-9. Jesus longs to gather us to himself.  Hear his patience calling you to repentance. Parts: A. How terrifying my own sin is!. B. How fruitful Jesus wants your faith to be!.  Preached on March 3, 2013, for the Third Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Hear-Christ_s-Patience-Calling-You-to-Repentance-Luke13_1-9.html

What Gain to Know Christ! -- Philippians 3:8-11

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.