Discover resources and the sermon from Trinity 11 at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX.

Behold the mercy of God, who justifies not the proud but the contrite. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Christ warns against trusting in works or boasting in sin. Like the tax collector, we come before the Father with empty hands, pleading only the propitiation of Christ, who exalts the humble and delivers sinners by His grace.

Yet those are the two people we have: the outwardly pious, yet inwardly deceived, and the outwardly sinful, but inwardly contrite, trusting in the mercy of God. And then Jesus’ warning at the end: everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.

This Sunday we observe the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, hearing our Lord’s parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The appointed readings, hymns, and devotional resources prepare us for the Divine Service, where Christ humbles the proud and justifies the repentant. Join us in looking forward with joy to Sunday worship at St. Thomas in Magnolia, TX.

Discover resources and the sermon from the Feast of St. Bartholomew at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX.

Behold the wisdom of God, who builds His Church not through worldly power but through the hidden faithfulness of His saints. He entrusted the Gospel to St. Bartholomew and the apostles, fragile vessels who suffered yet carried Christ’s treasure to the nations. Through their labor the Word has reached us, that we may serve in humility until Christ reveals His glory.

We know little of St. Bartholomew besides his name, and yet through his hidden faithfulness the Gospel of Christ was carried to the nations. God builds His kingdom not through worldly glory but through fragile vessels who bear His treasure.

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of St. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles. Discover the appointed readings, historic hymns, and resources that prepare us for the Divine Service, all pointing us to Christ’s gifts of forgiveness and life. Join us in looking forward with joy to Sunday worship at St. Thomas in Magnolia, TX.

Everything we call ours in this life—our body and soul, our family, our money, our possessions, our time—isn’t really ours at all. It belongs to God, who created us and provides for us even to this day. We are stewards, not owners. And our Lord calls us to use these gifts shrewdly now for what endures forever.

Discover resources and the sermon from the Ninth Sunday after Trinity at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX.

Behold the generosity of God, who daily provides bread for the body and the blessing of His Word for the soul. He calls us away from greed and awakens our hearts to share gladly with our neighbors in need. Trusting His mercy, we learn to steward His gifts faithfully, until our time of stewardship is complete and we stand before His gracious judgment.

Prepare for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity with sacred music, Scripture, and reflection on Christ’s warning against false prophets. Includes Bach’s cantata, a classical painting, readings and prayers, and insights from the Lutheran Confessions.

Discover resources and the sermon from the Eighth Sunday after Trinity at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX.

Hear Christ’s solemn warning to beware of false prophets, and rejoice in His promise to keep His Church steadfast in the truth. This post includes materials from the Divine Service and Family Catechesis, along with announcements and stewardship notes drawn from this Sunday’s readings, all pointing us to the sure foundation of God’s Word.

Prepare for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity with sacred music, Scripture, and reflection on Christ’s warning against false prophets. Includes Bach’s cantata, a classical painting, readings and prayers, and insights from the Lutheran Confessions.

Discover resources and the sermon from the Seventh Sunday after Trinity at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX.

Behold the compassion of Christ, who satisfies the hungry in the wilderness and provides more than enough for His people. Rejoice in the mercy of God who feeds both body and soul through His Word and gifts.

As we look ahead to the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, join us for worship, catechesis, and resources centered on Christ’s warning to beware of false prophets. Whether you’re nearby in Montgomery County or following from afar, stay connected as we continue growing in faith, hope, and love through God’s Word and Sacraments.

“How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?” (Mark 8:4). Jesus has compassion on the Gentiles and satisfies them with His own blessed Bread. He takes what we have, blesses it, gives it, and there is more than enough—then and now—for all who hunger for His mercy (Mark 8:1–9).

Sing, pray, and go on God's way. Perform your part only faithfully and trust in the rich blessing of heaven, then He will be with you once more; for who places his confidence in God, He does not abandon.

Discover resources and the sermon from the Fourth Sunday after Trinity at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX.

Reflect on the mercy of the Father, the dangers of judgmentalism, and the Christian life of continual forgiveness and giving. Dive into Christ’s teaching from Luke 6 and explore what it means to live as one released from debt and called to release others.

As we look ahead to the Fifth Sunday after Trinity, join us for worship, catechesis, and new resources focused on Christ’s call to discipleship from the shores of Galilee. Whether you’re nearby in Montgomery County or following from afar, stay connected as we continue growing in faith, hope, and love through God’s Word and Sacraments.

We Christians cannot tolerate the thought of grabbing our neighbor by the neck and demanding payment when our Lord and Master has shown such mercy and forgiveness and release from an unimaginable debt to us. And finally, we Christians cannot entertain the idea that we would graduate or retire from loving and serving our neighbor according to our stations in life. Thanks be to God that Jesus never spoke that way about us when we were dead.

He welcomes the sinner—no matter what they’ve done and no matter how long they’ve done it—to hear that word of Law and Gospel. Always saying to us: ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me’ (Revelation 3:20).

JESUS
Yes, I come and restore
You with my gaze of grace;
Your soul, it shall live
And not die;
Here, out of this wound-cavity [in my rib],
You shall inherit
Healing/salvation through [my blood,] this juice of the grape;
No, ah no, you are chosen [for salvation].
Yes, ah yes, I love you.
Escape, you worries; disappear, you pain.
Yes, I come and restore
You with my gaze of grace.

Discover resources and the sermon from the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Magnolia, TX. Reflect on the faith and witness of the apostles and find materials to strengthen your walk with Christ this week. As we look ahead to the Third Sunday after Trinity, join us for worship, catechesis, and new content designed to deepen your understanding of God’s mercy and grace in Montgomery County. Stay connected for updates and opportunities to grow in faith together.

"Beloved, do not think it a strange thing concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy" (1 Peter 4:12–13).