Podcasts by Concordia Adult Bible Class

Heart Smart (Week 2) from 2022-02-13T09:30:53

What is the secret that people in long-term relationships know? It is simply this: always humbly put the other person first. The first century world was patriarchal. The man was expected to be firs...

Heart Smart (Week 1) from 2022-02-06T08:30:23

There can be certain aspects of relationships that just “happen” to you. For example, a child does not choose their father or mother. But for a relationship to thrive, assembly is required. You mus...

How to Share the Book (Week 4) from 2022-01-30T08:30:34

It can be scary to share Scripture! We’re worried about whether or not we’ll have an answer to a question someone is asking, or we’re worried we don’t know the Bible well enough to share it with an...

How to Study the Book (Week 3) from 2022-01-23T10:00:41

Weekly Bible classes from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas.

How We Got the Book (Week 2) from 2022-01-16T10:00:13

Many people have read the Bible, but they don’t know the backstory to the greatest story ever told. How did this book come together? In the introduction to his Gospel, Luke tells us that careful re...

The Theme of the Book (Week 1) from 2022-01-09T08:30:02

Weekly Bible classes from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Respond to Anything from 2022-01-02T08:30:40

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colo...

We Need a Little Restoration from 2021-12-05T08:30:10

With all that we have been through, our souls can feel shriveled at times. In Matthew 12, Jesus restores a man with a shriveled hand. What He did for this man physically, He can do for us spiritually.

The Case for Christmas from 2021-11-28T08:30:24

Many know that Jesus was born in a manger… but who did He turn out to be?

Grumbling to Gratitude (Week 2) from 2021-11-21T08:30:25

Contentment is great! Gratitude is even better, for gratitude is not only happy with what it has – as nine of the lepers healed by Jesus were – but actively thankful for what it has. In this way, g...

Grumbling to Gratitude (Week 1) from 2021-11-14T08:30

The Israelites were wildly blessed by God while wandering through the wilderness – but, for them, it was never enough. Grumbling misses the blessings God gives. The first step out of the trap of gr...

Through You: Work and Stewardship (Week 3) from 2021-11-07T10:00:36

David refused to even drink water if the water was a product of someone else work and risk. David wanted to work for what he had. Part of stewardship is working for what we have so we can share wha...

Through You: Sacrifice and Stewardship (Week 2) from 2021-10-31T07:30:10

Joseph was entrusted with a huge estate. But things quickly turned sour when he was falsely accused of mismanaging what he had been given. How can we be faithful with what God has given us, even wh...

Through You: Designed for Stewardship (Week 1) from 2021-10-24T07:30:50

From the very beginning of history, God entrusted people with the responsibility of taking care of His world. What you have is still part of His world. Are you cultivating what God has given you or...

Faith and Family: Family in Faith (Week 6) from 2021-10-17T07:30:37

One of the hardest challenges families face is when they are divided over faith. Jesus’ own family struggled to believe in Him! But when we hold on to our faith, our household becomes divided ...

Faith and Family: Priorities (Week 5) from 2021-10-10T07:30:19

Some of the hardest sayings of Jesus have to do with family. Jesus called twelve men away from their families to be His disciples. Jesus challengingly invites us to remember that, as important as f...

Faith and Family: Family With Faith (Week 4) from 2021-10-03T07:30:41

Every family encounters problems and conflicts. Before Isaac and Rebekah even have children, God promises their sons will fight with each other. Looking at our family through the eyes of faith – th...

Faith and Family: Family By Faith (Week 3) from 2021-09-26T07:30:14

We will often speak of our “friends and family.” There are some friends who are like family (Proverbs 18:24). Paul talks about how we are part of Christ’s family by faith in Galatians 3. When our o...

Faith and Family: Family Outside Faith (Week 2) from 2021-09-19T07:30:34

A family apart from faith can attempt some spectacular things, as does the human family in Genesis 11 when they build the tower of Babel. But our success will only be temporary. Each family must as...

Faith and Family: White Picket Fence (Week 1) from 2021-09-12T07:30:42

When God created Adam and Eve, He created history’s first family. He also placed them in an idyllic setting. Their yard was perfect. But Adam and Eve’s sin stained not only their family, but the wh...

Work That Works from 2021-09-05T07:30:37

When God is putting forth plans for the building of the tabernacle, He gives people the talents to do the work He needs. God has given us talents, too. How we steward our talents will guide how we ...

Deuteronomy: A Lasting Legacy (Week 12) from 2021-08-29T07:30:03

Moses dies before Israel enters the Promised Land. But Moses leaves a lasting legacy. He had a special, close relationship with God that ultimately foreshadows Christ’s perfect relationship with God.

Deuteronomy: Warning of a Curse (Week 11) from 2021-08-22T07:30:33

God warns the Israelites that if they do not obey Him, there will be consequences. They will be cast out of the land God is getting ready to give them. Sadly, the Israelites do fall into rebellion ...

Deuteronomy: Blessing in Obedience (Week 10) from 2021-08-15T09:00:55

As God establishes a covenant with Israel, He expects them to obey the stipulations of His covenant. Obedience leads to blessings. History, however, reminds us that the Israelites do not obey this ...

Deuteronomy: Working Through War (Week 9) from 2021-08-09T07:30:44

One of the most common questions that people ask about the Old Testament has to do with the violent stories in it. In this section, God lays down some rules of engagement for war. We see that God i...

Deuteronomy: Leading Wisely (Week 8) from 2021-08-01T07:30:12

God forecasts that the Israelites will eventually cry out for a king to lead them, which they do (1 Samuel 8:4-21). In this section, God reminds the people that any leader they have should be led f...

Deuteronomy: Practicing Generosity (Week 7) from 2021-07-25T07:30:01

God blesses the Israelites bountifully. But God also expects the Israelites to use their bountiful blessing to bless others. Israel’s generosity is to extend both to people to whom they are close a...

Deuteronomy: One God (Week 6) from 2021-07-18T07:30:07

The ancient Israelites lived as monotheists in a polytheistic society. Anything that takes their attention away from the one, true God is spiritually dangerous. In this section, Moses instructs the...

Deuteronomy: God and Bounty (Week 5) from 2021-07-11T07:30:57

Moses tells the Israelites that God will bountifully bless them material. With such bountiful blessing, however, comes the temptation to boast in what you have received and treat it as though you h...

Deuteronomy: Love is the Key (Week 4) from 2021-07-04T12:11:41

All of God’s commandments can be summarized in a single word: love. God’s commandments show us how to love Him and how to show His love to others. Indeed, God gives His commandments to us not out o...

Deuteronomy: A Needed Mediator (Week 3) from 2021-06-27T07:30:12

Even as God was conceived of as near, as we discussed last weekend, the Israelites still feared the Lord and so they asked Moses to be their mediator. Ultimately, Moses fell short as a mediator bec...

Deuteronomy: A Special Relationship (Week 2) from 2021-06-20T07:30:07

God had a unique relationship with Israel. Whereas most religions conceived of divinities as distant and detached, Israel had a God who was near to them and heard their prayers. God’s nearness is u...

Deuteronomy: Learning from Mistakes (Week 1) from 2021-06-13T09:00:34

In order to do well in the future, we need to learn lessons from our past – especially from our past mistakes. As Deuteronomy opens, Moses calls to mind some of the Israelites’ mistakes during thei...

Overwhelmed... by Anxiety (Week 4) from 2021-06-06T07:30:15

There is no shortage of anxiety about the problems we face – be those personal or cultural problems. Jehoshaphat, as a ruler in ancient Israel, faced an enemy that brought him great anxiety. But ev...

Overwhelmed... by Grief (Week 3) from 2021-05-30T07:30:47

As we commemorate Memorial Day, we remember those who have given their lives while serving in our nation’s Armed Forces. The loss of life always brings with it grief. But, as Paul says, because of ...

Overwhelmed... by Depression (Week 2) from 2021-05-23T09:00:09

The superscript of this psalm indicates it was written by “Heman, son of Korah.” This ancient Israelite honestly processes and records his depression. Along the way, he gives voice not only to what...

Overwhelmed... by Conflict (Week 1) from 2021-05-16T07:30:24

Abuse and conflict in households have increased exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story of Abraham and Lot provides a healthy model of dealing with conflict and an invitation to let g...

Following to the Cross (Session 10) from 2021-04-04T07:30:45

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 8) from 2021-03-21T07:30:20

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 7) from 2021-03-14T07:30:54

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 6) from 2021-03-07T08:30:44

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 4) from 2021-02-21T08:30:51

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 3) from 2021-02-14T08:30:52

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 2) from 2021-02-07T08:30:47

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Following to the Cross (Session 1) from 2021-01-31T07:43:03

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first ce...

Refresh: "Refreshing Your Body" (Week 3) from 2021-01-17T08:30:55

New Years’ resolutions often revolve around caring for our bodies. But though we can start strong, we can regularly quickly lapse into old, unhealthy habits. Paul speaks of the taking care of our b...

Refresh: "Refreshing Your Mind" (Week 2) from 2021-01-10T08:30:34

When life gets busy, often one of the first things we neglect is the life of our minds. When Solomon felt overwhelmed, however, he devoted himself to wisdom rather than simply trying to make it thr...

Gather Round... The Fire (Week 3) from 2020-12-20T08:30:25

A crackling fire is often part of a picturesque Christmas gathering. But, as we know, fire can be dangerous. It certainly was for Peter. It was around a fire where Peter denied his Lord. But Peter’...

Gather Round... The Table (Week 2) from 2020-12-13T08:30:54

Enjoy hearing the origin story of some of your favorite Christmas songs and carols, along with with a devotion from Pastor Tucker!

Gather Round... The Tree (Week 1) from 2020-12-06T08:30:28

One of the most common images in the Old Testament for the Messiah is a branch. In Isaiah 11, from what appears to be dead wood comes a new, living branch. Are there things in our lives that are “d...

Thanking it Through: How Thanksgiving Manifests (Week 2) from 2020-11-29T08:30

Hannah’s deepest desire was to have a child. When the Lord blesses her with a son, she is so thankful that she dedicates him to Him. When we live thankfully, we also live generously, for we want to...

Thanking it Through: When Thanksgiving Works (Week 1) from 2020-11-23T08:30

Paul is clear that we should “give thanks in all circumstances” (verse 18). There is not a moment in our lives when we have nothing to be thankful for. When we do not live thankfully, we are outsid...

Replay - Self-Storage: In Store (Week 2) from 2020-11-15T08:30

Sometimes, we get so caught up worrying about what we have stored up, we forget that, no matter how much or how little we may have on this earth, God has something fantastic in store for us – nothi...

Replay - Self-Storage: Store House (Week 1) from 2020-11-08T08:30

The first principle of stewardship is this: no matter what we may store, it ultimately belongs to God. Any store house is finally God’s house. To help us understand this, God has given us a tithe....

Election Obsession from 2020-11-01T08:30

It feels like we’re becoming more obsessed with politics and elections. And even if we don’t care about politics much, we know someone who does! And their obsession can become our frustration. In a...

Replay - Sola: Grace Alone from 2020-10-25T07:30

Grace is when God gives us what we do not deserve. In a culture that works on merit, that can be difficult for us to accept! Yet, even if grace goes against our cultural senses, it is a deep spir...

Philippians (Week 6) from 2020-10-18T07:30

Dr. Jeff Kloha continues in our study of Philippians.

Philippians (Week 5) from 2020-10-11T07:30

Part 5 of this study of Philippians focuses on the message of hope, centered in the resurrection of Jesus and God’s “call from above.” This resurrection hope shows us how to forget the past and to...

Philippians (Week 4) from 2020-10-04T07:30

Christ humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross. He gave all. Paul says we are to have this same mindset. Before we can challenge others, we must give to them. What are we willing t...

Philippians (Week 3) from 2020-09-27T07:30

This week, Dr. Kloha continues his study of Philippians in chapter 2, looking at who Jesus is the and model He provides for us.

Philippians (Week 2) from 2020-09-20T07:30

In Philippians 1, We learn how hardships even as severe as persecution and imprisonment can be evidence of God at work for the Gospel. A key theme is to recognize our calling as “citizens of heaven...

Philippians (Week1) from 2020-09-13T07:30

Philippians begins with encouragement to the church to live in hope in Christ in the midst of social and political challenges. The long and warm relationship between Paul and this church is emphasi...

Numbers: Planning for the Future (Week 9) from 2020-09-06T07:30

As Moses enters into the twilight of his ministry, God picks Joshua to be the next leader of Israel. Do we pour into the next generation so they can lead the Church forward?

Numbers: How God Speaks (Week 8) from 2020-08-30T07:30

When we do not listen, God can reach us in many ways – even through a donkey. God’s preferred way to speak to us, however, is through His Word. Do we listen, or do we, like Balaam, refuse to hear G...

Numbers: Defeating Death (Week 7) from 2020-08-23T07:30

Weekly Bible classes from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Numbers: Being Obedient (Week 6) from 2020-08-16T07:30

The Israelites grumble again against God. Moses responds to their grumbling with anger and loses the privilege of entering the Promised Land. Responding to the grumbling of others with anger of our...

Numbers: Choosing Servants (Week 5) from 2020-08-09T09:00

God makes Aaron’s staff bud a sign that He has chosen Aaron’s tribe – the tribe of Levi – to serve as priests before Him. God makes us His priests, too, to serve before Him by making a place of dea...

Numbers: Addressing Anxiety (Week 4) from 2020-08-02T07:30

The Israelites are commanded by God to enter the Promised Land and take possession of it. But a band of explorers who go on a reconnaissance mission of the land are scared of its current residents....

Numbers: Dangerous Jealousy (Week 3) from 2020-07-26T07:30

Moses’ siblings become jealous of Moses’ closeness with God. But instead of becoming jealous of it, they should have learned from it. Whose relationships with God can serve as models for us as we s...

Numbers: God Provides (Week 2) from 2020-07-19T07:30

Throughout the book of Numbers, the Israelites struggle to trust in God to provide for their needs. We can have a similar struggle. Whether naturally or supernaturally, however, God takes care of us.

Numbers: People Count (Week 1) from 2020-07-12T10:20:26

The book of Numbers is full of long genealogies that we might be tempted to skip over. And yet, behind each name is a story. Wisdom can be found in people of the past, which is why it is important ...

Re-Opening Christianity: Am I in Love with Jesus or _______? (Week 5) from 2020-07-05T07:30

The First Commandment reminds us that God is to be first. Yet, every one of us struggles with putting other things before God. We all struggle with idolatry. On Independence Day Weekend, we are rem...

Re-Opening Christianity: Am I Known for What I’m For or Against? (Week 4) from 2020-06-28T07:30

It can be so easy to look at others and judge them! We all struggle with self-righteousness. As Jesus reminds us, however, judgment starts with discerning our own sins rather than decrying the sins...

Re-Opening Christianity: Am I Playing Offense or Defense? (Week 3) from 2020-06-21T07:30

It is so easy to try protect what we have. We can try to protect our finances, our health, and even our church. David stepped up to fight a giant when everyone else was simply trying not to be conq...

Re-Opening Christianity: Am I a Contributor or a Consumer? (Week 2) from 2020-06-14T07:30

One of the best ways we can show our faith to our world is by contributing to needs. In the early church, Tabitha was well known for serving others. Her death caused many to grieve, but her new lif...

Re-Opening Christianity: Am I Open or Closed Off? (Week 1) from 2020-06-07T09:00

It can be so easy to become click-ish. We have our friends, our cultural sensibilities, and our faith community. The early church struggled with this, too. But Peter and James reminded the early ch...

God Only Knows: Try Something New (Week 3) from 2020-05-31T07:30

After 70 years in exile, God allows the Israelites to return from where they are living in the kingdom of Persia to their homeland of Israel, thanks to a ruler named Cyrus. When they return to Isra...

God Only Knows: Talk to God (Week 2) from 2020-05-24T07:30

When we face a crisis, one of the best things we can do is take it to the Lord in prayer. Hezekiah does. God also gives Hezekiah a sign that his prayer has been answered. He turns back the sun in t...

God Only Knows: Trust in God (Week 1) from 2020-05-17T07:30

Before this pandemic, we felt safe. Now, our safe havens and presumptions have given way under the unforgiving reality of a worldwide disease. And it has caused us plenty of dis-ease. The Psalmist ...

Attitude Adjustment: Loneliness Looms (Week 3) from 2020-05-03T07:30

Jeremiah is commanded by God not to marry or have a family while Israel is living in Babylon. Other Israelites, however, can. For those who are alone during this coronavirus crisis, the feeling of ...

Attitude Adjustment: Financial Fears (Week 2) from 2020-04-26T07:30

At a time when millions are losing their jobs, financial fear is on the rise! Poverty is nothing new. A widow in the town of Zarephath is so poor, she is down to her last meal before she starves to...

Attitude Adjustment: Personal Space (Week 1) from 2020-04-19T09:30

In a survey from the University of Phoenix, 68% respondents said that they feel as though their lives are out of control because of this COVID-19 crisis. But what feels out of control to us is in J...

Attitude Adjustment: Personal Space (Week 1) from 2020-04-19T09:30

In a survey from the University of Phoenix, 68% respondents said that they feel as though their lives are out of control because of this COVID-19 crisis. But what feels out of control to us is in J...

Attitude Adjustment: Personal Space (Week 1) from 2020-04-19T07:30

In a survey from the University of Phoenix, 68% respondents said that they feel as though their lives are out of control because of this COVID-19 crisis. But what feels out of control to us is in J...

Fear Not: "I Hear You" (Week 2) from 2020-03-22T07:30

Peter utters three simple words to Jesus: “Lord, save me!” And Jesus does. When we are afraid and cry out to Jesus, Jesus hears and helps. Instead of worrying because of fear, we are called to pray...

Fear Not: "I Am With You" (Week 1) from 2020-03-15T07:30

This past week was the Jewish festival of Purim, which is based in the book of Esther. Esther’s story is unique in that God is never mentioned in this biblical book. Nevertheless, He is working beh...

Heart Conversations: Despair (Week 5) from 2020-03-08T07:30

Struggles in life can quickly melt into the hopelessness of despair. Even the apostle Paul struggled with this feeling. But even in despair, his comfort was in Christ.

Heart Conversations: Shame (Week 4) from 2020-03-01T08:30

Shame makes us want to conceal what we should be willing to reveal. Adam and Eve, when they fall into sin, are immediately ashamed and physically seek to cover ourselves. When we are tempted to hid...

Heart Conversations: Anger (Week 3) from 2020-02-23T10:00

Anger is everywhere! But anger is also dangerous because it leads us to try to solve the problems with face by our own means instead of by God’s guidance. Moses, in his anger, disobeys God and it c...

Heart Conversations: Stress (Week 2) from 2020-02-16T08:30

Packed calendars and piles of responsibilities can cause stressed hearts. The apostle Paul reminds us that even when we can’t change our circumstances, we can change our focus. We can focus on what...

Heart Conversations: Fear (Week 1) from 2020-02-09T08:30

News stories cause it. Politicians peddle in it. There is fear everywhere. When the Israelites wind up surrounded by an enemy force, they are terrified. But the prophet Elisha knows that no matter ...

Where to Share: Be a Conversationalist (Week 5) from 2020-02-02T08:30

When writing to the church at Corinth, Paul assumes that there will be unbelievers in their midst and so encourages them to consider them. Do we consider those who have doubts and questions when we...

Where to Share: Be an Example (Week 4) from 2020-01-26T08:30

It is always difficult to share your faith with a family member who does not believe. As we seek to share God’s love with those who we love most, it is not just about our words, but about our lifes...

Where to Share: Be a Host (Week 3) from 2020-01-19T08:30

Matthew, also called Levi, works as a tax collector. Matthew also, after he is called by Jesus, shares Jesus with his fellow tax collectors. How can we share our faith around our office in appropri...

Where to Share: Be a Servant (Week 2) from 2020-01-12T08:30

When Abram is called by God to go to a place he does not know, he follows God’s prompting, and becomes a blessing to the whole world. God can often call us out of our comfort zones to share Him wit...

Where to Share: Be a Blessing (Week 1) from 2020-01-05T08:30

When Abram is called by God to go to a place he does not know, he follows God’s prompting, and becomes a blessing to the whole world. God can often call us out of our comfort zones to share Him wit...

Behold! - "Look Up" (Week 2) from 2019-12-08T08:30

When the shepherds look up to the heavens, they see an angel with good news. So often, we let a slow downward slide happen in our lives as we compromise our values and integrity, or we look only at...

Strange, but True: Sinner, but Saint (Week 4) from 2019-11-24T08:30

As Christians, we are saved saints! Yet, we still struggle with sin. This is an ongoing tension we have inside of ourselves until we die. Living in this tension requires God’s forgiveness and grace!

Strange, but True: "Now, but Not Yet" (Week 3) from 2019-11-17T08:30

The kingdom of God came with Christ, but we do not feel or see its full effects. It is here now, but it is not yet fully realized. We see this tension come out especially clearly in the healing sto...

Strange, but True: "God, but Man" (Week 2) from 2019-11-10T08:30

There is a doctrine known as the hypostatic union in Christ. Simply put, there is only one Jesus, but this Jesus has two natures: He is God and He is man. Paul explains this well as he points to Je...

Strange, but True: "One, but Three" (Week 1) from 2019-11-03T08:30

The doctrine of the Trinity says that there is only one God, yet He is three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. From the opening pages of Scripture we see all three persons present. God is crea...

Real Righteousness from 2019-10-27T07:30

Righteousness doesn’t come from our good works... it comes from Jesus’ work on the cross!

Re:Gift - Who Giving Helps (Week 3) from 2019-10-20T07:30

Giving is not just about a portion of our lives, but about all of our lives. Jesus gave all of Himself to us. We, now are called to give all of ourselves to others. When we give of what God has gi...

Re:Gift - How Giving Works (Week 2) from 2019-10-13T07:30

Many people give out of guilt. The apostle Paul says we should give with joy! The only way we can do this is if we first realized just how joyfully generous God has been to us. When we see His joyf...

Re:Gift - Where Giving Starts (Week 1) from 2019-10-06T07:30

Giving starts with God. He was the first giver in history when He gave Eve to Adam and Adam to Eve. From that original gift, we continually re-gift – we give of what God has first given us.

Show + Tell: Confronting Pain (Week 4) from 2019-09-29T09:30

While some people have intellectual concerns with Christianity, others have trouble with faith simply because of the pain they experience in their lives. They want to know: how can God allow me to ...

Show + Tell: Dealing With Doubt (Week 3) from 2019-09-22T07:30

Everyone has doubts. Instead of avoiding the doubts of others, we are called to engage others in their doubts and share faithful and thoughtful answers to their doubts. Are you prepared to struggle...

Show + Tell: Offer Grace (Week 2) from 2019-09-15T07:30

Central to the Christian faith is the doctrine of grace – that God gives us that which we don’t deserve. Instead of just talking about this doctrine, however, we are also called to live out this d...

Show + Tell: Render Service (Week 1) from 2019-09-08T07:30

An act of service to others can be a powerful testimony of the faith we have. Beyond being helpful to others, it also points people to Christ because, as will be revealed on the Last Day, our servi...

Leviticus: Blessing (Week 9) from 2019-09-01T07:30

Our Scripture reading for today is from Leviticus 24. Leviticus 24 outlines what is known as “the law of retaliation,” which states that every punishment must fit the crime. Instead of increasing v...

Leviticus: Fairness (Week 8) from 2019-08-25T07:30

Our Scripture reading for today is from Leviticus 24. Leviticus 24 outlines what is known as “the law of retaliation,” which states that every punishment must fit the crime. Instead of increasing ...

Leviticus: Celebrations (Week 7) from 2019-08-18T07:30

Leviticus 23 outlines a bunch of parties that Israelites are supposed to have! Celebrations are important in any life, because they form refreshing rhythms for our daily lives.

Leviticus: Different (Week 6) from 2019-08-11T07:30

In Leviticus 18, we learn that God did not want Israel to live or look like all the other nations around her. How should we look different from the culture around us?

Leviticus: Atonement (Week 5) from 2019-08-04T07:30

The story in Leviticus 16 focuses on the holiest day in ancient Israel: the Day of Atonement. Try as they might, the Israelites still sinned and needed forgiveness.

Leviticus: Cleanliness (Week 4) from 2019-07-28T07:30

Leviticus 11 focuses on dietary restrictions in ancient Israel, many of which Jews still follow today under kosher laws. God give them detailed instructions that are meant to keep the Israelites fr...

Leviticus: Favoritism (Week 3) from 2019-07-21T07:30

In Leviticus 10, it looks like God brings a big punishment on two people for a little mistake. What mistakes have you made in your life that seemed small at first, but proved to be big?

Leviticus: Priests (Week 2) from 2019-07-14T07:30

Priests served as intermediaries between God and people so that people could relate to God. How do you relate to God?

Leviticus: Offerings (Week 1) from 2019-07-07T07:30

The book of Leviticus opens by outlining a series of offerings the Israelites are to bring to God. As we go through this book, ask yourself: how much of what I have do I offer to God?

Love Does: Follow Me (Week 5) from 2019-06-30T07:30

Love ultimately calls for commitment. This is why couples speak vows at their weddings. This is why parents make promises to their children. To love Jesus, we must commit to following Him, even ...

Love Does: Be Not Afraid (Week 4) from 2019-06-23T07:30

John writes, “Perfect love drives out fear” (1 John 4:18). Stephen was a man so convinced of God’s love for him in Christ that he was willing to face even martyrdom because he knew his eternity wa...

Love Does: Audacious Love (Week 3) from 2019-06-16T07:30

True love does not just affirm those the world would deem “lovable,” it befriends those others overlook. This is what Jesus does with a Samaritan woman in John 4. How can we love those the world ov...

Love Does: Free to Fail (Week 2) from 2019-06-09T07:30

When you love someone, it can be difficult to watch them make foolish choices. And yet, sometimes love lets others learn from their mistakes because love wants to encourage people to take responsi...

Love Does: I'm With You (Week 1) from 2019-06-02T07:30

A big part of love is simply being present with someone. This is why God promises His people, over and over again, “I will be with you.” And yet, God is with us in a special and specific way – th...

Memorial Day - "Always Remember" from 2019-05-26T13:02:58

Memorial Day is a time when we remember those who laid down their lives for our nation. Remembering is critical, both as we reflect on our loved ones, and on God’s deeds. Remembering God’s deeds ...

God Questions: Questions Jesus Asks (Week 4) from 2019-05-19T07:30

Often we only seek to have our own questions answered, but sometimes Jesus has questions He wants considered and answered as well. One of the important questions Jesus asks is, "Who do you say I am?"

God Questions: How Do I Relate to God? (Week 3) from 2019-05-12T07:30

Believing that God exists is one thing. Believing that you, as an individual, can have access to Him is quite another. In this message, we see how anyone, no matter their background, can have a r...

God Questions: Is God Good? (Week 2) from 2019-05-05T07:30

Even if someone believes there is a God, they often wonder if He cares about them or for them. Suffering can make us question God’s goodness. The Bible, though it does not answer every question a...

God Questions: Is There a God? (Week 1) from 2019-04-28T07:30

The percentage of people who either believe there is no God, or do not know whether they believe there is a God is increasing. The Bible assumes God’s existence. But is it plausible for us to bel...

Soul Keeping: The Practice of Gratitude (Week 5) from 2019-04-07T07:30

When life gets difficult, the best thing we can do is offer thanks to God! This reminds our souls that, ultimately, God’s blessings far outweigh this world’s trials and troubles.

Soul Keeping: The Practice of Grace (Week 4) from 2019-03-31T09:30

There are two ways that people try to fill their souls: by their works or by God’s grace. The way of works never works! It only leaves people empty. The way of grace, however, provides the path ...

Soul Keeping: The Practice of Grace (Week 4) from 2019-03-31T09:30

There are two ways that people try to fill their souls: by their works or by God’s grace. The way of works never works! It only leaves people empty. The way of grace, however, provides the path ...

Soul Keeping: The Practice of Grace (Week 4) from 2019-03-31T07:30

There are two ways that people try to fill their souls: by their works or by God’s grace. The way of works never works! It only leaves people empty. The way of grace, however, provides the path ...

Soul Keeping: The Struggle of the Soul (Week 2) from 2019-03-17T06:30

Every person eventually has what St. John the Cross once described as a “dark night of the soul.” When we are in a dark time in our lives, instead of being led by the emotions of our souls, we nee...

Soul Keeping: What is the Soul? (Week 1) from 2019-03-10T07:30

Most people think of the soul as a nebulous part of them that is mysteriously internal to them. The Bible, however, often uses to the word “soul” to describe the whole of who we are. The soul is ...

Red Letter Challenge: Changing from 2019-03-03T08:30

Ultimately, what we hear and learn from Jesus is supposed to change us. It is supposed to turn us into different people. But the change Jesus wants to make in us is one that leads us into childli...

Red Letter Devotion: Going from 2019-02-24T08:30

As Christians, we have the greatest message and hope in the world. Jesus wants us to go and share the hope that lives in us with the world. When one man declares what Jesus has done for him, it c...

Red Letter Devotion: Giving from 2019-02-17T08:30

Jesus loves to give! This is why He gives His life for the life of the world. Jesus wants us to reflect Him in how we are generous with others. And we don’t need a lot to be generous. With just...

Red Letter Devotion: Serving from 2019-02-10T08:30

We're taking a break from our regular Adult Bible Class at Concordia in order to focus on the red letters in the Bible, Jesus's words, through teaching and small group time. This week's Red Letter ...

Red Letter Devotion: Forgiving from 2019-02-04T08:30

We're taking a break from our regular Adult Bible Class at Concordia in order to focus on the red letters in the Bible, Jesus's words, through teaching and small group time. This week's Red Letter ...

The Spiritually Vibrant Household With Lutheran Hour Ministries from 2019-01-27T08:30

New research from Barna shows that whatever form a household may take—from nuclear families to roommate contexts—spiritually vibrant households share many common traits. Join us as Tony Cook talks ...

Red Letter Challenge: Getting Going (Week 1) from 2019-01-20T08:30

Every parent has had the frustrating experience of telling their child one thing and then watching them do the opposite. God has the same experience with us. The reason He has given us His Word i...

Dr. Jeff Kloha: Museum of the Bible from 2019-01-13T08:30

The Museum of the Bible invites all people to engage with the Bible. Get a better understanding of how the museum is dedicated to expanding knowledge and encouraging learning for all ages around th...

Christmas Light: When Your Debt Is Deep (Week 2) from 2018-12-09T08:30

When Mary hears that she will be the mother of the promised Messiah, she bursts into song. In her song, she sings specifically about the special place God has in His heart toward those who are poor...

Christmas Light: When Your Calendar Is Crazy (Week 1) from 2018-12-02T08:30

Between holiday parties and kids programs and lots of shopping and visiting relatives, Christmas calendars can get jam packed. What’s more, just one unexpected thing can turn your calendar upside d...

Willpower: Worry (Week 4) from 2018-11-25T08:30

Worry is one of the most besetting sins of our age. From whether we will get a raise to how our kids will turn out to what the weather will bring, worry infiltrates every part and portion of our l...

Willpower: Laziness (Week 3) from 2018-11-18T08:30

Most people would never call themselves “lazy.” But we are lazier than we think. We simply call our laziness “distraction.” How much time do we spend surfing websites or checking sports scores o...

Willpower: Lust (Week 2) from 2018-11-11T08:30

There is no mistaking it: we are a culture that is sexually confused. But before we point our fingers out the sexual confusion “out there” in the world, we must take an honest look at the sexual ...

Willpower: Anger (Week 1) from 2018-11-04T08:30

With an election only two days away, tensions are high! As Christians, rather than getting angry at others, we are called to be forgiving of others. Instead of exacting vengeance, we wait for God...

Healing - Paul Teske from 2018-10-28T07:30

While we know God will heal all believers on the Last Day, there's plenty of hurt and pain in this life that still exists. Pastor Paul Teske proclaims God's glory through Jesus's death and resurrec...

Receipts: What I Give (Week 2) from 2018-10-21T07:30

The Christian churches in Macedonia were impoverished. But that did not stop them from being generous. So often, we create excuses not to be generous. But if we truly took stock of what we had, ...

Receipts: What I Spend (Week 1) from 2018-10-14T07:30

Jesus tells a story where three men receive lavish amounts of money – years’ worth of wages – from their master. Two invest the money wisely and joyously. The third is fearful and foolish. We ha...

Thoughts and Prayers: The Priority of Prayer (Week 5) from 2018-10-07T07:30

It can be tempting to fall into a pattern of praying only in church and, perhaps, before a meal. But prayer is not an occasional activity. It is a whole way of life! When we “pray constantly,” we b...

Thoughts and Prayers: The Problem of Prayer (Week 4) from 2018-09-30T00:30

We have all probably had a moment where we prayed for something and God said, “No.” We sometimes call these prayers “unanswered prayers.” But these are really “transforming prayers.” Even when G...

Thoughts and Prayers: The Path of Prayer (Week 3) from 2018-09-23T07:30

There are ways not to pray. James discusses some of these ways in James 4:1-3. But in the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus gives us a model for all prayer. Praying for things like God’s glory, God’s provisi...

Thoughts and Prayers: The Power of Prayer (Week 2) from 2018-09-16T07:30

The power of prayer is on its receiving end. When God receives our prayer, He answers it according to His will. Turning to God for help and guidance, then, is powerful. When we spend time in pra...

Thoughts and Prayer: The Privilege of Prayer (Week 1) from 2018-09-09T07:30

The thought that the God of the universe would be interested in conversing with us can seem improbable to some. Doesn’t God have better things to do? Hebrews 4 reminds us that the proof of God’s ...

Exodus: The Face (Week 12) from 2018-09-02T07:30

When Moses spoke with God, his face glowed. But that glow faded. We need a face that will not just temporarily shine on us, but eternally shine on us (Numbers 6:25).

Exodus: The Calf (Week 11) from 2018-08-26T07:30

At the same time God is giving Moses a command to worship only Him as part of the Ten Commandments, the rest of the Israelites are building and worshipping a false God because Moses has been conver...

Exodus: The Presence (Week 10) from 2018-08-19T07:30

God promises to be with His people, enthroned on the Ark of the Covenant. At the center of the Ark is a mercy seat, which covers the Ten Commandments kept inside the Ark. When we break God’s comm...

Exodus: The Commandments (Week 9) from 2018-08-12T12:41:04

God gives His people Ten Commandments not to burden them, but to free them by guiding them. When God gives commands, He does so with our best interest at heart. Divine commandments not only revea...

Exodus: The Water (Week 8) from 2018-08-06T07:30

The Israelites just faced too much water as they stared down the Red Sea. Now they face the danger of too little water as they swelter in a desert. God provides water from a rock, which Paul says...

Exodus: The Provision (Week 7) from 2018-07-29T07:30

God has provided for Israel through rescuing Israel from their slavery. But no matter what God does for the Israelites, they always seem to want more. In Exodus 16, God provides bread from heaven...

Exodus: The Sea (Week 6) from 2018-07-22T07:30

No matter what obstacle we may face, God can make a way! When the Israelites believe they are backed up against a sea, God parts the sea. In what area do you believe there is no way out? Even if...

Exodus: The Passover (Week 5) from 2018-07-15T07:30

God has judgment against sin, as is seen in His judgment of Egypt. But He does not treat Israel as their sins deserve. Instead, He passes over them because judgment for them has fallen on lambs. ...

Exodus: The Plagues (Week 4) from 2018-07-08T07:30

God reveals His glory to Egypt in a series of ten plagues, many of which directly confront elements of the false Egyptian pantheon of Gods. The Nile, for instance, was considered divine and life g...

Exodus: The Oppression (Week 3) from 2018-07-01T07:30

When the Israelites are in Egypt, they are not only oppressed, they are disparaged. When sin oppresses us and people disparage us, we can trust that God is right there, working for our rescue and ...

Exodus: The Bush (Week 2) from 2018-06-24T07:30

After Moses grows up, God appears to him in a burning bush. God first reveals to Moses who He is before He gives something to Moses to do. In order for us to do the right things in our lives, we ...

Exodus: The Birth (Week 1) from 2018-06-17T07:30

The story of Moses’ birth is one that is fraught with peril. Yet, God rescues one man so that, through him, God can rescue many men. Likewise, when Christ is born, God rescues Him from the murder...

Learning the Hard Way: Trust and Obey (Week 6) from 2018-06-10T07:30

Solomon concludes his book by inviting us, instead of learning the hard way, to trust and obey what God has revealed. Solomon has learned the hard way and does not want us to fall prey to his same...

Riches and Poverty (Week 5) from 2018-06-03T07:30

Our culture loves and desires money. Greed, however, will never be satisfied. It will always leave you wanting more. Being content with what you have is key to fulfillment!

Toil and Rest (Week 4) from 2018-05-27T07:30

Some people center their lives around their careers. They define themselves by what they do. Solomon says such a path is folly. Defining yourself by your work often leads to refusing to trust Go...

Wisdom and Folly (Week 3) from 2018-05-20T07:30

Some people can be educated beyond their intelligence! Learning about complex mysteries without understanding the simple arc of life and death only results in foolish, because such learning fails ...

Pleasure and Pain (Week 2) from 2018-05-13T07:30

Many people think that life consists of chasing your passions, because we believe that our passions can lead to pleasure. Solomon reminds us that chasing our passions, when our passions are not fo...

Rinse and Repeat (Week 1) from 2018-05-06T11:20

Does life actually have a purpose? Is history headed somewhere? It can feel as though we can be caught in a cycle, doing the same things over and over again. These cycles, at the same time they ...

My Life is Not Futile (Week 5) from 2018-04-29T07:30

One of the most basic questions of our existence is this: what is the meaning of life? In Matthew 25, Jesus reminds us that even seemingly menial meaningless tasks take on great significance when...

My Behavior is Not Fixed (Week 4) from 2018-04-22T07:30

The saws say, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” or, “A leopard can’t change his spots.” With Christ, however, real and lasting change is possible. If Christ can take a person from death to...

My Pain is Not Fruitless (Week 3) from 2018-04-15T07:30

The prophet Jeremiah was known as “the weeping prophet” because his ministry was so difficult. Though, in our culture, we try to avoid pain as much as possible, pain can have a purpose in God’s Ki...

My Past is Not Fatal (Week 2) from 2018-04-08T07:30

We can be enslaved by guilt to the sin of our past. Yet, no matter how bad our sin may look to others or feel to us, the promise of the gospel is this: sin has been overcome by Christ! In John 2...

Love Is... Truthful (Week 5) from 2018-03-18T09:00

Achan’s lie hurts not only Achan, but the whole Israelite community. To love someone is to tell the truth, even when the truth embarrasses us, or is tough for them to hear.

Love Is... Not Irritable (Week 4) from 2018-03-11T07:30

In Jesus’ parable, a judge gives a woman what she wants because she won’t stop bothering her and it irritates him! Jesus promises that, no matter how many times we “bother” God, He will never beco...

Love Is... Not Rude (Week 3) from 2018-03-04T08:30

It is easy to be rude when someone angers you. But rudeness only ruins relationships! When we are tempted to be rude, we should instead forgive someone for whatever it is that is tempting us towa...

Love Is... Not Envious (Week 2) from 2018-02-25T11:08:07

It was envy that got Jesus killed. The religious leaders were jealous that Jesus was smarter than them and had a more devoted following than them. Their envy led to death. Envy always kills – it...

Love Is... Patient (Week 1) from 2018-02-18T09:30

Saul was not patient in waiting for Samuel to make a burnt offering and give him a word from the Lord. Because of Saul’s lack of patience, Israel’s kingship was lost to his family. Impatience res...

Conversation Starters: Be Brave (Week 2) from 2018-02-11T08:30

It can be scary to witness to the Christian faith! Jesus’ frank witness to who He was got Him crucified. Sometimes, we need to tell the truth, even if it is uncomfortable or frightening. Like Je...

Conversation Starters: Ask a Question (Week 1) from 2018-02-04T10:00

Jesus knows that sometimes a pointed question can be just the thing needed to open a deeper conversation. When Jesus asks the disabled man by the pool, “Do you want to get well?” He is opening up ...

Year in Review: Peace (Week 4) from 2018-01-28T08:37

Though nations like North Korea have rattled sabers for a long time, 2017 seemed to mark an uptick in such provocations, especially from the isolated nation. And awfully, ISIS is still wreaking ha...

Year in Review: Fidelity (Week 3) from 2018-01-21T08:30

Sadly, scandals of infidelity and assault dominated many of the headlines of 2017. In a world that has divorced intimacy from commitment, Jesus reminds us that true intimacy must be bounded by and...

Year in Review: Creation (Week 2) from 2018-01-14T08:30

Hurricanes, wildfires, and even a total solar eclipse. Nature made a lot of headlines in 2017! It can seem as though nature is fickle. But we must remember that with natural disasters also come ...

Year in Review: Community (Week 1) from 2018-01-07T08:30

Mass shootings in places like Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs were major headlines in 2017. But from a place of tragedy arose a stronger community. As God’s people, we have the privilege of bein...

The Grief that Stole Christmas (Week 4) from 2017-12-17T08:30

As joyful as the holiday season is supposed to be, for some, this time of year brings grief, especially if they have recently lost a loved one. Jesus too knows the pain of loss. He weeps with you...

The Conflict that Stole Christmas (Week 3) from 2017-12-10T08:30

When families get together, conflict can abound. We can get frustrated with each other instead of celebrating with each other. James reminds us that, instead of fighting with others, we can trust...

The Schedule that Stole Christmas (Week 2) from 2017-12-03T08:30

During the holidays, there are parties to attend and presents to buy and relatives to visit and too many things to do! The stress of the season can steal joy from the season. It is important that...

The Materialism that Stole Christmas (Week 1) from 2017-11-26T08:30

It is easy to get so focused on the gifts of Christmas that we forget about the Gift of Christmas! Materialism is rampant not only during the holidays, but in our society, all year long. In Luke 12...

Self-Storage: In Store (Week 3) from 2017-11-19T08:30

Sometimes, we get so caught up worrying about what we have stored up, we forget that, no matter how much or how little we may have on this earth, God has something fantastic in store for us – nothi...

Lutheran Hour Ministries Presentation from 2017-11-12T08:30

If we are going to store up things, what things should we be storing? Jesus invites us to store up things that are imperishable – things that last into eternity. Thus, in this life, we ought to s...

Self-Storage: Store House (Week 1) from 2017-11-05T09:30

The first principle of stewardship is this: no matter what we may store, it ultimately belongs to God. Any store house is finally God’s house. To help us understand this, God has given us a tith...

Self-Storage: Store House (Week 1) from 2017-11-05T09:30

The first principle of stewardship is this: no matter what we may store, it ultimately belongs to God. Any store house is finally God’s house. To help us understand this, God has given us a tith...

Self-Storage: Store House (Week 1) from 2017-11-05T08:30

The first principle of stewardship is this: no matter what we may store, it ultimately belongs to God. Any store house is finally God’s house. To help us understand this, God has given us a tith...

Sola: Scripture Alone (Week 4) from 2017-10-15T07:30

When it comes to understanding God, it can be all too tempting to trust ourselves rather than God’s Word. We try to trust our consciences, our culture, or our comprehension. But going beyond God’s...

Sola: Faith Alone (Week 3) from 2017-10-08T07:30

They way in which we receive God’s grace is through faith. We trust that God wants to forgive and save us. If we seek to work for what God has given, we are saying that God’s work is not enough. ...

Sola: Grace Alone (Week 2) from 2017-10-01T07:30

Grace is when God gives us what we do not deserve. In a culture that works on merit, that can be difficult for us to accept! Yet, even if grace goes against our cultural senses, it is a deep spir...

Sola: Christ Alone (Week 1) from 2017-09-24T07:30

Grace is when God gives us what we do not deserve. In a culture that works on merit, that can be difficult for us to accept! Yet, even if grace goes against our cultural senses, it is a deep spirit...

When the Waters Rise: We Serve (Week 2) from 2017-09-17T07:30

As recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey get underway, insurance companies will be working overtime. One insurance company boasts, “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!” We don’t need to wor...

When the Waters Rise: We Pray (Week 1) from 2017-09-10T07:30

When the disciples are caught in a furious squall on the Sea of Galilee, they offer up a simple, ineloquent prayer: “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” No matter how simple the prayer, Jesus hea...

Genesis: Reunification (Week 14) from 2017-09-03T07:30

After all that Joseph’s brothers have done to him, when Joseph becomes second in command in Egypt, he could use his power to exact vengeance from his brothers. But instead, he eventually reconciles...

Genesis: Two Dreamers (Bible Class - Week 13) from 2017-08-27T09:00

After being thrown into a cistern, Joseph eventually winds up in prison in Egypt. But even in prison, Joseph seeks to serve God by helping others. During our worst times, do we seek to help others,...

Genesis: Joseph (Week 12) from 2017-08-20T07:30

Every family is broken. Just ask Joseph. His brothers hate him so much that they throw him into a cistern and almost leave him for dead. When our families are filled with brokenness and acrimony, w...

Missions Sunday 2017 from 2017-08-13T07:30

The summer of 2017 has been an amazing summer for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ both at home and afar. Our mission teams from Alaska, Oklahoma, and Texas share stories and testimonies about ...

Genesis: Leah and Rachel (Week 10) from 2017-08-06T12:20:57

When Jacob falls in love with his uncle’s daughter, Rachel, he is willing to do anything to get her. Love drives us to do many things. This is why we can be thankful that God’s love for us drove Hi...

Genesis: Jacob and Esau (Week 9) from 2017-07-30T07:30

From the womb, two brothers, Jacob and Esau, feud with each other. When we feud with others, how are we to handle these feuds? Our desire to love others must always be stronger than our desire to t...

Genesis: Isaac (Week 8) from 2017-07-23T07:30

God makes an unthinkable request of Abraham – to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. But a human sacrifice can never atone for human sins. God Himself must provide the perfect sacrifice for the sins of ...

Genesis: Sodom and Gomorrah from 2017-07-16T07:30

Sodom and Gomorrah were the epitome of wickedness in the ancient world. Yet, in spite of their wickedness, Abraham argues for God’s grace. When we see wickedness, how do we argue? Do you we argue f...

Genesis: Abraham (Week 6) from 2017-07-09T09:00

God continues to seek new beginnings in a world filled with old sin. He makes a promise to Abraham to, from him, bring forth a new nation that will be a beacon of righteousness in a world darkened ...

Genesis: Babel (Week 5) from 2017-07-02T07:30

Noah brings a new beginning, but humanity quickly falls back into its old ways as it seeks to usurp God’s position by building a tall tower. This tower demonstrates both the folly and the danger of...

Genesis: Noah (Week 4) from 2017-06-25T09:00

As man’s wickedness increases, God’s justice against sin is finally rendered in the form of a flood. But out of disaster emerges a man chosen by God to bring forth a new beginning – Noah. As “new c...

Genesis: Cain and Abel (Week 3) from 2017-06-18T07:30

The effects of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin quickly become apparent in the story of Cain and Abel. Hatred and death quickly have their way. But in the face of evil, God both exacts justice and give...

Genesis: Fall (Week 2) from 2017-06-11T07:30

God’s good creation was quickly corrupted by a bad decision. If Genesis 1 describes the best of times, Genesis 3 ushers in the worst of times and sets up a tension for the rest of the book, for the...

Genesis: Creation (Week 1) from 2017-06-04T07:30

How did all we see get here? This is the question that Genesis 1 answers. The great promise of this chapter, however, lies not in how everything got here, but in what everything that God created is...

Memorial Day - "Heaven and Earth" from 2017-05-28T07:30

So often, we think of heaven being a place that is far away. But the story of Jacob's encounter with a ladder that leads to heaven teaches us that heaven is not as far away as we think. Indeed, the...

Jonah: Anger Management (Week 5) from 2017-05-21T07:30

When Nineveh repents, Jonah is angry. Jonah does not want God to show his enemies grace. Is there an enemy for whom you do not want God’s grace? God’s grace not only forgives us, it calls us to for...

Jonah: Worst Sermon Ever (Week 4) from 2017-05-14T07:30

When Jonah finally makes it to Nineveh, he preaches a terrible sermon. There is no promise of grace. There is no reference to Scripture. There is only a declaration of judgment. But through Jonah’s...

Jonah: How Not to Pray (Week 3) from 2017-05-07T07:30

When Jonah is in the belly of a big fish, he offers a prayer to God. But even though there are flashes of brilliance in his prayer, Jonah does not seem to understand the mission God has given him a...

Jonah: Day of Reckoning (Week 2) from 2017-04-30T07:30

Jonah may be running from God, but God is also running after him. God sends a storm after him. Though we may not like to think about it, there is a day of reckoning for sin. But though this day of ...

Jonah: On the Run (Week 1) from 2017-04-23T07:30

The story of Jonah opens with the prophet running from God because He has called him to preach to a group of people he hates. Everyone has something that unsettles them. What causes you to run?

Self-Destruct: Vanity from 2017-04-02T07:30

It is easy to become turned in ourselves – on our accomplishments, our importance, and our needs. Scripture calls us, however, to humble ourselves – to let go of our pride and get honest about our ...

Self-Destruct: Unbelief from 2017-03-19T07:30

There are a whole host of false beliefs into which our world buys. “All faiths lead the same God.” “God would never want me to be unhappy.” “What I desire is who I am.” James says that false teachi...

Self-Destruct: Trivia from 2017-03-12T07:30

In a world obsessed with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, it can be tempting to spend our lives on what is trivial rather than on what is meaningful. In a world where trivial information is being ...

Self-Destruct: Evasion from 2017-03-05T08:30

Everyone lies. Parents. Kids. Bosses. Coworkers. Politicians. It’s become accepted. And yet, as Christians, we are called to tell the truth. In a world where lying is accepted and expected, how can...

Family Ties: Legacy from 2017-02-26T08:30

Paul calls Timothy his son. But He knows that Timothy is only his son in the faith because of the legacy of faith left to Timothy by his mother and grandmother. He encourages Timothy to fan into fl...

Family Ties: Discipline from 2017-02-19T08:30

Moses and Aaron disobey God. As a discipline, they are not allowed to bring the children of Israel into the Promised Land. From God’s discipline of Moses, we can learn some lessons about disciplini...

iSHARE from 2017-02-05T08:30

We are called to share what God has given us with others. When we share what we have, we not only share of ourselves, we share Christ in our actions!

iREST from 2017-01-29T08:30

Everyone needs rest. Rest teaches us to rely on God, who continues to take care of us even when we are not taking care of business. Rest leads to replenishment, which allows to better steward our r...

iWORK from 2017-01-22T08:30

Work apart from God can become a meaningless and exhausting burden. But when we see work as a gift from God, our work begins to reflect His eternal works. In Ecclesiastes 3, Solomon invites us to s...

iLOVE from 2017-01-15T08:30

As Christians, others are to know us as people who love (cf. John 13:35). In Romans 12, Paul talks to us about what love looks like in practical terms. Does our love look like biblical love?

iAM from 2017-01-08T08:30

When God reveals His identity to Moses, He simply calls Himself, “I AM.” We can be tempted, when we speak of our identities, to speak of them in terms of our accomplishments. “I am successful.” “I ...

Christmas Future from 2016-12-18T08:30

Fear of the future is common. An old man named Simeon notes that Mary’s future will be a difficult one as she has to watch her Son die. Simeon himself is nearing death, and yet he does not fear the...

Christmas Present from 2016-12-11T10:00

The normal hustle and bustle of the holiday season is stressful enough in and of itself. But when sometime unexpected comes up – whether that be a big bill, a health crisis, or a problem at work – ...

Christmas Past from 2016-12-04T08:30

Christmas is a time for family! Families come in from all over to be together during the holidays. The family you grew up with in the past, however, can sometimes become frustrating in the present....

Civics 101 from 2016-11-06T08:30

This year's election is the source of a lot of stress! The political climate of the first century was also a source of stress for the Jews who lived under the oppression of the Romans. But when the...

Stepping Out from 2016-10-30T07:30

God gives His Son to bless our world. This is Jesus’ message in John 3. This is also the heart of the gospel. On Reformation Day, we’ll reflect on the primacy of the gospel in the Church and for th...

Stepping Up from 2016-10-23T07:30

It had to be a hard thing to give away all she had to live on. But this widow did. Why did she give away 100% of her possessions? Because she came to trust God with all her possessions. What things...

Stepping In from 2016-10-16T07:30

In the middle of a famine, Elijah asks a pagan widow to trust his God for provision. She has only a little flour and oil for her and her son. But Elijah asks this widow to give the food to him so t...

The Mission: Evangelism from 2016-10-09T19:30

The call of every Christian is to live beyond themselves. We are to share the hope that we have with the world. When some lepers stumble into an Aramean camp that has been emptied by God, and when ...

The Meal: Lord’s Supper from 2016-10-02T07:30

When Jesus celebrates the Passover with His disciples the night before He dies, it becomes more than a Passover. It becomes a promise of His presence. For in, with, and under simple forms of bread ...

The Water: Baptism from 2016-09-25T07:30

In the last chapter of Matthew, Jesus calls us to make disciples in two ways: by teaching His Word and by baptizing in His name (cf. Matthew 28:19-20). The Ethiopian eunuch becomes a disciple by ba...

The Gathering: Worship from 2016-09-18T19:30

Worship is the natural and inevitable response of people who have faith in God to a good God. In this message, we look at the nature of worship, the location of worship, and the focus of worship in...

The Word: God's Word from 2016-09-13T06:39:24

Jesus gives us words in His teaching and He is the Word made flesh. Thus, it is vital that we hear and practice His words. In this message we talk about the nature and character of Jesus’ words – h...

The Story: God's Big Story from 2016-09-04T07:30

The story of the Bible moves from God’s Creation to Our Fall to Christ’s Redemption to the Final Restoration. In the introduction to this series, we look at how Christ undoes the curse of our Fall ...

Hope: Psalms of Royalty from 2016-08-28T07:30

Many of the Psalms were written by King David, Israel’s greatest king. But as great as David was, the Psalms express a yearning for another king – one who is even greater than King David. Psalm 96:...

Insight: Psalms of Wisdom from 2016-08-21T07:30

In the Bible, wisdom is defined not just as knowledge, but as the ability to make right choices. This is why wisdom ultimately comes from God! For when choices in life become difficult, God can giv...

Revenge: Imprecatory Psalm from 2016-08-14T07:30

As Christians, we know we are called to be forgiving people. Yet, when someone wounds us deeply, we often struggle with wanting to get revenge. In Psalm 137, the Israelites have been carried off in...

Comfort; Psalms of Faith from 2016-07-31T07:30

Psalm 23 is perhaps the most famous passage in all of Scripture. In it, people have found deep comfort, usually in midst of some sort of grief. This Psalm teaches us about faith and reminds us that...

Guilt: Psalms of Penitence from 2016-07-24T07:30

Even if we don’t like it, most of us have had to endure the feeling of guilt over something we know we did wrong. The cure for guilt is not self-pity, self-debasement, or self-loathing; it is repen...

Thankful: Psalms of Thanksgiving from 2016-07-17T07:30

It is not difficult to be thankful when we have a lot to be thankful for! But what if we are in trouble? What if disaster has struck? In Psalm 34, the Psalmist invites us to take a long view of tha...

Awe: Psalms of Praise from 2016-07-10T07:30

A glance at a beautiful sunrise or a gaze at a lofty mountain can inspire a sense of awe. In Psalm 19, while a sense of awe is declared at God’s creation, the Psalmist reminds us that our ultimate ...

Self-Control from 2016-07-03T07:30

Leadership courses will often teach people that before they lead anyone else, they need to be able to lead themselves. This is the heart of self-control. Jesus, even when His desires may have tempt...

Gentless from 2016-06-26T07:30

In a world that is often “hard-knocks,” gentleness can be an overlooked virtue. Yet, as the story of Rehoboam demonstrates, gentleness not only helps people, it endears them to you. To whom do you ...

Faithfulness from 2016-06-19T09:30

The old saying goes, “Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman.” The story of Esther reminds us, “Behind ever great woman, there is a faithful man.” Mordecai challenges Esther to do...

Faithfulness from 2016-06-19T09:30

The old saying goes, “Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman.” The story of Esther reminds us, “Behind ever great woman, there is a faithful man.” Mordecai challenges Esther to do...

Faithfulness from 2016-06-19T07:30

The old saying goes, “Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman.” The story of Esther reminds us, “Behind ever great woman, there is a faithful man.” Mordecai challenges Esther to do e...

Goodness from 2016-06-12T07:30

Most of us have traded true goodness for what we think is “good enough.” In Jesus’ encounter with a rich man, He challenges this man to see what and who is truly good and to consider that he, as a ...

Patience from 2016-05-29T07:30

Patience is hardest to practice in the midst of fear. This is the lesson Saul learned. Saul is instructed to wait on the prophet Samuel to make offerings to the LORD. But when Saul sees that the Ph...

Peace from 2016-05-22T07:30

Jesus has come to bring peace. But before He brings peace, He has peace. He is peacefully sleeping in the back of a boat while His disciples are terrified by a storm. But on that storm He pronounce...

Love from 2016-05-08T07:30

The love of a mother is unique. For many, the love of their mothers is steadfast, unconditional, and forgiving. In this way, a mother’s love mirrors God’s love. At the head of the fruit of the Spir...

They Grow Up So Fast from 2016-05-01T07:30

If you parent a young child, you’ve probably been told by more than one person: “They grow up so fast.” And it’s true! In the short time that you have to raise your family, how do you leave a legac...

Crosswinds from 2016-04-24T07:30

As if raising a family wasn’t difficult enough in and of itself, families face many crosswinds that make things even more difficult: in-laws, divorces, blended families, custody battles, financial ...

22 Minutes from 2016-04-17T07:30

The average sitcom is 22 minutes. In 22 minutes, parents in a sitcom family must have a problem with their kids, confront the problem, struggle through the problem, and fix the problem. Family prob...

Home Base from 2016-04-10T07:30

Before there were cities, before there was pop culture, before there were wars, before there was poverty, before there was even sin, there was the family. God brought Adam and Eve together as husba...

ABC Ask Anything from 2016-04-03T07:30

Pastor Bill Tucker & Pastor Zach McIntosh answer questions from Bible Class attendees live and unrehearsed!

Joy from 2016-03-13T07:30:10

What do you do when you you’ve experienced a terrible tragedy or loss and you feel like you will never be able to smile again? Paul, himself in the middle of a very difficult time as he languishes ...

Faith from 2016-03-06T08:30:38

Even people who seem to have strong faith sometimes doubt. This was the case even with John the Baptist. John the Baptist wondered out loud if Jesus was the Messiah. Perhaps you struggle with doubt...

Desires from 2016-02-28T08:30:34

In and of themselves, desires are good things. They are given to us by God. But when we desire something God has given in a way that goes against what God has commanded, disaster results. Just ask ...

Parenting from 2016-02-21T08:30:24

One of the saddest parenting stories in the Bible is that of David and Absalom. Years of neglectful parenting finally resulted in Absalom’s rebellion and death. By the time David sees what has happ...

Marriage from 2016-02-14T08:30:26

Marriage is meant to be a beautiful picture of how Christ loves His Church. Because of sin, however, this picture can be distorted and, tragically, sometimes even destroyed. How do we recover the p...

We Have Met the Enemy from 2016-02-07T08:30:03

The first section of the book of Judges has been focused on outside threats to Israel: threats from the Midianites and the Moabites and the Canaanites and the Philistines. The final part of the boo...

Character Counts from 2016-01-31T08:30:37

Samson was a man of great talent. He had strength and he had political savvy. But he did not have any character. He fell into sin again and again. Even the most talented people crash and burn if th...

Campaign Promises from 2016-01-24T08:30:56

We have come to expect that politicians will make campaign promises they cannot keep. Jephthah made a promise that he should not have kept, but did, and it ended up costing him the life of his daug...

The Only Thing We Have to Fear from 2016-01-17T08:30:54

It was Franklin Roosevelt who famously said in his first inaugural address, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Gideon was a man who was always afraid. Many people know the story of Gi...

All Shapes and Sizes from 2016-01-10T08:30:29

The first major judge in Judges is a woman! And she is strong. She spearheads a battle against Jabin and reveals that her commander, Barak, is a coward. Deborah is an example of how heroes come in ...

The Definition of Insanity from 2016-01-03T08:30:45

“The definition of insanity,” the old adage goes, “is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” The book of Judges is set during a time when Israel fell into the sa...

Christmas Shopping from 2015-12-13T08:30:34

During this time of year, it’s not too tough for jealousy to take root. We see what gifts others are buying their families and we can be tempted to try to keep up, or to compare the gifts we receiv...

Christmas Cookies from 2015-12-06T08:30:28

Christmas cookies are delicious! That is, unless the recipe gets messed up. I once had some Christmas cookies without sugar. Rather than being delicious, they were bitter. Sometimes, what is true o...

When You Are Persecuted from 2015-11-29T08:30:30

Daniel is persecuted by people who are jealous of him. They purposely set him up so that he will have to compromise his faith or risk being killed in a den of lions. Daniel does not compromise in h...

In the Midst of Immorality from 2015-11-22T20:30:28

King Belshazzar has taken holy things plundered from the temple in Jerusalem and used them for unholy purposes – for revelry. God judges Belshazzar’s immorality, however. When we are confronted wit...

When You're Confronted from 2015-11-15T12:47:09

In Daniel 3, King Nebuchadnezzar sets up a giant golden idol. Three of Daniel’s friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego have a choice: do they bow down to the king’s statue or do they stand up for...

When Things Are Uncertain from 2015-11-08T20:30:09

In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that none of his wise men can interpret for him. Daniel offers to interpret the king’s dream, but before God reveals to Daniel its meaning! All Daniel c...

Watch the Tape: Study from 2015-10-25T07:30:50

In order to learn from mistakes, a coach will often have his team watch the tape of their last game. This way, they can study and learn how to do better next time. We too are to “watch God’s tape” ...

Salary Cap: Stewardship from 2015-10-18T07:30:46

Professional teams live with salary caps. This way, one team cannot radically outspend another. We too live with salary caps. God has given us much, but He has not given us everything. Our challeng...

No “I” in Team: Service from 2015-10-11T07:30:14

A superstar may be good for a franchise’s bottom line, but it is rarely good for a team. Teams play together to lift each other up. As Christians, we are on Christ’s team. We must play together and...

Crowd Noise: Silence from 2015-10-04T07:30:22

When you’re on the field, you have tune out the roar of the crowd to focus on the game. When life roars at us, we need similar focus. This is why, when Job loses everything, his friends come to him...

Good Night’s Sleep: Sabbath from 2015-09-27T07:30:15

Just as important as playing hard is resting well. We need rest to replenish ourselves. This is why the Bible commands us to Sabbath. But Sabbath is not only a command, but a blessing. To legalisti...

Pre-Game Meal: Fasting from 2015-09-20T07:30:58

What you eat before the big game is important. Similarly, what you eat in your walk with God is vital. This is why the Bible suggests fasting. Fasting teaches us to control our desires and reminds ...

Huddle Up: Prayer from 2015-09-13T07:30:46

Before a team hits the field, they will often gather to pray. This prayer helps reorient them on what matters most. How much time do you spend huddling with God in prayer? Martin Luther explained, ...

Threading the Needle from 2015-09-06T07:30:47

Threading the Needle

No Excuses from 2015-08-30T07:30:34

Adultery is often justified by excuses. “My marriage has grown cold.” “This lover is my soul mate.” “God wouldn’t want me to be happy.” But no excuse can justify adultery. What we need are not excu...

ABC Special - Dr. David Player (Week 5) from 2015-08-23T07:30:48

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

ABC Special from 2015-08-09T07:30:54

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

Pleading the Fifth from 2015-08-02T11:17:44

When someone “please the fifth,” they are refusing to speak about a particular incident because what they say may wind up being incriminating. In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus looks at the Fifth C...

Moore, OK Mission Team from 2015-07-26T07:30:27

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

ABC Special - Dr. David Player (Week 4) from 2015-07-19T07:30:47

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

ABC Special - Dr. David Player (Week 3) from 2015-07-12T07:30:02

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

ABC Special - Dr. David Player (Week 2) from 2015-07-05T07:30:02

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

ABC Special - Dr. David Player (Week 1) from 2015-06-28T07:30:48

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

SPF - Freedom from 2015-06-21T07:30:31

Some of the best moments in life are the spontaneous ones. On Father’s Day, we give thanks for fathers and their sometimes spontaneous antics that can remind us all that we need to be free to somet...

SPF - Fatigue from 2015-06-14T08:40:35

Summer is supposed to be a time of relaxation. But sometimes, with all the special occasions of summer, it can turn into a time of fatigue. It is important to carve out time for rest so you can rec...

SPF - Forgiveness from 2015-06-07T07:30:56

When kids are in close proximity to each other all summer long, fights are bound to erupt. Sibling rivalry is as old as sin itself. Remember Cain and Abel? Joseph gives us a way out of sibling riva...

SPF - Fun from 2015-05-31T07:30:25

Sometimes families plan all their fun around one big summer vacation. But something doesn’t have to involve a big event to be fun. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reminds us that we can find joy and fun i...

SPF - Fellowship from 2015-05-24T00:30:15

Sometimes families plan all their fun around one big summer vacation. But something doesn’t have to involve a big event to be fun. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reminds us that we can find joy and fun i...

SPF - Farwell from 2015-05-17T07:30

Summer can be a time of farewells. Kids leave their friends at school. Some even are transitioning to a new school. My mother used to tell me, “Always leave a place better than how you found it.” A...

Lie: I’m Kind of a Big Deal from 2015-05-10T07:30

It is tempting to define ourselves by our accolades and achievements rather than by Christ’s achievement for us on the cross. On Mother’s Day, we take a moment to remind women – and men – that they...

Lie: We Are Living In A Material World from 2015-04-26T07:30

Far too often, we get so caught up in the things of today that we forget about the eternal things of God. This world is more than what we see and the possessions that we have. This is why Paul warn...

Lie: All You Need Is Love from 2015-04-19T07:30

Love is important. But many people have reduced love into little more than feelings and desires. Paul, however, speaks of love in challenging terms! Love is patient. Love is kind. Love forgives. Lo...

Lie: All Roads Lead To Rome from 2015-04-12T07:30

Our culture is mired in relativism. Many people believe that it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you believe something. They believe all roads lead to God. Jesus, however, is clear: only ...

Higher Education:"Our Internship" from 2015-03-22T07:30

Colleges often partner with businesses so students can get hands-on training in an internship. In a sense, this life is an internship for heaven. The temptations we face can strengthen our faith an...

Higher Education:"Academic Freedom" from 2015-03-15T07:30

The Gnostics, as well as the Jews, prided themselves in following all sorts of rigorous rituals. But Paul says a person does not need rigorous ritual to have true knowledge. Indeed, such legalism, ...

Higher Education:"The Perfect Professor" from 2015-03-08T07:30

There is no one smarter than Jesus! After all, as Paul notes, He is the fullness of God. And whereas the Gnostics thought their education was for only a few, Paul notes that in Christ, “all things ...

J2e3 - Stuff from 2015-03-01T08:30

Giving can help us grow our faith because when we give, and God comes through in His provision to us, we learn to trust Him more. Because giving is an exercise of faith, fanfare and rewards from ot...

J2e3 - World from 2015-02-23T07:04:26

Christ’s desire is that all come to know Him. This means that, as His followers, we are to leave no corner of creation unturned in our efforts to share the gospel. How we do that, however, ought to...

J2e3 - Others from 2015-02-15T08:30

The hallmark of a disciple is love. If God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to die for us, we ought to be more than willing to love others. In this message, we’ll talk about the importance of lo...

J2e3 - You from 2015-02-08T08:30

The gospel is for you! Because God is so focused on us, we ought to focus on ourselves as well – not because of arrogance, but for the sake of stewarding ourselves well so we can serve the Lord wel...

J2e3 - God from 2015-02-01T08:30

When I was in school, rather than reading a whole book for a class, I would sometimes rely on Cliff’s Notes. These notes gave me a good understanding of what was most important in a book without ac...

2015: Make It Great-Ministry from 2015-01-04T08:30

We are called to do ministry! The Greek word for “ministry” is related to the word for “service.” Jesus shows His disciples how to serve when He washes their feet and calls them to do likewise (ver...

The Biggest, Bestest Christmas EVER!-Keep It Simple from 2014-12-14T08:30

The commercialism of Christmas is well-documented. But Mary eschews the trappings of things and rejoices in the simple things that God gives. She exclaims: “God has filled the hungry with good thin...

The Biggest, Bestest Christmas EVER!-Keep It Joyful from 2014-12-07T08:30

Mary’s circumstances were hard. Yet, she was nevertheless joyful because her joy came from God. This is why she sings, “My spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (verse 47). From where does your joy come?

We Do: The Making of a Marriage-Beauty from 2014-11-23T08:30

In a world that is full of unrealistic standards of beauty, do you make your spouse your standard of beauty? To beat back lust, husbands and wives must continue to see each other as beautiful and r...

We Do: The Making of a Marriage-Commitment from 2014-11-16T08:30

Every marriage encounters tough times. It is during these times that the promises you made at the altar must trump the feelings you currently have. When a couple is drifting from each other, they m...

We Do: The Making of a Marriage-Intimacy from 2014-11-09T09:30

Satan loves to destroy marriages by making marital intimacy grow cold. Indeed, the Bible warns against a lack of intimacy in 1 Corinthians 7:5: “Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent...

Payment Received-"How It Works" from 2014-10-26T07:30

The gospel is a payment – Jesus has paid for our sins. The gospel is also a gift – Jesus gives us blessings, both temporal, like family and home, and eternal, like salvation. Jesus pays for us so H...

Payment Received-"Why We Give" from 2014-10-19T07:30

Because God paid for our sins, we are free to give – not “reluctantly or under compulsion” (verse 7) – but out of thankfulness to God. And God promises that even as we give, God gives to us! Thus, ...

Payment Received-"What God Paid" from 2014-10-12T07:30

Abraham lived in a world where other nations would try to pay off gods by their sacrifices. Indeed, many of these sacrifices would even be of children. But when the true God asks for Abraham’s son,...

The Apprentice-The Slow…You’re Hired! from 2014-10-05T07:30

You would think that the disciples would have figured out Jesus’ mission by this point in Luke’s Gospel! But they were still confused. Like the disciples, we do not have everything about Jesus figu...

The Apprentice-The Arrogant…You’re Hired! from 2014-09-28T07:30

Arrogance can be disastrous to human relationships. Yet, even though the disciples were often arrogant, Jesus compassionately called them to humility. Who do we know who is arrogant? Do we compassi...

The Apprentice-"The Fearful...You're Hired!" from 2014-09-21T07:30

Our fears can distract us from our faith. This is precisely what happened to Peter when he was walking on water to meet his Lord. In the midst of our fears, Jesus persistently calls us to fix our e...

The Apprentice-"The Novice...You're Hired!" from 2014-09-07T07:30

The Twelve Jesus called as disciples were nothing particularly special. In fact, the book of Acts calls the disciples “unschooled, ordinary men” (Acts 4:13). But Jesus uses common people to do extr...

More Than A Paycheck from 2014-08-31T07:30

As we celebrate Labor Day weekend, we take some time to reflect on both the burdens and blessings of our vocations, trusting God to give us the strength and resources we need to do the jobs he has ...

Infamous 12-"The Sun Will Come Out" from 2014-08-24T06:30

The book of Malachi is a story of a people deep into sin. In fact, the people in Malachi do not even often recognize how they have offended God. But for all their offenses, God offers a promise: th...

Infamous 12-"Stone Cold" from 2014-08-17T06:30

The people in Zechariah’s day stubbornly refused to heed the word of the Lord. He wanted them to help each other; but instead, they hurt each other. God calls us to have soft hearts not only for Hi...

Infamous 12-"To Costa Rica and Beyond" from 2014-08-10T07:30

This weekend, we take some time to share stories from our trips to Costa Rica, Moore, Oklahoma, and the south side of San Antonio, rejoicing at how God's good news knows no bounds!

Infamous 12-"Owner’s Suite" from 2014-08-03T07:30

Haggai reminds us that all the earth is the Lord’s! But Haggai also promises that into the earth, the Lord will come down. He may own the earth, but even more so, He saves the earth – He saves us.

Infamous 12-"God's Love Song" from 2014-07-27T07:30

Zephaniah has a word of judgment for all the nations. His words are often harsh, but he knows that for every harsh word, God has a sweet song. Like a mother who sings over her child, God sings over...

Infamous 12-"You Gotta Have Faith" from 2014-07-20T07:30

One of the most common questions people have is: How were people saved in the Old Testament if Jesus had not come yet? The answer is: They were saved in the same way as people now are – by faith. H...

Infamous 12-"This and That" from 2014-07-13T07:30

The prophet Nahum brings a warning against the city of Nineveh. His message is straightforward: you cannot expect to reap wickedness and harvest righteousness. God will judge the Ninevites for thei...

Infamous 12-"…Justice for All" from 2014-07-06T07:30

On a weekend when we celebrate our nation’s independence, we remember that we desire not only liberty for all, but justice for all. God gives us the recipe for justice: to act justly, to love mercy...

Infamous 12-"The Renegade Reluctant" from 2014-06-29T07:30

The story of Jonah is unique. For it is not a story of a prophet teaching some wayward people, but of some wayward people teaching a prophet. The teacher Jonah becomes the student. In what areas of...

Infamous 12-"Back At You" from 2014-06-22T07:30

Obadiah is written against Nineveh but it can serve as a warning to us all. We cannot live in sin without suffering the consequences of sin. Thus, repentance is paramount.

Infamous 12-"Justice and Righteousness" from 2014-06-15T07:30

Fathers love to camp out! On Father’s Day, we celebrate the people and things dads love and get honest about the mistakes dads make, remembering how God takes our worst and redeems it for His glory.

Infamous 12-"Y’all Come!" from 2014-06-08T07:30

Joel is serves as harbinger of bad news. He foretells a plague of locusts and refers to the day of the LORD as “great and dreadful” (2:31). Yet, even with all the suffering the Jews endure, Joel ma...

Infamous 12-"Divorce Court" from 2014-06-01T02:30

Divorces, as any one who has ever had to endure one knows, are painful. In Hosea, God divorces Israel because of her unfaithfulness. But Israel’s unfaithfulness does not ultimately overcome God’s f...

The End- The True Story of Happily Ever After-"In the Meantime" from 2014-05-25T07:30

The world’s end will most certainly come. Christ has promised it. But how shall we live in the mean time? When the world ends, Christ will reveal to us what mattered most when we were still in the ...

The End- The True Story of Happily Ever After-"I Hope You’re Left Behind!" from 2014-05-18T07:30

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the end of the world. Teachings like the rapture, the millennium, and all sorts of gloom and doom connected to geopolitical events take what the Bi...

The End- The True Story of Happily Ever After-"False Starts" from 2014-05-11T07:30

For millennia now, when trouble strikes, some have been concerned that the end of the world is upon us. But Jesus clearly says that even when we “hear wars and rumors of wars...the end is still to ...

The End- The True Story of Happily Ever After-"Majoring in the Minors" from 2014-05-04T08:17:23

People have lots of questions about the end of the world. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the questions for which we don’t have answers that we forget about God’s promises which give us the answe...

The End- The True Story of Happily Ever After-"A Truly Happy Ending" from 2014-04-27T07:30

Everybody likes happy endings. There’s something about the hero conquering the villain or the guy getting the girl that warms our hearts like nothing else can. Jesus promises that the ending of thi...

Jesus. The Final Days-"One Last Chance" from 2014-04-06T07:30

Most people have heard of a “deathbed conversion,” though many are skeptical of the genuineness of such so-called “religious awakenings.” But here is a thief who has a genuine end-of-life conversio...

Jesus. The Final Days-"Truth Be Told" from 2014-03-30T07:30

One of Jesus’ final conversations is with a man who in the crosshairs of an existential crisis. Pontius Pilate wants to know, “What is truth” (verse 38)? Interestingly, Jesus never answers Pilate’s...

Jesus. The Final Days-"Famous Last Words" from 2014-03-23T07:30

Jesus’ final lesson to His disciples is one of love: “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (verse 35). Being that this is Jesus’ final lesson – a last will ...

Jesus. The Final Days-"Prophetic Premonitions" from 2014-03-16T07:30

Most people have had premonitions before – an eerie feeling that forebodes something to come. Of course, many of premonitions never come to pass. Jesus, when he tells the Parable of the Workers in ...

Jesus. The Final Days-"For A Good Cause" from 2014-03-09T07:30

We all have causes – things to which we devote our passions and energies. Some people devote themselves to humanitarian work. Some people devote themselves to their favorite team. Jesus’ cause is t...

Jesus. The Final Days-"Celebrate Good Times" from 2014-03-02T08:30

What do you celebrate in life? In the day-to-day grind of life’s hectic schedule, celebration can easily get lost. Even in the final week of His life, Jesus participates – and indeed, hosts – a cel...

History’s Most Memorable Speech-"Putting It All Into Practice" from 2014-02-23T08:30

Jesus' words are not meant merely to be heard; they are meant to be done! To hear Jesus’ words and then to reject them by our actions is utter foolishness. Where do you need to grow in doing Jesus’...

History’s Most Memorable Speech-"The Weight of Wealth" from 2014-02-16T08:30

With great wealth comes great responsibility. This sums up Jesus’ teaching on money. No matter how much treasure we may have on earth, our primary calling is to use our earthly treasure to heavenly...

History’s Most Memorable Speech-"Don't Judge Me!" from 2014-02-09T08:30

Jesus’ words about “judging not” (cf. Matthew 7:1) have to be some of the most misunderstood words in the history of biblical interpretation. In this message, we look at what the Bible says about j...

History’s Most Memorable Speech-"Appearances Can Be Deceiving" from 2014-02-02T09:30

The old saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This is usually meant to be a reminder that someone who looks like little on the outside may be incredibly wise on the inside. But sadly, t...

History’s Most Memorable Speech-"Engaging our Enemies" from 2014-01-26T09:30

Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount with a word on how we are blessed by God. Now, Jesus exhorts us to be a blessing to others – but not just to any old “others,” but to our enemies. In this mes...

History’s Most Memorable Speech-"Tackling Tough Topics" from 2014-01-19T09:30

Jesus certainly does not shy away from tough topics in the Sermon on the Mount. He talks about murder and anger and making vows and loving enemies and foregoing worry. In these verses, Jesus talk...

Christmas in Reverse-"Reversing…Insignificance" from 2013-12-15T08:30

In the ancient world, shepherds were considered to be blue collar, insignificant scoundrels. But it is to these simple men that God chooses to herald the birth of His Son. God takes insignificant s...

Christmas in Reverse-"Reversing…Ignorance" from 2013-12-08T09:30

Herod was ignorant that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem. The wise men were ignorant that Herod was an evil despot. Both needed to understand God’s Word and plans more fully. We too need ...

Discipleship as Following&Leading (part 2) from 2013-12-01T09:30

“Leadership is not an identity.  It is a function.  Leadership is not a position.  It is relational ... it is a behavior.  This behavior is learned best by learning how to follow well.  First and f...

Discipleship as Following&Leading (part 1) from 2013-11-24T09:30

“Leadership is not an identity.  It is a function.  Leadership is not a position.  It is relational ... it is a behavior.  This behavior is learned best by learning how to follow well.  First and f...

Jesus Christ, M.D.-The Process from 2013-11-17T09:30

Healing is often not so much an event as it is a process. The woman Jesus heals from her bleeding has gone through doctor after doctor, but none have been able to help her. Jesus Himself then lea...

Jesus Christ, M.D.-The Faith from 2013-11-10T09:30

Some people treat faith as if it is a magical healing force. “You can be healed,” some will say, “if you have enough faith.” But faith is not a force; it is trust in Christ. Faith is only as goo...

Jesus Christ, M.D.-The Reason from 2013-11-03T09:30

Why does sickness plague us? Because sin plagues us. When some friends of a paralyzed man bring Him to Jesus, before He heals the man physically, Jesus heals the man spiritually – He forgives thi...

Treasure(d)-You from 2013-10-27T21:30

On Reformation Day, we remember that we are God’s treasure. Indeed, God treasures us so much that He sends His Son to die so that we might be saved. In Mark 10, when Jesus meets a rich young man,...

Treasure(d)-God from 2013-10-20T09:30

Too often, we value the things of this world above the things of God. In two short parables, Jesus asks us to envision this world’s most precious treasures and then asks: What if we pursued the t...

Treasure(d)-Others from 2013-10-13T09:30

Zacchaeus began as a man who look out only for himself. But then he met Jesus and went from being greedy – concerned only with his wealth and needs – to generous, gladly giving sacrificially of hi...

Jesus.-Turning the Tables on Temptation from 2013-10-06T09:30

Everyone is tempted. Even Jesus was tempted. Jesus responds to temptation with the sword of the Spirit – the Word of God. This is how we too are called to respond to temptation. In this message...

Jesus.-Big on Baptism from 2013-09-29T09:30

Baptism washes our sins away (cf. Acts 22:16). Of course, Jesus had no sins to wash away, yet He still wanted to be baptized! This is why the one whom Jesus asks to baptize Him, John the Baptist,...

Jesus.-When Jesus Rebels! from 2013-09-22T09:30

Jesus is not always easy to understand. His parents learned that early on. What do we do when we are puzzled by Jesus’ ways? We respond like His mother: “His mother treasured all these things in...

Jesus.-Why Do Bad Things Happen? from 2013-09-15T09:30

People often wonder, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” This was Peter’s conundrum – except that he was wondering why bad things would happen to Jesus! In Jesus’ suffering, we see how God...

Jesus.-Who Is This Masked Man? from 2013-09-08T09:30

Recently, CNN featured an article by Reza Aslan, a former Muslim turned “Christian.” He said about Jesus: “Today, I can confidently say that two decades of rigorous academic research into the ori...

Sleepless in San Antonio-My Friend Keeps Me Up At Night from 2013-09-01T09:30

Many people worry about their friends who do not know Jesus. They ask, “Will I see them in heaven?” “How can I reach them with the gospel?” In Revelation 3, John describes Jesus’ persistent knoc...

Sleepless in San Antonio-Distractions Keep Me Up At Night from 2013-08-25T09:30

With nearly ubiquitous access to the Internet, social media, and smart phones, there is an abundance of things which can distract us from what is most important in our lives. We can even lose slee...

Sleepless in San Antonio-My Workload Keeps Me Up At Night from 2013-08-18T09:30

Work can become so overwhelming that people can lose sleep over it or have nightmares about it. When Jesus was about to go to the cross to do the work of salvation, understandably, He was overwhel...

Sleepless in San Antonio-The Country Keeps Me Up At Night from 2013-08-11T09:30

With increasing frequency, there are many who are expressing anxiety over the direction of our country. Can the U.S. survive many wars, high debt, and moral decay? The book of Daniel reminds us o...

Sleepless in San Antonio-My Kids Keep Me Up At Night from 2013-08-04T09:30

Have your kids ever woken you up at night because they thought they heard a noise? That’s what Samuel did to Eli. But in Samuel’s case, the voice he heard was the very voice of the Lord. Tragica...

Digging Deeper: The Making of a Masterpiece-Vocation from 2013-07-28T09:30

The word “vocation” means “calling.” As Christians, we are called to live out our faith in every one of the callings of our lives – be that as a husband, a wife, a parent, or an employee. In this...

Digging Deeper: The Making of a Masterpiece-Sanctification from 2013-07-21T09:30

To be “sanctified” means to be “made holy.” The Holy Spirit makes us holy when He guides us in the way of holiness outlined by God’s word.

Digging Deeper: The Making of a Masterpiece-Reconciliation from 2013-07-14T09:30

As the gospel reconciles us to Christ even though we are by nature separated from Him because of our sin, we are called to be reconciled to each other. What sins, committed against us, do we need ...

Digging Deeper: The Making of a Masterpiece-Justification from 2013-07-07T09:30

The doctrine of justification reminds us that we are saved not because of anything we do, but because of what Christ has done. When we have faith in Christ, He shows us grace and gives us His righ...

Digging Deeper: The Making of a Masterpiece-Predestination-Predestination from 2013-06-30T10:43:37

The doctrine of predestination can be summed up thusly: “Jesus chooses you.” He chooses you not because of any merit or worth on your part, but because of His great love for you. Though this doc...

Digging Deeper: The Making of a Masterpiece-Beginning with the End from 2013-06-23T09:30

The truth of Christian doctrine is vitally important because it helps us defend ourselves against the lies of Satan (cf. 1 Timothy 1:3). This is the point Paul makes at the end of his letter to th...

It's Complicated-The Many Duties of Dads from 2013-06-16T09:30

Dads wear many hats! From disciplinarian to bread winner to healer of hurts, dads do it all. But dads also struggle. Sometimes, their jobs and families can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, even th...

It's Complicated-Sacred Singleness from 2013-06-02T10:35:19

So often, singleness is overlooked or downplayed in the Church. But singles have an important role – to devote themselves undividedly to the work of the Lord! Singleness does not have to be a cur...

It's Complicated-Magnificent Marriage from 2013-05-19T09:30

Jesus loves marriage! In a culture that was full of divorce, Jesus upholds the value and primacy of marriage. Marriage is a tremendous good not only because of the support, love, and counsel that...

Illusion: The Devil's Deceit Revealed-Emptiness from 2013-05-05T09:30

Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty? Exhaustion leads to emptiness. But Jesus can fill us with His strength. We should turn to Him and draw from His Word.

Illusion: The Devil's Deceit Revealed-Fear from 2013-04-21T09:30

The disciples are scared of everything! They are scared of a storm and then, when Jesus calms the storm, they are scared of Him. Fear can be paralyzing. But Christ calls us not to fear and inste...

Illusion: The Devil's Deceit Revealed-Regrets from 2013-04-14T09:30

The story of David and Absalom is one of the saddest in Scripture. A father is estranged from his son and does not realize what he has lost until his son dies and David cries in despair, ““O my so...

Illusion: The Devil's Deceit Revealed-Stress from 2013-04-07T09:30

The burdens of life can become overwhelming. The apostle Paul, no matter how stressful his life may be, knows the secret to overcoming stress: finding strength in Christ (cf. Philippians 4:13). ...

News Flash! Getting the Sacred Story Straight-Why? from 2013-03-17T09:30

How do you share the gospel in a society riddled by relativism and pluralism? Paul encountered just such a challenge in Acts 17. In Paul’s speech at Athens, we take a look at some of the techniqu...

News Flash! Getting the Sacred Story Straight-Where? from 2013-03-10T09:30

The places that need the gospel are nearly limitless. Jesus’ desire, as demonstrated in Acts 1, is that his gospel go out to “the ends of the earth” (verse 8). Where is God calling you to share t...

News Flash! Getting the Sacred Story Straight-When? from 2013-03-03T09:30

Sharing the good news takes time! A person does not always believe after only a single conversation. Such is the case when Paul shares the gospel with King Agrippa. As we share our faith, then, ...

News Flash! Getting the Sacred Story Straight-Who? from 2013-02-17T09:30

In Mark 4:1 it says, “The crowd that gathered around Jesus was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge.” Jesus...

"F" is for FAILURE: Seeing Beyond Life's Messes-You Think Setbacks Are Final from 2013-02-10T09:30

The old saying goes, “You take two steps forward and one step back.” Setbacks are simply part of life. But they are not reasons to give up! In Jesus’ story of the prodigal son, the son believes ...

"F" is for FAILURE: Seeing Beyond Life's Messes-You Work Harder, Not Smarter from 2013-02-03T09:30

Always worrying about what other people think of you can be paralyzing. It can keep you from doing the right thing and lead you to do the expedient thing so others will think well of you. It can ...

"F" is for FAILURE: Seeing Beyond Life's Messes-You Fulfill Your Own Prophecy from 2013-01-20T09:30

"F" is for FAILURE: Seeing Beyond Life's Messes-You Take "No" for an Answer from 2013-01-13T09:30

Sometimes, we have to learn how to accept an answer that is “no.” Other times, it behooves us to ask again! Consider Abraham. He won’t take “no” for an answer…even from God! He haggles with God...

"F" is for FAILURE: Seeing Beyond Life's Messes-You Run for the Wrong Goal from 2013-01-06T09:30

If you’ve watched enough football, soccer, or basketball games, you’ve probably seen someone make a goal…for the other team. It’s a highly embarrassing mistake. After all, a player reaches the go...

When Darkness Closes In: Processing A Tragedy from 2012-12-16T09:30

In light of the terrible shooting in New Haven, Connecticut, we take some time to process our grief and address some of the questions on the hearts and minds of many.

The Fabulous Life of Elijah: Transitioning the Torch from 2012-12-09T09:30

Elijah passes his mantle to Elisha. As Christians, we are called to pass the mantle of our faith to the next generation. The holidays are an especially good time to do this, as we share “the reas...

The Fabulous Life of Elijah: Dealing with Despair from 2012-12-05T14:41:43

Even the most stalwart spiritual heroes encounter moments of despair. Elijah did when he was being chased by Jezebel, saying, “I have had enough, LORD. Take my life” (verse 4). In the midst of the ...

The Fabulous Life of Elijah: Multiplying What’s Meager from 2012-11-25T09:30

In times of scarcity, it can be tough to trust God! The widow at Zarephath had to learn this lesson first hand as she shared the only food she had with a prophet she didn’t even know. As we give ...

The Fabulous Life of Elijah: Comfortable with Confrontation from 2012-11-18T09:30

Many people are passive aggressive, refusing to confront head on differences with others in conviction or challenges in their relationships. God wants us to confront things – even difficult things...

At The Intersection Of Church And State: Now What? from 2012-11-11T09:30

Now that the election is over, there is a group of people who is inevitably disappointed. When our political party is victorious or defeated, how do we respond? With prayer and submission, of cou...

At The Intersection Of Church And State: Jesus’ Tax Policy from 2012-11-04T09:30

When the Pharisees and Herodians come to Jesus with their question about taxes, they are trying to get him either to disrespect the powers that by answering that paying taxes are not necessary or t...

Word Problems – Real Answers: If A Pharisee Is This Righteous… from 2012-10-28T09:30

On Reformation Sunday, we remember the central message of our Christian faith: that we are justified not by our works, but by grace through faith. All too often, we can be tempted to make how wel...

Word Problems – Real Answers: If A Manager Changes 800 To 400… from 2012-10-21T09:30

This parable is one of the most difficult in the Bible! After all, having a master (who stands for God) commending a dishonest manager (verse 8) raises all sorts of questions. But the interpretiv...

Word Problems – Real Answers: If Barn “A” Holds 500 Tons Of Grain… from 2012-10-14T09:30

“You can’t take it with you.” Everyone has heard this cliché, but far too many of us have far too much trouble living like it’s true. Rather than storing up treasures for ourselves, we are called...

Heaven: God’s Feature Presentation-I Would Like To Know… from 2012-10-07T09:30

Many people have many questions about heaven, for we, like Paul, know that “our citizenship is in heaven” (verse 20). In this message, we answer some common questions about heaven as asked by Conc...

Heaven: God’s Feature Presentation-How To Get To Heaven from 2012-09-30T09:30

If heaven is as glorious as the Scriptural record paints it to be, the question naturally arises: “How do I make it into God’s heavenly kingdom?” On Jubilee Weekend, we answer this question clear...

Heaven: God’s Feature Presentation-How Far Is Heaven? from 2012-09-23T09:30

Many people think of heaven as a place “out there.” And though it is true that when we die, we “depart to be with Christ” (Philippians 1:23), heaven’s ultimate resting place will be in a reconstit...

Heaven: God’s Feature Presentation-Life After Death from 2012-09-16T09:30

The promise of heaven may be glorious, but the stark reality is, as Jesus alludes to in this parable, that not everyone will live with God in heaven. This is not by God’s dream or design, however....

Heaven: God’s Feature Presentation-Why Heaven Matters from 2012-09-09T09:30

Most people know that there is something wrong with this world. The tragedy, death, and despair of our world makes us cry out for something better – something heavenly. The apostle Paul addresses...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Ask Anything from 2012-09-02T09:30

Retirement involves more than playing golf and lounging around! When Moses led the children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt, he was 80 and his brother Aaron was 84. Just because you retire does...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Taking Work Home from 2012-08-26T09:30

Many people take work home with them, either physically or emotionally. Some people are always on call or working on projects and are never able to stop. Other people carry the emotional weight o...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Budgeting and Tithing from 2012-08-19T21:30

Key to any Christian budgeting is giving. Solomon reminds us, Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats ...

Food for Poor from 2012-08-12T09:30

Missions Presentation in ABC

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-A Healthy Look At Me, Part 3 from 2012-08-05T09:30

Many people want to pray, they just don’t know how! Thankfully, Jesus gives us a great way to pray in His prayer – the Lord’s Prayer. But this prayer is not just a prayer to be recited, it’s a pr...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-A Healthy Look At Me, Part 2 from 2012-07-29T07:30

The Hebrew word for “health” is shalom which describes not just our physical health, but our mental, spiritual, and emotional health as well. God wants us to be healthy in all aspects of our lives....

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-A Healthy Look At Me, Part 1 from 2012-07-22T07:30

Many people struggle with feelings of worthlessness and unworthiness. They forget that they are made in God’s image. However, when we remember this fact, we can rest assured that it is in Him that ...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-The One Debt You Want from 2012-07-15T07:30

Many people struggle with out-of-control debt. God’s call is that we steward the resources He has given us faithfully and avoid debt as much as possible. Yet, there is one debt God wants us to have...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Giving Grace, Telling Truth from 2012-07-08T07:30

As Christians, we are called to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). Holding love, or grace, and truth and tension can be difficult. Sometimes, we are tempted to tell someone the truth self-ri...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Learning to Forgive from 2012-07-01T07:30

When someone wounds you deeply, to put it mildly, it is difficult to forgive. Yet, forgiveness is what we are called to by God, for God Himself is forgiving. The prophet Jonah despised this attribu...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Living with Loneliness from 2012-06-24T07:30

According to a study conducted by the AARP, 44 million people struggle with loneliness. This same study found 35% are chronically lonely, a 15% from ten years ago. Loneliness is epidemic. Jesus can...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Leadership God’s Way from 2012-06-17T07:30

Many people struggle with finding time for God in Bible study and prayer. For husbands and fathers, being rooted and grounded in these things is especially important, since they are called to lead ...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Ask Anything 11:00 from 2012-06-10T09:00

God is in the business of asking people to do seemingly strange things. In the book of Hosea, God asks the prophet to take a prostitute as a wife. The prophet and the prostitute – what a combinatio...

tHE aBNORMAL lIFE: Changing on Purpose-Ask Anything 9:30am from 2012-06-10T07:30

God is in the business of asking people to do seemingly strange things. In the book of Hosea, God asks the prophet to take a prostitute as a wife. The prophet and the prostitute – what a combinatio...

Living on Purpose: Living with Regrets from 2012-06-03T07:30

We all have regrets. Past mistakes, failings, fallings, and sins can scar our souls in significant ways. How do we move past these things and live with the chazowns that God has given us? The key i...

Living on Purpose: What Matters Most from 2012-05-27T07:30

During Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. We also remember that every life will eventually end. With this in mind, it is worth it to p...

Living on Purpose: Ready, Set, Go! from 2012-05-20T07:30

Now that we have discovered our spiritual gifts and have thought about our vocations, how can we move toward intentionally living out God’s purpose for our lives? This is where having a plan of act...

Living on Purpose: Getting Spoked Up! (Part 2) from 2012-05-13T07:30

There are three other major spokes in our vocational wheel. They include our health, our work, and our finances. The goal in these areas is that we would be, as Paul writes of himself, “commended i...

Living on Purpose: Getting Spoked Up! (Part 1) from 2012-05-06T07:30

When people get excited about something, they will often speak of “getting stoked up,” like embers in a fire. God wants us to get stoked up about the different vocations he has for us. We can look ...

Living on Purpose: Putting it on Paper from 2012-04-29T07:30

Crafting a personal purpose statement helps bring clarity to the ways in which God has gifted you to live for Him. Writing it down allows you to revisit your purpose statement time and time again a...

Living on Purpose: Uniquely You from 2012-04-22T07:30

Our unique chazowns are rooted in the spiritual gifts God has given us. In order to discern our spiritual gifts, we need to ask what we love, what upsets us when it is not done or done incorrectly,...

Living on Purpose: Getting to Your Purpose on Purpose from 2012-04-15T07:30

Far too many people drift through their lives aimlessly, not knowing what they will do next. Or, when they do make plans, they do not make them with God in mind. When you reach the last day of your...

King Me! Life Lessons from Israel's Lieges: God's Supreme Court from 2012-03-25T07:30

In the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the secretary, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the temple of the LORD. He said: 4 “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have h...

King Me! Life Lessons from Israel's Lieges: Divided We Fall from 2012-03-18T07:30

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. 2 They were from nations about which the LORD had told the Israelit...

King Me! Life Lessons from Israel's Lieges: The Ultimate Washington Outsider from 2012-03-11T07:30

The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have...

ABC Special: Africa Mission Trip from 2012-03-04T08:30

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

King Me! Life Lessons from Israel's Lieges: I Just Can't Wait to Be King! from 2012-02-26T08:30

All the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the othe...

Unresolved: The World from 2012-02-19T08:30:05

As Christians, how do we live in a world filled with so much depravity? How do we work with those who share radically different worldviews from us? Paul argues that, without compromising our core c...

Unresolved: Healing from 2012-02-05T08:30

“It seems like everyone I know is getting cancer.” A dear lady said this to me a year ago after her husband was diagnosed with cancer. She prayed for healing. It did not come. Why is it that Jesus ...

Unresolved: Children from 2012-01-29T08:30

“Children are a gift from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3 NLT). Yet, with children also comes heavy responsibility. The call of Scripture is clear: We are to raise our children in the faith and, when they s...

Unresolved: Temptation from 2012-01-22T08:30

Many people struggle with long-lasting and lingering temptations. Whether we are tempted by alcohol, food, anger, resentment, or sexual indiscretion, we all face some type of temptation. Jesus mode...

Unresolved: Direction from 2012-01-15T08:30

“What does God want me to do?” “Where does God want me to go?” “What does God want me to be?” These big questions about life’s direction do not have easy answers. What’s more, when we approach God ...

Face to Face…With the King from 2012-01-08T08:30

He only looked like a child. But to Herod, he was so much more. He was a threat to his title as “King of the Jews.” Herod desires to kill this child, but his plot is foiled. Some wise men from the ...

All I Want For Christmas Is…Legos from 2011-12-18T08:30

Lego Board Games are games you build yourself! And as you build them, you also try to beat your opponents. In Matthew 2, we are introduced to Herod the Great. Herod was known as quite a builder. He...

All I Want For Christmas Is…A Pillow Pet from 2011-12-11T08:30

Pillow pets are exactly what their name implies – they are pets, but they are also pillows. By simply unfolding it, your child can turn his stuffed animal into a pillow on which to sleep. Around th...

All I Want For Christmas Is…A Sing-A-Ma-Jig from 2011-12-04T08:30

They won “The Toy of the Year” for 2011. Sing-A-Ma-Jigs can talk, sing, and harmonize with each other! If you collect the whole family, they will always sing in perfect harmony. If only our familie...

Tough Joy: A Series on Philippians: Confidence Men from 2011-11-20T08:30

The Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ron Suskind has just published a book titled Confidence Men, detailing the Obama administration’s confidence – and confusion – as they seek to handle some of o...

Tough Joy: A Series on Philippians: Cop An Attitude from 2011-11-13T20:30

The phrase “cop an attitude” usually carries with it a negative connotation. But in Philippians 2, Paul calls us to cop the same attitude as Christ! We are to imitate His humility, His servant-spir...

Tough Joy: A Series on Philippians: Pain and Suffering from 2011-11-06T08:30

In a dispute, a plaintiff will sometimes try to sue a defendant for “pain and suffering.” In these instances, the plaintiff is seeking to recoup some sort of reimbursement for the anguish the defen...

More Blessed: Bigger Than Our National Debt from 2011-10-23T07:30

Though our national debt is big, it is not nearly as big as the debt of our sin, for the debt of our sin is incalculable. When Jesus encounters a sinful woman who anoints His feet with perfume, He ...

More Blessed: Sturdier Than Prudential from 2011-10-16T07:30

Prudential built its reputation on providing their clients with steady financial returns on their investments. That’s why their logo is a rock. It indicates steadiness and sureness. Stewardship, li...

The Me I Want To Be: Lust to Zeal from 2011-10-09T07:30

The enticement to lust is everywhere in our culture. What we see on TV, the internet, in video games, and in many other places can tempt us to lust after someone who is not ours. Paul’s pronounceme...

The Me I Want To Be: Idleness Intentionality from 2011-10-02T07:30

Idleness is inexcusable! Because we were created to work, we will find work to do one way or another. But the work born out of idleness is sinful work, like being a busybody. Thus, it is important ...

The Me I Want To Be: Anger to Rejoicing from 2011-09-25T07:30

When facing injustice, a person can respond in one of two ways: anger or rejoicing. The apostles could have responded with anger at the Sadducees because the Sadducees were unfairly persecuting the...

The Me I Wan to Be: Falsehood to Purity from 2011-09-18T07:30

Our world is full of lies. The most dangerous lies are those told about God. This is why John encourages the children of the true God to stay way from idols (cf. verse 21) and remain in him who is ...

The Me I Wan to Be: Why We FAIL from 2011-09-11T07:30

In Ephesians 4 and 5, Paul outlines four sins that cause us to FAIL: Falsehood, Anger, Idleness, and Lust. What is the solution to overcoming such enticing sins? Should we strive harder? No! Paul s...

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Better with Age from 2011-09-04T07:30

Next Sunday is Grandparents’ Day. One week early, as we wrap up our series on Proverbs, we take a look at how age and wisdom often go hand in hand. In a culture obsessed with youth, the Biblical wr...

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Ain't Too Proud from 2011-08-28T07:30

To trust in ourselves rather than God is the root of pride…and the root of folly. Pride is perhaps the single biggest inhibitor to wisdom because it causes in us an un-teachable spirit. Do you humb...

Crownpoint, New Mexico Mission Trip from 2011-08-21T07:30

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

Witnessing to Mormons from 2011-08-14T07:30

Weekly Bible studies from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX.

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Bite Your Tongue from 2011-07-31T07:30

James warns, “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell” (Ja...

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Beyond Facebook Friends from 2011-07-24T07:30

We were created to be in relationship with one another. Friendships, therefore, are important. Friendships, however, involve more than just good times and goofing off. They also involve honesty and...

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Reckless Generosity from 2011-07-17T07:30

The simple message of Proverbs concerning riches is this: riches are not to be trusted. Money is good for many things. It can be saved (21:20) and it can be shared (11:24). Either way, it does not ...

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Elbow Grease from 2011-07-10T07:30

Studies show that the average person wastes approximately two hours per day at work socializing, surfing the internet, and running personal errands. During the summer months, we are keenly aware th...

Wise Up! Lessons from Proverbs: Be Afraid from 2011-07-03T07:30

Wisdom does not begin with what a person knows, but with who a person knows. To fear the Lord and to trust his Word is to have wisdom. Notice that Solomon says that it is the “beginning of knowledg...

All in the Family: Help! I Need Somebody, Help! from 2011-05-15T07:30

Adam was not meant to be alone. He needed a “helper” (verse 18). The title “helper” is not meant to be derogatory toward Eve, relegating her to Adam’s slave, as this same moniker is used of God Him...

All in the Family: Fierce Females from 2011-05-08T07:30

Esther was a strong woman. As the favorite female of the king, she could have lived out her days in ease and luxury. Instead, she chose to work fiercely and fearlessly to save her people, the Jews....

All in the Family: Family Feud from 2011-05-01T07:30

What a strange way to begin a series on how God views the family! Jesus here talks about dividing the family and causing feuds, not uniting the family and fostering love. And yet, here we find a fu...

Based on a True Story: The Squeaky Wheel from 2011-04-10T07:30

“The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” This axiom reminds us that sometimes, we must push, prod, and cajole to get what we want or need. In Jesus’ Parable of the Unjust Judge, the woman must do just ...

Based on a True Story: God in the Gap from 2011-04-03T07:30

Scripture tells us that there is a chasm between us and God, created by sin. God Himself bridges this gap by sending His Son, Jesus, to die in our place for our sin. The punishment of hell is reser...

Based on a True Story: Pride and Prejudice from 2011-03-27T09:00

It’s not just Elizabeth Bennet who suffers from pride and prejudice in the Jane Austen novel, it’s a tax collector who suffers pride and prejudice in the Bible. The Pharisee is both prideful of him...

Based on a True Story: Won't You Be My Neighbor? from 2011-03-20T19:28:45

The lawyer of Luke 10 asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor” (verse 29)? According to the Parable of the Good Samaritan, your neighbor is not merely one who is closest to you, be that in physical proximi...

Based on a True Story: The Parable of the Parable from 2011-03-13T07:30

Parables are generally titled, “The Parable of…” For example, we find in the Gospels “The Parable of the Talents” and “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” Though this parable is generally titled “The...

Inspiring from 2011-03-06T08:30

The Bible cannot be “inspiring,” without first being “inspired.” Because the Scriptures are “inspired,” they inspire us with their wisdom, insight, and understanding about our lives. Thus, we hide ...

Inspired from 2011-02-27T08:30

As orthodox Christians, we believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture. “Verbal” means that the very words of the Bible are inspired. “Plenary” means all the words of the Bible are insp...

Fit for Life II: "Mind" from 2011-02-20T08:30

In verse 30, Jesus quotes what is known as the Shema, a Hebrew word meaning, “hear.” The Shema is taken from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, which was popularly considered to be God’s greatest commandment, as J...

Fit for Life II: "Soul" from 2011-02-13T08:30

Some people, when speaking of a person they love romantically, will refer to them as their “soul-mate.” Though this term often carries with it connotations that are not concomitant with a biblical ...

Fit for Life II: "Heart" from 2011-02-06T08:30

Jesus says that our hearts follow our treasure (cf. verse 21). Thus, if our treasure is money, our heart will be attached to cash. Time and time again, Jesus warns against loving money, for the lov...

Fit for Life II: "Body" from 2011-01-23T08:30

When we worship, the apostle Paul says, we worship by offering our bodies (cf. verse 1). Unfortunately, far too many people do not treat their bodies as things with which they are to worship God. T...

Fit for Life II: "Prepare for Battle" from 2011-01-16T08:30

God has created your body and loves it and even promises to raise it on the Last Day. Sadly, there is a battle for your body. For whereas God loves your body as His creation, Satan hates it and wan...

Shine Like Stars from 2011-01-09T08:30

Concordia is a congregation dedicated to “shining like stars in the universe as we hold out God’s Word of life” (Philippians 2:15). At Epiphany, remember the star of Christ which guided the Magi to...

Hello! My Name Is...Prince of Peace from 2010-12-19T08:30

It’s crunch time!

Hello! My Name Is...Everlasting Father from 2010-12-12T08:30

1 Peter 1:13-25 The joys of Christmas can be fleeting. A day for which we spend months preparing comes and goes in a matter of hours. Not long after gifts are unwrapped and the tree is taken down, ...

Hello! My Name Is...Mighty God from 2010-12-05T08:30

Matthew 1:18-25 In Matthew 1, our Lord is given two names: “Jesus,” to describe His function of saving us from our sins and “Immanuel” to describe His identity as God. Thus, Jesus is our “Mighty Go...

Hello! My Name Is...Wonderful Counselor from 2010-11-28T08:30

John 14:15-21 Shortly before He is crucified, Jesus promises His disciples “another Counselor.” The word “another” connotes that there is also a first Counselor, who is Jesus. The Holy Spirit, then...

Credo: I believe in...Eternal Life from 2010-11-21T08:30

Hebrews 11 recounts the lives of faithful saints who have gone before us. In Hebrews 12, the preacher reminds us that “we are surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses” (verse 1). We, as God’s sa...

Credo: I believe in...the Holy Spirit from 2010-11-14T08:30

Doctrinal Topics: The Holy Spirit, Sanctification Apologetic Concerns: The Charismatic Movement, Relationship between Justification and Sanctification Following Jesus’ ascension into heaven, he pro...

Credo: I believe in...God's Kingdom from 2010-11-07T08:30

Doctrinal Topics: Eschatology, Judgment Apologetic Concerns: Dispensational Premillenialism, Postmillenialism Whereas Christ came as a gentle baby in a manger upon his first advent, he will come as...

Credo: I believe in...the Church from 2010-11-03T13:12:07

Doctrinal Topics: Scripture, Baptism, Lord’s Supper, Unity Apologetic Concerns: Why Bother With Church? The Lutheran Confessions teach: “The Church is the congregation of saints in which the Gospel...

Give & Take: Take from 2010-10-24T07:30

As the old saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” The rich fool in Jesus’ parable had to learn this the hard way. He took many treasures into his barns, but he could not take them with him into...

Give & Take: Give from 2010-10-17T07:30

A drought has swept across the land. Elijah is commanded by God to go and stay with a widow at Zarephath. Upon arriving at her house, Elijah requests a piece of bread to eat. But the woman has only...

Credo: I believe in...the Resurrection from 2010-10-10T07:30

Doctrinal Topics: Resurrection, Descent into Hell Apologetic Concerns: Arguments Against the Resurrection Jesus’ resurrection conquers death. Indeed, the Creed and Scripture teach that Jesus descen...

Credo: I believe in...the Atonement from 2010-10-03T07:30

Doctrinal Topics: Atonement / Propitiation, Love Apologetic Concerns: Divine Child Abuse, The Scandal of the Cross God killed his Son on a cross to satisfy his wrath, invoked by our sinfulness. Som...

Credo: I believe in...the Incarnation from 2010-09-26T07:30

Doctrinal Topics: Incarnation, Two Natures in Christ Apologetic Concerns: Christ’s Divinity, the Virgin Birth Beginning with Adam and Eve’s “original sin,” it was always God’s intention to send a S...

Credo: I believe in...Creation from 2010-09-19T07:30

Doctrinal Topics: Creation, God’s Word, Fall Apologetic Concerns: Evolution God’s Word is powerful and effective. With only his command, he brings everything that is into existence. And what he cre...

Credo: I believe in...God from 2010-09-12T11:00

Doctrinal Topics: Trinity, Idolatry Apologetic Concerns: Pluralism God is incomparable. This is the prophet Isaiah’s argument. As we open this series, we consider the ways in which God is incompara...

Credo: I believe in...God from 2010-09-12T11:00

Doctrinal Topics: Trinity, Idolatry Apologetic Concerns: Pluralism God is incomparable. This is the prophet Isaiah’s argument. As we open this series, we consider the ways in which God is incompara...

Credo: I believe in...God from 2010-09-12T09:00

Doctrinal Topics: Trinity, Idolatry Apologetic Concerns: Pluralism God is incomparable. This is the prophet Isaiah’s argument. As we open this series, we consider the ways in which God is incompara...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Doubt from 2010-08-29T09:30

Stained by Doubt John 20:19-28 Thomas does not just doubt, he disbelieves His Lord’s resurrection. He declares: “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where the nails...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Despair from 2010-08-22T09:30

Stained by Despair 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Under the influence of false and nefarious teachers, the Thessalonians had begun to believe that death marked the ends of their existences. Paul refutes...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Sin from 2010-08-15T09:30

Stained by Sin Romans 3:21-28 Paul’s verdict on humanity’s sin is harsh: “There is no one righteous, not even one” (Romans 3:11). It is only through Christ’s blood that the stain of o...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Anxiety from 2010-08-08T09:30

Stained by Anxiety Mark 14:32-41 It’s called hematidrosis. Dr. Frederick Zugibe, the Chief Medical Examiner of Rockland County, New York, explains the disease: “Around the sweat glands, the...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Betrayal from 2010-08-01T09:30

Stained by Betrayal Mark 14:17-26 The tension in Mark’s gospel is intense as Jesus prepares to go the cross. Before He gives His life, Jesus celebrates with His disciples one last supper. ...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Ill-Preparedness from 2010-07-25T09:30

Stained by Ill-Preparedness Matthew 25:1-13 It is not a doctrinal topic we often think about, but we should. The Second Coming of Christ should be central to how we live our lives e...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Fear from 2010-07-18T09:30

Stained by Fear Matthew 8:23-27 Fear is the antithesis of faith. When Jesus’ disciples are fear-struck at the sight of a terrible storm, Jesus asks them, “You of little faith, why are y...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Hunger from 2010-07-11T09:30

Stained by Hunger Mark 6:30-44 In our cultural context, it can be hard to understand true hunger. Yet, over 1.02 billion people suffer from chronic hunger in our world. To a hungry cultu...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Battle from 2010-07-04T09:30

Stained by Battle Hebrews 4:1-13 On our nation’s Independence Day, we remember how we entered the rest of freedom even as the Israelites entered the rest of God’s Promised Land. We are al...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Inadequacy from 2010-06-27T09:30

Stained by Inadequacy Luke 5:4-11 Peter was a professional fisherman. But even a professional has an off day from time to time. He has been fishing all night and hasn’t caught a thing. Jesu...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage: Stained by Need from 2010-06-20T09:30

Stained by Need John 2:1-11 Jesus’ mother has a need: the wine at a wedding feast has run dry. So, she goes to her son and asks for help. Even when He does not respond favorably – “De...

Stained - Windows into our Heritage from 2010-06-06T09:30

Stained by Ridicule Acts 2:1-13 Being ridiculed for your faith is as old as the faith itself. Indeed, even on the Church’s very birthday – on Pentecost – the disciples are ridiculed...

Memorial Day 2010: Fully Armed from 2010-05-30T09:30

Memorial Day Weekend: Fully Armed! - Ephesians 6:10-18 There have been many long-standing feuds: Irish Catholics and Protestants, the Montagues and Capulets. But none of these are as long-standi...

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...You're Trapped in Addiction from 2010-05-23T09:30

Hope When…You’re Trapped by Addiction - Exodus 32:1-6, 19, 21-24, 30 At the root of all addiction is idolatry. Satan tempts us to take a good gift of God such as food or drink or sex and turn it i...

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...Your Marriage Falls Apart from 2010-05-16T13:34:04

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...You're Depressed from 2010-05-09T09:30

Hope When…You’re Depressed Ruth 1:1-5, 8a, 16 Naomi is a depressed woman. Throughout the book of Ruth, she blames God for her heartache and hardship. She says, “The hand of the LORD has gone out ...

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...Your Children Rebel from 2010-05-02T09:30

Hope When…Your Children Rebel 1 Samuel 2:22-26 Eli has wicked and rebellious sons. The disobey God’s commands and even abuse women. When Eli tries to talk to them, his efforts prove feeble a...

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...You're Estranged from 2010-04-25T09:30

Hope When…You’re Estranged 1 Samuel 18:9-14, 21, 31-33 David and his son Absalom are not on good terms. Indeed, one time David says of Absalom, “He must not see my face” (2 Samuel 14:24). This es...

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...You're Stretched too Thin from 2010-04-18T09:30

Hope When…You’re Stretched Too Thin Exodus 18:13-18, 21-23 Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Moses knows how you feel! He took on too much. Blessedly, his father-in-law encouraged him to de...

Five Family Fiascos: Hope When...You're Caught in Blame from 2010-04-11T09:30

Hope When…You’re Caught In Blame Genesis 3:1-13 “My wife tricked me!” At least, that’s Adam’s excuse when God questions Adam as to why he broke God’s command. Adam blames his wife for h...

Fit for Life: Finishing Fit from 2010-03-21T09:30

Finishing Fit 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 At this time of year, when we consider the passion of Christ and how he “completed” the work his Father set before him (cf. John 19:28), it is good ...

Fit for Life: Financially Fit from 2010-03-14T09:30

Financially Fit 1 Timothy 6:3-11 Appropriately managing your money requires appropriately managing your heart. For the human heart can become easily ensnared by the allures of money, piercing...

Fit for Life: Relationally Fit from 2010-03-07T09:30

Relationally Fit Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus offers a series of three teachings in these verses, all concerning how we steward our relationships. In verses 21-22, he talks about our relationshi...

Fit for Life: Eternally Fit from 2010-02-14T09:30

Eternally Fit John 3:1-16 Before we focus on our fitness in this life, we must focus on our fitness for the next. Fitness for eternal life is something we can never earn or achieve; rather, i...

Fit for Life: Wholly Fit from 2010-02-07T09:30

Wholly Fit John 10:1-11 Material and spiritual. Corporal and ethereal. Many people sharply compartmentalize their “spiritual life” from the rest of their physical life. But this was never C...

Shine Like Stars - Concordia's Core: Shining... Servants from 2010-01-31T09:30

Shining…Servants Mark 10:35-45 The sons of Zebedee want to shine like stars in glory, enthroned beside Jesus. Jesus’ glory, however, does not yet consist of a throne, but of a cross. Fo...

Shine Like Stars - Concordia's Core: Shining... To Others from 2010-01-24T09:30

Shining…To Others Matthew 5:13-16 Concordia’s cross was designed to be a landmark to Christ in our community. Like Jesus’ city on a hill (verse 14), it is meant to light the way to where ...

Shine Like Stars - Concordia's Core: Shining... Guidance from 2010-01-17T09:30

Shining…Guidance Psalm 119:97-112 Psalm 119 is a celebration of God’s Torah. It is “a lamp to our feet and a light to our path” (verse 105). Do we, like the Psalmist, love God’s...

Shine Like Stars - Concordia's Core: Shining... People from 2010-01-03T09:30

Shining…People Philippians 2:12-18 At the end of every service, we are exhorted to “shine like stars.” This exhortation finds it basis in verse 13: “It is God who works in you to will...

When Murphy's Law and Christmas Collide: Past Due from 2009-11-29T09:30

Past Due Luke 1:5-13, 17-20 Ever had something past due? Although we may miss a deadline from time to time, we never expect God to miss his due dates. Yet, this seems to be precisely th...

ABC Special: Scripture and Homosexuality from 2009-10-18T09:30

ABC Special: Scripture and Homosexuality from 2009-10-18T09:30

ABC Special: Scripture and Homosexuality from 2009-10-18T09:30