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A weekly broadcast of services held at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Birmingham, Mich.
Episodes
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Theme: To you Love. Pastor Randy Schlak's sermon: "Pop up Sermon: What glass fits with Samson?" or "A Love Story Gone Bad!!"
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Acts shows us countless examples of the Apostles and disciples of Christ speaking in tongues, performing miracles, healing the infirmed. We may not have experienced these gifts, but if we are Christians and true believers, the Holy Spirit has dwelt in our hearts and souls since we were blessed with the Sacrament of Baptism. He opened the vault to our inner being, that mysterious, mystic cavern in the soul where He placed the Essence of Christ. Unlike the time of Pentecost in Acts, most of us have not experienced tongues of fire or a multitude of languages, but we may have felt the presence of the Lord in the Wings of the Holy Spirit.
The story is told of a young girl studying for a high school class called “The Bible”. Can you imagine this in today’s schools? “Counter- Culture! Critical Race Theory! Social
Justice Zeitgeist! Nevertheless, she was deeply immersed in Galatians and Ephesians, when a sudden stillness, a perfect wave of beauty and light came over her. At once she felt at peace; content and awed by the beauty of the words she was reading. There was no fear, no anxiety, no doubt. There was only a feeling of breathtaking bliss and tranquility, and the sense there was Something or Someone much greater and more beautiful than anything the world could ever offer. The Holy Spirit had found the window to her soul. “You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your Presence.” Acts 2:28.
“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His
Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith.” Ephesians 3:16-17.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Theme: The Little Things. Pastor Randy Schlak's sermon: " The Spider in the Palace".
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Community Bible Study Devotions
On The Book of Acts
Week One
2023
Most of us have a “Peter” somewhere in our lives. That impulsive, impetuous personality which can either be captivating, or overbearing, or even obnoxious. At first, we see Peter as brash, opinionated, obstinate, even questioning Jesus’ actions. But if we look at the other side of Peter—
we see someone who wore his heart and soul on the sleeve of his tunic. He was loyal and devout to a fault, and faithful at least as far as the rooster crowed. Protective and bold, he impulsively sliced off the ear of Malthus, the High Priest’s servant, and with just a touch Jesus immediately healed him. (Another miracle before their very eyes, and yet they still refused to accept Him as Lord and Savior).
Peter was someone you wanted as a witness for the defense. His allegiance and steadfastness would convince even the most strident doubter. . “But Peter insisted emphatically, even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” Mark 14:31 Matt. 26:35. Peter’s will was bolder than his courage, and like all of humanity, Peter was a broken man. His hefty physical appearance and intrepid demeanor had its share of fissures and cracks. His three -pronged denial of Jesus was indeed his downfall, but it also begs the question, “What would I have done that dark and tenebrous night?” Oh, but how we love and forgive Peter for his humanness. Unlike Judas, Peter was grounded in Jesus’ love. He could have wallowed in his guilt and shame. But by God’s Grace, he was able to overcome his betrayal and instead set about the more important business of building the Church. How appropriate that the Greek name for “Peter” means “Rock , “And I will tell you that you are Peter, and on this “Rock”, I will build My Church.” Matt 16:18.
Dear Lord Jesus, How much we are like Your beloved Peter. We stumble over ourselves at every turn. We fail to stand up for You when You are defiled. Give us the courage we need to be loyal and faithful followers of Your Word. And should the rooster crow, let us be assured of Your Love and Forgiveness. In Your Name, we pray.