Get Wright for Sunday

The readings for this week are: Genesis 17:1-7;15-16 Romans 5:1-11 Mark 8:27-38

The texts for this today are:  Joel 2:12-19 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 St. Matthew 6:1-6;16-21

How can you prepare for Lent? What's the deal with fasting and giving things up for lent? Listen to Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about the baptism and temptation of Jesus, and how that shapes our experience as a church through Lent.  QUESTIONS LINK: https://forms.gle/dW1BaqqFLX3cU39i6 Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or q...

The readings for this week are: Genesis 22:1-18 James 1:12-18 St. Mark 1:9-15

At the top of a mountain, a man named Jesus of Nazareth was revealed to be something different, something spectacular. As the Church, we celebrate this event as the Transfiguration of Our Lord. But what really happened up there? What were Moses and Elijah doing there, and what does it mean that Jesus shone radiantly as God said, "This is my beloved Son; listen to him"? Listen in to hear what this...

The Readings are:  - Exodus 34:29–35 - 2 Corinthians 3:12–18; 4:1–6 - Mark 9:2–9

Why does Jesus work the night shift - healing and casting out demons?  What does this say about darkness and corruption?  How can we approach the darkness of this world?  These questions and more are discussed in this episode, "Overcoming Darkness". Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find us on our...

The Readings for this week:  Isaiah 40:21-31 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 Mark 1:29-39

What does it mean, Jesus teaches with authority?  How is that authority seen today within the church?  Why is there a demon-possessed man at church?  These questions and more are discussed in this episode to help you Get Wright For Sunday! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find us on our website h...

The readings for this upcoming Sunday are: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

Who is St. Timothy?  When will the end the world take place?  Will we be able to tell by signs when the end is near?  In this episode, these questions and more will be explored. Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find us on our website here .  We would love to hear from you!

A new type of episode, just for you! Do you often wonder what the texts for the upcoming week are? Do you wish you could listen to all the readings before hearing Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about them on Get Wright for Sunday? This episode is for you! Listen to Pastor Wright read the texts that will be preached on and discussed this week! Less than 4 minutes long! The texts for this week...

Does Jesus invite you to follow him today?  Looking at how the disciples respond to Jesus' statement "follow me" as we explore the identity we have in Christ along with the life we live in Him.  Join us in this episode and "come and see" as these questions and more are explored and discussed.     Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, qu...

This week, we celebrate Epiphany, which is about the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world! We will look at two different texts – The Wise Men who followed the star that pointed to Jesus and Jesus’ baptism many years later.  Listen and learn how both of these point toward who this Jesus is and who you are in Him! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, que...

What does preaching look like for a District President?  Listen to Rev. Kyle Wright II and Vicar Ben Leeper interview Rev. Timothy Scharr, the President of the Southern Illinois District of the LCMS. Listen to them talk about the state of churches during the COVID-19 crisis, President Scharr's unique perspective on preaching, and God's wisdom through the ages, applies to our time and place, r...

In this episode, we shall look at the confession of St. Simeon announcing to the world that the Lord’s Christ has come into the world to bring salvation to all! Why is it that St. Simeon speaks of a sword in the midst of the confession, and how do we see with our own eyes the Lord’s salvation today?  Join us as we wrestle with these questions and more! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightfors...

In this episode, we explore the annunciation of the birth of Jesus.  The archangel Gabriel speaks to the Blessed Virgin Mary announcing the coming of the Messiah, through her.  Does Mary deserve an honored position?  What does it mean Jesus was born of a virgin?  Join us as we wrestle with these questions and more! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with an...

"Who are you?"  John the Baptist was asked this question by the Pharisees in our text for this week: John 1:6–8, 19–2. The Baptist's answer shows he knew that his role was not to point to himself, but to Christ. Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper as they talk about what it really means to anticipate, and how we too are called to point to Christ, who comes to save us.  Feel free to conta...

"Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near!"  This is the message of a strange man in strange clothes in the desert: John the Baptist. He was sent to prepare the way for Jesus, to help people "get right" for the Messiah. How can his message of repentance help us to do the same? Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper to hear more about "turning away" from our sins and "turning toward" our savior! Fe...

How has preaching changed over the past 50 years? How is it likely to change in the future? What can preachers and churchgoers alike learn about the art of preaching? These are just some of the questions asked of Dr. Dale Meyer - Retired Pastor, Concordia Seminary President and Professor Emeritus, and speaker of the Lutheran Hour for 12 years.  Listen in on the unique and fascinating discussi...

This week is the start of another Church Year! We begin with Advent, a time of anticipation, remembering the coming of Christ almost two thousand years ago, and the not-yet-here coming of Christ again. We start this season with an interesting text - the so-called triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, in the week of his crucifixion.  Listen in to Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper as they layou...

The Judgement is promised, and Jesus is coming again, to usher in forever.  How can you "Get Wright" for the End? The questions wrestled within this episode are "have you done enough, can you do enough to earn, a place in heaven?"  This conversation points us to the comfort of Christ, even within judgment.  Join us, as we look at the lessons for this coming Sunday with fresh eyes an...

Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper as they discuss the faithful use of your God-given gifts, who benefits from them, how to use them, and why they do not matter for your salvation.  These and other question will be discussed as we look at the lessons for this coming Sunday! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can als...

What does it really mean to get right for Sunday and beyond?  Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about what it looks like to prepare to meet the Bridegroom, Christ, when he returns. As they explore the parable of the 10 virgins, they look at wise and foolish ways to wait and what this Christian life of expectation looks like. They also discuss Johann von Staupitz, Martin Luther's Father conf...

In one of their most groundbreaking, thought-provoking episodes yet, Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper explore our heritage in the saints, and our hope in the beyond. Today, you have the opportunity to travel to the undiscovered country with a new hope! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find us on our website here...