Preaching to Those Called to be Consumers

Twenty-first century North American believers face challenges unique in the history of God’s people, for we have an abundance of the material gifts of God unparalleled in human history.

Robert Kolb

The Gospel for Dogs: Grace in Matthew 15:21-28

Other non-Jews received healings, and these miracle-events illustratively preached the Gospel each time. Certainly, Jesus will jump on this opportunity, right? Wrong…at least for the moment.

John Bombaro

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Helps For This Sunday

Old Testament

Bob Sundquist Bob Sundquist
21 mins read | 08/16/26

Old Testament: Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

We could only fear God because of the Law, but Jesus fulfilled the Law for us. He is the Messiah who has come to save all...

Epistle

CJ Armstrong CJ Armstrong
19 mins read | 08/16/26

Epistle: Roman 11:1-2a,13-15, 28-32 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

Election is not, primarily, about who is on the outs! Election is God’s determination that His gracious promise will not fail.

Gospel

Bob Hiller Bob Hiller
21 mins read | 08/16/26

Gospel: Mattew 15:21-28 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

Jesus is showing us that prayer is not a cute, Precious Moments figurine in serene meditation, but a grueling wrestling match...

Videos For This Sunday

Old Testament

Epistle

Dan Chrismer Dan Chrismer
1 min read | 08/16/26

The Gifts of God!

Epistle: Romans 11:1–2, 13–15, 28–32 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

Gospel

Paul Koch Paul Koch
1 min read | 08/16/26

Even the Dogs!

Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

Helps For Next Sunday

Old Testament

Old Testament: Isaiah 51:1-6 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

Bob Sundquist Bob Sundquist
20 mins read | 08/23/26
God often chooses the foolish things in the world and the things that are considered naught to communicate His great grace...

Old Testament: Jeremiah 15:15-21 (Petnecost 14: Series A)

Bob Sundquist Bob Sundquist
1 min read | 08/30/26

Epistle

Epistle: Romans 11:33-12:8 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

CJ Armstrong CJ Armstrong
22 mins read | 08/23/26
The Christian walks into every station of her life, not seeking opportunities to prove herself, but, rather, opportunities to...

Epistle: Romans 12:9-21 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

CJ Armstrong CJ Armstrong
19 mins read | 08/30/26
Paul is not telling Christians to go searching for extraordinary opportunities to demonstrate holiness. Instead, he fills the...

Gospel

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

Bob Hiller Bob Hiller
22 mins read | 08/23/26
Identity is a gift from God given in Christ Jesus that forms our life as God’s people, that is, His Church.

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

Bob Hiller Bob Hiller
17 mins read | 08/30/26
The reign of Christ is cruciform. Jesus ushers in His reign through a cross. His reign is spread by those who follow Him...

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