Bible Study

Sermon Luke 9:28-43 The Real Jesus By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel Albert Schweitzer was a theologian as well as a medical doctor and humanitarian. In 1906 he wrote a book which is translated as The Quest for the Historical Jesus which summed up a century of theological investigation. For a hundred years, writers … Continue reading “Luke 9:28-43a The Real Jesus (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 9:51-62 The Unexpected Call By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Let’s consider why sometimes, when Jesus calls, we don’t pick up the phone. In the name of God: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There may be somebody sitting here this morning who thinks like this: “I’m not a bad person. In fact, I’m … Continue reading “Luke 9:51-62 The Unexpected Call (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 9:51-62 Ban the “But’s” By The Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger It was a church women’s conference. In a workshop which focused on conflict resolution, the leader asked participants to take part in an exercise. Her purpose was to demonstrate that many times people do not present what is really concerning them, they … Continue reading “Luke 9:51-62 Ban the Buts (Leininger) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 9:51-62 Dont Look Back! By Dr. Philip W. McLarty In the drama of our salvation the final act opens with eight simple words: “He intently set his face to go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51) To recap, Jesus spent his whole life in the region known as lower Galilee. Except for his birth in … Continue reading “Luke 9:51-62 Don’t Look Back (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 A Guide for Ministers By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN. Last week at the congregational meeting, we heard the official announcement that JillMichelle Cossart from our congregation would be attending Luther Seminary in … Continue reading “Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 A Guide for Ministers (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Do Not Be Afraid By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Today may we give heed to a message that underlies all the words of Jesus. In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Sometimes a message is so important that it must be told over and over again, repeated so … Continue reading “Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Do Not Be Afraid (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:1-18 Word and Deeds By Pastor Vince Gerhardy There are some things that happen that leave a permanent mark on our lives. We are never the same again. Some of these life-changing things have a negative impact on our lives. A young man returned from the Vietnam War moody, easily angered, often withdrawn … Continue reading “Luke 10:1-2, 17-18 Words and Deeds (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:25-37 The First and Foremost Samaritan By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker One of the best known figures in the New Testament is not a historical person, but a character in a story told by Jesus. Jesus does not give this character a name, but refers to him as a member of a particular … Continue reading “Luke 10:25-37 The First and Foremost Samaritan (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:25-37 Nothing More To Say By Dr. Randy L. Hyde Barbara Brown Taylor tells of the time when she was a seminary student that she spent four straight hours in the library with a ten-pound book written by the Swiss theologian Karl Barth. All I can say is that she was a more … Continue reading “Luke 10:25-37 Nothing More To Say (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:25-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan By The Rev. Craig Condon A man approached the gates of heaven and asked to be allowed to enter. Saint Peter asked, “Tell me one good thing you did in your life.” The man said, “Well, I saw a group of punks harassing an elderly lady, so … Continue reading “Luke 10:25-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan (Condon) – Bible study”