SERM: St. Matthew 11:2-15; 3rd Sunday in Advent: LSB Series A

St. Matthew 11:2-15 Dearly beloved, John the Baptist and Jesus had a connection from the time that Elizabeth and Mary greet one another. Mary greets Elizabeth, both bearing these offspring, and John leaps in his mother’s womb at the hearing of Mary’s greeting. More than this, the relationshi

SERM: Advent 3

+In Nomine Iesu+ GAUDETE—Advent 3 St Matthew 11:2-15 12 December 2010 The Latin name for the 3rd Sunday in Advent is Gaudete. It means “rejoice.” Notice how the Introit began today, “Rejoice in the Lord, always.” Something of that attitude is also noted by the Advent wreath. This morning

SERM: funeral sermon

Here is the funeral sermon I preached for a 95-year-old member. Pr Bell +In Nomine Iesu+ Funeral of THOMAS “DUTCH” ABELE 4 December 2010 It was Shirley Schultz who called me Tuesday morning to tell me Dutch had died. You’ll recall that weather-wise Tu

SERM: 1Year Advent 3 Epistle 1Cor.4

So a man may evaluate us as servants of Christ and managers of the mysteries of God. In this place, in addition, it is sought in managers, that a certain one be found faithful. Yet to me, it is insignificant, that I be judged by you, or by man's day; but I do not even judge myself. For I am con