Monthly Archives: January 2017

“Darkness Covers the Earth, but the Light of Christ Shines!” Sermon on Isaiah 8:19-9:2 Epiphany 3, A January 19 & 22, 2016

Posted on January 22, 2017 by pastorstratman

“Deep guile and great might / Are his dread arms in fight.” In Luther’s famous hymn, we sing about the Old Evil Foe’s tactics in temptation. “Guile” means deception, and we see it in the very first temptation. “You will … Continue reading →

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For Our Country

Posted on January 20, 2017 by pastorstratman

Almighty God, Ruler of all the peoples of the earth, forgive our shortcomings as a nation, purify our hearts to see and love the truth, give wisdom to our leaders, and steadfastness to our people, … Source: For Our Country

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“The Name of Jesus is On Us” Sermon on Numbers 6:22-27, Luke 2:21 New Year’s Day, Name of Jesus January 1, 2017

Posted on January 1, 2017 by pastorstratman

In the Lord’s Prayer we pray “Hallowed be your name.” In the Second Commandment we are taught, “Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God” or “Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” … Continue reading →

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