Feed His Sheep by Feeding His Lambs | Who is Equal to Such a Task?
WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK? I. You Are! You Have Words Blessed by Christ. II. You Are! You Are People Sent by God. Based on 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Sep 19, 2021•24 min
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The Divine Service | Agnus Dei: The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World
Pastor Jeske completes his series on the songs and poems of the Divine Service with his study on the Agnus Dei. Turning again to the Revelation to St. John, at one point John sees a scroll in the right hand of the One who was sitting on the throne. A “strong angel” puts forth the challenge, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” Then, between the throne and the elders, the Lamb comes into view. Undoubtedly the most significant feature in John's description of this Lamb is that i...
Sep 14, 2021•26 min
Rules for Life: The Way We Best Operate | Rule 3: Friendship
This week we'll be studying 1 Samuel 18:1-4 & 2 Samuel 1:26 under the theme "FRIENDSHIP - RULE 3 - Make friends with people who want the best for you." In the middle of paradise, God said that it was not good for man to be alone. If humans cannot survive Eden without friends, why would we think we can survive this place without believing friends? We'll take a look at the relationship between David and Jonathan to see what genuine friendship looks like, and how it is ultimately born out of fr...
Sep 12, 2021•32 min
The Divine Service | Sanctus: Holy is the Lord God
Pastor Jeske continues his series on The Divine Service with a bible study on the Sanctus: Holy is the Lord God. If any part of the service has been recognized as providing a glimpse of heaven, it's the Sanctus: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth, heaven and earth are full of your glory.” This is the eternal song of the angels who hover over the throne of God in the vision of heaven that was given to Isaiah (Is. 6:1-4). Such was the splendor of their song that the very foundations of the thr...
Sep 08, 2021•30 min
Rules for Life: The Way We Best Operate | Rule 2: Stewardship of Self
This week we'll be studying Psalm 139:1-6, 13-16 under the theme "STEWARDSHIP OF SELF - RULE 2 - Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping." An apparent problem with modern western culture is the narcissistic obsession with self. With the rise of social media in the 2010s, every youth became a brand ambassador. It's killing self-image, community, expectations, and healthy relationships. There is an opposing danger that Christians might be less aware of though - poor self-care, ...
Sep 05, 2021•31 min
The Divine Service | The Lord's Prayer
When we pray, we’re often hesitant. Hesitant to believe that our small voices will be heard by the sovereign God reigning in heaven. Hesitant to think we even have the right words to say. But Jesus gave His disciples—and us—the Lord’s Prayer as a guide in our prayer life. This prayer contains words of confession, thanks, recognition, need, and praise; it’s the perfect prayer model from our perfect role model.
Aug 31, 2021•34 min
Rules for Life: The Way We Best Operate | Rule 1: Confidence
This week we'll be studying 2 Kings 6:8-23 under the theme " CONFIDENCE - RULE 1 "Stand up straight with your shoulders back. " Humans, like animals, all fit into an invisible social structure called a dominance hierarchy that impacts our health, wealth, and and overall wellness. Much of this is based on confidence and aptitude. But is there a way to find healthy confidence without slipping into arrogance? Is there a way to be strong without dominating others? The promises of a gracious God offe...
Aug 29, 2021•33 min
The Divine Service | Credo: We Believe
Pastor Jeske continues his series on the parts of the Divine Service with today's study on the Nicene Creed. We use two creeds in our worship services from week to week: The Apostles' Creed and The Nicene Creed. Because the wording of the Apostles’ Creed developed over several hundred years, its authorship is unknown. It is clear that the apostles did not write the creed. Rather, the creed expresses the biblical teachings of the apostles. The Apostles’ Creed offers a simple summary of the Christ...
Aug 23, 2021•41 min
Follow Me | Biblical Discipleship
This week we'll be studying Luke 9:23 under the theme "Biblical Discipleship." Biblical Discipleship is the 3rd of our St. Marcus Core Values. We often talk about discipleship as allowing ourselves to be mentored by a Christian more seasoned than us and then helping mentor someone who is perhaps a step or two behind us. This is clearly God's design for the development of his Church. Furthermore, for the Church to grow in Christ-likeness, it requires believers to take up their own personal crosse...
Aug 22, 2021•27 min
The Divine Service | Gloria: Glory to God in the Highest
Settings of the Gloria in Excelsis find their origin in the song of the heavenly host to the shepherds near Bethlehem (Luke 2). Today's service focuses on the meaning and importance of the Gloria in Excelsis Christians across the world use in their liturgies. It is a heavenly song that the angels sing, one similar to the songs of heaven found throughout Revelation; for example: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing" (...
Aug 17, 2021•29 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | Spiritual Warfare
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 6:10-24 under the theme "Spiritual Warfare." As a deceiver and accuser, Satan's primary methodology is to trick us into think something that's not the real problem is the real problem. He convinces us to believe that our struggle in life is against flesh & blood - people, organizations, ideologies. In reality, the real struggle is spiritual. And if we don't demonize the actual demons, then we'll demonize others. Paul reminds us that Jesus won the cosmic ...
Aug 15, 2021•23 min
The Divine Service | Kyrie: Lord, Have Mercy on Us
Pastor Jeske's sermon series on the Divine Service begins with a message on 'Kyrie,' the ancient Greek contraction of the phrase "Lord, Have Mercy on Us." The focus of this morning's study is based on Luke 18:35 -43.
Aug 10, 2021•30 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | The Ministry of Authority
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 6:1-9 under the theme "The Ministry of Authority." Americans have an interesting, sometimes unfortunate history with authority. We're a nation born out of revolution. While authorities do, in fact, need to be held accountable, they are nonetheless an establishment of God to bring peace and protection into our lives. Whether we're talking about parent/child relationships, or employer/employee relationships, or others, this lesson gives us unique resources to ...
Aug 08, 2021•34 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | The Ministry of Marriage
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 5:21-33 under the theme "The Ministry of Marriage." The first human relationship, and the most fundamental relationship for society, by God's design, is marriage. When it's ungodly, there's arguably nothing on earth closer to hell. When it's godly, there's perhaps nothing on earth closer to heaven. God ministers to us powerfully through marriage partners. And every believer, as the Bride of Christ (Church), will ultimately be married to Christ. This lesson t...
Aug 02, 2021•36 min
Rest in the Lord | On Vacation with Jesus
Today's theme is "Rest in the Lord". Pastor' Leyrer's study "On Vacation with Jesus" dives into Mark 6:30-34. I. When Physical Rest Disappoints II. His Rest Always Delivers.
Jul 27, 2021•26 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | Guided By the Spirit
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 5:3-20 under the theme "Guided by the Spirit." Paul is starting to get very specific in his applications of the gospel in the lives of believers. This week, he addresses two major issues for believers - sexual immorality and drunkenness. For instance "How far is too far?" in our dating relationships? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit rather than being filled with alcohol? Where do we find the motivation to resist common pleasure outlets in a fal...
Jul 25, 2021•35 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | The Christian Lifestyle
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 4:17-5:2 under the theme "The Christian Lifestyle." After the Apostle Paul told us the basis of our salvation by God's grace in chapters 1-3, he's now giving us the details of what it looks like to apply that salvation to our daily lives. In this text, he tells us to "put off the old self" that consists of worldly values, and "put on the new self" by aiming for honesty, calm, hard work, positive talk, and forgiveness. These new behaviors do not contribute to...
Jul 18, 2021•30 min
Connected to Christ | Bloom Where Jesus is Planted
This message is based on John 15:1-8.
Jul 13, 2021•19 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | A Gifted Body: Principles of the Christian Walk
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 4:1-16 under the theme "A Gifted Body: Principles of the Christian Walk." This week, we shift into the second half of Ephesians, which gives us careful instruction for our walk with Christ in this life. Specifically, we'll be looking at God's desire for unity amongst Christians, the reality of the Church's giftedness, and our capacity to mature, transform, and develop as his body.
Jul 11, 2021•37 min
America: God Shed His Grace On Thee |Respect Your Government!
As a follower of Jesus, our citizenship first is in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Our allegiance lies with His values, with His family, with His heart for the world, and with His commands. Being a Christian in America means that we can gather with the church freely, that we can speak and work for justice and truth, and that we can share my faith with others. We celebrate today recognizing that there is beauty in America, and there is also deep brokenness to which we move towards with faith, belie...
Jul 07, 2021•32 min
Ephesians: Who Is The Church? | The Experience of Christ
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 3:14-21 under the theme "The Experience of Christ." In this text, Paul offers his second lengthy prayer of the letter. He's asking here that the believers in Ephesus would experientially come to grips the dimensions of God's love. He's articulating the distinction between knowing about Jesus, and knowing Jesus personally. For some, this seems like an arbitrary distinction, but we'll discuss this week the importance as well as strategies to keeping the relati...
Jul 06, 2021•36 min
The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Work! Share!
Pastor Jeske's bible study walks through I Timothy 6:17-19. Paul encourages his readers to know that there is great gain in godliness when it is combined with contentment in the basic necessities of life (1 Tim. 6:6, 8). Our God is a God “who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment” (1 Tim. 6:17).
Jun 28, 2021•26 min
Ephesians: Who Is The Church? | The Mystery of the Church
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 3:1-13 under the theme "The Mystery of the Church." Paul has taught us in this letter that our salvation was God's plan executed by Jesus (Ch 1), and it's based on grace, which forms the basis of the Church (Ch 2). In Ch 3 he explains implications of grace in our relationships. Grace causes the Jew to love the Gentile and vice versa. Grace is an absolute "mystery" to the world and therefore the defining characteristic of Christ and his Church....
Jun 28, 2021•34 min
Juneteenth Worship | Love! Respect! Welcome!
Today is the annual Juneteenth worship celebration. Pastor Jeske and Darlene Grams have been leading the annual celebration at St. Marcus since the 1990s. St. Marcus' Juneteenth celebration is a time honored tradition, an opportunity to include people in the central city who may not know about our Savior and a way to learn more about the African-American community through their story of freedom. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. But it was not unt...
Jun 21, 2021•34 min
Ephesians: Who Is The Church? | Christian Unity
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 2:11-2 under the theme "Christian Unity." This lesson will clear up for so many of us why we see the divisions we see in the world. Spiritually speaking, sinful pride leads us to naturally create "dividing walls" that we deem lesser than us, to try to establish our own identity. But those of us who are "in Christ" are given unique resources to break down dividing walls of society as Jesus has broken down hostility for us....
Jun 21, 2021•39 min
Promise Instead of Punishment
Today's bible study is on Genesis 3:8-15 - Promise Instead of Punishment. Pastor Leyrer focuses on two points in his message: 1) We Hide from God because of Our Guilt. 2) God Seeks Us out because of His Grace.
Jun 14, 2021•29 min
Ephesians: Who Is The Church? | The Work of God
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 2:1-10 under the theme "The Work of God." I've said many times in the past that while John 3:16 might be still the most famous verse in the Bible, the reason I ended up theologically in the place I did is as much due to this section from Ephesians 2 as anything. Paul here counters anyone who wants to plagiarize credit from God by making their conversion, their salvation, or their life about anything other than God's undeserved goodness and love. Our old iden...
Jun 14, 2021•39 min
The Second Sunday After Pentecost | Men & Women in God's Image
Today, Pastor Jeske's Bible Study dives into the theme Men & Women in God’s Image. The scripture reading of Genesis 1:26-31 from the story of creation describes God's perfect design of men and women: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." The Bible study on II Samuel 13:1-20 shows us the destruction that occurs when sin and human self-interest is put over following God's perfect design.
Jun 14, 2021•27 min
Ephesians: Who Is The Church? | A Prayer for the Church
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 1:15-23 as we worship under the theme "A Prayer for the Church." About half of Ephesians is simply Paul's prayer. Here, Paul is asking that God help the Ephesians personally know, i.e. experience, the hope they have in his promises, and that they be used by God to unite everything under the headship of Jesus.
Jun 14, 2021•30 min
Ephesians: Who is the Church? | God's Divine Plan
This week we'll be studying Ephesians 1:1-14 as we worship under the theme "God's Divine Plan - A New Identity IN CHRIST." The Triune God had a plan for us before time even began. He knew us. He loved us. He chose us. And this was not because we were already holy, but to make us holy. This comes when we allow the Spirit to lead us to live, not for an identity, but from our new identity in Christ.
May 30, 2021•36 min
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