Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 1: Born of Better Blood
By Steve Kruschel
05/27/26
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Inheritors of God's Kingdom, Part 1: Born of Better Blood

The wicked emperor, Andronikos, thought he could manipulate a human prophecy in order to save his kingdom. If only he understood which blood saves!
Declared Clean
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/26/26

Declared Clean

The same words of hope and peace that were entrusted to Israel are available to all, to “everyone who believes” (Acts 10:43).
Can Theologians, Too, Be Saved?
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
05/25/26

Can Theologians, Too, Be Saved?

No one is harder to convert than a religious expert.

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Chad Bird
Chad Bird
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Christmas in Isaiah: Dog Soldiers, Army Boots, and Baby Jesus

Gideon’s “foolish” weaponry of clay jars and shofars will give way to the Messiah’s “foolish” ways of doing things, for his weapons will be humility, fidelity, and, above all, the word of his Father.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
12/20/21

Christmas in Isaiah: The Dawning of a New Light

Because of Christ, we find safety and healing in the light. Because of Christ, we do not have to be afraid of the truth that his light reveals.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/19/21

Old Testament: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15 (Christmas 1: Series C)

All the redeeming in God’s Word ultimately points to the first-born, only Begotten, who redeems the world.
Jason Lane
Jason Lane
12/19/21

Epistle: Colossians 3:12-17 (Christmas 1: Series C)

The text is not a legalistic set of principles. It is a description of the way things are for us, now that Christ has entered in.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/19/21

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series C)

Luke does not say much else about Anna, especially in comparison to Simeon. But the fact that he mentions her suggests she has something to teach your hearers today.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
12/16/21

The Christmas Gift Phobia

We don’t have to worry about deserving, earning, or reciprocating his gifts. Our Lord doesn’t give us what we deserve. We are given what he deserves, what Jesus has won for us.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
12/13/21

Nothing But the Blood

Your Christian faith is a bloody faith, and that ought not make you fearful or scared or embarrassed.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/12/21

Old Testament: Micah 5:2-5a (Advent 4: Series C)

This Messiah is not a continuation—He is the fulfillment and the beginning of something new.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/12/21

Gospel: Luke 1: 39-56 (Advent 4: Series C)

The creation of this word reminds us that the Magnificat, like Christmas itself, is charged from the start with joy and praise.
Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
12/12/21

Epistle: Hebrews 10:5-10 (Advent 4: Series C)

When Jesus assumes the body prepared for Him to do God’s will, the end of an old era has arrived, and with it, the beginning of a new.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/08/21

The Lord Will Relent

The thought of losing even one of those for whom his Son died pains God beyond belief, and the angels rejoice when even one of his children repents.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/05/21

Old Testament: Zephaniah 3:14-20 (Advent 3: Series C)

Waiting is not easy, but after waiting a long time, one would at least expect us to be ready when the time came.
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