Edited by the Social Galactic Pro-Reformation Chat Group from entries on Infogalatic. Reformation Day is a religious holiday celebrated on October 31, alongside All Hallows’ Eve, in remembrance of the Reformation. It is celebrated among Protestants, especially by Lutheran and Reformed church communities. In the United States, churches often move the holiday, called Reformation Sunday, so it falls on the Sunday on or…
Category: Faith
Shepherds Came By Night
by Frank Luke Last week, we explored the magi who visited Jesus as a child in Bethlehem and what tradition teaches about them. Each traveled thousands of miles to see Jesus. They arrived when Jesus was a little less than two years old, as that is how old the innocents were who were slain by…
The Gifts of the Magi
by Frank Luke In high school, I read a story by O. Henry that I enjoyed, “The Gift of the Magi.” In the story, a husband and wife sacrifice to buy one another the perfect Christmas gift. Della has only a $1.63 to buy a gift for Jim. Likewise, Jim doesn’t have any money to…
Like a Little Child
by Frank Luke 2 Kings 5:1-14 Sermon Introduction Last time, we spoke about how one man was being prepped as Elisha’s successor but failed when Naaman came to visit. Today, we will talk about why Naaman came to visit Elisha. How did this great general of the Arameans come to the prophet Elisha for healing?…
Passing on the Torch
by Frank Luke Sermon Introduction At National Rendezvous, the theme was passing on the torch. More than half the attendees were 25 or younger. That shows a great future for the ministry. A clan, tribe, or ministry who does not prepare the next generation will die out. The Bible has many examples of those who…
Where Is the Answer?
by Frank Luke Human Need Being Addressed [FCF]: Because of their fallen state, people have lost the true meaning of life. Big Idea: The True Meaning of Life is Found in God Alone. Proposition: Because satisfaction is not found where people normally seek it, we must turn to God for true happiness. Audience: University Worship…
Let This Attitude Be in You—Don’t Play Favorites
by Frank Luke FCF: Even the converted sometimes show partiality. This has no place in the life of a Christian. Big Idea: When we play favorites, we are showing ourselves to be conformed to the world instead of transformed by Christ. Audience: Harvey Assembly of God Text: James 2:1-13 Scripture Introduction Today’s message comes from…
The Glory in the Garden
by Frank Luke Sermon Introduction: This being Palm Sunday, we will be reading about the Triumphal Entry and what happened right after that. The Triumphal Entry kicks off Holy Week, the last days of Jesus’ earthly ministry and ending with His time in the grave on Saturday. We’ve just seen the entry, and next week…
Counting the Cost of Redemption
COUNTING THE COST OF REDEMPTION – A Communion Meditation by P.F. Caruso My wife and I like to watch some of the home renovation and restoration shows on HGTV, Magnolia and Discovery+. When we were living in Texas we were living that life, taking on a full house renovation on a limited budget and in what…
For Such a Time as This
by Frank Luke FCF: We must be ready for that special moment God has planned for us. Sermon Introduction When most people hear the title, they think of Esther, but Esther is not the only person placed on earth for a specific time. Another person was the father of John the Baptist. John had to…