In a world obsessed with the newest gadgets and constant progress, what truly grounds the human soul? This 1961 sermon explores why modern conveniences can never replace timeless faith, forgiveness, and human connection.

This blog entry highlights a powerful September 1961 sermon by a Lutheran pastor reflecting on the newly formed U.S. Peace Corps. Drawing from Matthew 28, he celebrates the era’s youthful idealism while reminding his congregation that the Church has spearheaded a global "Peace Corps" for millennia. Sharing personal stories of international pastors and striking Cold War-era statistics, he challenges believers to abandon passive faith. He issues a timeless call to "behind the l

Trinity 16 John 11:32-35 Sept 17, 1961 "The Call of Jesus" "Lazarus, come out." These are the words of Jesus. But can you imagine the mental shock to those people present at the tomb of Lazarus? Four days Lazarus had been dead. Certainly, anybody living in Palestine knew that the body began to decompose on the 4th day. "Lazarus Come Out" The words must have cut like a knife into the hearts of the poor weeping sisters Mary and Martha. Lazarus Come Out - cruel words these must.

SummaryThank you for choosing this devotional to enhance your spiritual journey. We hope it brings you peace and insight. The essence of spiritual growth, as taught by Jesus, is humility and servitude: "He who is greatest among you shall be your servant." This contrasts with the American ideal of rugged individualism and strength, often portrayed in media as heroes who never back down. However, true greatness lies in meekness and serving others, not in seeking personal glory

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Even Martin Luther, the staunch advocate of "faith alone," believes that genuine faith naturally leads to good works and good fruit. If we truly have faith, these positive outcomes will inevitably follow.

Hand written sermon by my Grandfather Theodore Thompson on Jan 7 1961 transcribed and published by Theodore Nance 2026

Having the right Vision

THE LAST SERMON FROM ST. OLAF MINNEAPOLIS, MN 1960

Sermon from my Grandfather Theodore Thompson from 1960 and still is relevant to this day

A message for the youth about to finish confirmation

The Faith That Works

Lawyer tries to trap Jesus with a quote, but Jesus turns tables.

The Burden of Man Forgiven

Sometime between March and April 1960 (There is no date or title for this sermon. I found several sermons untitled and not dated. My plan...

"Peter hears cock crow. Feels sorrow. Jesus is dead. Remarkably - women say Jesus is risen. Peter goes to grave. So convinced. We can believ

The Greatest Declaration in the History of mankind was when Jesus gave us the freedom to be free of sin, the freedom to serve Christ and...

Compares the motive of revenge in popular TV westerns to Jesus admonition of forgiveness. Goal of Unity

1960 A great sermon about how God brings Order Out of Chaos - I suspect it to be in order so this would be for a late February sermon.

Feb 28th, 1960 California, USA Luke 18- 31 - 43 One thing we can notice about people is that they like herbs. George Washington and...