Read past sermons listed below by topic.

Colossians 4:2-6

Being Joyful in Endtimes

Take Time with Our Neighbors  Do you watch a lot of news?  Are you up on health care reform and cap and trade, or do you find all that stuff just...

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I Corinthians 1:10-17

We Are Lights Together... as We Keep Our Focus on Jesus

Here’s a satellite picture of the United States at night. Can you see where Brevard County is?  If every light in Florida were suddenly turned...

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I Corinthians 1:18-31

We Are Lights Together... When We Glory in Christ Alone!

This morning we’re continuing our sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, so let’s think about what fellowship hour might have...

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I Corinthians 3:10-23

We Are Lights Together... When We Follow God's Building Codes for His Church!

What would our cities be like if there weren’t any building codes?  Hopefully not as shoddy as we might hear about in China or Haiti. ...

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I Corinthians 4:1-16

We Are Lights Together... When We Imitate Paul

Do you know anyone with a wayward child?  For Christians, watching a child stray from the Lord into all kinds of problems is perhaps the most painful...

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I Corinthians 15:20-28

Jesus, Our Shepherd/King's Work Is Almost Done

Today is the last Sunday of another church year. Jesus’ return is that much closer again. But there are other reminders also. Jesus warned that because...

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Deuteronomy 11:1-7, 16-21

The Spiritual Training of Children

Children, do you know what a family tree is?  The roots of a family tree roots kind of looks like this (family tree).  There’s you; below you...

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Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:18-26

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

At this point in your life, what would it take for you to be happier and not have so many frustrations?  Some would say a better paying job or even a...

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Ephesians 3:2-12

God's Epiphany to Me

For centuries Christians celebrated Epiphany with as much joy as we celebrate Christmas. Perhaps one reason for that is Advent used as to be a time for soul...

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Exodus 3:1-8, 10-15

Let's Take Off Our Sandals!

The Children of Israel were slaves in Egypt; the Promised Land was 300 miles away. If you had to walk 300 miles, what kind of shoes would you want? Good...

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Luke 13:22-30

Make Every Effort to Enter through the Narrow Door!

Make Every Effort to Enter through the Narrow Door! Luke 13:22-30Last week Mary and I and our brothers and their wives visited Noah’sArk.  This...

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Genesis 32:22-30

Wrestling with God in Prayer

I have to confess, I'm not into wrestling, and so I would not be interested in wrestling with this guy (show picture) or this one (show picture). And if I...

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Hebrews 2:10-18

God Shares in Our Humanity

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 3, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Please visit our SynodÂ’s website...

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Hebrews 13:1-8

Five Things God Wants Us to Do Everyday

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 9, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether Five Things God Wants Us to Do...

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Isaiah 2:1-5

Repent!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 28, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Repent!  Isaiah 2:1-5Which would you...

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Isaiah 2:1-5

Catch GodÂ’s Vision for His Church

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 2, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether Catch GodÂ’s Vision for His Church Isaiah 2:1-5...

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Isaiah 7:10-14

The Lord Himself Will Give You a Sign!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 19, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether The Lord Himself Will Give You a Sign...

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Isaiah 11:1-10

Let the Grinch Steal Christmas!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 5, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Let the Grinch Steal Christmas!  Isaiah...

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Isaiah 35:1-11

DonÂ’t Be Afraid, Watch!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 12, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Don’t Be Afraid, Watch!  Isaiah...

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Isaiah 49:1-6

JesusÂ’ Baptism Sealed the Success of His Work

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 16, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  Jesus’ Baptism Sealed the Success of...

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Isaiah 49:1-6

Why God Gives Us Faith

God is Faithful to Us Have you ever had an argument with God?  Usually arguments with God will go something like this: “God, what you allowed to...

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Isaiah 52:7-12

Go Tell It on the Mountain - Your God Reigns!

 7 How beautiful on the mountains    are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace,    who bring good...

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Isaiah 60:1-7

Rise and Shine!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 9, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  Rise and Shine!Isaiah 60:1-7Have you ever...

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Isaiah 62:1-5

The Lord Delights in His Church

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 17, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether The Lord Delights in His Church Isaiah 62:1-5 In...

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Isaiah 63:7-9

Tell of the Kindness of the Lord!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 2, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  Tell of the Kindness of the Lord!Isaiah...

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John 4:5-26

Even Messed Up People Can Have a Faith Like AbrahamÂ’s

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on March 20, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether Even Messed Up People Can Have a Faith Like...

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John 6:51-58

Head Knowledge or Gut Faith?

Our text this morning is a hard one.  When Jesus talks about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, it almost sounds like cannibalism, which is how...

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John 8:31-36

Hold on to JesusÂ’ Teachings

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on October 31, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Hold on to Jesus’ Teachings!  John...

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John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39

Why There Are Disasters, Tragedies and Pain in the World

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, Why There Are Disasters, Tragedies and Pain in the World John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39If God is good, why is...

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John 11:17-27, 28-45

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on April 13, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” John...

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John 14:1-12

What Happens When I Die?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on April 20, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether An Open Letter to a Dying Friend John 14:1-12...

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John 16:5-11

The Work of the Holy Spirit

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 11, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether The Holy Spirit Strengthens Us As We Do His Work...

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John 17:1-11

Certainty of Heaven

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 4, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Our Hope of Heaven Is CertainJohn...

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Joshua 24:1-18

Let Me Be Yours Forever

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 6, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether Let Me Be Yours Forever Joshua 24:1-18 How many...

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I Kings 3:5-12

The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 6, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether   The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of...

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I Kings 19:9-18

How God Overcomes Depression

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 3, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Even One of GodÂ’s Best Got Depressed I Kings...

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Luke 1:46-55

Heart Like Mary's

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 20, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether GodÂ’s special gift is a heart thatÂ’s as pure...

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Luke 3:1-6

GodÂ’s Christmas Present Is a Clean Heart

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 6, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether GodÂ’s Christmas Present Is a Clean...

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Luke 3:21-22

Jesus' Baptism

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 10, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Our Baptism Gives Us Power Luke 3:21-22 One of...

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Luke 4:14-21

Jesus Was Anointed

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 24, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Jesus Was Anointed to Bring Forgiveness...

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Luke 4:20-32

DonÂ’t Treat GodÂ’s Word Lightly

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on January 31, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether DonÂ’t Treat GodÂ’s Word Lightly Luke...

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Luke 5:1-11

Peter Shows Us How to Serve the Lord

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on February 7, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Peter Shows Us How to Serve the LordLuke...

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Luke 7:11-17

God Has Come to Help His People

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 13, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether God Has Come to Help His PeopleLuke...

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Luke 7:36-50

Honoring Our King

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 22, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether Honoring Our King 1.  Our motivation.Â...

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Luke 7:36-50

The SaviorÂ’s Words to a Repentant Sinner

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 20, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Please visit our SynodÂ’s website...

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Luke 9:51-62

The Cost of Freedom

sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 4, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether The Cost of FreedomLuke 9:51-62ItÂ’s July 4th so...

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Luke 10:25-37

What Is Love?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 22, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether What Is Love?Luke 10:25-37 HereÂ’s a picture...

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Luke 11:1-13

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 1, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Lord, Teach Us to PrayLuke 11:1-13When thereÂ’s a...

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Luke 12:32-40

Now is the Time to Save Up for True Treasures

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 15, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether  Now is the Time to Save Up for True...

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Luke 12:49-53

Truth Is More Important than Peace

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 26, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether Truth Is More Important than PeaceLuke...

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Luke 13:22-30

Make Every Effort to Trust in Jesus Alone

Sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 2, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether Make Every Effort to Trust in Jesus AloneLuke...

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Luke 15:1-10

A ChristianÂ’s Two Happiest Days

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 19, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether A ChristianÂ’s Two Happiest DaysLuke...

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Luke 16:1-13

Wise Money Management

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 26, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Wise Money ManagementLuke 16:1-13Our...

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Luke 16:19-31

The Rich Man and Lazarus

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on October 3, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether The Parable of the Rich Man and Poor...

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Luke 17:1-10

We can make a difference in this world

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on October 14, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether We Can Make a DifferenceLuke 17:1-10 Can...

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Luke 17:11-19

What Makes Jesus Happy

Children, could there be anything worse than getting sick on your birthday? It happened to me when I was 6 or 7. All our relatives came anyway. Lying in bed...

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Luke 19:11-27

Make the Most of Our Gifts!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 7, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Make the Most of Our Gifts!Luke...

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Luke 21:25-36

Fearful Signs of Hope

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 29,  2009 by Pastor Dale Raether Fearful Signs of Hope Luke...

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Luke 24:13-35

Easter Victory Over Doubt

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on April 6, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Visit our SynodÂ’s website at www.wels.net Jesus...

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Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

The Natural Condition of the Human Heart

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 13, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether The Natural Condition of the Human...

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Mark 7:31-37

He Does All Things Well

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 20, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether He Does All Things WellMark...

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Mark 8:27-35

Who Do YOU Say I Am?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 27, 2009 by Pastor Dale Raether Who Do YOU Say I Am? Mark 8:27-35How...

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Matthew 2:13-23

Is Jesus Your King?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 30, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether The Man Who Would Stay King Matthew 2:13-23...

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Matthew 7:15-25

Would you know a false prophet when you see one?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 25, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Watch Out for False Prophets Matthew...

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Matthew 9:9-13

God Desires to Show Mercy

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 1, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether God Desires to Show MercyMatthew...

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Matthew 10:16-23

Here I Stand

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on October 30, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether “Here I Stand!”       Matthew...

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Matthew 10:34-42

Jesus Rewards Hard Work

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 22, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Jesus Encourages UsÂ… 1.  In our hardest work...

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Matthew 11:2-11

What do you expect from Jesus?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 16, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether What Do You Expect for ChristmasMatthew...

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Matthew 11:25-30

JesusÂ’ Yoke Makes Labor Light

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 29, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Jesus Makes Hard Work Easy Matthew...

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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Why God Allows Evil in the World

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 13, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Weeds among the Wheat Matthew 13:24-30...

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Matthew 16:13-28

The Church is Built on the Rock (Christ) and not Peter.

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 3, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether In the Name of the Father, and of the...

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Matthew 17:1-9

JesusÂ’ Transfiguration Teaches Us to Listen

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on March 6, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  Jesus’ Transfiguration Teaches Us to...

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Matthew 18:21-35

Does your Heavenly Father have anything against you?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 7, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether We Can Be Forgiving Servants Matthew...

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Matthew 21:25-32

Go and Work Today in My Vineyard

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on October 23, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether “Go and Work Today in My Vineyard”Â...

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Matthew 25:31-46

On which Side Will We Stand?

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 6, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether On which Side Will We Stand?  Matthew...

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I Peter 1:3-9

A Treasure Chest of Hope

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 1, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether A Treasure Chest of HopeI Peter 1:3-9Children, have...

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I Peter 2:4-10

You Are a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 15, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether You Are a Royal Priesthood, a Holy NationI Peter...

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I Peter 2:19-25

LetÂ’s Walk in the Steps of Our Good Shepherd

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 5, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether LetÂ’s Walk in the Steps of Our Good Shepherd. ...

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I Peter 3:15-22

DonÂ’t Be Afraid to Speak the Truth

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 29, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether DonÂ’t Be Afraid to Speak the TruthI Peter...

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II Peter 1:16-21

How Can We Be Sure the Bible is True

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on February 3, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Protect Your Faith with the WordII Peter...

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Revelation 1:9-19

Take on the World with Jesus by Our Side

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on April 11, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Getting Ready to Take on the World with...

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Revelation 5:1-14

Songs of Praise on Our Lips

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on April 18, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Getting Ready to Take on the WorldÂ… Â…with...

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Revelation 20:1-10, 21:1-6

Clear Vision and Purpose

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 2, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Getting Ready to Take on the WorldÂ… Â…with...

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Revelation 21:10-23

The Word and for His Church

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 9, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Getting Ready to Take on the WorldÂ… Â…through...

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Revelation 22:12-21

Getting Ready to Take on the WorldÂ…

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on May 16, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Getting Ready to Take on the WorldÂ… Â…with...

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Romans 2:2-11

God is standing behind Barack Obama

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 9, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Please visit our SynodÂ’s website at...

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Romans 3:21-28

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 26, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time ...

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Romans 4:18-25

Our Christian Faith One Word at a Time

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 3, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time Â...

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Romans 5:1-11

Our Christian Faith One Word at a Time - Reconciled!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 10, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  Our Christian Faith One Word at a Time ...

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Romans 5:12-19

Our Two Representatives

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on March 13, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether Our Two Representatives 1. Our first...

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Romans 7:18-25

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time - Battling

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on July 31, 2011 by Mr. Ben Preibe The Christian Faith One Word at a Time - BattlingRomans...

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Romans 8:1-10

We Can Win the Victory Over Sin

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on February 17, 2008 by Pastor Dale Raether Visit our SynodÂ’s website at www.wels.net We...

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Romans 8:1-10

Thanks Be to God – He Gives Us the Victory Over Sin!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on April 3, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether Thanks Be to God – He Gives Us the Victory...

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Romans 8:18-25

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Longing

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 7, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time Â...

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Romans 8:26-27

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time – Praying

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 14, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time Â...

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Romans 11:13-32

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Grafted

Parents, do you think it’s good when children question a parent’s decision? I suppose it depends on the situation. There are times when a child...

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Romans 8:28-30

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Predestined

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 21, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time...

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Romans 8:35-39

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Inseparable

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on August 28, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time...

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Romans 9:1-5

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Rooted

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 4, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether   The Christian Faith One Word at a Time...

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Romans 11:33-36

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Worship

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 18, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time...

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Romans 12:1-10

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: Sacrifice

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on September 25, 2011   The Christian Faith One Word at a Time: SacrificeRomans...

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Romans 13:1-10

The Christian Faith One Word at a Time

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on October 2, 2011 by Pastor Dale Raether  The Christian Faith One Word at a Time...

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Romans 15:4-13

Jesus Brings us True Unity

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on December 9, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether Jesus Brings Us True Christmas UnityRomans...

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I Samuel 7:2-13

Be an Ebenezer, Not a Scrooge!

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 21, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether Be an Ebenezer, Not a Scrooge!  I Samuel...

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II Thessalonians 1:1-5,11,12

On Judgment Day God Will Prove that WeÂ’re Worthy

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 11, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether   On Judgment Day God Will Prove that...

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II Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

The Doctrine of Election

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 14, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether The Doctrine of Election  II...

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II Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

We Shall Be Saints Triumphant

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on November 18, 2007 by Pastor Dale Raether We Shall Be Saints TriumphantII Thessalonians...

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Zechariah 13:7-9

The Lord Is Our God

A sermon preached at New Hope Lutheran Church, West Melbourne, FL on June 27, 2010 by Pastor Dale Raether The Lord Is Our GodZechariah 13:7-9Usually...

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Philippians 3:12-4:1

Be a Happy Perfectionist

Which is easier to live with – a happy slob or a picky perfectionist?  There are advantages to either.  We might feel more relaxed in the...

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Luke 10:38-42

The Best Way to Serve Jesus

Last week we heard about an expert in the Law, who didn’t think he needed Jesus.  He believed he was obeying the Law well enough that God should...

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Luke 10:1-9, 16-20

Jesus Wants You!

When you look at this poster of Uncle Sam, what do you notice?  Well, for one thing no matter where you’re sitting, it looks like he’s...

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