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Jesus Came to Destroy Evil

PastorCrick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:47:12 +0000

In our day, we take evil lightly, as if it is not a conscious spiritual force. But the Bible tells us evil is real, and it is fully conscious:The devil and the demons under his control. They are seeking to destroy every human being. They know you who are. They see your every weakness. They seek to destroy you. Jesus, God’s Son and your Creator, who knows you best of all, came to destoy evil into order to save you from it and give you eternal life. A sermon based on Mark 1:21-28

The Eyesight of Jesus

PastorCrick — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:09:56 +0000

Jesus is the Son of God, born a sinless human being. He has eyesight we don’t have as sinners. He sees our dire for salvation, and he helps us to see that he is the one who saves. By the Word of God, he gives us spiritual eyes to see him as he is, that we may believe in him for salvation. A sermon based on John 1-43-51

YOU ARE INVITED!

PastorCrick — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:05:28 +0000

Faith Lutheran Church invites you to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ from the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem! He is the world’s Savior! He is your Savior and you need him!

Christmas Eve Service, Saturday, December 24th, 6:30p

Christmas Day Service, Sunday, December 25th, 10:30a

The Advent Wreath

PastorCrick — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:00:45 +0000

What is the purpose of the Advent wreath? It is a teaching tool, teaching us many important truths of the Christian faith.

The green wreath signifies the eternal life that God grants through his Son Jesus Christ.

The wreath has five candles. One candle each for the 4 Sundays of Advent. The fifth candle in the center for Christmas.

Candle one (purple): The Prophecy Candle, reminding us of the Old Testament prophecies which foretold of the coming of Christ (Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 7:14 for example)

Candle two (purple): The Bethlehem Candle, reminding us of the birthplace of Christ, as foretold in the Old Testament prophet Micah, chapter 5:1-3.

Candle Three (pink): The Shepherd Candle, highlighting the joy of the shepherds who were told by the angel to seek the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

Candle four (purple): The Angel Candle, recalling the importance of the angel messenger Gabriel who announced to Mary that she had been chosen by God’s grace to bear the Son of God (Luke 1:26-38).

Candle five (white): the Christ Candle, reminding us of the purity of Christ, who is God and man, the Light of the World, who came to save us from our sins, Luke 2:1-14.

The Virgin and Her Child

PastorCrick — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:49:31 +0000

What Christmas is N-O-T: It is not presents, decorations, Santa Claus, snow men or any kind of fairytale. What Christmas IS: God the Holy Spirit came upon a poor virgin named Mary and conceived in her the Son of God. This happened! God the Son became man to save us all from our sin. His name is Jesus! Come and hear this sermon based on Luke 1:26-38

Christmas For Kids

PastorCrick — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:17:02 +0000

YOU ARE INVITED!

This coming Saturday, December 3, Faith Lutheran Church will sponsor its annual “Christmas For Kids” program. It begins at 9am and runs through noon. There will be a Bible lesson titled, “The Many Names of our Savior,” followed by a Christmas craft, music sing along, and lunch. The program is open for ages 3-12.

If you would be interested in registering your child please call Pastor Crick at 494-7800 or email him at pastorcrick@yahoo.com

Advent Has Come

PastorCrick — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:13:19 +0000

For Christians who understand the meaning of the word “advent” it is a dear word. It means “coming,” and the coming of which it speaks is the coming of God’s Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary, and born from her. He is The Savior King Jesus Christ who has come into the world to save all people from sin. A sermon based on Isaiah 63:16-64:8.

Signs of the End

PastorCrick — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:30:06 +0000

Jesus spent the final days of his earthly ministry teaching his disciples about the Judgment Day. He considered it important for them to know. From the pages of Scripture, he continues to teach us about the Judgment so that we, too, can learn to recognize the signs, and prepare for its coming through repentance and faith.

The LORD Humbles, Then Exalts

PastorCrick — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:40:17 +0000

We don’t enjoy being laid low, but that is just what the Lord does: he lays us low so that we confess our sins for what they are: rejection of his Person, Word, and Will. But this is not the end. He lays us low so that he can lift us up again in Jesus, his Son, the Christ, the one Savior of the World. Jesus was laid low at the cross for our sins and then rose again from death. So it will be for all who believe: we will be lifted up from sin and death, right into heaven. A sermon based on 1 Samuel 2:1-10

What is The Lutheran Reformation?

PastorCrick — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:23:02 +0000

What is the Lutheran Reformation? It is the reformation which God brought about through a young Roman Catholic monk Martin Luther. God led Luther to see that salvation was not dependant on works like penance or on the authority of the Pope. Rather, Luther learned through his study of Scripture that salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, apart from works. The Lutheran Reformation began on Oct 31, 1517, when Luther posted 95 statements (“95 Theses”) for public debate. Soon these statements were mass produced and spread throughout Germany. Ultimately the Reformation was founded on three Scriptural Pillars: Salvation by grace alone in Jesus Christ; Salvation by faith alone apart from works, Salvation by Scripture alone.

You are welcomed to worship with us at Faith Lutheran Church on October 30, 2011. Reformation Sunday!