In Memoriam + Michael W. Matter 1966-2017+ June 16, 2017 A+D St. Mark 9:17-29 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Martin Luther’s great theological breakthrough was that we do not … Continue reading →

The Ordination of Winston Parker Andrew Grieser on the Thursday after Pentecost June 8, 2017 A+D St. Luke 9:1-6 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. When the Lord sent out … Continue reading →

Pentecost 4 June 2017 St. John 14:23-31   Unfortunately, people have a lot of wrong ideas about the Holy Spirit and Pentecost. So let us consider the beginning of today’s second reading, from Acts 2. All the disciples were together … Continue reading →

Exaudi—Easter 6 May 28, 2017 St. John 15:26-16:4 In the Name of the Father and of the X Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. When God was continuing to fulfill His promises to the children of Israel and bringing … Continue reading →

Ascension Acts 1:1-11 May 25, 2017 A+D In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In the Old Testament, a cloud was often a sign of God’s presence. The cloud revealed something … Continue reading →

Rogate May 21, 2017 A+D St. John 16:23-33; Isaiah 55:6-11 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God works all things together for good. He is actively involved in His creation. … Continue reading →

Cantate May 14, 2017 A+D John 16: 5-15 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It’s impossible for someone who is singularly focused on justice to understand Christianity. Christianity centers on … Continue reading →

Jubilate John 16:16-22 May 7, 2017 A+D In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. On this third Sunday after Easter, the church would sober us. Jesus is risen. Our sins are … Continue reading →

Misericordias Domini – The Mercy of the Lord April 30, 2017 St. John 10:11-16 The Good Shepherd In the Name of the Father and of the X Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. As the words of the Gospel … Continue reading →

Easter 1 23 April 2017 St. John 20:19-31 Rev. Jamison Hardy, President English District, LCMS