2 Corinthians 9:8-11 ● 2021-08-01 ● Series: A Faithful Minister ● Print ● Listen ● (Watch a previous message) There’s an interesting account in 2 Kings 4 about Elisha and a woman who had been married to a prophet and had children. Her husband, a prophet, had died, and she was in panic because their … A Faithful Minister 4) Relies on the Lord’s Provision Read More »

Rock of Ages (WELS) Payson, Arizona

A Faithful Minister 4) Relies on the Lord’s Provision

Hebrews 13 v7-8,17-21 ● 2021-07-25 ● Series: A Faithful Minister ● Print ● Listen How do you suppose most people view pastors? If you’re like me, you probably know some pastors that you hold in the highest regard and others which you might not hold in quite such high regard. I looked at some surveys … A Faithful Minister 3) Keeps Watch for the Benefit of Souls Read More »

A Faithful Minister 3) Keeps Watch for the Benefit of Souls

Titus 1:5-9 ● 2021-07-18 ● Series: A Faithful Minister ● Print ● Listen I still have a vivid picture in my mind of a college class from around twenty years ago. I was enrolled at Martin Luther College, our church body’s worker training college. It was one of the first classes required for those studying … A Faithful Minister 2) Meets Qualifications Read More »

A Faithful Minister 2) Meets Qualifications

2 Timothy 2:1-13 ● 2021-07-11 ● Series: A Faithful Minister ● Print ● Listen Have you ever wondered why we have pastors in the Christian Church? We could, of course, come up with many misguided answers. Someone might simply say, “Because no one else wants to talk in front of a crowd.” Others might say … A Faithful Minister 1) Endures Persecution Read More »

A Faithful Minister 1) Endures Persecution

Lamentations 3:22-33● 2021-07-04 ● Series: Defy Expectations ● Print ● Listen ● (no video available) I’m guessing most of you are familiar with what happened in 1776 at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights. But there are a number of Americans who aren’t aware of just how close the colonies came to losing the war against … Defy Expectations 5) Hope Even When All Seems Hopeless Read More »

Defy Expectations 5) Hope Even When All Seems Hopeless

Acts 17:13-26 ● 2021-06-27 ● Series: Defy Expectations● Print ● Listen ● Watch Have you ever witnessed someone during a crisis? The movies don’t always get it accurate. Not everyone is cool on camera and able to act out for an action film. Most people crumble, panic, and are tossed into despair. Consider how you … Defy Expectations 4) Remain Calm Even During the Storms Read More »

Defy Expectations 4) Remain Calm Even During the Storms

Ezekiel 17:22-24 ● 2021-06-20 ● Series: Defy Expectations ● Print ● Listen In 1903 a man started a new automotive company. But he wasn’t the man you’d picture to become a world-famous entrepreneur. In fact, this man was already 39 years old and had tried unsuccessfully to start two other companies. When he first developed … Defy Expectations 3) Reach Great Heights Even Though You Are Small Read More »

Defy Expectations 3) Reach Great Heights Even Though You Are Small

Mark 2:23-28 ● 2021-06-06 ● Series: Defy Expectations ● Print ● Listen ● (no video) Has someone ever told you, “You did better than I expected”? I Know someone who likes to use that as a joke. The joke of course is that it is both a compliment and a hidden jab at the same … Defy Expectations 1) Rest Even As You Obey Read More »

Defy Expectations 1) Rest Even As You Obey

John 3:1-17 ● 2021-05-30 ● Trinity Sunday ● Print ● Listen ● (no video) That was an amazing picture that we read earlier in Isaiah, wasn’t it? Isaiah saw the throne room of God. Seraphs, fiery angels, were covering their eyes and covering their feet as they flew above his throne. They were calling to … A New Birth Is The Only Way Into God’s Kingdom Read More »

A New Birth Is The Only Way Into God’s Kingdom

John 17:11-19 ● 2021-05-16 ● Easter Series: Connected ● Print ● Listen ● Watch I think my wife and I have done a fairly good job of helping our kids see the importance of being safe –especially when it comes to preparing for crashes with buckles. At one point I remember we had a child … Connected 6) Connected & Protected Read More »

Connected 6) Connected & Protected

John 15:9-17● 2021-05-09 ● Easter Series: Connected ● Listen ● Watch

Connected 5) by Love

John 15:1-8● 2021-05-02 ● Easter Series: Connected ● Listen ● Watch

Connected 4) to the Vine

John 10:11-18 ● 2021-04-25 ● Easter Series: Connected ● Print ● Listen ● Watch In the recent movie, “The One and Only Ivan,” a gorilla is raised by a man who runs an amusement center for tourists. At first it seems like the man has some fairly good intentions. He spends time with the baby … Connected 3) to the Shepherd Read More »

Connected 3) to the Shepherd

Luke 24:36-49 ● 2021-04-18 ● Easter Series: Connected ● Listen ● Watch Sermon text will be uploaded in the near future.

Connected 2) to the Scriptures

John 20:19-31 ● 2021-04-11 ● Easter Series: Connected ● Print ● Listen ● Watch For some things being disconnected can be tough. My family has gone without a connection to high-speed internet in our home for periods of time. Some of you might laugh at this, but we found it a little hard. I don’t … Connected 1) to Peace Read More »

Connected 1) to Peace

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Rock of Ages (WELS) Payson, Arizona

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