Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

February 4, 2024 - Sexagesima Sermon

Old Testament: Isaiah 55:10–13
Psalm: Psalm 84; antiphon: v. 4
Epistle: Hebrews 4:9–13
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:19—12:9
Gospel: Luke 8:4–15
Introit: Psalm 44:1–2, 7–8; antiphon: vv. 23, 25a, 26a
Gradual: Psalm 83:18, 13
Tract: Psalm 60:1–2, 5

Scripture Alone
 
The Sower sows the seed of His Word (Luke 8:4–15). This Word is living and powerful (Heb. 4:9–13) to conceive new life in those who hear it. But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack for us! Christ’s cross was planted in the hard and rocky soil of Golgotha. A crown of thorns was placed upon His head. Satan and His demons hellishly hounded and devoured Him. Yet, through His dying and rising again, He destroyed these enemies of ours. Jesus is Himself the Seed which fell to the ground and died in order that it might sprout forth to new life and produce much grain. In Him, the weak are strong (2 Cor. 11:19–12:9). He is the Word of the Father which does not return void (Is. 55:10–13) but yields a harvest hundredfold.

February 4, 2024 - Bible Study - Lamentations Part 1

The book of Lamentations part 1 

January 28, 2024 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Mark 4:9-25

Mark 4:9-25

January 28, 2024 - Septuagesima Sermon

Old Testament: Exodus 17:1–7
Psalm: Psalm 95:1–9; antiphon: v. 6
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:5
Gospel: Matthew 20:1–16
Introit: Psalm 18:1–2a, 27, 32, 49; antiphon: vv. 5–6a
Gradual: Psalm 9:9–10, 18–19a
Tract: Psalm 130:1–4

Grace Alone
 
The people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1–7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1–16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The first—those who rely on their own merits—will be last. “For they were overthrown in the wilderness” (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24–10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin.

January 28, 2024 - Bible Study - Ezekiel Temple Vision

Ezekiel 40-48

January 26, 2024 - Richard Gatlin Funeral Sermon

Richard Gatlin Funeral Sermon

January 24, 2024 - Lutheranism 101 - Sanctification

Sanctification 

January 21, 2024 - Peace Lutheran Oxford, MS - Mark 3:31-4:12

Mark 3:31-4:12

January 21, 2024 - Transfiguration Sermon

Jesus Is Transfigured and Manifests His Glory
 
The Lord appeared to Moses in the light of the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14). Later Moses’ face would shine with the light of God’s glory when he came down from Mount Sinai (Ex. 34:29–35). At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Pet. 1:16–21), revealing that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. He manifested His majesty as the eternal Son of the Father, and He wonderfully foreshowed our adoption as sons (Collect). We who have been baptized into Christ’s body are given a glimpse of the glory that we will share with Him in the resurrection on the Last Day.

January 21, 2024 - Bible Study - Ezekiel Gog, Magog, Temple

Gog and Magog and the Temple Vision