Article 7

These are the captured sermons and other audio from my work as a Lutheran pastor in Alexandria, Virginia. Article 7 refers to the "assembly of saints" described in article 7 of the Augsburg Confession. I think that the understanding of what church is and where it can be goes beyond a building with a steeple.

Gathering Time 07/01/2022

Gathering Time Pentecost was a day of miracles, including the miracle of understanding given to peopel who spoke many different languages but understood the proclamation of the Apostles. It was the opposite of the language confusion that took place at the Tower of Babel and it was the beginning of a great sending of the church to every tribe, nation and tounge. In addition to the Pentecost sermon from Bethany Lutheran, there is a song performed by C2W (Created 2 Worship) at the end of the episode. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/23602235

Mission Control 06/09/2022

Mission Control Before a rocket launch, there is a great deal of preparation and just before there is a series of final systems checks. In this sermon from Bethany Lutheran's Ascension Sunday, I am connecting that image with the Apostles who waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit. This episode also features special music from Linda and Lindsay Hemphill. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/23375675

Lessons and Carols 2021 12/23/2021

Lessons and Carols 2021 This holiday podcast includes music from many of Bethany's choirs recorded during the Advent and Christmas seasons, with special thanks to Linda Hemphill our Music Director and "Team Roadie" our sound board operators who have been providing some very good material for me to share! I pray the readings and music in this podcast helps you to celebrate the coming our Savior. Merry Christmas! /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/21581135

Daniel Chapter 6 10/04/2021

Daniel Chapter 6 This podcast was recorded to share music from Bethany Lutheran's children's choirs and the message that comes from Daniel and the Lion's Den. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/20697839

Daniel Chapter 5 06/30/2021

Daniel Chapter 5 In the introduction, I have some news about worship at Bethany for the summer of 2021 followed by a few Daniel facts. The sermon is based on Daniel chapter 5, which is where we get the expression, "The handwriting on the wall." After the sermon, get your "Marching Orders" from organist Linda Hemphill. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/19659419

The End 05/20/2021

The End After 31 chapters we get to the end of "The Story" which is not really the end because there is so much that we are living now, and even more that is not yet. I explain a bit more in this final sermon in the series. In addition, there is a special Mother's Day musical offering at the end by mother/daughter duo, Linda and Lindsay Hemphill. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/19179476

God's Word Is Not Chained 05/05/2021

God's Word Is Not Chained The Apostle Paul gives encouragement to Timothy and to us even while he is in prison. The music at the end of the podcast is "Sheep Will Safely Graze" by J.S. Bach played by Linda Hemphill on the organ and Lindsay Hemphill playing the flute. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/18991832

You Will Be Saved 04/21/2021

You Will Be Saved We get a glimpse of how the church is gathered and then sent out in chapter 29 of "The Story". Music from Bethany's praise team, Created 2 Worship (C2W) is also in this podcast. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/18808463

They Never Stopped 04/16/2021

They Never Stopped It was said of the Apostles that "they never stopped" and that was the focus of my sermon one year ago when we were dealing with how we were going to be a church during a pandemic. As we continue to deal with Covid-19, today, I pray our attitude is the same as I expressed one year ago and people say of us that we "never stopped"! /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/18744116

Risen! 04/10/2021

Risen! This special Easter podcast continues "The Story" series. The sermon is from Easter, last year, so there is some reflection on what church has been like during the global Covid-19 pandemic. At the end, listen to a special rendition of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah." /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/18675170

The Cup part two 04/03/2021

The Cup part two On Good Friday, Jesus takes the cup of wrath for our sake. This sermon was preached as part of a series called "The Story". This podcast includes a reflection on how we did church during a global pandemic along with an organ piece at the end, "Echo" by J.S. Bach, played by Linda Hemphill. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/18590654

"This Cup" part one 03/18/2021

"This Cup" part one "The Story" reaches a climax with God's decisive action to overcome our sinful nature and even death itself. This sermon was broadcast one year ago during the Covid-19 pandemic. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/18381362

Christmas Meditations 2 12/22/2020

Christmas Meditations 2 Enjoy a podcast of traditional music and readings that you are likely to hear at Bethany Lutheran around Christmas time. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/17294333

The Messiah 11/18/2020

The Messiah As Jesus approaches the end of His earthly mission, He gives a sign to the people and to us that identifies who He is and what He has come to do. This podcast includes the organ piece, "Rhosymedre" by John D. Edwards (1805 - 1885). /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/16861805

Save Me! 11/03/2020

Save Me! In Chapter 24 of "The Story" we read about the powerful words and actions of Jesus throughout His ministry. In this podcast, you'll hear about some of the first adjustments our church had to make because of the Covid-19 pandemic. You will also hear some organ music composed by J.S. Bach and played by Bethany's own Linda Hemphill! /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/16672241

Living Water 10/20/2020

Living Water Water is very prevalent in chapter 23 of “The Story” from the Jordan River to Cana in Galilee to a well in Samaria. Where is all this water leading us? Jesus discusses “Living Water” at a well in Samaria and the mission and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth starts to come into focus for His disciples and also for us. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/16479089

My Father's House 10/05/2020

My Father's House This sermon was recorded at a special "Christmas in the Spring" service where we marked God's entrance into "The Story" with chapter 22. The mission of Jesus includes adopting us into His family and that gives us something to celebrate! Going with the "Christmas" theme, C2W (Created 2 Worship) offers the instrumental "I Wonder as I Wander." /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/16280048

Let Us Rebuild! 09/29/2020

Let Us Rebuild! I'd like to introduce you to Nehemiah and Ezra. One helped the physical rebuilding, while the other helped the spiritual rebuilding. When the bottom falls out, how does God help us and equip us to rebuild both physically and spiritually? /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/16207265

Little Ones to Him Belong 09/24/2020

Little Ones to Him Belong I believe this is my first podcast for 2020! Even though circumstances have been challenging, I felt that this is an important message to get out so that people know where they belong - in the arms of our Savior! The sermon is sandwiched between two songs - "Teach Me the Way of Thy Statutes" by Attwood and "Rock of Ages." /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/16142972

A Joyous Celebration 03/05/2020

A Joyous Celebration With each banquet in the book of Esther, we see God's power at work. How do these banquets help us to see God’s work in our time, as well? Who else might be raised up as a hero, called upon for “such a time as this?” /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/13427660

The Foundation 03/05/2020

The Foundation In the time of the Persian Empire, the exiles are allowed to return home to Judah and in the city of Jerusalem, a foundation is laid for a new temple. In this next chapter of "The Story" we'll hear how there is both a physical foundation and a spiritual foundation that help build the people of God, today. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/13426319

Writing on the Wall 03/05/2020

Writing on the Wall Continue "The Story" with chapter 18, all about the book of Daniel. When a king sees the "writing on the wall" we learn how God's Kingdom endures even through the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms. Stay tuned for some bonus music at the end from our church's C2W (Created 2 Worship) band playing an instrumental version of "Just A Closer Walk with Thee." /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/13425065

Dry Bones 02/04/2020

Dry Bones Ezekiel is taken to a desolate valley where bones are the only thing left of the human lives that once animated them. Can these bones live? God sends a powerful message to His people of life and hope even in the midst of death and devastation. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/13015070

Whom Shall I Send? 02/04/2020

Whom Shall I Send? God sends one of the greatest writing prophets to Judah and we connect to the past, present and future of "The Story" through the words that Isaiah saw. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/13014815

Chariots of Fire 02/04/2020

Chariots of Fire Elisha sees a “chariot of fire and horses of fire” as they bear his mentor away. Those chariots of fire appear again, when Elisha prays for the eyes of his servant to be opened so that servant can see how God was active and working to guide His people. Can Elisha show us how God is at work in this world, opening our eyes and revealing His presence to us? /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/13014659

The Word of The Lord 01/20/2020

The Word of The Lord We have read about prophets in the previous chapters of “The Story,” but going forward, they begin to play a far more central role. When the nation of Abraham’s ancestors splits in two, the northern tribes are led into idolatry by their king. God answers by sending someone “by the Word of the Lord.” Will the Word bring people back to faith or will they drift further away from God? /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/12813767

The Glory of The Lord 01/20/2020

The Glory of The Lord The Story continues into 2020! In chapter 13, we are introduced to Solomon. The Lord appears to this king at different times in his life. How does God reveal His glory in our lives? After the sermon, keep listening for a special Epiphany musical bonus. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/12813614

Cleanse Me 01/02/2020

Cleanse Me In chapter 12 of “The Story” a king covets, and that leads to adultery and murder. Is this still the an that is after God’s own heart? Or will God turn away from David like He did King Saul? In this chapter, we discover one of the greatest gifts that we receive from God: FORGIVENESS. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/12596429

He Is Tending The Sheep 01/02/2020

He Is Tending The Sheep God finds a new king by looking into the heart of the youngest son of Jesse, who was tending the sheep when God sent Samuel to anoint the one God would choose. This is the story of the first kings of Israel and it foreshadows God’s great plan of salvation. Last week, we read about a king who turned his heart away from God. This week, we see that God’s intention for His people is to have a king with the heart of a shepherd. /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/12596249

Give Us A King! 01/02/2020

Give Us A King! “Give us a king.” the people say. This points the way to the time when God would send the ultimate King to save His people once and for all. Like some servants before, God calls the person from the smallest and least to do His will. But once this person is given the power and authority, will humble service be his story, or will insecurity and greed get the better of him? Can we learn something for our lives about God’s definition of power? /episode/index/show/revjagow/id/12596093

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