For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. Romans 3:28 These words from Paul’s Letter to the Romans were the rallying cry of Martin Luther and his fellow reformers 500 years ago. They fought for these words, and in some cases died for them. With these…
Jesus said: "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease." Mark 5:34 Before Jesus died and rose again, he raised three people from the dead: the widow’s son at Nain, Lazarus, and Jairus’s daughter, the one in today's gospel reading (Mark 5:21-43). To me, this begs the…
Now We See: My Sermon on John 9:1-41
The Truth that Can Save Our World: My Sermon on John 8:31-36 for Reformation Sunday
Pray always (so you don't lose heart): My sermon on Luke 18:1-8.
The story of the healing of Naaman has much to teach us about God and ourselves. Here is my sermon on 2 Kings 5.
When Jesus commands to do something, it is always for our own good. So why is it good for us to serve God rather than wealth? Here is my sermon on Luke 16:1-13.
The apostle Paul teaches us that it is for freedom that Christ has set us free, but what type of freedom? Here is my sermon on Galatians 5:1, 13-25.
What is spiritual reading, and what are some good books to be read in this way? Here is my reflection on that, and some suggested books.
Is baptism really necessary? It is an ancient teaching of the church, but what does it really mean to say that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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