DIES IRAE, DIES ILLA! is the Latin title of Hymn #537, “Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning!” (the chief hymn for this Sunday). The opening lines are taken from Zephaniah 1:15 (Latin version of the Bible, translated): “That day is [or: will be] a day of wrath, a day of tribulation and distress …” read more…
The Forceful Advance of the Kingdom of Heaven
Posted on October 26, 2009
THE FORCEFUL ADVANCE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN I. “The World” Is the Kingdom of the Dead II. The Gospel Is the Life-Giving Power of God III. Our Place in the Kingdom Share on Facebook
Distinguishing Law and Gospel
Posted on August 20, 2009
In order to understand the Bible it is crucial to know the differences between the two main teachings of the Bible, Law and Gospel. The law is the message that all sin condemns us before God absolutely. So Paul quotes Deuteronomy, Galatians 3:10, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written read more…
Easter Sunday 2009 (Sunrise Service)
Posted on April 14, 2009
Here is the Easter message from the 2009 Sunrise Service Share on Facebook
How a Christian Child’s Love Won Jane Roe’s Heart
Posted on January 22, 2009
"How a Christian Child’s Love Won Jane Roe’s Heart" (I received this from a friend of mine who is a professor at Bethany Lutheran College. It is an important message at this time in the history of our country. –Pastor Bryant) A Special Message on the 36th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade January 22, 2009 Christ’s love, read more…
Sermon from 08-10-08 Online
Posted on August 11, 2008
THE CHRISTIAN AS THE CHILD OF GOD THE MINISTRY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT GIVES GLORIOUS LIFE I. It Centers on God, not Man II. It Is Of the Gospel, Not of the Law III. It Is the Gift of Life, Not Death Share on Facebook
SERVING THE GOOD NEWS
Posted on August 11, 2008
When I fill out wedding licenses I come to the part where I list the official title under which I solemnized the marriage. There I enter “Minister of the Gospel.” What is the significance of that title, really? It means that your pastor is to serve the gospel, the “good news of salvation by God’s read more…
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