Author Archives: Pastor

17th Sunday after TrinityEphesians 4.1–6 + Luke 14.1–11 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. St. Paul encourages us to walk in such a way that is worthy of the calling with … Continue reading →

16th Sunday after TrinityEphesians 3.13–21 + Luke 7.11–17 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In the twentieth chapter of Revelation, St. John sees an angel coming down from heaven. The angel … Continue reading →

Galatians 5.25–6.10 + Matthew 6.24–34 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what … Continue reading →

Galatians 5.16–24 + Luke 17.11–19 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In today’s epistle, St. Paul teaches us about the sinful flesh—our sinful nature, which we inherit from Adam. The flesh … Continue reading →

Galatians 3.15-22 + Luke 10.23-37 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. At the beginning of today’s gospel lesson, Jesus tells His disciples privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 3.4–11 + Mark 7.31–37 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. A deaf man who has trouble speaking is brought to Jesus. He takes the man aside and signs to … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 15.1–10 + Luke 18.9–14 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Two men go to the temple to pray. One of them is a pharisee, meaning he has great zeal … Continue reading →

Romans 8.12–17 + Matthew 7.15-23 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “Beware of false prophets.” The warning comes to us each year on this Sunday because it is a fact of … Continue reading →

Romans 6.19-23 + Mark 8.1-9 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Does it ever seem that the unbelieving have it better than Christians in this life? Does the thought ever cross … Continue reading →

Romans 6.3-11 + Matthew 5.20-26 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus teaches us the true meaning of God’s law in today’s gospel lesson. The law, specifically the fifth commandment, teaches, … Continue reading →