When we look at the world today, it is easy to focus on global upheaval, conflict, and disaster. But what is our faith perspective on these difficult events? In this week's message on Luke 21:10-15, Jesus’ answer to His disciples' question about the end of the world is less about predicting dates and more about redefining our purpose. Jesus teaches us that the very turmoil and opposition we face will serve as our opportunity to bear witness to His saving grace.
This powerful charge—to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world—is not a specialized task reserved for a few, but the mission of every disciple. Just as the first apostles were commanded to witness, so too are we called to make the proclamation of the Gospel our highest priority. Join us, for an opportunity to understand, how the chaos of the world becomes a unique stage for Christian witness, and be encouraged to step forward and share the hope that is within you.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte
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When we look at the world today, it is easy to focus on global upheaval, conflict, and disaster. But what is our faith perspective on these difficult events? In this week's message on Luke 21:10-15, Jesus’ answer to His disciples' question about the end of the world is less about predicting dates and more about redefining our purpose. Jesus teaches us that the very turmoil and opposition we face will serve as our opportunity to bear witness to His saving grace.
This powerful charge—to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world—is not a specialized task reserved for a few, but the mission of every disciple. Just as the first apostles were commanded to witness, so too are we called to make the proclamation of the Gospel our highest priority. Join us, for an opportunity to understand, how the chaos of the world becomes a unique stage for Christian witness, and be encouraged to step forward and share the hope that is within you.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte
#sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #endtimes #witness #secondcomingofchrist #eschatology #witnessingforJesus #persecution #signsoftheend #PastorBillEngfehr #Luke21
On this Reformation Sunday, we remember what moved Martin Luther to take a stand and post his 95 Theses. It was not pride, rebellion, or a desire to break away from the Church. Rather, it was the clear and urgent message of Scripture—“For by works of the law no human being will be justified in His sight” (Romans 3:20). Luther recognized that no amount of effort, penance, or good works could put us right with God. A crime had been committed—sin has separated us from our Creator.
And just as in Luther’s time, the world today is still desperate for the message of help and hope.
With Luther we say: “Here we stand. We cannot do otherwise. God help us.”
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Joe Rathert
#sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #grace #forgiveness #Luther #reformation #justification #Romans3