ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Striving to speak God’s saving truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
God Given Strength – August 2, 2019
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, . . . I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12,13 God Given Strength Daily Devotion – August 2, 2019 Devotion based on Philippians 4:12,13 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190802dev.mp3 See series: Devotions God wants us to always be content. But…
The Secret of Being Content – August 1, 2019
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. . . . My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:12,19 The Secret of Being Content Daily Devotion – August 1,…
Watch Satan Fall – July 31, 2019
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. . . . However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:17,18,20 Watch Satan Fall Daily…
Confident Because of Peace – July 30, 2019
[Jesus said] “Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not,…
The Harvest is Plentiful – July 29, 2019
After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke…
What Makes You Rich – July 28, 2019
“Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her . . . you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing abundance.” For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream…
Stand Firm in Your Freedom – July 27, 2019
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 Stand Firm in Your Freedom Daily Devotion – July 27, 2019 Devotion based on Galatians 5:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190727dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In June of 1865, Major General Gordon…
Follow a Leader Worth Following – July 26, 2019
As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 Follow a Leader Worth Following Daily Devotion – July 26, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 9:51 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190726dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Would you want a surgeon to operate on you if he was only half-hearted about…
Follow Jesus in Weakness – July 25, 2019
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. 2 Corinthians 11:30 Follow Jesus in Weakness Daily Devotion – July 25, 2019 Devotion based on 2 Corinthians 11:30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190725dev.mp3 See series: Devotions A pastor received a phone call from one of his parishioners early in the week. “Pastor,” the woman…
Follow Jesus With All Your Heart – July 24, 2019
[Jesus] said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say…
Follow Jesus No Matter the Cost – July 23, 2019
As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Luke 9:57,58 Follow Jesus No Matter the Cost Daily Devotion – July 23, 2019 Devotion…
Follow Jesus as Your Priority – July 22, 2019
[Jesus] said to another man, “Follow me.” Luke 9:59 Follow Jesus as Your Priority Daily Devotion – July 22, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 9:59 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190722dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When I was in high school, a friend of mine was driving a number of his classmates along a country road to a school-sponsored event. At…
No More Slavery – July 21, 2019
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 No More Slavery Daily Devotion – July 21, 2019 Devotion based on Galatians 5:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190721dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Robert Downey, Jr. is one of the most successful…
Unity in Diversity – July 20, 2019
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ,…
Cross Carrying Christians – July 19, 2019
[Jesus said] “Whoever wants to be my disciple must . . . take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23,24 Cross Carrying Christians Daily Devotion – July 19, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 9:23,24 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190719dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Is it all worth it? Is the triumph to come worth all of the trouble…
Self Denial – July 18, 2019
[Jesus said] “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves . . . For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.” Luke 9:23,24 Self Denial Daily Devotion – July 18, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 9:23,24 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190718dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Are you…
Disgraced for Christ – July 17, 2019
By faith Moses . . . regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt. Hebrews 11:24,26 Disgraced for Christ Daily Devotion – July 17, 2019 Devotion based on Hebrews 11:24,26 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190717dev.mp3 See series: Devotions We live in a world that is increasingly anti-Christian. The truths that God…
Faith Looks Ahead – July 16, 2019
By faith Moses . . . regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. Hebrews 11:24,26 Faith Looks Ahead Daily Devotion – July 16, 2019 Devotion based on Hebrews 11:24,26 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190716dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Athletes endure grueling training regimens…
Remember Who You Are – July 15, 2019
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. Hebrews 11:24,25 Remember Who You Are Daily Devotion – July 15, 2019 Devotion based on Hebrews 11:24,25…
Perfect Love – July 14, 2019
“I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Zechariah 13:9 Perfect Love Daily Devotion – July 14, 2019 Devotion based on Zechariah 13:9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190714dev.mp3 See…