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Prayers for the Sick
Our church has recently experienced a rash of sickness, some of them serious, among members and families of members. I thought these prayers from various
Why We Sing “Gloria Patri” and Other Doxologies
First-time or infrequent visitors to our churches might be surprised by what we sing, read, pray and preach in our worship services. One notable surprise
The Star, The Magi, and The King (Micah 5:2-5 and Matthew 2:9-11)
Introduction Let us begin our discussion of Christmas with an apology or defense. There are two popular objections against the celebration of Christ’s birth I
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism (Genesis 17:9-14 and Colossians 2:11-12)
Introduction I grew up in a church where I was baptized as an infant. I remember looking at my old personal album and seeing a
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (Exodus 12:7-11 and Luke 22:14-21)
Introduction I was an active member of our church. Since I was young, I got involved in several positions in the church, namely singing, leading, and
The Role of Women in the Ministry – Part 2 (Proverbs 31:26-31 and 1 Peter 3:3-4)
Introduction My wife reminded me introductions were supposed to be used as a way to ease the congregation into the theme and to prepare them
