Most Certainly True Podcast

God’s Providence Chapter 11

A short and sweet conclusion to the series on the book God’s Providence.   Chapter 11 wraps up the doctrine that we’ve been discussing for 10 weeks and leaves us with a pleasant reminder that we can trust in God and we can thank him each day for his loving care and providence.
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GOD'S PROVIDENCE

Join us as we embark on a journey together as a church and podcast family to read through the book "God's Providence: He Cares for You." We'll read chapter by chapter through the book and discuss the Scripture truths that provide the framework for this topical study. Share your questions with the podcast team to get them answered and maybe even discussed in a future episode.  Purchase the book from us or find info about how to get a digital or print copy from our website gracedowntown.org. Share your questions about God's Providence, Most Certainly true podcast, or Grace's ministry in and to downtown Milwaukee with Pastor Hackmann at [email protected]. Thanks for joining in on the fun!!!  

Sermon
John 15:1-8

The risen Christ gives his Church protection.
Foes without and fears within—that’s how a poet once described the enemies that attack believers. Every day Christians face aggression and assaults that would destroy faith in the risen Christ. The same Good Shepherd who died to save his sheep provides pastors and leaders to guard the Church with the Word of God. Do you feel the heat? The risen Christ gives you protection from your enemies.

Prayer of the Day
O Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Good Shepherd who laid down your life for the sheep. Lead us now to the still waters of your life-giving Word that we may abide in your Father’s house forevermore; for you live and reign with him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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John 10:11-18

God’s Providence Chapter 9

We’ve been looking at what God’s Word teaches on the topic of God’s Providence for a couple of months now.  Chapter 9 is a chance to look at how those teachings are twisted and skewed to end up in places or with teachings that aren’t in line with Scripture.  The discussion (as does the chapter of the book) ends with the topic of God’s will and how we find out what that is.   Enjoy your reading and listening to this discussion on Chapter 9 or God’s Providence.

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GOD'S PROVIDENCE

Join us as we embark on a journey together as a church and podcast family to read through the book "God's Providence: He Cares for You." We'll read chapter by chapter through the book and discuss the Scripture truths that provide the framework for this topical study. Share your questions with the podcast team to get them answered and maybe even discussed in a future episode.  Purchase the book from us or find info about how to get a digital or print copy from our website gracedowntown.org. Share your questions about God's Providence, Most Certainly true podcast, or Grace's ministry in and to downtown Milwaukee with Pastor Hackmann at [email protected]. Thanks for joining in on the fun!!!  

The risen Christ gives his Church peace.
Hopeless and confused—that’s how Jesus’ followers were feeling on the days after Easter. They knew Jesus had died and was buried, but there were rumors swirling around that he was alive. What to believe! Then Jesus appeared and ended the confusion and uncertainty. As his death had provided peace with God, so his life provided peace of mind and heart. In a world where nothing seems sure, the risen Christ gives us peace and certainty.

Prayer of the Day
O risen Lord, you came to your disciples and took away their fears with your word of peace. Come to us also by Word and sacrament, and banish our fears with the comforting assurance of your abiding presence; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Sermon Text
John 20:19-31

The risen Christ gives his Church understanding.
Even after his resurrection, Jesus’ disciples had trouble gaining a clear vision of who Jesus was and what their task was to be. As he had done so many times before, Jesus reviewed the need for his suffering and death and urged them on to their assignment. When we struggle to know God’s will for our lives, we turn to the Savior’s word. He gives us a clear understanding of his work and our mission.

Prayer of the Day
O God, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world from the despair of death. By his resurrection to life, grant your faithful people gladness of heart and the hope of eternal joys; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Sermon Text
Acts 3:11-20

Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you conquered death and
opened the gate to eternal life. Grant that we, who have been raised with him through baptism, may walk in newness of life and ever rejoice in the hope of sharing his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be dominion and praise now and forever.

Sermon Text
Mark 16:1-8

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Lord Jesus Christ, in the sacrament of Holy Communion you give us your true body and blood as a remembrance of your suffering and death on the cross. Grant us so firmly to believe your words and promise that we may always partake of this sacrament to our eternal good, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 

SERMON TEXT
Exodus 12:21-30

Why didn’t God prevent evil from ever starting?   Why doesn’t God prevent bad things from happening to us or our loved ones?   Find the answer to these and other compelling questions in this discussion on “God’s Providence” Chapter 8!

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GOD'S PROVIDENCE

Join us as we embark on a journey together as a church and podcast family to read through the book "God's Providence: He Cares for You." We'll read chapter by chapter through the book and discuss the Scripture truths that provide the framework for this topical study. Share your questions with the podcast team to get them answered and maybe even discussed in a future episode.  Purchase the book from us or find info about how to get a digital or print copy from our website gracedowntown.org. Share your questions about God's Providence, Most Certainly true podcast, or Grace's ministry in and to downtown Milwaukee with Pastor Hackmann at [email protected]. Thanks for joining in on the fun!!!

The Savior in Conflict with Death
Death is the ultimate enemy. Despite its inevitability, we battle against it every day. In the end, we lose the battle, for everyone dies. Jesus battled against death, too. Not because of his own sins but because of his mission to save, death was inevitable for him. Despite its horror, Jesus faced his death with steel-like determination, and in his death we gain life with God forever.

Prayer of the Day
Eternal God and Father, help us to remember Jesus, who obeyed your will and bore the cross for our salvation that through his anguish, pain, and death we may receive forgiveness of sins and inherit eternal life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Sermon Text
John 12:20-33