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Prayer should not be some last ditch effort when we feel our weakest. Rather, it should be rooted in the strength we know we always have in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Wayne Shevey serves as a campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.
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Jesus has the power to do miraculous healings. But how he goes about that is strictly up to him. We simply trust in his power and love because we believe that he does all things well.
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Jesus' teaching that he is the Bread of Life offends some and bores others. But what does it do for those who accept it with faith? It gives life -- true life and eternal life.
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In the days of Jeremiah, Israel's poltiical situation was totally messed up and people were living in terror and fear. Worse yet, the people weren't getting the spiritual care they needed. So, God promised to raise up someone who would make things right for God's people of all time.
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Faithful proclamation of the gospel springs from pondering the mystery of how Jesus appeared in the flesh and then was taken up into glory.
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Pastor David Kuehl of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Muskego served as our guest preacher for the day.
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Pastors have a special privilege in the way they are called to proclaim the good news about Jesus. But all Christians are called to speak God's word to others -- and to do so fearlessly. To do that, we need to make sure we're keeping the right people in mind.
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When Jesus calmed the storm, the disciples were left wondering, "Who is this?" When we ponder that question, we can look into this text and see that Jesus is someone we should respect, love, and trust.
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In the sermon, two of our stained glass windows are referred to. Both are pictured below.
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God compares his ruling and reigning activity to the growth of plants and to a garden, and he tells us what to look for so that we may have comfort and confidence as we live in the kingdom of God.
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Pastor Wayne Shevey served as our guest preacher. Pastor Shevey is a campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.
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Jesus knows that there are some strong forces that you face in life. This sermon text highlights two -- Satan and family. No matter which one you encounter and how you're encountering it, Jesus is stronger.
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God wants you to be at rest in your soul, and Saint Paul teaches you how to get that rest. It's not found by chasing after shadows of religion that others think you must follow; it's found in Jesus Christ who was crucified for you.
The Teaching of the Trinity Is for Crying Out Loud
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The doctrine of the Trinity teaches that God is three persons -- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit -- and yet remains one, undivided divine being. How does that work?! Well, logic cannot explain it. So, if we cannot fully explain the doctrine of the Trinity, what are we believers supposed to do with this teaching? St. Paul encourages us Christians to use it to influence the way we cry out in faith.
God Doesn't Want His Wonders to Be Foreign to Anyone
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One of the things most associated with Pentecost is the way that the disciples spoke in foreign langauges they had never before studied. Why did this happen? Because God wants everyone to be familiar with -- and have faith in -- the wonders Jesus Christ has done for us and for our salvation.
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Kids are eager to grow physically and love making notches on doorframes to mark their growth. Paul encourages us to be eager to grow spiritually, and though it doesn't always look as linear as physical growht, Paul assures us that the ascended Lord will produce the growth we need.
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Pastor Wayne Shevey, who serves as a campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, served as our guest preacher.
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Satan wants us to think that Christianity is burdensome, especially when we are receiving opposition for our faith. But Stephen helps us see what awaits every Christian, and the way that God protected his faith is the way he will strengthen and keep our faith
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St. John knew that Easter continues to have a tremendous impact on us. In these verses John -- by this time an aged Christian and veteran pastor -- shows you how Easter quiets your heart and then directs you to those outside of you that you can love.
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If there is anything that should surprise us about Jesus and his power, it would be that he -- a true human -- rose from the dead. But he predicted even that. So, it shouldn't surprise us that his power is still at work, even after his resurrection, just as he predicted.
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Pastor Wayne Shevey served as guest preacher. Pastor Shevey is a campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.
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Everything seems so well put together and perfectly arranged on Easter Sunday. But what happens when the following days and weeks bring conflict and things become chaotic? The risen Savior enters into our lives and rearranges things exactly the way they should be.
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Easter was a monumental day for Jesus of Nazareth because he came back to life and was vindicated as the Son of God! But Easter is also monumental for you, especially when you are suffering the most.
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A shorter message on Palm Sunday helps us join those who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with their voices and palms... but also transitions us into contemplation of what our Lord suffered later in the week and why -- for us and for our salvation.
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The church year always highlights two instances where God the Father's speaks in Jesus' presence. This year, we have a third here from John 12. This occurrence highlights similar themes and gets us very ready for Holy Week which is upcoming.
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Our guest preacher is Wayne Shevey, who serves as a campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.
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One person's concept of "rich" is different than another person's concept. So, when St. Paul says that God is "rich in mercy," just how rich is rich? Is God rich enough in mercy to give you the mercy that you need?
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In his wisdom, Jesus decided to wait two-and-a-half years to speak plainly to his apostles about his suffering, death, and resurrection. But in doing so, he also gives us plain teaching, rebukes, predictions, and promises that we can rely on, especially in our suffering.
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God tested Abraham in a way that is impossible for us to fully understand ourselves, but Abraham was able to rise to the occassion because God already had given him the answers to the test. That's our comfort for the times when God tests us.
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