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  • From the Dead

    “But God raised [Jesus] from the dead ….” (Acts 13:30, NAB)

  • Truth by the Fire

    This is the sermon I prepared for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2010. + + + Readings Acts 9:1–20 Psalm 30 (antiphon v. 11) Revelation 5:11–14 John 21:1–19 + + + Prayer Stir up in us, O Father, the gift of your Holy Spirit, so that…

  • Object of Witness

    “To [Christ] all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.” (Acts 10:43, NAB)

  • We Must Obey God

    This is the sermon I prepared for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 11, 2010. + + + Readings Acts 5:27–32 Psalm 118:14–29 Revelation 1:4–8 John 20:19–31 + + + Prayer Stir up in us, O Father, the gift of your Holy Spirit, so that we may see…

  • Perplexed. Terrified. Skeptical. Amazed.

    This is the sermon I prepared for Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., for Easter, Sunday, April 4, 2010. + + + Readings Acts 10:34–43 Psalm 118:1–2, 18–24 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 Luke 24:1–12 + + + Prayer Stir up in us, O Father, the gift of your Holy Spirit, so that we may see your…

  • To the Gentiles Too

    “God has then granted life-giving repentance to the Gentiles too.” (Acts 11:18b, NAB)

  • Water, Spirit, and Fire

    This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9–10, 2010, for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. + + + Readings Isaiah 43:1–7 Psalm 29 (antiphon v. 3) Acts 8:14–17 Luke 3:15–17, 21–22 + + + Prayer Gracious God, open our eyes to…

  • Dedication

    “As Stephen was being stoned, he could be heard praying, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’” (Acts 7:59, LH)

  • The Gifts of God…for the People of God

    Introduction First Communion preparation at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., like in many parishes, typically comes when children are entering fifth grade. They and their parent together gather for their class. The Gifts of God…for the People of God God blesses his people with gifts God calls us to gather together for worship. He…

  • Belief and Forgiveness

    “To [Jesus] all the prophets testify, saying that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his name.” (Acts 10:43, LH)