St. Michael and All Angels
INI Right now, you are not alone. Of course, you’re with other people here in church – but that’s not what I mean. I mean, WE are not alone. We have all the company of...
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The Great Physician Received Sick Ones
People are precious. They’re created in the image of God. Though, in some sense, the image of God is lost after humanity’s fall into sin, and God eagerly waits to restore us back to be...
The Cross Brings the Change We Need – Holy Cross Day
INI Change. Everyone wants it. But no one knows how to achieve it. Whenever a national tragedy strikes – whether it’s this week’s school shooting, or the stabbing of an innocent woman on a...
True Love from True Faith
INI All throughout the Gospels, Jesus shows Himself to be a gracious and compassionate brother to our fallen flesh. He’s someone ready to help, in Word and deed. Whether it be help for the body...
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Going Home Justified – Trinity 11
Going Home Justified Trinity 11 T Luke 18:9-14 INI Pride is sneaky. It clothes itself in righteousness. It can appear as humility, outwardly, at least. But it’s only a false humility. And that’s what we...
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Be Shrewd for Eternity
Be Shrewd for Eternity Trinity 9 T Luke 16:1-13 INI Our use of God’s material goods in this life reveals what we truly value. In our Gospel lesson today, Jesus teaches this. God wants us...
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Beware of False Prophets
Beware of False Prophets Trinity 8 T Matthew 7:16-23 INI Jesus said – “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their...
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The Providential Care of God
The Providential Care of God Genesis 2:7-17; Mark 8:1-9 T Trinity 7 INI Will the Lord leave us without?… That’s the kind of question that creeps in when the bills stack up, the fridge is...
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One Tool, One Mission
One Tool, One Mission Luke 5:1-11 T Trinity 5 INI In the Gospel lesson today, Jesus calls Peter to leave his nets and enter the Mission of God. Through this calling, we’re not just...
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A Family Restored
A Family Restored Genesis 50:15-21, Luke 6:36-42 T Trinity 4 INI If you think some people in your family are unforgiveable, just look at Joseph’s family. He had every reason to hate them, never forgive...