July 12th, 2026 (Pastor Daniel Schroeder) 1 Corinthians 3:5-11; Supplemental Scripture: Isaiah 55:11
“The Growth is God’s”
Children’s Devotion: “God Grows the Seed You Scatter”
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Series Focus – “What Makes Christians Different?”
The Bible says Christians are different. Christians are people who believe in Jesus as their Savior. But they often look the same as those who do not believe in Jesus. How are Christians different? The answer is often something internal, attitudes or perspectives that come only from the work of the Holy Spirit in Word and sacrament. Ultimately, Christians are people who run to Christ for forgiveness because they have failed to live perfect lives. As we receive the mercy of Christ, it moves us to strive with all our being to do all the things that Jesus says Christians do, things that make Christians different.
Service Focus: Christians Are Planted by the Word
Planting seed by hand can be extraordinary. In your palm, the seed looks lifeless and insignificant. Place it in soil, and suddenly, all by itself, it germinates and reaches for the sun. Except when it doesn’t. Plant many seeds, and often only some grow. The Bible describes Christians as planted by the Word. Why do some grow in faith and others don’t? God promises his Word always accomplishes its purpose, powerful on its own. As we grow in faith, we thank God for this miracle.
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