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Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

Reverend James Douthwaite

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Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church in Vienna, Virginia is a parish in the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church and a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Worship at St. Athanasius is according to the history Liturgy of the Church. Services at St. Athanasius are not designed for entertainment or sensation, but to prepare broken repentant sinners to receive these gifts of Word and Sacrament, and to know the truth of the incomparable riches of the grace showered on us by our gracious ...
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Tonight, we reflect on Paul’s powerful call to Timothy: first of all, pray. Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, understood firsthand the transformative power of prayer and God’s mercy. Perhaps prayers from those he once hunted played a role in his redemption—a living testament to God’s desire for all to be saved. Paul urges us to pray not just f…
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Today’s episode unpacks how we endure life’s troubles—not by our strength, but through Jesus. The disciples were shaken when Jesus predicted the Temple’s destruction, but He reminded them that true hope isn’t in lifeless stones, but in Him, the living Temple. Jesus warned of troubles—false teachings, wars, disasters, and family divisions—but pointe…
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In today’s episode, I explore how true role models are not always the ones we expect. In Jesus’ time, people looked up to the religious leaders, the scribes, and Pharisees, who were outwardly pious but lacked true faith and integrity. In contrast, Jesus directs our attention to a poor widow, unseen by others, who quietly offers her last two coins—a…
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Outline: Introduction Christ at Bethel Jacob’s Well Jacob the Fruitful Shepherd Christ in Jacob’s Exodus Christ in the Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau Christ in the Massacre of Shechem Christ in Jacob’s Return to the House of God The Death of the Law and the Old Covenant in Deborah and Rachel The Kingdoms of This World and of His Christ Charge Sai…
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In this episode, I explore the promises of God in contrast to the world’s empty guarantees. On All Saints Day, we’re reminded that true peace, healing, and hope aren’t found in politicians or worldly ideals but in God’s enduring promises. Unlike a fleeting “utopia,” God promises us a real place where we’ll be with Him, free from sin and suffering. …
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Outline: Introduction Christ as the Smoking Oven and Burning Torch Sarah and Hagar as Christians and Jews Christ in the Sign of the Covenant The Coming of the Lord Abraham and Sodom Abraham and Abimelech Ishmael as the Jews, Abimelech as the Gentiles Christ in the Akedah Rebekah as the New Covenant Church Jacob as Christ Isaac and Abimelech Christ …
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In this episode, I reflect on our fears, both personal and global, and challenge listeners to reconsider what truly matters. While we fear things like political tensions, wars, natural disasters, and loss, there’s a greater tragedy: not knowing the hope and love of our Savior. Drawing from Revelation, I explore how the message of the angels encoura…
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Outline: Introduction The Spirit of Christ and Creation Christ, The Word, in the Beginning Christ and The Church in Adam and Eve Christ in Abel and Seth Christ in the Flood Christ in Babel Christus Victor and Abraham’s Righteous Deception Christ and the Abraham’s Inheritance Christ in Melchizedek Conclusion Charge Saint Athanasius Church Contra Mun…
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In this episode, I explore Jesus' statement, "How difficult it is for the wealthy to enter God's kingdom." This message challenges our desire for ease in faith, as we often choose convenience over commitment. Jesus teaches that true faith isn't about shortcuts but about following Him, even when it's hard. When the disciples ask, "Then who can be sa…
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In this episode, I reflect on the big issues dominating the news—elections, war, and natural disasters—and how they all raise the question, “What’s life going to be like now?” With real-world problems weighing on us, the Gospel story of a rich man asking Jesus how to inherit eternal life might seem irrelevant. But Jesus’ response shows it’s deeply …
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Today, I want to start at the end—with the image of children being brought to Jesus in the Gospel. The disciples tried to push them away, likely annoyed by their disruptions, but Jesus wasn’t having it. He welcomed the children because they see the world differently—through eyes of wonder and curiosity. Jesus uses this to teach us something deeper …
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What's worse? The war you can see or the war you can't? That there is war in our world should not surprise us. We are reaping the wages of sin and the Scriptures are clear this is how it will be. Underneath it all, behind it all, is the evil one. But do not despair! Because of this, too, the Scriptures are very, very clear -- who has won and who wi…
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Desperate times call for desperate measures. When time is short, your priorities change. What you would have put off, you no longer do. So when the manager in the parable today heard these words, Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager, his life changed in a heartbeat. So Jesus' question for us today is this -- how …
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A father in distress brings his demon-possessed son to them, and they failed. They couldn't cast it out. They had done so before. Not too long before this, Jesus had sent the disciples out two-by-two, and specifically with authority over unclean spirits. But how quickly things change. That's the scene Jesus steps into. So this father turns to Jesus…
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Be opened, Jesus said. And this man's ears were opened. Imagine what that must have been like. The joy. These miracles of Jesus were truly life-changing. There's an isolation that comes with these disabilities, try as we might to overcome it. If people don't want to be called disabled, we can certainly use different words. But, on a deeper level, t…
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Most people know the story of David and Goliath. They know of the story. But they don't know the story. What they know is the little guy beats the big guy. And that has become a well-known image in our world today. But there is much more to this story than that. It is about God fighting for His people, and faith in God, that He will do so. Saul put…
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So, gifts. That's been the focus these past three weeks. The funny thing about gifts, though, is that they can make us uncomfortable. Gifts are supposed to have no strings attached, and they often don't. Or they're not intended to. So it is with Jesus and His gifts. There are truly no strings attached. Jesus simply wants to give, and for all people…
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Outline: Introduction Burial in Canaan The Women, The Deception, and The Ransom Death of Jacob Promises Fulfilled Embalming 40/70 Days Joseph Requests Leave State Funeral, Proleptic Exodus Javert Egyptians Blood on the Threshing Floor Obedience to the Father Charge Saint Athanasius Church Contra Mundum Swagger Video Version…
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Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink... Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever. Do you take offense at this? Jesus asked. Yes, they did. And many left. It is offensive, scandalous, a hard saying. Whoever feeds on this bre…
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Today, Jesus continues His program and teaching on the food that builds the Church. Bread that, as we heard today, one may eat of it and not die. The food that builds the church. But I think we're sometimes like the people in Jesus' day, who were thinking with their stomachs. Jesus said, this is the will of my Father, not that we have a good and co…
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It doesn't matter how old you are, whether you're a one-year old or ninety years old. Everyone gets hangry. You're not yourself. That's how important food is to us. Which God knew. And hangry is what the people of Israel became in the wilderness. They got irritable and bad-tempered. They grumbled and complained. But God didn't snap back at them. He…
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People often wonder what heaven will be like. The Bible tells us a little about that, but not much. I suspect because we wouldn't understand anyhow. There is a whole, big, glorious eternity waiting for us, when we, like Nancy receive our birthdays into heaven. Which is why even in the midst of tears and sadness today, there is joy.…
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So that day, right after feeding the 5,000, the disciples get into the boat to go to the other side. Business as usual. Jesus goes off by Himself to pray. Business as usual. the storm is calmed by Jesus. Business as usual. The crowds follow Jesus and He heals them. Business as usual. And even Jesus walking on the water, business as usual... for Jes…
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Who was in the crowd that day? Well, they are undoubtedly just like the group that has come here today. People struggling with issues in their lives. And when Jesus went ashore and saw them, that great crowd of people like that, He had compassion on them. Because when He looked out at that crowd, when He looks at you now, He doesn't see strugglers,…
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If John wanted to save his head, all he had to do was shut his mouth. Easy, but not good. To love your neighbor as yourself meant that John had to speak. But a glorious inheritance was waiting for John, as we heard in the reading from Ephesians today. What he did not receive on earth, he was given now in heaven. John knew this, was sure of it, that…
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It was supposed to be a day, it should have been a day, that left everyone feeling good. The whole town coming out, to see Jesus and listen to Him preach. But Jesus didn't say what they expected Him to say. So what did Jesus say? What did He say that was so offensive? We're not told here, in the reading we heard today, but Mark tells us earlier wha…
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There are three questions asked in the Holy Gospel we heard today. Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing? Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith? And, who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him? The disciples were still learning. They had seen Jesus do wonderful, marvelous things, but nothing like this. This was nature. Unco…
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The kingdom of God is unpredictable. From our perspective, anyway. Because that means I'm not in control. That's what Jesus is teaching in the parables we heard today. Sometimes you are surprised. Sometimes what you get is unexpected, and so unpredictable. The alternative, then, is to live by faith, not sight. But to live by faith is to admit and a…
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