church! | |
| 19 Nov 2000 |
| Ephesians 6:1-4 |
Thank God for Christian Fathers | |
| 20 Jun 1999 |
| Ephesians 6:4 |
Fatherhood | Christian Life; Marriage and Family |
| 20 Jun 2009 |
| Ephesians 6:10-18 |
Spiritual Warfare | Confirmation/Examination |
| 27 Apr 2003 |
| Ephesians 6:17-18 |
Prayer Is an Aid Toward Watchfulness | |
| 18 Apr 1999 |
| 1 Peter 1:1-9 |
Our Identities and Futures are Tied Directly to Our Triune God! | God-Triune, Providence |
| 22 May 2005 |
| 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 6:1-11 |
Jesus Lives! | Death/Resurrection |
| 16 Apr 2006 |
| 1 Peter 1:3-9 |
Easter Gifts from our Heavenly Father | Salvation |
Yes | 19 Apr 2009 |
| 1 Peter 1:13-23 |
Lent’s Connection to Real Life! | Christian Life |
| 02 Apr 2006 |
| 1 Peter 1:17-21 |
Our God Is an Awesome God! | Praise |
| 14 Apr 2002 |
| Psalm 51:12; 1 Peter 1:17-21 |
Lord, Do Not Despise My Broken Spirit And Contrite Heart! | Repentance, Salvation |
| 05 Apr 2007 |
| 1 Peter 1:22-25 |
Jesus Lives! So What? | Christian Life; Word of God |
Yes | 30 Mar 2008 |
| 1 Peter 2:1-10 |
We are Christmas Christians in an After-Christmas World | Christmas |
| 26 Dec 2004 |
| 1 Peter 2:9-10 |
This Year Be Everything God Has Declared You to Be! | Christian Life |
| 01 Jan 2006 |
| 1 Peter 3:1-6 |
Looking Your Best—What Makes a Woman Beautiful? | |
| 26 Nov 2000 |
| Ephesians 5:23,25; 1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Peter 3:7 |
God’s Message for Husbands and Fathers—“Lead!” | Christian Life, Marriage and Family |
| 18 Jun 2006 |
| 1 Peter 3:13-16 |
In the Midst of Life’s Troubles… | |
| 18 Mar 2001 |
| 1 Peter 3:15 |
With the Help of God Strive to Keep Your Vows! | Christian Education, Christian Life |
| 07 May 2006 |
| 1 Peter 3:15 |
The Holy Spirit Prepares Each of Us for Mission! | Evangelism |
Yes | 18 Mar 2007 |
| 1 Peter 4:7-11 |
In All Things Glorify God Through Jesus Christ! | Christian Life; Prayer; Stewardship |
| 20 May 2007 |
| 1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:5b-11 |
What Am I Gonna’ Do?! (In a World Opposed to Christ) | Spiritual Warfare |
| 12 May 2002 |
| 1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:5b-11 |
What Am I Gonna’ Do?! (In a World Opposed to Christ) | Spiritual Warfare |
| 12 May 2002 |
| Revelation 3:1-6 |
Jesus Counsels the Sardis (and Mankato) Congregation | Judgment |
Yes | 12 Nov 2006 |
| Revelation 3:20; Psalm 51:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 |
Welcome! | Christian Life, Word of God |
| 14 Dec 2005 |
| Revelation 5:1-14 |
Good Friday—A Heavenly Perspective! | Life Everlasting, Salvation, Praise |
| 14 Apr 2006 |
| 1 Timothy 1:14-17; Revelation 7:9-17 |
The Kingdom of Grace/Glory | Grace; Kingdom of God; Life Everlasting |
| 25 Nov 2007 |
| Revelation 12:7-12 |
War!! | Angels |
| 29 Sep 2002 |
| Revelation 21:1-4 |
Keep Your Eye On the Prize! | Death/Resurrection, Life Everlasting |
Yes | 19 Nov 2006 |
| Revelation 22:12-21 |
1971 Years Later (after Jesus’ Ascension) | Ascension |
| 23 May 2004 |