Jesus won the ultimate Holy War by dying on the cross and rising from the dead; as a result, we can fight the dark powers of Satan and evil by the power of the Holy Spirit with God's Word and sacraments. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller....
The leaders of this world rule by sacrificing others to benefit themselves, but Jesus rules by sacrificing himself for us and sharing his sovereign rule over creation with us. Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller. Order of service: Fifth Sunday...
Worship, or the act of ascribing worth, is a universal human activity. Every human being has something that he or she counts as the highest value in their life. These values will inevitably manifest themselves in worship activities: rituals, meals, economic activity,...
While God's name isn't mentioned in the book of Esther, it's very clear that he is powerfully active through the story, defending his people. Frequently, this looks like coincidental circumstances that turn out for good, but those coincidences are in fact...
God's people are horribly victimized by an oppressive, evil overlord, but they learn to grapple with the horror of their situation through corporate repentance, faith in God's sovereign love, and leaning on the future advocate, Jesus, who will represent them...
