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
In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus meets ten men afflicted with leprosy and heals them all. Yet only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks and worship. While the physical healing is miraculous, the greater miracle lies beneath the surface: a heart changed by faith.
In this message, The Not-So-Obvious Miracle, we are reminded that the most extraordinary works of God are often not the ones we can see, but the ones taking place within us. The thankful leper experienced both healing of the body and salvation of the soul—a transformation that moved him to worship at Jesus’ feet.
Like him, we, too, are called to see beyond the visible blessings of daily life and recognize the unseen hand of God at work in every gift, every mercy, and every breath. Our gratitude itself is evidence of God’s grace working within us through faith in Christ.
Whether through miraculous healing or the quiet sustaining grace of daily bread, all good things flow from our gracious Lord. In giving thanks, we confess that faith and proclaim to the world that Jesus alone is our healer and Savior—the giver of both physical and eternal life.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Tony Boos; Reader: Joe Rathert
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