The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 53:1-3; Jonah 3:1-10; 2 Peter 1:2-11; Matthew 6:1, 16-21. 

Fasting trains your body and mind and brings them into alignment with your redeemed soul. You gain self-control and learn that you have the strength to fight when you face desires that are actually sinful.

Sermon on Matthew 2:13-23 for the Second Sunday after Christmas. Thanks to Pr. John Rieth for preaching.

Sermon for the first Sunday after Christmas on December 28, 2025. Thanks to Pr. John Rieth for preaching.

Thanks for Pr. John Rieth for today's sermon.

The Scripture readings are Isaiah 55:10-13; Hebrews 4:9-13; and Luke 8:4-15.

From the rest Christ gives, you are strengthened to go back your vocations celebrating the fact that God is at work completing the good work that He began in you (Php. 1:6).

The Scripture readings are Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5; and Matthew 20:1-16. 

When you wake up every morning, you are to see a track, a race, a finish line, and a prize. That prize is the imperishable crown of righteousness (2 Tim. 4:8) and life with your Savior. Get up and run that you may obtain it.

The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 1:4-5, 25-28; 2 Peter 1:16-21; and Matthew 17:1-9. 

od’s timing is always good. Jesus promises that the day is coming when you who are righteous by grace through faith will also shine like the sun in the kingdom of your Father (Mt. 13:43).

The Scripture readings are Amos 9:11-15; Ephesians 5:22-33; and John 2:1-11. 

The greatest mystery of marriage is that it is one of the ways that God manifests Himself. You, the Church, are His Bride. He gives Himself up, sanctifies, cleanses, and presents you to Himself unblemished.

The Scripture readings are Isaiah 42:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; and Matthew 3:13-17. 

God has called and chosen you even though you are completely unattractive to the world. He has placed you firmly in Christ (1 Co. 1:30) through the waters of your Baptism (Gal. 3:27).

The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are Psalm 93:1-2, 5; Isaiah 9:2-7; 1 John 4:7-16; Luke 2:1-20; and John 1:1-5,9-14, 16-18. 

The Eternal Word became flesh and is eternally with you. Change your routines to make room for Him. Every moment He guides you and fills your life with greater purpose and holiness because He has come to save you.