“Is Your Faith ‘Just a Rental’?” (3.17.2013)

“He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time.  At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent

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“Sinners Welcome for Dinner”

“But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:2closeLuke 15:2 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (ESV) closeLuke 15:2closeLuke 15:2 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats

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Mission Summit

Great event with strong spiritual nuture, provided primarily by LCMS 1st vice President Herb Mueller, plenty of quality break-out sessions, wonderful fellowship and excellent food (a real plus at Lutheran gatherings!). House Church Planter is to be commended for its partnership with the New Jersey District for the production of this quality event.  Lots of experienced

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“Were You There Also, When Jesus Was Baptized?” (Luke 3:21; Gospel for 1.13.2013)

“When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”   (Luke 3:21-22closeLuke 3:21-22 21 Now when

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“The Appointed Time” (Matthew 2:10; Gospel for 1.6.2013)

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”  (Matthew 2:10closeMatthew 2:10 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. (ESV) closeMatthew 2:10closeMatthew 2:10 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. (ESV) 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. (ESV) ; from the Gospel reading

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“Cornelius in Luther’s Writings”

Cornelius in Luther’s Writings        If we define a “House Church Planter” as a layperson who gathers people in order that they can hear the Word of God & eventually receive the Sacraments; all under the ministry of a regularly, called & ordained Pastor; then arguably, Cornelius is the first named House Church Planter

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“Birth Comes in God’s Time”

   “When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son.  Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.”    (Luke 1:57-58closeLuke 1:57-58 The Birth of John the Baptist 57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she

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