Beloved and Baptized Detail from Baptism of Christ by Juan Sánchez Cotán c. 1600 AD. The Baptism of the Lord – 1/11/2026 Matthew 3:13-17 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the third chapter with special emphasis on verses sixteen and seventeen which read as follows:   “And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behol

Together  The Marriage of Travis Vold and Tiffany Larson – 1/10/2025 Matthew 19:4-6 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration today is our third reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.   In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Today is a momentous occasion. Travis and Tiffany are vowing themselves to each other and thereby entering into God’s estate of holy matrimony. That is to

The Light for All Nations Epiphany – 1/6/2025 Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s Word for consideration this evening is our reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the 2 nd chapter with special emphasis on verses one and two which read as follows:   “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king

Out of Egypt I Called My Son Detail from Flight to Egypt by Gentile da Fabriono (1423) The Second Sunday after Christmas – 1/4/2026 Matthew 2:13–23 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel lesson from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the second chapter with special emphasis on verses fourteen and fifteen which read as follows:   “And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and

Born Under the Law, Named to Save Detail from The Circumcision of Jesus Christ by Louis Schongauer (c. 1480) The Circumcision and Name of Jesus – 12/31/25 Luke 2:21 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer                   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our Gospel lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the second chapter which reads as follows:   “And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the na

Division and Revelation The First Sunday after Christmas – 12/28/2025 Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the second chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty-four and thirty-five which read as follows:   “And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in

A Savior for What Ails Us The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Dawn – 12/25/2025 Titus 3:4-7 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer The Nativity of the Lord Jesus: A detail from Hieronymus Cock's The Nativity (16th C.)   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Epistle lesson from St. Paul’s Epistle to Titus chapter three which reads as follows:   “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of wor

God is Love The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve – 12/24/2025 Luke 2:1-8 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our lesson from Luke chapter two with special emphasis on verses six and seven which read as follows:        “And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him

Reasonable Faith in an Unreasonable World Rorate Coeli, the Fourth Sunday in Advent – 12/21/2025 Philippians 4:4-7 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Epistle lesson from the Epistle to the Philippians in the fourth chapter with special emphasis on verse five which reads as follows:                   “Let your reasonableness   be known to everyone.” [1]   Thus far the Scriptures.   In the Name of the Fat

A Sign Given The Third Wednesday in Advent – 12/17/2025 Isaiah 2:2-5, 7:10-15; Luke 1:26a-38 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our second lesson from Luke chapter one with special emphasis on verses thirty through thirty-three which read as follows:   “And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you

Servants of Christ Gaudete, the Third Sunday in Advent – 12/14/2025 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer                   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Epistle lesson from First Corinthians in the fourth chapter, with special emphasis on verse one which reads as follows:                 “This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed.” [1]

Repentance is Good The Second Wednesday in Advent – 12/10/2025 Malachi 3:1-5, 4:5-6a, Matthew 11:11-15 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer                   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our second lesson from the Prophet Malachi in the third chapter with special emphasis on verse one which reads as follows: “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and

Steadfast in a Shaking World Populus Zion, The Second Sunday in Advent – 12/7/2025 Luke 21:25-36 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the twenty-first chapter with special emphasis on verse thirty-six which reads as follows:     [Jesus said,] “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things tha

While We Wait The First Wednesday in Advent – 12/3/2025 James 5:7-10, Matthew 3:1-6 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our reading from the Epistle of St. James in the fifth chapter with special emphasis on verses seven and eight which read as follows:                 “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient a

Jesus came once. He is here now in His Word and sacraments. He will come again.

Most people acknowledge that we should be thankful. But to whom should we direct our thanks? Jesus!

The Last Last Sunday of the Church Year – November 23, 2025 Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:1-13 Seminarian Nicholas Totenhagen   Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ.             “ And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? ” For what do you wait? Are you even waiting for anything? I pray that you are all waiting for what is described in our readings for today: the new heavens and the new earth and our return to Zion –

The Last Day The 26 th  Sunday after Trinity – 11/16/2025 Matthew 25:31-46 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the twenty-fifth chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty-one and thirty-two which read as follows:   “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be ga

Destruction The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity – 11/9/2025 Matthew 24:15-28 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s Holy Word for consideration today is our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew with special emphasis on verses twenty-seven and twenty-eight which read as follows:   [Jesus said,] “For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.   Wherever the corpse is, the

What Faith Holds The 24 th  Sunday after Trinity – 11/2/2025 Matthew 9:18-26 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s Holy Word for consideration this morning is our lesson from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the ninth chapter with special emphasis on verse twenty-two which reads as follows:                 “Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly   the woman was made well.” [1]