-16.  Does the decline of Christianity trouble you? Is our ascended Lord still blessing his Church? How does our Head build up his body? Parts: A. By giving us those who speak his word. B. By anchoring us in his truth.  Preached on May 17, 2015, for the Ascension of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.  Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ-Builds-Up-His-Body-Ephesians4_7-16.html

The LORD’s Word Raises Dry Bones -- Ezekiel 37:1-14

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.