In John 9, we encounter a man blind from birth and a question that still haunts us today: "Who sinned?" Jesus shatters the assumption that suffering is always a calculation of personal iniquity, revealing instead that this man’s life is a canvas for the works...
As Jesus hung upon the cross, fulfilling the Father’s will for the salvation of the world, He spoke a deeply personal word to His mother and the "disciple whom He loved." In this moment of unfathomable agony, our Lord’s heart remained focused on the care of...
Here is a summary tailored for your website and social media descriptions, designed to be both welcoming to newcomers and theologically grounded for your congregation. Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte and Pastor Bill Engfehr Order of...
All we need to do is mention John 3:16, and most people (even non-Christians) know exactly what we’re talking about. It is the summary of faith. But who was Jesus originally speaking to when he said these words? Whom was he referring to when he said, “God so...
For our midweek Lenten services, we are reading Jesus’ seven words from the cross—words spoken to particular situations, but recorded in the Scriptures to speak to us. We begin with Jesus’ words to the crowd assembled at the cross, “Father, forgive them,” and His...
The temptation of Jesus give us three illustrations of how the tempter tempts us. This will help us to recognize his attacks. It also gives us three illustrations of how he can be overcome. But most importantly it tells the story of a God who loves us so much he is...
