RSS FeedTHE OFFICE OF THE KEYS AND CONFESSION
Thursday, April 16th, 2009What is the Office of the Keys?
The Office of the Keys is the special authority which Christ has given to His Church on earth: to forgive the sins of the penitent sinners, but to retain the sins of the impenitent as long as they do not repent.
Where is this written?
The evangelist writes, John 20:22-23: “Jesus [...]
Sermon from 03-01-09
Sunday, March 1st, 2009SEE YOURSELF VICTORIOUS IN TEMPTATION
I. Our Problem with Temptation
II. Jesus’ Very Human Victory
III. His Victory Is Our Victory
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Sermon from 12-21-08
Monday, December 22nd, 2008Sermon from the Children’s Christmas Service…
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ANCIENT EXAMPLES OF GOD’S WRATH PRESERVED FOR TODAY’S CHILD OF GOD
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
One of the objections that I hear levied against the Bible is the stark anger of God toward sin. The emotion (one can hardly call it a thought) that goes along with the objection is the resentment that people feel toward God and His holiness. “How dare God treat people that way!” seems to be the attitude.
Sinful [...]
Sermon from 06-29-08 Online
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
THE CHRISTIAN AS THE CHILD OF GOD
Born in Baptism
I. Dead toward Sin
II. Alive Toward Christ
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God Forgives Your Trespasses
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007“No Trespassing!” A sign like this in front of your path should make you stop. “Is there danger? What are the consequences if I keep going? Will I get hurt or will somebody fine me?” These are questions you might consider before proceeding and would probably prompt you to turn away.
In the Bible God gives [...]
Lent is about Dealing with Sin
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007For many people, this is the worst time of year to go to church. Not because it’s so cold on Sunday mornings, or for outside factors. It is because this is the time of year that we deal with sin so seriously. We call this season of the church year Lent, and focus on the [...]
Believe the Eternal Word for Eternal Life
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006We have all said it. “In the old days things were built to last.” We have said it in regard to home construction, automobiles, appliances and many other things.
Those of us over thirty years of age have begun to notice that our bodies aren’t what were in the “old days.” Weight gain, injuries, and [...]