Words of encouragement and direction for Christian Living
Today we consider the short and sublime season of Ascensiontide.
We're rebooting our podcast. Here's a preparation for Sunday drawn from Isaiah 40:21 and a confessional reflection in The Brotherhood Prayer Book.
How should I think about my neighbor's welfare? Who is my neighbor? What are my obligations to others? Jesus redefines these questions in terms of his life as the Good Sameritan. Art credit: 'Good Samaritan' by Annie Henrie Nader. pinterest.com/pin/24066179244305442
Today we make our resolution to firmly follow Christ and trust His promises this New Year 2022.
Even though Pastor Muhlenberg is rarely remembered, his work continues to impact us in positive ways. This is his story.
Time and again in the Gospel, Jesus hears and responds to folks' prayers on behalf of others. Who do we need to pray for today? The Good Shepherd will answer.
A Meditation for this Week based on 1 Sam 3:9 and John 1:43-51
In 1967 Martin Seligman initiated the field of research on learned helplessness. This can develop in childhood or adulthood as a response to enduring negative effects: neglect, abuse, famine, war, unjust imprisonment, chronic illness, etc. 10 months into this pandemic we are seeing the negative effects of felt helplessness in ourselves and society. When the people of Israel felt powerless over the situation of their sin and suffering, God sent us Jeremiah. Today Jeremiah (select verses from chapter 31) teaches us hope in the Messiah Jesus
Here's a devotion for this weekend. Let us pray the Lord send workers from his church, like St. Luke, who will minister to the needs of body and soul
Here's an illustration of the lengths we go to get revenge. We also hear about great measures Christ took to tear down our spite houses.
Old Wine is Good -- The Wine of the New Testament is far Better (Luke 5:17-39)
Here's a reflection for today based on 1 John 3:16-20. We also learn the instructive story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis.
Here's some reflections from ancient writers on God's time and grace Psalm 86:11-17 Luke 7:31-35
Here's the Word of the Lord to give us endurance and confidence for the days ahead. Hebrews 11:32-39
Strength for today and hope for tomorrow from Lamenations 3 and Thomas Chisholm's hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
Enter Holy Week with Jeremiah reading from Lamentations 1
A meditation based on the dramatic hours of Jesus crucifixion. Mk 15:33-47
Tune in to hear Pastor Mark Benning share God's word with us! Based on John 11:1-45
A Meditation based on John 3 when Nicodemus came to Jesus in the night
Jesus faced temptation for us. By his victory he leads us out of temptation to the promised land.
Tune in for our first Lenten Midweek Sermon. This year we are going through the churches of Revelation. Tonight we meditated on the First Love of the Church at Ephesus (Revelation 2: 1-7).
A Meditation on the Transfiguration of Jesus and the transformation of His Disciples: Matthew 17: 1-9 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead."
The choir of Zion Lutheran, Ridgeville Corners, Ohio sings an anthem for the 30th anniversary of Pastor Carl Rockrohr's ordination. Lyrics and Melody by Mr. Dick Mennicke. Pastor Rockrohr is Pastor Scott Johnson 's father in law
A meditation on Jesus' presentation in the temple
A Meditation on Isaiah 9:1-4 and a recording of a new song "Fishers of Men and Women" by Pete Lewis
Please know this. The Lord Jesus holds your life precious. In this sermon, hear how John the Baptist and Abby Johnson witnessed His love firsthand.
A reflection for all God's children drawing on Mattthew 3:13-17
A brief prayer for this epiphany season
Tune in for a auditory glimpse of some of the highlights from our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
A Reflection on Isaiah 11:6-10 The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze; their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder’s den. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.
A Meditation for the First Sunday of Advent based on: Romans 13:11–14 "Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires."
Hear guest Pastor Mark Benning address Zion on the work of Christ this year for you.
When you see violence in this world, do not be afraid. Raise your heads and see your redemption is drawing near. A Sermon on Luke 21:5-28
Are you worthy of the resurrection? (Luke 20:27-40) I'm not. But Jesus was. He is worthy. In Him we shall live eternally.
A Message on God's wrestling with Jacob (Genesis 32:22-30) and for us.
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We all bear wounds in the world. Consider the double wounds of Christ. Receive in him healing for your body and soul. See Luke 17:11-19, the book of Ruth, and 2 Timothy 2:1-13
More Reflections from LWML Sunday 2019, based on Luke 17:1-10
Reflections for LWML Sunday 2019 based on 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Learn from the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1-15) how to make friends who will receive you into eternal dwellings.
Hear how our church (and all Christian congregations) are filled with multitudes every Sunday.
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