The Spirit of Adoption
“Trinity Sunday,” may sound doctrinaire, dusty, academic and too complex. But here in Romans 8:14-17, we learn that its practicality cannot be underestimated.
Entries by Pastor Schlicht
Living Martyrs
Take a look at Stephen, the Christian Church’s first martyr and learn what it means to be a living martyr even today.
Ascension Body Language
Our ascending Savior’s victorious body language in Luke 24 sets the tone for the Christian life.
Christian Education: Is it worth it?
As much as we would truly love it to be the case, a Christian education at Eastside Lutheran is not free. The question remains: Is Christian education worth the price?
He Still Opens Hearts
I’ll never forget sitting across from her trying to explain the gospel. Mary was the president of the condo association I had been doing grounds work for during my second year at Seminary. I had been praying…
A Control Complex and The Freedom of Dependence
The antidote for a control complex is learning the blessed freedom of dependence, the freedom found in trusting God’s control.
The Four “R’s” of the Resurrection
Four sermonettes based on a compilation of the Easter gospels. He has risen! Alleluia!
Blood, Sacrifice, and a Clean Conscience
Blood and sacrifice are so removed from our normal experience. But when a conscience needs cleansing, a blood sacrifice is the only thing that will suffice.
“Humble and Riding on a Donkey”
In the Bible, humility is something associated with glory and exaltation. In fact, humility leads to victory. Nothing demonstrates more clearly than the first Palm Sunday, 2000 years ago.
What’s New About the New Covenant?
At the cross, in the cutting of the New Covenant in Jesus’ very blood, God’s love and law are reconciled and we belong to him.
