ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Striving to speak God’s saving truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
The Need for Baptism – March 9, 2023
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” John 3:5,6 The Need for Baptism Daily Devotion – March 9, 2023 Devotion based on John 3:5,6 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230309dev.mp3 See…
The Need for Righteousness – March 8, 2023
It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Romans 4:13 The Need for Righteousness Daily Devotion – March 8, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 4:13 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230308dev.mp3 See series: Devotions A Mormon woman who…
The Need for Faith – March 7, 2023
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works,…
A Gift to the World – March 6, 2023
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you,…
Faith Trusts God – March 5, 2023
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless…
One Man – March 4, 2023
How much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! Romans 5:15 One Man Daily Devotion – March 4, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 5:15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230304dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In 2014, author Boris Johnson wrote a book entitled, The Churchill Factor:…
One Man – March 4, 2023
How much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! Romans 5:15 One Man Daily Devotion – March 4, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 5:15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230304dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In 2014, author Boris Johnson wrote a book entitled, The Churchill Factor:…
Taking Responsibility – March 3, 2023
The man said, “The woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done? The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” Genesis 3:12,13 Taking Responsibility Daily Devotion – March 3, 2023…
Hide and Seek – March 2, 2023
But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” Genesis 3:9,10 Hide and Seek Daily Devotion – March 2, 2023 Devotion based on Genesis 3:9,10 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230302dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Do you remember playing hide…
Guilt and Shame – March 1, 2023
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Genesis 3:7 Guilt and Shame Daily Devotion – March 1, 2023 Devotion based on Genesis 3:7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230301dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “Why did I do that? What was I thinking?…
Going Along With the Crowd – February 28, 2023
When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Genesis 3:6 Going Along With the Crowd Daily Devotion…
Did God really say? – February 27, 2023
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 Did God really say? Daily Devotion – February 27, 2023 Devotion based on Genesis 3:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230227dev.mp3 See…
An Unlimited Guarantee – February 26, 2023
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 An Unlimited Guarantee Daily Devotion – February 26, 2023 Devotion based on Genesis 3:15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230226dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When purchasing a product, we are interested in the…
Real – February 25, 2023
We did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Peter 1:16 Real Daily Devotion – February 25, 2023 Devotion based on 2 Peter 1:16 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230225dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In 2001, director Stephen Spielberg and actor…
God Invites His People to See His Glory – February 24, 2023
Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel went up and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of lapis lazuli, as bright blue as the sky. But God did not raise his hand against these leaders of the Israelites; they saw God, and…
Pay Attention to the Light – February 23, 2023
We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19 Pay Attention to the Light Daily Devotion – February 23, 2023…
Just Jesus – February 22, 2023
When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. Matthew 17:8 Just Jesus Daily Devotion – February 22, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 17:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230222dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Peter, James, and John had just seen their humble teacher, Jesus, transfigured into a shining and glorious version of himself. Jesus showed them a glimpse of…
Listen to My Son – February 21, 2023
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” Matthew 17:5 Listen to My Son Daily Devotion – February 21, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 17:5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230221dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When…
It’s Good for Us to Be Here – February 20, 2023
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4 It’s Good for Us to Be Here Daily Devotion – February 20, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 17:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230220dev.mp3 See series: Devotions…
Our Extraordinary Savior – February 19, 2023
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Matthew 17:1,2 Our Extraordinary Savior Daily Devotion – February 19,…