Christ For You

Devotion for Saturday 5.30.2020 Mortal and Venial Sins? 30.05.2020 9:44 ↓

What is the Lutheran teaching on mortal and venial sins? Why does it matter?

Devotion for Friday 5.29.2020 Despair to Hope 29.05.2020 5:47 ↓

A devotion on Psalm 77 focusing on how the psalmist turns from despairing over his affliction to hoping in his Lord.

Interview with Dr. Peter Scaer - Cultural and Religious Liberty Issues 28.05.2020 45:49 ↓

Dr. Peter Scaer joined me to discuss key issues impacting the culture and religious liberty.  He has a lot of fantastic insights that you won't want to miss.  Here are some links to things he discusses in the interview - https://www.adflegal.org/  and https://www.touchstonemag.com/ You can find Anthony Esolen's books on Amazon.

Devotion for 5.28.2020 Christ's Sermon of Comfort 28.05.2020 8:24 ↓

Luther's sermon on Christ's word of comfort John 14.

Devotion for Wednesday 5.27.2020 The Tower of Babel Undone 27.05.2020 6:26 ↓

A devotion on Genesis 11 and the Tower of Babel in light of Pentecost.

An Explanation of the Common Service: The Holy Supper Part 1 26.05.2020 9:48 ↓

I read through the next part in our book, The Holy Supper Part 1.  You can buy the book here: https://emmanuelpress.us/books/an-explanation-of-the-common-service/

Devotion for Tuesday 5.26.2020 The Third Article of the Creed: Sanctification 26.05.2020 15:01 ↓

A devotion from Luther's Small and Large Catechisms on the Third Article of the Creed: Sanctification.  

Devotion for Monday 5.25.2020 Entrust Your Days and Burdens 25.05.2020 7:16 ↓

A devotion on Gerhardt's marvelous hymn Entrust Your Days and Burdens.

Easter 7 Readings and Sermon - The Blessing of Persecution 23.05.2020 12:33 ↓

A sermon on Jesus' words in John 16 and the epistle reading from 1 Peter 4 - The Blessing of Persecution.

Devotion for Saturday 5.23.2020 What is Baptism? 23.05.2020 14:36 ↓

A reading from Ezekiel 36 and a detailed look at baptism from Dr. Martin Chemnitz.

Persecuted Church Update 5.22.2020 22.05.2020 15:40 ↓

News from around the world concerning the persecuted church.

Devotion for Friday 5.22.2020 Psalm 27 22.05.2020 8:40 ↓

A devotion on one of my favorite Psalms.

Interview with Pastor Tim Norton - Ministry in the Navajo Nation 21.05.2020 46:05 ↓

I interviewed Pastor Tim Norton about his work in the Navajo Nation in Navajo, New Mexico. 

Devotion for 5.21.2020 The Ascension of Our Lord 21.05.2020 8:52 ↓

A devotion on the Ascension of Our Lord and what it means for us.

Midweek Sermon on Psalm 73:25-26 How to Die Joyfully by Johann Gerhard 20.05.2020 18:03 ↓

Another magnificent sermon from Gerhard where he teaches us how we can be prepared for death and even die joyfully.

Devotion for Wednesday 5.20.2020 The End of All Things is Near 20.05.2020 7:43 ↓

A devotion on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

An Explanation of the Common Service, The Service of the Word: Epistle through Hymn 19.05.2020 15:05 ↓

We continue reading through An Explanation of the Common Service finishing the section on The Service of the Word.

Devotion for Tuesday 5.19.2020 The Second Article of the Creed: Redemption 19.05.2020 7:13 ↓

A devotion on The Second Article of the Creed: Redemption by Martin Luther.

Devotion for Monday 5.18.2020 With the Lord Begin Your Task 18.05.2020 6:32 ↓

This devotion is based on Colossians 3:17 and the hymn, With the Lord Begin Your Task.  It's a great hymn to start your day and week with. You can listen to the hymn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVi4KQW1RJg

Easter 6 Sermon and Readings - Who do you trust? 16.05.2020 12:33 ↓

The readings and sermon for Easter 6.  The sermon focuses on the reading from Numbers 21 and the bronze serpent.  Where do put your trust for salvation and all things?

Devotion for Saturday 5.16.2020 The Son of Man Must be Lifted Up 16.05.2020 7:31 ↓

St. John Chrysostom on John 3:14-16. 

Persecuted Church Update 5.15.2020 15.05.2020 11:35 ↓

News concerning the persecuted church from the last week.

Devotion for Friday 5.15.2020 The Futility of Idols 15.05.2020 7:11 ↓

A brief look at Psalm 115 and the futility of idols. 

Devotion for Thursday 5.14.2020 The Suffering and Witness of the Church 14.05.2020 6:04 ↓

A brief devotion on Revelation 11 and the suffering and witness of the church.

Midweek Sermon on Bearing Crosses and Tribulations by Johann Gerhard 13.05.2020 22:54 ↓

This is a magnificent sermon by Gerhard on cross-bearing.  It's based on Psalm 68:19-20.