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Sermons, Bible Classes, and other presentations from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois
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Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Evening Prayer: LSB 243 Psalm 148 Hymn: The Strife Is O’er LSB 464 Scripture: Revelation 1.4-18 Canticle: Te Deum LSB 223 Hymn: By All Your Saints LSB 249 (1, 8, 3)
Friday Apr 26, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Two thousand years ago Jesus came to Jerusalem as He was bringing to a final violent and spectacular conclusion God’s mission to save this world from sin. We are all here because we believe in God. We believe that life is not an accident. It is a miracle, and we have a purpose to know our Creator and to love Him even as He knows and loves us. But we are also here today because we know there is a terrible problem in this world and in our own hearts – the problem of sin. We feel its bondage and its destruction. We read of it every day in the headlines – a constant repetition of injustice, jealousy, hatred and violence. We see it our own lives – a false sense of security as we tell ourselves that we are okay and all is well, or lingering fear that we might be wrong about that. In either case we do not have peace or ultimate rest from the problem of sin. We know that we need help. We know that we need what Jesus came to give – salvation and freedom from the slavery of sin.
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
The Parable of the Prodigal Son shows us just how patient God is in His love toward all people no matter how stupid, disrespectful and irresponsible they might be. The parable also shows us how to avoid being pharisaical toward people like this.
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Sunday Mar 17, 2019
Sunday Mar 17, 2019
Our lives also resemble Jesus’ journey. We face the opposition of the devil and the opposition of the world. Right now, I am speaking with our young people who will be confessing their faith in confirmation. The rite of confirmation begins with the baptismal question: “Do you renounce the devil and all his works?” It ends with the question: “Will you be faithful to Christ even unto death?” The successful journey of Jesus to the cross and to the resurrection on the third day is the key to our successful journey through life as we face the opposition of the devil and the world. This is what Paul was speaking about when He said, “Join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.” And, “Stand fast in the Lord, beloved.”
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Scripture Reading and Sermon begin at 10:25
Evening Prayer Service - Lutheran Service Book p. 243
Psalm 130-1-5
Hymn - There Is a Balm in Gilead LSB 749
Canticle - Simeon's Song: Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace LSB 937
Hymn - How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds LSB 524
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
LASSIE
Listen - Listen carefully and take the time to understand what has happened in their life and how it has affected their faith or lack of faith.
Ask - Ask questions that will clarify where they are in their spiritual life.
Seek - Look for some common ground and do some digging to find the Bible truths that your friend needs to know.
Share - Share with them the key Bible truths that can help them with their questions and needs.
Invite - Invite them to go further and deeper in the conversation about Jesus.
Encourage - Pray for and encourage the person you hope will be brought to faith.