July 4, 2010 – Ephesians 6:13-20              " Whole Armor of God"

by Chaplain Douglas DeWitt, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamler, OH

Armor of God is timeless.  No one can fight the devil alone, so prayer is also a part of a Christian's armor.  No matter what situations you may find yourself in, go to the Lord in prayer.

July 11, 2010 – Luke 10:25-37                    " Being a Neighbor "

by Rev. Karl Frincke, Concordia Lutheran Church , Fort Wayne, IN

Having faith in Jesus Christ means doing something to demonstrate that faith.  God freely gives the gift of eternal life; we inherit it, and then we respond in faith and do something; be a neighbor to others.

  July 18, 2010 – Luke 10:38-42                        " One Thing Necessary" 

by Rev. Daniel Brege, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Decatur, IN

We may get caught up in DOING all sorts of things for Jesus.  Indeed this often has value.  But doing things for Jesus does not take first place in God's priorities for us.  God wants us first and foremost to hear the Word of Christ, and in so doing RECEIVE what we desperately need---life, love, and salvation.

July 25, 2010 – Luke 11:1-13                     “The Perfect Prayer”

by Rev. Paul E. Shoemaker

Jesus, in response to His disciples' request, teaches them to pray.  God responds to our prayers.  He hears us.  He knows our needs.  He graciously responds.

August 

August 1, 2010 – Luke 12:13-21                  " Possessing Possessions"

by Rev. James Elsner, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Hudson, IN

Is your life filled with "stuff"?  How well do you manage it?  Or does it m

anage you?  God has a plan for your possessions.

August 8, 2010 – Luke 12:22                      " No Worries! "

by Rev. Ken Wise, Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton Township, MI

Jesus not only tells us not to worry, but Why Not!  Two reasons:  1) We have a loving Heavenly Father and 2) We are infinitely valuable to Him.  So much so that Christ gave His life for us.

August 15, 2010 – Hebrews 12:1-2            " Running the Race"

by Rev. Daniel Brege, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Decatur, IN

We may think that our Christian life is solely our accomplishment.  We cannot run the race (the Christian life) at all without Christ.  He is the author and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross for our salvation.  Fix the eyes of faith on Him, and your Christian race will be run by Him and through Him!

August 22, 2010 – Hebrew 12:29              “A Consuming Fire”

by Dr. Walter A. Maier III, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN

God will be a consuming fire to all who persist in unbelief and rebellion against the Lord.  But, He is also a God of grace, mercy, and love.  Christ has redeemed the whole world, and all are invited to believe in Him and be saved.  We who have faith in Christ have been freed from the guilt of our sin and from the power of sin.

August 29, 2010 - Luke 14:1-14               "Friend, Move Up Higher"

by Rev. Paul Shoemaker, Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, IN

We are to be humble before God, not thinking too highly of ourselves.  God lifts us up and invites us, "Friend, Move Up Higher".  At the heavenly banquet God invites us into His presence.