Where can we stand? Error runs rampant in our world. Nature and nations are often in chaos. Everything seems to be uncertain and changing all around us all the time. Like shifting sand, there is no firm place to stand. Yet as each error, each natural disaster, each country in turmoil, each uncertainty drives us to cling all the more tenaciously to the Word of God, we find the one, firm place we can still stand—on Christ, our Rock and Refuge. Through that Word alone, we are saved and can stand firm even when all the world seems in turmoil against us. We cling to that Word and then we boldly proclaim that Word that many more will stand firm with us on Christ. God help us to stand firm on Christ to the end!

The Bible reading for this message is Daniel 3:16-28.

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Is ambition ever an appropriate characteristic of those who follow Jesus? We certainly how much of a negative quality ambition can be in the life of a follower of Christ. Far too often ambition drives the promotion of self or the interests of self as opposed to Christ. This can even happen within a Christian congregation or that congregation’s ministry.

Yet there is an appropriate place for ambition in the lives of those who follow Jesus? We see it in our selfless Savior who comes to serve, not be served, and who focuses his ambition outside of himself on our salvation. So we imitate that selfless service. We set aside our personal preferences for the sake of others that they might have what we have and more. As we heard recently in Bible study, following Christ is not about my business or your business or for the sake of busyness. No, following Christ is about our Father’s business, loving and serving those around us.

The Bible reading for this message is 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23.

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This message is Part 5 in our series: Followers of Christ.

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Whether we realize it or not, everyone has priorities. We give first place or highest priority to what is most important in our lives. If someone were to ask your priorities, you would probably say something like “God, family, others, myself.” Yet take a look at your weekly or daily schedule and how you prioritize your time or at your bank account and how you’ve spent your money or even at a list of items that people are passionate about and which of those items gets a strong response from you. What will you find? So often we give lip service to the proper priorities. Of course, God first! Of course, family and others ahead of myself! Of course! Yet where do our priorities lie? As followers of Jesus, God’s Word helps us to not only identify proper priorities in our lives, but also to maintain those proper priorities. Lord, help us follow you!

The Bible reading for this message is Mark 10:17-27.

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This message is Part 4 in our series: Followers of Christ.

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The Lord in his wisdom and love makes us part of a physical family. Through the family, the Lord provides for our physical and spiritual needs as parents care for their children. Through the love of fathers and mothers, we can experience, even in a small way, the love our God has for us. Yet the Lord in his wisdom and love also makes us part of his family through faith in Jesus. Through the waters of Baptism, made powerful and effective through the Word of God, our heavenly Father welcomes us into his family by making his holy children. He makes us brothers and sisters with Christ, heirs with him of eternal life, following him as members of his family.

The Bible reading for this message is Mark 10:13-16.

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This message is Part 3 in our series: Followers of Christ.

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In October, our focus on the God-lived life will be a life lived for others, a life of generosity. God allows us the opportunity to serve and love one another, especially those who are part of our communities.

The Bible reading for this message is Luke 10:25-37.

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This message is Part 3 in our series: A God-Lived Life. This series is adapted from a stewardship series developed by WELS Congregational Services.

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How privileged we are to serve our Lord and to serve one another! The gifts that God gives to his people are so rich and varied and undeserved. Yet Satan tries to use God’s generosity to his people to stir up jealousy and envy, to lead God’s people to grumble when others fail to appreciate my gifts or my service. So what spirit will we have as blessed servants of God? Will it be a grumbling spirit jealous of the gifts of others or a spirit zealous to bring glory to God’s name that gives thanks for all God’s gifts? With humble hearts, we give thanks for all use their God-given gifts in his service.

The Bible reading for this message is Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29.

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This message is Part 2 in our series: Followers of Christ.

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The way of this world is to seek recognition and honor. The world sees leadership as a way to wield power. That is not our Savior’s way nor is it what he wants for his followers. Leadership is not conforming others to your will, but being conformed to the will of Christ and serving those you lead. Followers of Christ, even leaders among them, are humble servants. Yet that is easier said than done, isn’t it? For sinners like us, even our humble service can become a point of pride. Let your Savior’s humility be your sin’s cure, his example your guide.

The Bible reading for this message is Mark 9:30-37.

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This message is Part 1 in our series: Followers of Christ.

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In September, our focus on the God-lived life will be that of being a disciple, a learner, one who grows in God’s Word. May God’s Word cause us to crave that pure spiritual milk so that by it we grow up in our salvation.

The Bible reading for this message is 1 Peter 1:22-2:3.

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We live in a world constantly talking about strength. You are expected to be strong on your own. If we are going to be honest with ourselves, we all know that no one can really handle all the stresses and struggles of everyday life on their own. Though we don’t want to admit it, we so often find ourselves feeling weak! Yet our God, who created all things and overcame sin and death, gives us strength. In Christ, he gives us the strength to endure all things through his all-sufficient grace.

The Bible reading for this message is 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.

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This message is Part 5 in our series: Who Am I? Finding My True Identity in Christ.
The thoughts and language for this series were adapted with thanks from Who Am I? Understanding Your Identity in Christ Through Facts Not Feelings by Rev. Dr. Phil Huebner.

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What is my worth? So many things and so many people make me feel worthless. I don’t live up to the arbitrary standards the world around me sets in place. I am not as gifted or as wealthy or as talented or as successful or as popular as I think I should be compared to others. So I feel worthless. Yet in Christ, I am priceless. God specially made me and gave me life. Above all, God himself paid a price beyond value for me to be his own. I am priceless in Christ.

The Bible reading for this message is 1 Peter 1:18-19.

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This message is Part 4 in our series: Who Am I? Finding My True Identity in Christ.
The thoughts and language for this series were adapted with thanks from Who Am I? Understanding Your Identity in Christ Through Facts Not Feelings by Rev. Dr. Phil Huebner.

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