A Sermon based on John 3:16-7, used for 4 Lent on February 17, 2008
Perhaps the three most-used words in the English language are “I love you.” Those are some of the first words a young child says to their mommy and daddy. Grandchildren tell their grandparents “I love you.” Teenagers say to their new love [...]
What pops into your mind when you hear the word “repent”? Is it a dark and somber word for you, perhaps reminding you of John the Baptist’s shouting for people to repent and be baptized?
What does the word “repent” mean anyway? Literally, it means to stop the way one is going, turn around, and then [...]
One of the most significant statements the early Christians used was “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”
Because Greek was the universal language then (the New Testament books were written in Greek), Christians often said and wrote, “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior” in Greek.
That phrase, if printed as an acrostic (using the first letter of each word), [...]
Traditionally, the Christian Church has observed the seven weeks before Easter as a time of penitence and spiritual self-examination.
Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, derives its name from the ancient practice of marking the foreheads of worshipers with ashes from the unused palm branches of the previous year. Ashes historically have had a [...]
A Sermon by Pastor Jim Kreft on Matthew 7:1-11 for Lent 1, series A
There are many voices in our world that want you to listen to them. They all have a message they want you to hear, believe, and follow. Do you believe advertisers sponsor television and radio programs as a public service? No, they [...]
Through the generous donation of their time and abilities by volunteer Pilgrims, Pilgrim Lutheran will again offer Lenten Soup Suppers prior to our Midweek Lenten services.
We have firm plans for Soup Suppers on February 6th and 13th along with the possibility to continue them throughout Lent if there is enough interest and support.
The Soup Suppers [...]
With Lent’s return on Wednesday, February 6th, will come the return of our Midweek Lenten services. Pilgrim Lutheran will offer midweek services on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:30 PM beginning February 6th and running through March 12th.
Each midweek service will run no longer than 45 minutes. Each service in this special Lenten series focuses on [...]
