Morning Prayer Sermonette: Matthew 11:20-30

Rev. Samuel Wirgau gives today’s sermonette.

Sharper Iron & The Saga of Salvation: Prayers Rising as Incense

Rev. Sam Wirgau, pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Exodus 30:1-10, 34-38 and Exodus 37:25-29.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Comforting Silence of God

Rev. Samuel Wirgau studies Genesis 37:12-36 regarding what leads to the evils carried out by Joseph’s brothers, why this planned premeditated murder is especially heinous, why God allows this to happen, how we see Jesus in this text, and how this story fits into the salvation story.

Morning Prayer Sermonette: Luke 10:1-22

Rev. Samuel Wirgau gives today’s sermonette.

Morning Prayer Sermonette: Mark 10:1-12

Rev. Samuel Wirgau gives today’s sermonette.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: East of Eden

Rev. Samuel Wirgau studies Genesis 3:20-24 regarding the importance of the name Eve, the significance of the clothing given to Adam and Eve, why Adam and Eve were forced from the Garden, and what might have happened to the Garden of Eden.

Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: The Necessary Obstacle

Rev. Samuel Wirgau studies 2 Corinthians 6:3-4 regarding the obstacles this verse refers to, the service Paul speaks about, and what the commending means for the Corinthians and the church at large.

Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: The Gravity of Glory

Rev. Samuel Wirgau studies 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 regarding Christian affliction and what it’s preparing us for, what the weight of glory is, and the things that are seen and unseen.

Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: Instruction for Your Spleen

Rev. Samuel Wirgau studies 2 Corinthians 4:6 regarding the creating power of word at creation and in creating saving faith, the Word as the Second person of the Trinity, and why the face of Jesus matters to us.

Morning Prayer Sermonette: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Rev. Samuel Wirgau gives today’s sermonette.