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Wealth and Salvation

Wealth and Salvation

Baptism: From God's Enemy to God's Child

Baptism: From God's Enemy to God's Child

Jesus Says Don't Be Anxious, But How Do I Stop?

Jesus Says Don't Be Anxious, But How Do I Stop?

The Third Article of the Creed: The Holy Spirit at Work!

The Third Article of the Creed: The Holy Spirit at Work!

The 10 Commandments and God's Identity

The 10 Commandments and God's Identity

As Lutherans, Why Do We Baptize Babies Before the "Age of Accountability?"

As Lutherans, Why Do We Baptize Babies Before the "Age of Accountability?"

How Can I Not Be Afraid to Be Near God?

How Can I Not Be Afraid to Be Near God?

The Words of Institution

The Words of Institution

I Bind Unto Myself Today (LSB #601)

I Bind Unto Myself Today (LSB #601)

How to Ask Jesus the Wrong Question: A Masterclass

How to Ask Jesus the Wrong Question: A Masterclass

What Can Naaman's Story Teach Us About Baptism?

What Can Naaman's Story Teach Us About Baptism?

Why Closed Communion?

Why Closed Communion?

The Second Article: What Jesus Did FOR YOU #higherthings

The Second Article: What Jesus Did FOR YOU #higherthings

The Second Article: What Jesus Did FOR YOU

The Second Article: What Jesus Did FOR YOU

Is Baptism An Outward Sign of My Inner Faith?

Is Baptism An Outward Sign of My Inner Faith?

As a Lutheran, What Does Living the Baptized Life Look Like?

As a Lutheran, What Does Living the Baptized Life Look Like?

God Works Through the Least of These

God Works Through the Least of These

Our Identity Through Baptism

Our Identity Through Baptism

What Does Jesus Say About a Hostile Culture?

What Does Jesus Say About a Hostile Culture?

Creation: Cosmic Chance or Divine Gift?

Creation: Cosmic Chance or Divine Gift?

How Does Baptism *Wash* You?

How Does Baptism Wash You?

How Does Baptism Connect Us to Jesus?

How Does Baptism Connect Us to Jesus?

The Doubter's Prayer

The Doubter's Prayer

What Does It Mean That God is Omnipresent? Why is That Important?

What Does It Mean That God is Omnipresent? Why is That Important?

What does it mean that God is omnipresent? Why is this important? #higherthings

What does it mean that God is omnipresent? Why is this important? #higherthings

Sanctus

Sanctus

As a Lutheran, How Can We Say That Baptism Saves Us?

As a Lutheran, How Can We Say That Baptism Saves Us?

The God Who Doesn't Forget

The God Who Doesn't Forget

Baptism Connects You to Christ -- But What Does That Mean?

Baptism Connects You to Christ -- But What Does That Mean?

2025 Higher Things Conference - "All Things New"

2025 Higher Things Conference - "All Things New"

Baptism: Like the Israelites, Our Escape From Slavery

Baptism: Like the Israelites, Our Escape From Slavery

Even the Believers Struggle #higherthings

Even the Believers Struggle #higherthings

What Do You Learn After Christianity?

What Do You Learn After Christianity?

Even the Believers Struggle

Even the Believers Struggle

Am I "On Fire" Enough For God? Or Should I Get Re-Baptized?"

Am I "On Fire" Enough For God? Or Should I Get Re-Baptized?"

🌿 *What does Jesus say about wisdom?* 🌿 #higherthings

🌿 What does Jesus say about wisdom? 🌿 #higherthings

What Does It Mean That God is Omniscient? Why Does it Matter?

What Does It Mean That God is Omniscient? Why Does it Matter?

I'm New Here: Commandments 7 through 10

I'm New Here: Commandments 7 through 10

As a Lutheran, Which Do We Value More? Baptism or Jesus? And Do I Need to Be Rebaptized?

As a Lutheran, Which Do We Value More? Baptism or Jesus? And Do I Need to Be Rebaptized?

If Jesus Died On the Cross, Why Do We Need to Be Baptized?

If Jesus Died On the Cross, Why Do We Need to Be Baptized?

God: Stay in the Boat

God: Stay in the Boat

The Saliva Miracle

The Saliva Miracle

Baptism: What's Really Being Cleansed?

Baptism: What's Really Being Cleansed?

Proper Preface

Proper Preface

I'm New Here - 5th and 6th Commandments

I'm New Here - 5th and 6th Commandments

Can Soda Replace Water in Baptism?

Can Soda Replace Water in Baptism?

What Does Jesus Say About Wisdom?

What Does Jesus Say About Wisdom?

Whose Work is Baptism?

Whose Work is Baptism?

What Does It Mean That God is Triune? Why is This Important?

What Does It Mean That God is Triune? Why is This Important?

Wonder Bread: The True Bread of Life #higherthings

Wonder Bread: The True Bread of Life #higherthings

Wonder Bread

Wonder Bread

Fools Who Don't Understand

Fools Who Don't Understand

What Makes a Baptism Valid?

What Makes a Baptism Valid?

Prayer

Prayer

I'm New Here: 3rd and 4th Commandments

I'm New Here: 3rd and 4th Commandments

From Noah to You: The Promise of Baptism

From Noah to You: The Promise of Baptism

Because You Are Saved, Should You Continue to Sin?

Because You Are Saved, Should You Continue to Sin?

Zacharias Left Speechless

Zacharias Left Speechless

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean

Mean Jesus For Unclean Hearts

Mean Jesus For Unclean Hearts

As Lutherans, How Can We Say that Baptism Now Saves You?

As Lutherans, How Can We Say that Baptism Now Saves You?

Faith vs My Own Reason and Logic: How Do I Make it Make Sense?

Faith vs My Own Reason and Logic: How Do I Make it Make Sense?

I'm New Here: 1st and 2nd Commandments

I'm New Here: 1st and 2nd Commandments

Offering

Offering

As a Lutheran, Why Do We Baptize Babies?

As a Lutheran, Why Do We Baptize Babies?

Hannah: Surrendering to God #higherthings

Hannah: Surrendering to God #higherthings

Joshua: Inspiring Us to Serve the Lord #higherthings

Joshua: Inspiring Us to Serve the Lord #higherthings

You're Not Alone!

You're Not Alone!

A PG-13 Bible Story: You're Not Alone #higherthings

A PG-13 Bible Story: You're Not Alone #higherthings

Weaponized Traditions

Weaponized Traditions

St. Augustine: "You Do Not Choose to Believe in God". #higherthings

St. Augustine: "You Do Not Choose to Believe in God". #higherthings

Jesus the Unknown God

Jesus the Unknown God

Is Jesus Ashamed of Me?

Is Jesus Ashamed of Me?

The Creed

The Creed

Stop Measuring the Source: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus

Stop Measuring the Source: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus

If all that is necessary for salvation is trust in Christ, then why do we go to church?

If all that is necessary for salvation is trust in Christ, then why do we go to church?

Why do you demand love?

Why do you demand love?

Why does God allow people to suffer or be sacrificed in others' trials…like Job's children?

Why does God allow people to suffer or be sacrificed in others' trials…like Job's children?

Why does God demand worship?

Why does God demand worship?

St. Bart: The Charlie Brown of the Apostles? #higherthings

St. Bart: The Charlie Brown of the Apostles? #higherthings

Why did you make it possible for priests to rape children?

Why did you make it possible for priests to rape children?

Toilet Jokes and True Faith: Elijah's Bold Confrontation

Toilet Jokes and True Faith: Elijah's Bold Confrontation

How is it our fault that the earth (which God created) has failed so badly?

How is it our fault that the earth (which God created) has failed so badly?

Why did God make it possible for humans to hurt one another?

Why did God make it possible for humans to hurt one another?

Jesus Sneaks Past You #higherthings

Jesus Sneaks Past You #higherthings

Why does God demand perfection from humans that are incapable of achieving it?

Why does God demand perfection from humans that are incapable of achieving it?

Jesus Sneaks Past You

Jesus Sneaks Past You

Why didn't God teach parents not to abuse their children?

Why didn't God teach parents not to abuse their children?

Jezebel: From Queen to Doggie Dung

Jezebel: From Queen to Doggie Dung

Why does God demand human sacrifice?

Why does God demand human sacrifice?

Why are there only 10 commandments?

Why are there only 10 commandments?

Samuel: The Last Judge and God's Chosen Prophet #higherthings

Samuel: The Last Judge and God's Chosen Prophet #higherthings

Is it wrong for married couples to use birth control?

Is it wrong for married couples to use birth control?

Sermon

Sermon

Just Like Elijah, Even in Doubt and Depression, You Are Loved

Just Like Elijah, Even in Doubt and Depression, You Are Loved

Why did God tempt Adam and Eve?

Why did God tempt Adam and Eve?

Why specifically are babies to be baptized? Where does the bible say it should be babies?

Why specifically are babies to be baptized? Where does the bible say it should be babies?

Where to Look for God’s help. #higherthings

Where to Look for God’s help. #higherthings

What is a good way to share the good news of Jesus without seeming pushy?

What is a good way to share the good news of Jesus without seeming pushy?

How is infinite punishment justice for a finite crime?

How is infinite punishment justice for a finite crime?

Is it wrong to be friends with unbelievers who encourage sinful things?

Is it wrong to be friends with unbelievers who encourage sinful things?

Isaiah Sees Jesus

Isaiah Sees Jesus

Does the book of Jonah take place before or after the flood? How can we tell?

Does the book of Jonah take place before or after the flood? How can we tell?

Why did you reveal yourself in a book full of inaccuracies and theological contradictions?

Why did you reveal yourself in a book full of inaccuracies and theological contradictions?

Where to Look for God's Help

Where to Look for God's Help

Does having a woman president go against God's will for men/women and marriage?

Does having a woman president go against God's will for men/women and marriage?

Is It Okay to Be Scared to Die?

Is It Okay to Be Scared to Die?

Is It OK to Be Afraid to Die? 🤔

Is It OK to Be Afraid to Die? 🤔

Why does God stay silent?

Why does God stay silent?

Can a Lutheran have devotion to Mary?

Can a Lutheran have devotion to Mary?

Why does God stay hidden?

Why does God stay hidden?

Alleluia

Alleluia

What does God want from me as a child of his?

What does God want from me as a child of his?

Is Believing in Climate Change Good Stewardship?

Is Believing in Climate Change Good Stewardship?

Why were people baptized on behalf of the dead in 1 Corinthians 15?

Why were people baptized on behalf of the dead in 1 Corinthians 15?

The World is Crazy! How Does the Church Respond?

The World is Crazy! How Does the Church Respond?

Preachers Without Honor

Preachers Without Honor

If I Am Baptized and I'm Gay, Can I Be Absolved?

If I Am Baptized and I'm Gay, Can I Be Absolved?

Readings

Readings

Church, What's In It For Me?

Church, What's In It For Me?

Church: What's In It For Me? #higherthings

Church: What's In It For Me? #higherthings

The Original Cliffhanger: Mary, Mary, and Salome

The Original Cliffhanger: Mary, Mary, and Salome

Do Christians Need to Follow Old Testament Ceremonial Law?

Do Christians Need to Follow Old Testament Ceremonial Law?

Healing Jairus' Daughter and the Bleeding Woman

Healing Jairus' Daughter and the Bleeding Woman

Higher Things Conferences 2025

Higher Things Conferences 2025

He Will Always Search For You

He Will Always Search For You

Joseph of Aramithea: What to Do When Someone Dies #higherthings

Joseph of Aramithea: What to Do When Someone Dies #higherthings

Collect

Collect

Can Good Works Earn Salvation?

Can Good Works Earn Salvation?

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: Hope is Just Found in Jesus

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: Hope is Just Found in Jesus

Am I Trying to Please People Instead of God?

Am I Trying to Please People Instead of God?

James the Elder: From Ambition to Martyrdom

James the Elder: From Ambition to Martyrdom

What Is the Demon-To-Pig Ratio?

What Is the Demon-To-Pig Ratio?

Can Our Imagination Serve God?

Can Our Imagination Serve God?

Can Our Imagination Serve God? #higherthings

Can Our Imagination Serve God? #higherthings

Hymn of Praise

Hymn of Praise

How Can I Defend My Christian Faith With Stories?

How Can I Defend My Christian Faith With Stories?

Mary Magdalene: What She *Should* Be Known For #higherthings

Mary Magdalene: What She Should Be Known For #higherthings

Ezekiel: He Yelled at Bones to Stop Being Dead???

Ezekiel: He Yelled at Bones to Stop Being Dead???

Elijah: Hope in Your Anger

Elijah: Hope in Your Anger

When You Hear or Read God's Word, What Questions Should You Ask Yourself?

When You Hear or Read God's Word, What Questions Should You Ask Yourself?

Finding Comfort in Being the Rocky Soil #higherthings #lcms

Finding Comfort in Being the Rocky Soil #higherthings #lcms

This Little Light of Mine and Other Stupid Stereotypes #higherthings

This Little Light of Mine and Other Stupid Stereotypes #higherthings

This Little Light of Mine and Other Stupid Stereotypes

This Little Light of Mine and Other Stupid Stereotypes

The Battle of Your Imagination: From Good to Evil in Seconds

The Battle of Your Imagination: From Good to Evil in Seconds

Canticle

Canticle

Ruth: Christian Community Matters #higherthings #lcms

Ruth: Christian Community Matters #higherthings #lcms

Two Gifts From God: Identity and Imagination

Two Gifts From God: Identity and Imagination

Two Gifts from God: Identity and Imagination #higherthings #lcms

Two Gifts from God: Identity and Imagination #higherthings #lcms

Is God's Will Always Best?

Is God's Will Always Best?

Is God's Will Always Best? #higherthings #lcms

Is God's Will Always Best? #higherthings #lcms

Tweety Bird #higherthings #lcms

Tweety Bird #higherthings #lcms

Finding Comfort in Rocky Soil

Finding Comfort in Rocky Soil

Who Are You? You're a Christian, you Belong to Christ

Who Are You? You're a Christian, you Belong to Christ

Kyrie

Kyrie

How Do I Become Me?

How Do I Become Me?

How Do I Become Me? 🤔 #higherthings

How Do I Become Me? 🤔 #higherthings

Isaiah: A Message of Death and Resurrection #higherthings

Isaiah: A Message of Death and Resurrection #higherthings

What Does It Mean to Live Out My Christian Identity?

What Does It Mean to Live Out My Christian Identity?

What Does it Mean to Live Out My Christian Identity? #higherthings

What Does it Mean to Live Out My Christian Identity? #higherthings

Jesus’ Family Thinks He’s Crazy

Jesus’ Family Thinks He’s Crazy

Jesus' Family Thinks He's Crazy

Jesus' Family Thinks He's Crazy

Who Am I? Our Eternal Identity in Christ

Who Am I? Our Eternal Identity in Christ

Who Am I? Our Eternal Identity in Christ #higherthings

Who Am I? Our Eternal Identity in Christ #higherthings

Mary: Hope When Your Life is in Shambles #higherthings

Mary: Hope When Your Life is in Shambles #higherthings

Introit/Psalm

Introit/Psalm

As a Christian, You Are NOT Past Tense

As a Christian, You Are NOT Past Tense

As a Christian, You Are *NOT* Past Tense #higherthings

As a Christian, You Are NOT Past Tense #higherthings

St. Peter & St. Paul: Boldly Confessing Christ

St. Peter & St. Paul: Boldly Confessing Christ

As A Lutheran, Should I Be Afraid of Death?

As A Lutheran, Should I Be Afraid of Death?

As a Lutheran, Should You Be Afraid of Death? #higherthings

As a Lutheran, Should You Be Afraid of Death? #higherthings

Saint Irenaeus of Lyon

Saint Irenaeus of Lyon

The Gospel for Complainers #higherthings

The Gospel for Complainers #higherthings

The Gospel For Complainers

The Gospel For Complainers

Who Am I in Relation to the Devil?

Who Am I in Relation to the Devil?

The Devil as a Dog??? #higherthings

The Devil as a Dog??? #higherthings

The Augsburg Confession: A Testament of Faith

The Augsburg Confession: A Testament of Faith

Before Confession and Absolution

Before Confession and Absolution

As a Christian, Who Am I Now In Relation to Sin?

As a Christian, Who Am I Now In Relation to Sin?

Who Am I In Relation To Christ?

Who Am I In Relation To Christ?

Who Are YOU in Relation to Christ? #higherthings

Who Are YOU in Relation to Christ? #higherthings

Church: The Sinners Are There #higherthings

Church: The Sinners Are There #higherthings

Itty Bitty Living Space

Itty Bitty Living Space

If There's Anyone Hurting, There's Help Here

If There's Anyone Hurting, There's Help Here

Who Is Actually "The Church"?

Who Is Actually "The Church"?

Who is actually ‘the Church’?

Who is actually ‘the Church’?

Invocation

Invocation

What Roles In Your Life Should Reflect Your Christian Faith?

What Roles In Your Life Should Reflect Your Christian Faith?

What Roles in Your Life Should Reflect Your Christian Faith? #higherthings

What Roles in Your Life Should Reflect Your Christian Faith? #higherthings

What Does "Being Redeemed" Mean to Me?

What Does "Being Redeemed" Mean to Me?

"What does "being redeemed" mean to me?" 🤔 #higherthings

"What does "being redeemed" mean to me?" 🤔 #higherthings

Elisha, the Prophet #higherthings

Elisha, the Prophet #higherthings

Preaching Destroys Demons #higherthings

Preaching Destroys Demons #higherthings

Fish Food

Fish Food

Preaching Destroys Demons

Preaching Destroys Demons

The Incarnation: It Changed Everything

The Incarnation: It Changed Everything

The Incarnation: It Changed Everything #higherthings

The Incarnation: It Changed Everything #higherthings

The Ecumenical Council of Nicaea #higherthings

The Ecumenical Council of Nicaea #higherthings

When the World Leaves You "Breathless" #higherthings #lcms #lutheran

When the World Leaves You "Breathless" #higherthings #lcms #lutheran

St Barnabas: The Overlooked Defender #higherthings #lcms #lutheran

St Barnabas: The Overlooked Defender #higherthings #lcms #lutheran