Jesus Is The Only Hope For Us and Our Nation
Monday July 8, 2019 Text: Matthew 5:11-16 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 5:11-16
We are the salt, that is to say God preserves the world for the sake of His elect. Let our lights shine, that is to say politics will not save us but only the preaching of the Gospel.
Read MoreThe Gifts of the Spirit are Life, Word, Ministry, and Power
Monday June 10, 2019 Text: Acts 2:1-21 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Acts 2:1-21; Matthew 17:20
The Spirit reveals Himself as the breath of life which gives life to all. He crowns the disciples with fire to designate that it is through them that He speaks. He fills them with power to speak in every language that Christ is risen from the dead.
Read MoreSeeking Christ
Sunday January 6, 2019 Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Matthew 2:1-12
They sought him with their heart The wise men sought Christ with their whole heart. It would have been very easy for them to make excuses. He is so far away. A journey like that would cost us so much money. We have work to do here. We have family to take care
Read MoreJesus Comes As Our Redeemer
Tuesday November 28, 2017 Text: Matthew 25:31-46 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 25:31-46
The day of judgement will come. It will come sooner than we think. But we rejoice and do not fear because the result is already know. Jesus died for our sins. We will go to heaven.
Read MoreJesus Gives Us A Heart of Faith Not Fear
Monday November 20, 2017 Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 25:14-30
A Heart Of Faith, Not Fear A Salvation Of Faith, Not Works The lazy servant gives a convincing speech, but the Lord knows the truth that his heart is a heart of fear instead of faith. He knew that his master doesn’t make mistakes; therefore he should have known that he was capable of making use of his talent. He condemned not because of his works but because of his lack of faith.
Read MoreJesus Prepares Us for His coming through the Means of Grace
Monday November 13, 2017 Text: Matthew 25:1-12 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 25:1-12
The parable of the ten virgins is a warning that we need to be prepared for His coming. Unfortunately we all to often are the foolish one who are not prepared. In His grace Jesus prepares us through His word and sacraments.
Read MoreSing, A New Song – 500th Reformation Anniversary
Sunday October 29, 2017 Text: Acts 7:51-60; Joshua 2:1-21; Matthew 14:22-32 Speaker: Pastor David Ude / Pastor Mark Bernthal / Pastor Micheal Eichstadt Festival: Reformation Passages: Acts 7:51-60; Joshua 2:1-21; Matthew 14:22-32
We are all born sinners, condemned under the law because of our sin. But Jesus died for our sins, forgives us and makes us the sons of God. This is the new song the Luther learned to sing. This is the new song that we learn to sing. That we are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
Read MoreHonor the King, Love the Lord Who Saved You
Tuesday October 24, 2017 Text: Matthew 22:15-22 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 22:15-22
Background The Pharisees were the ultimate nationalists. And they thought this was the correct understanding of the Old Testament. Israel was God’s Kingdom. To promote and support a free Jewish nation was the will of God. To support a foreign ruler over Israel was contrary to the will of God. It was blasphemy. The
Read MoreThe Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers
Tuesday October 10, 2017 Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 21:33-46
The Lord did everything for the Israelites. After all the He did for them they rejected Him. Therefore the kingdom was taken from them and given to the Gentiles. The Lord plan of salvation is not the type of plan we would come up with. Nevertheless having seen it we rejoice in it.
Read MoreThe Laborers In The Vineyard
Monday September 25, 2017 Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Matthew 20:1-16
WE RECEIVE BY HIS GRACE WHAT WE DO NOT DESERVE We have no chance if we come before His throne demanding what we think is right and what we think He might owe to us. For we deserve nothing, but if we admit this and come on the basis of His grace we receive everything.
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