by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jun 21, 2016 | Church, Faith, Jesus, Ministry, Witness, Worship
Whether we like it or not, the moment we confess Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, that is, from the time we become a Christian, we are at the same time a member of the Christian church – even if we do not permit our name to be placed on a church roll, even if we...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jun 15, 2016 | Suffering, Witness, Worship
“The basic conviction of the Christian is that God intends good for us and that he will get his way in us. He does not treat us according to our deserts, but according to his plan. He is not a police officer on patrol, watching over the universe, ready to club us if...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 26, 2016 | Jesus, Suffering, Worship
Murray Rae is professor of theology at Otago University in New Zealand. He wrote to James M. Houston this letter on August 14, 2003 which Dr. Houston included in his Letters of Faith through the Seasons for Holy Saturday. Dear Jim, The women who went to the tomb that...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 22, 2016 | Church, Faith, Jesus, Ministry, Worship
As we celebrate Holy Week we are reminded of the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion or the Eucharist by Jesus on Maundy Thursday in the Upper Room. St. Paul addresses its significance in 1 Corinthians 11:23-29. William Barclay writes that “No passage in...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 9, 2016 | Bible, Morality, Prayer, Worship
It is customary in Lent to examine ourselves, confess our sins and seek renewal in our lives. I have taken the ten commandments of Exodus 20 as a way of self-examination. I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD WHO BROUGHT YOU OUT OF BONDAGE. YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BUT ME. Love...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 22, 2015 | Bible, Church, Ministry, Worship
A leading member of my congregation raised with me the subject matter of my preaching. He wondered whether more preaching on topical subjects would be more relevant than expounding the meaning of Bible passages. Topical preaching can be most effective for special...
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