Faith That Overcomes the World Quasimodo Geniti – 4/12/2026 1 John 5:4-10 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Epistle reading from the First Epistle to St. John in the fifth chapter with special emphasis on verses four and five which read as follows:   “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes th

Why Are You Weeping? The Resurrection of the Lord – 4/5/2026 John 20:1-20 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. John in the twentieth chapter with special emphasis on verses fifteen and sixteen which read as follows:   “[Jesus] asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Think

Behold the Man Good Friday - 4/3/2026 John 18:1-19:42 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration today is our reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus according to St. John in the eighteenth and nineteenth chapters with special emphasis on 19:5 which reads as follows:                   “So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!” [1]   Thus far the Scriptures.   In

Body Given, Blood Shed Holy (Maundy) Thursday – 4/2/2026 1 Corinthians 11:23–32 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our Epistle lesson from the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the eleventh chapter with special emphasis on verses twenty-three through twenty-six which read as follows:   “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betray

Betrayed by a Kiss Wednesday in Holy Week – 4/1/2026 Luke 22:1-23:56 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our third reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the twenty-second and twenty-third chapters with special emphasis on 22:47-48 which read as follows:   “While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to J

Silencing the Word Holy Tuesday – 3/31/2026 Jeremiah 11:18-20 Rev. Thomas Van Hemert   In the name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit.   The prophecy for Holy Tuesday is written in Jeremiah, chapter 11 and is mostly in the first-person singular:   "In those days the prophet Jeremiah spoke, saying: The Lord gave me knowledge, and I know; for You showed me their doings. But I was like a docile lamb brought to the slaughter; and I did not know that th

A Grain of Wheat Monday of Holy Week – 3/30/2026 John 12:1-43 Rev. Nathan Wille   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our third reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John in the twelfth chapter, with special emphasis on verse 24 which reads as follows:                                 [Jesus said,] “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” [1]

Behold, Your King Comes to You Palm Sunday – 3/29/26 Zechariah 9:9–12 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer                   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Old Testament lesson from Zechariah chapter nine with special emphasis on verse nine which reads as follows:   “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a

Conceived by the Holy Spirit The Annunciation of the Lord – 3/25/2026 Luke 1:26-38 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our Gospel lesson from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the first chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty through thirty-one which reads 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 yo

Who Is Your Father? Judica – 3/22/2026 John 8:46-59 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. John in the 8 th  chapter with special emphasis on verse forty-nine which reads as follows:                 “ Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.” [1]   Thus far the Scriptures.   In the Name of the Father and of the + So

Washed and Renewed The 5 th  Wednesday of Lent – 3/18/2026 1 Peter 3:18-22 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our reading from First Peter in the third chapter with special emphasis on verses twenty-one and twenty-two which read as follows:   “Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of J

The Bread King Laetare – 3/15/2026 John 6:1-15 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. John in the sixth chapter with special emphasis on verses eleven and twelve which read as follows:                   “ Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. And when they ha

When You Pray The Fourth Wednesday of Lent – 3/11/2026 Matthew 6:5-14 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our lesson from Matthew chapter six with special emphasis on verses five through eight which read as follows:   [Jesus said,] “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I s

Kingdom Divided? Oculi – 3/8/2026 Luke 11:14-28 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel lesson from St. Luke in the eleventh chapter with special emphasis on verses seventeen through twenty which read as follows:   “Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: ‘Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. If Satan is divided against himself, how can

The Importance of Doctrine The 3 rd  Wednesday of Lent – 3/4/2026 2 Timothy 1:6-14 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our first reading from the Second Epistle to St. Timothy in the first chapter, with special emphasis on verses thirteen and fourteen which read as follows:   “   Follow the pattern of the sound   words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy

Called to Holiness Reminiscere – 3/1/2026 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Epistle lesson from the First Epistle to the Thessalonians in the fourth chapter with special emphasis on verse seven which reads as follows:         “For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.” [1]   Thus far the Scriptures.   In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spir

He Does Not Lose His Sheep The Funeral of Rudolph “Shorty” Hartman John 10:11-16 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. John in the tenth chapter with special emphasis on verse eleven which reads as follows:                   [Jesus said,] “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” [1]   Thus far the Scriptures.   In the Name

Looking Inward and Looking to Christ The Second Wednesday in Lent – 2/25/2026 Psalm 119:1-16, Matthew 5:17-20 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our first reading from the 119 th  Psalm, with special emphasis on verses fifteen and sixteen which read as follows:   “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.” [1]   Thus far t

The Paradox of the Christian Life Invocabit – 2/22/2026 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Epistle lesson from the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the 6 th  chapter with special emphasis on verses one and two which read as follows:   “Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you,

No Longer Troubled The Funeral of Nadine Greenmyer – 2/21/2026 John 14:1-7 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. John in the fourteenth chapter with special emphasis on verses one through four which read as follows:   “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told