Author: RevViggers
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Trinity 19. Unwavering Faith: Overcoming Barriers to Bring Others to Christ
In this powerful sermon, we delve into the Gospel’s parallel account from Luke chapter 5, where Jesus finds himself teaching in a crowded house, surrounded by skeptical Pharisees and teachers of the law. Despite their scrutiny, the Lord’s power is with Jesus, allowing him to heal and forgive. Witness the extraordinary faith of a group…
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Michaelmas! Angels and Us: Understanding Their Role in God’s Plan
When we think of angels, we often picture powerful, majestic beings with shimmering wings. The Bible tells us that these spiritual beings are real and serve a great purpose in God’s kingdom. Today, we explore what angels are, what they do, and how they fit into God’s story, starting with Psalm 8. The Psalm tells…
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The Dinner Party: A Lesson in Humility and Honor
Today’s gospel takes us to a dinner party hosted by a prominent Pharisee, a setting rife with tension and ulterior motives. Jesus, invited to this charged atmosphere, is scrutinized by those eager to discredit him. Amidst this, Jesus performs a miraculous healing of a man with dropsy, challenging societal norms and turning the social hierarchy…
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Trinity 16. Hope Amidst Grief: The Light of Christ in Our Darkest Hours
Trinity 16. Hope Amidst Grief: The Light of Christ in Our Darkest Hours. Today’s gospel brings us beside a grieving widow as she makes her way out of town, following the body of her only son to its grave. Her agony is palpable, having lost both her husband and now her son. Her life, filled…
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Christian Education Sunday
In this episode, we delve into the profound biblical concept of fearing the Lord. What does it mean to fear God in a way that is both holy and beneficial? We explore the importance of teaching this fear to the next generation amidst various educational philosophies. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6, we reflect on Moses’ exhortation…
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Jesus’ Healing Touch: From Suffering to Thanksgiving
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today’s Gospel reading shares the powerful story of Jesus meeting ten lepers who were cast out from society and burdened with a deadly disease. These men, isolated and stripped of all dignity, found hope in Jesus of Nazareth and cried out for mercy. Through their obedience to Jesus’ command…
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Trinity 13. The Good Samaritan and the Eternal Comfort of Christ
Grace, mercy, and peace be yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Today, we gather to remember and give thanks for the life of our dear sister in Christ, Connie. While we confront the sobering reality of death, we do so with the hope and promise of the resurrection,…
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Trinity 12, 2024. Empowered to Speak: God’s Gift of Speech
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Today, the Holy Spirit reminds us of his gift of speech. Our ability to speak, confess, praise, and proclaim his truth is a gift empowered and guided by God himself. As we meditate on this gift together, we’ll see throughout the Scriptures how…
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Trinity 11. The Humility That Exalts.
Grace, mercy, and peace be yours from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In this episode, we explore a recurring theme in the Scriptures: the humbling of the proud and the exaltation of the humble. Through a series of five compelling examples, we delve into the stories of Cain and Abel, the…
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Trinity 10. The Zealous Love of Our Warrior King
The Zealous Love of Our Warrior King Brethren, warriors of the Lord, the daily Christian life is a battleground. We are called to rise, stand firm, and march forward in the zeal of our Lord. When Jesus approached Jerusalem, He wept over the city for rejecting the true path to peace. He foretold its destruction…