FLC TV - January 19 Sermon: What Jesus Has Already Done
Too many religions focus on a list of things that we need to do for salvation; in this week's sermon Pastor Grayl reminds us to focus on what Jesus has already done for us.
Too many religions focus on a list of things that we need to do for salvation; in this week's sermon Pastor Grayl reminds us to focus on what Jesus has already done for us.
On the First Sunday after the Epiphany (the Baptism of our Lord) in the church calendar, John the Baptizer pays a special visit to First Lutheran with a message of warning for all people.
James 5:7-9: Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
John the Baptist was said to be sent forth to prepare the way for Jesus, but what exactly did he do? He preached the repentance of sins and baptized people for the remissions of their sins but not even John understood the manner in which Jesus would go about fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.