Matthew 9 records the calling of Matthew the Tax Collector as a disciple. The same voice that called Matthew is the same voice that is calling you. You are gathered…..or scattered in order to heed the Call of Jesus. Scattered in order to...
In our sermon series we are continuing our conversation on what is real by considering real people. At the outset we need to affirm what is reality and that is this. Jesus Christ has risen bodily from the grave and the Holy Spirit which lives...
Over the next six weeks, Concordia will be considering what is real in Christianity. Too often in the Christian faith, God's people are tempted to pit one act of devotion or expression of spirituality against the other. However, the enduring...
n the day of Pentecost, a Jewish festival that occurred 50 days after Passover, we became the church. A small group gathered. Waiting. Anticipating. Not really knowing what was next. But faithful to the Lord’s command to wait.
We are thankful that God's Word is powerful as His truth is communicated in so many different ways. It is our hope that this devotion is one way in which the powerful Word of God brings comfort and consolation as we all grow deeper into the...
We have been in a season of “What?? NO!” Over and over, day in, day out news and events that make us shout, “What?? NO!”
We are confident that whenever God's truth is read it never returns void. I am grateful that we are still the body of Christ even though we are separated by distance. We pray that this devotion will strengthen you in your faith journey. May God...
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens; the sheep...
One effect of sin is the way it closes our eyes to generosity. Jesus knew that. He spoke of treasure and heart. He was the heart and treasure of God. God generously gave His Son up for us.
When we think of mercy, we think of all the pain and problems that God spares us from. Certainly, this world is broken and certainly we contribute to its brokenness. But as Christians we know God loves us despite all of this. He show us mercy...