Thankful for What You Don't Have
We can also thank God for the pains and illnesses we don't have, the disasters that were averted, the punishment for sin that Christ took upon Himself.
Christ Is Coming
War, disaster, and persecution are signs that the world is coming to an end, but no one knows exactly when.
A Hotter Hell
Justice demands that God give sinners exactly what they deserve. Where does that leave us? Thankfully, God's justice is only half of the story.
Comforted Mourners
In this message for All Saints Day, Pastor Ken Klaus speaks to those whose lives have been touched by the death of someone they loved. Christ is our risen Savior who comforts mourners.
Reformation Prepositions: In, Over, and Out
In, over, out. By God's grace, we are in God's family. Christ has carried us over sin and death, and the idea of somehow earning our salvation is out of the question. Our guest speaker today is the Rev. William Yonker, senior pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, East Dundee, Illinois.
Not Very Likely
It's not so easy to enter heaven. Ever think about it? Everyone should ponder the subject before it is too late.
Jesus Loved Him, But...
Is the love of God conditional? Does wealth get in the way of God?
Hard Hearts
What good is a hardened heart when it comes to compassion?
Tattooed
Satan wants to mark us with a new name that will entice us into seeking fulfillment through material things. God puts His Name on us in Holy Baptism to mark us as among those redeemed by Christ. Our guest speaker is Dr. Reed Lessing, associate professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
When Do I Get What's Comin' to Me?
Life is unfair. When do we get what we deserve? Jesus said, "If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and the servant of all."
A Big Mouth
Cruel words can wound and kill. The Word of Christ brings healing, forgiveness, and life.
Sign Language
Does God really care? Need a miracle? God cares, and He gives us our miracle in the person of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Stand Firm
We are part of a great spiritual struggle between life and death, light and darkness, faith and unbelief...good and evil. We need a Champion on our side. Indeed, the war has already been won! Our guest speaker is the Rev. Chuck Schlie of Messiah Lutheran Church in Weldon Spring, Missouri.
Who Says?
Christians do not always act the way they should. We trust in Christ's forgiveness instead of our performance.
Nowhere Else To Go
Following the Savior is not the easy way, but it is the only way.
A Letter to Jordan
Pastor Ken Klaus responds to questions posed by a young man mourning the impending loss of his father.
Proof
Jesus is the Savior if He can do that which only the Savior can do: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and good news is preached to the poor.
Without Dread
God's Word brings repentance to the complacent and relief to those who are anxious. Our guest speaker is the Rev. Michael P. Walther of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Illinois.
Under Construction
What do you make of an organization where the main requirement for membership is that those who wish to join must be unworthy of admission?
A Case of Mistaken Identity
Who is Jesus? What do you think? Take it from those who knew Him best: Jesus' friends as well as His enemies.
I Am Weak, But He Is Strong
God can do anything but He can't make sinners happy, on their terms. Christ makes it possible to "live happily ever after".
Outrageous Generosity
God will meet our needs, but not our greeds. What a joy to know that in Christ we lack no good thing! Today's guest speaker is the Rev. Keith Grimm of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, LaVista, Nebraska. Pastor Grimm is International Pastoral Advisor for the International Lutheran Laymen's League.
Dress for Action
Jesus is not just a Savior for women; the Church is not just an organization for the ladies. God encourages men and fathers to dress for action and stand for Christ.
Walking by Faith
The problem with living by faith is that all too often the focus of our faith proves unreliable. The risen Savior has proven Himself worthy of our trust.
Christianity Is Losing?
The Christian Church has suffered reversals and setbacks. Is Christianity losing?
Not What They Seem
Things are not always what they seem to be. That's especially true of Christ and His Church.
Spiritual Toughness
Soldiers need resilience and toughness in order to accomplish their mission. May God grant us spiritual toughness to stand firm against all enemies that seek to destroy our faith. Today's guest speaker is Chaplain Eric Erkkinen, assistant director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces.
Not What You Know But Whom You Know
Meet Jesus, the best and truest of friends, the most sacrificing and caring of friends.
This is Love
Does your mother love you? Jesus loves you more! Has your mother sacrificed for you? Jesus died and rose to redeem you from sin and eternal death!
Who Is Narrow-Minded?
The world rejects the exclusive claims of Christ. But what if He IS the only way of salvation?