.  What a marvel  that Jesus teaches us to address the almighty, holy God as Father! How this moves our hearts to pray! Parts: A. Because of his compassionate love. B. Because of his heavenly power.  Preached on November 26, 2014, for Thanksgiving Eve, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.  Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Thankful-Hearts-Pray-to-Our-Father-Matthew6_9.html

Rend the Heavens, O Lord -- Isaiah 63:16b, 17; 64:1-8

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.