Most Certainly True Podcast

The Church lives under the cross. Following Jesus brings countless blessings, but among them are not leisure and freedom from trouble. As believers carry out their work as the Church, they can expect opposition and hardship. Carrying a cross often identifies a person as a Christian. Prayer: O God, you have called your servants to ventures of faith of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet...

 Revelation is one of the most discussed and most misunderstood books in the whole Bible.  While the pastors at Grace don’t have all the answers for you, I think you’ll benefit from listening to this podcast and being shown some of the glory of this unique book of Scripture.  Through its sights and symbols and visions, God reveals to John and to us one glorious and simple truth!  JESUS WINS!!  So...

Hebrews is a marvelous book in the new Testament, a beautiful sermon on the intent and purpose of the Old Testament ceremonial code.  God commanded what worship should look like in the Old Testament and with good reason.  Everything pointed forward to Jesus.  Now faced with the temptation to revert back to the Old Testament style of worship, the writer of this beautiful book warns of the danger of...

The Church Is For All People. Jesus helps us to see that his love is for all and encourages his people to reach out to those of all nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. Prayer: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift of grace that we come into your presences and offer true and faithful service. Grant that our worship on earth may always be pleasing to you, and in the life to come gi...

As Paul sees the end of his life approaching, he makes his final preparations and gives his final encouragements to his son in the faith and partner in the gospel - Timothy.   His confidence, hope and joy are inspiring in their own regard, and especially so when considering that he wrote these words and held this hope even from his dungeon jail cell!  We can take his words and be encouraged to pra...

Christians live by faith, overcoming doubt. Full of bravado, Peter accepted Jesus' invitation to walk on the water of the Sea of Galilee.  His faith was not strong enough to overcome his doubts, however, and he began to sink.  As he did for Peter, Jesus strengthens our faith and leads us to overcome our doubts with his power and promises.   Prayer: Almighty and most merciful God, preserve us...

The Apostle John writes his letters to encourage his listeners toward truth and love!   Both are absolutely necessary in the life and mission of a Christian!   Read these short letters and join in to learn even more as Pastors Hackmann and Huebner discuss these New Testament gems!   

Christians live by faith, trusting God to provide Jesus cares for our physical needs just as he cares for our spiritual needs. He does this, however, in ways we don’t expect and can’t always understand. Just as he fed more than 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish, so he takes care of us in normal and supernatural ways. Prayer: God, our gracious Father, has forgiven all your sins. H...

What a gift to God's Church and to Christians this book of Romans is!  Paul's letter to the churches that were gathering in several houses in the city of Rome has become a jewel in al of Scripture for the encouragement and edifying of all believers.   His Bible Information Class for those believers and us guides us all through sin, grace, election, Christian living, godly service, vocati...

Christians live by faith, valuing spiritual wealth.  Christians must assess what has passing value and what has eternal value and then strive with diligence to secure treasures that will last. We pray that Jesus gives us wisdom to choose what is good and put aside what is not.  Prayer: O God, you reveal your mighty power chiefly in showing mercy and kindness. Grant us the full measure of your grac...

John’s First Epistle is dripping with the love that the Savior has for us!  Simple, yet profound, John points us to the love that the Savior has for us and how it motivates us to live in that love and show that love to one another!  You’ll love this read this read through 1 John and we hope you love this podcast!

Christians live by faith, recognizing the battle between truth and error.  Jesus warns us that Satan plants weeds (false teachers) wherever the Spirit grows wheat (believers). Christians need to understand this truth lest they are misled by the power and success of false teachers. There is a promise in this Gospel: False teachers will be judged by God and believers will live safely forever in heav...

Praise be to the Spirit that we have Paul’s inspired letter to the Colossians!  In it, Paul spotlights Christ as the world’s only and all sufficient Savior from sin!  His message is clear.  His love is unquestioned.  His work is sufficient.  His gift is unmatched!   He is all and is in all!  Christ is the best!!  He’s the only one that can give us heavenly hope.  He’s the only one that bring peace...

Christians live by faith, thriving on the power of the Word. Through the power of his Word Jesus creates faith in the hearts of people and through this Word leads people to offer lives of love to God and one another. We pray that the devil never keeps this Word from growing in us. Prayer: Blessed Lord, since you have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning, grant that we may so h...

Pastors Huebner and Hackmann go backwards a week and cover a book that you’ve read previously (twice previously if you’re doing the extra readings).  The letter drips with Joy, contentment, and celebration of unity.  The memorable passages are on every page of this 4 chapter heartfelt and joy filled letter!  “Rejoice in the Lord always!  I’ll say it again, rejoice!”

Christians live by faith, finding rest in Jesus. A loving God provided rest for physical weariness by creating his creatures with the ability to sleep. But there has always been more to the concept of rest in the Bible than a break from work and labor. God also provides rest for our souls. He gives us relief from sin and a reprieve from the threat of punishment by leading us to trust in his Son. W...

The message of Paul to the Galatians is a precious treasure!  Cling to Jesus and don’t let anything get in the way!  He’s the only Savior and worshipping him and him alone is the only way!   Don’t add works to the salvation equation, because to do so robs Christ of his glory!  Paul masterfully and wonderfully holds up Jesus as the hope and salvation for the Galatians and for you!!  

Christians live by faith, loving God above all things. Today, Jesus reminds us that Christians often must make difficult choices, but learn to love God above all things. For no matter what we leave behind because of our love for God, in him there is only gain. Prayer: God of all power and might, you are the giver of all that is good. Help us love you with all our heart, strengthen us in true faith...

Paul had a close relationship with the man to whom he writes this letter. Probably a man that Paul converted through his preaching, Titus is referred to as “my son” by Paul.  Paul writes to encourage him in his ministry and to build him up in his faith.  One of the “pastoral epistles” that Paul writes to a pastor friend, yet there is plenty for all to soak in from these encouraging words!  Tune in...

The ministry of the Gospel will face opposition. When we participate in the ministry of the gospel, we can expect that many will oppose us. In today's Gospel, Jesus warns his disciples that those who hate him will also hate them. The persecution we face is subtler than what the first disciples faced or even what believers endure today around the world. But whether our persecutors are subtle o...

Same Page Summer continues with a discussion on the Gospel of Matthew.   For a man that held a job (tax collector) that made him an outcast, God sure used that job and that place in life and the experiences that Matthew had (including his encounter with Jesus and call to discipleship)  to form and flavor his Gospel for the people of his day and for the Church for the rest of time!   The man with t...

The Ministry of the Gospel is carried out with compassion for God's sheep. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has such compassion for his flock that he cares for them through "under-shepherds" so that all may be nourished and fed by his promises of forgiveness and eternal love.  Prayer: Almighty, eternal God, in the Word of your apostles and prophets, you have proclaimed to us your saving wi...

Paul writes so beautifully to his friends who lived in the city of Ephesus.  Six chapters that display Paul’s love for the people of Ephesus and his love for his God.  The book flows smoothly from truth to truth – from Election to Salvation By Grace to God’s Grace for All, to Unity in the Body of Christ to Living in the Light of Christian Love to Carrying out our Vocation to God’s glory and then c...

The Ministry of the Gospel Proclaims the Triune God. Today marks the end of the first half of the Christian calendar: The Time of Christ. Beginning in the season of Advent and concluding with Pentecost last Sunday, the Lutheran Church repeats the great plan God prepared to save the world through his son. From one Sunday to the next, the Holy Spirit has strengthened and deepened our faith through t...

The guys gather together and introduce a new effort being done at Grace Lutheran Church this summer called Same Page Summer.  Get on the Same page with us and join us in our effort to read through the New Testament.  They begin by discussing some current events, a major Grace milestone and then the gospel of John, which was the reading for this first week of the summer.   Due to some technical dif...