The Anxious Saint vs. The Anxious Sinner
The Anxious Saint vs. The Anxious Sinner November 20The Anxious Saint vs. The Anxious Sinner by Seminarian Ben Oesch Philippians 4:6-7
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Sermon Series
Stewardship of Time
Stewardship of Time: The Best Use November 13Stewardship of Time: The Best Use by Pastor Jeff Cloeter The Last Sunday of the church year focuses on Christ the King and his coming again in glory “to judge the living and the dead.” Christ is King, and Christ is coming soon. In light of this cosmic
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All Saints Sunday
All Saints Sunday November 6All Saints Sunday by Pastor Nathan Schultz Today, we recognize All Saints Day, which was November 1st. We remember that saints are not super Christians. The term “saint” means “holy one,” and describes all who are made holy by the blood of Jesus Christ. We remember and give thanks to God
That You May Believe: Vine
That You May Believe: Vine October 30Vine by Pastor Nathan Schultz We celebrate our Reformation heritage and the foundational truth that Jesus has set us free by grace, through faith in Him alone. We also conclude our series focused on Jesus’ I AM statements. “I am the vine, you are the branches” (John 15:5). Christ
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That You May Believe: Good Shepherd
That You May Believe: Good Shepherd October 23Good Shepherd by Pastor Jeff Cloeter There are times that Christians treat Jesus as a doctrine and not a person. Jesus confronts that notion by referring to himself as “The Good Shepherd.” It is an intimately personal relationship. Believing involves “knowing,” recognizing his voice and responding to it.
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That You May Believe: Way
That You May Believe: Way October 16Way by Pastor Nathan Schultz We live in a pluralistic society. There are many “ways,” endless lifestyles to choose from. The highest value is to be “true to yourself.” Jesus sounds strange in this context when he makes the “Way” singular. From the world’s view, one way seems exclusive
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That You May Believe: Door
That You May Believe: Door October 9Door by Pastor Nathan Schultz We remain in a time of societal upheaval. Long standing institutions are in flux. Business, education, technology, politics. In the chaos, we’re searching for some security and a sense of home. Jesus offers himself as a doorway that swings both in and out. Into
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Unified Worship
Unified Worship October 2: Unified Worship That You May Believe by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Last winter we prayed for “more pins in more places,” that more people would believe, know, and trust in Jesus across St. Louis. We have pioneered two new communities, Jefferson Avenue Mission and our African Youth Ministry. Today we celebrate unified
That You May Believe: Bread
That You May Believe: Bread September 25Bread by Seminarian Aiden Moon CS Lewis once wrote, “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” Jesus addresses our sense of desire that is never quite satisfied. We have longings
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That You May Believe: Light
That You May Believe: Light September 18Light by Pastor Nathan Schultz Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). Often our vision fails us, even when we can see. We see war, toxic politics, violence, failed relationships,
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