Death is not the end. And heaven is more than a place of longing. What God has in store for humanity extends far beyond this life. The Sunday services in November explore what lies ahead.

Peace instead of a ceasefire, loyalty instead of calculation: all people seek what is good. But how can this be found? Here are some insights from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

He possesses more than he needs. Yet he lacks what matters most. In Oldenburg, Chief Apostle Helge Mutschler explained what the rich farmer teaches us about the kingdom of heaven.

“What do you think of me?” The question seems to be fishing for compliments. But in fact, it goes much deeper: it speaks to our longing to be seen and found.

Peace is more than a mere ceasefire. It begins where fear gives way, walls come tumbling down, and people start listening to one another again. Jesus Christ shows us what really matters. 

Tears are simply part of life—but they will not have the last word. Chief Apostle Mutschler preached in Reutlingen about the harvest of joy that is sure to come.  

He creates the world, sustains it, acts upon the lives of human beings, and ultimately gives Himself: the Sunday divine services in October follow the traces of the works of God.

Bruised, burnt out, at the end of your rope? God is paying attention and will give you hope again. How? This is something the Chief Apostle illustrated in a recent divine service.

Beautiful things fade, suffering cannot simply be smiled away, and faith is not a competitive sport—and yet Apostle Paul talks about a kind of joy that endures for all time! What is his secret? 

The psalmist hits a crisis—one that any of us could face. Asaph is ready to throw in the towel. But then he finds a way out of the situation, one that anyone can follow.

A greeting from outer space, a verse from the Bible, and an image from Holy Communion: in very different ways, they all tell us something about what the peace of Christ means.

 No fear, no pressure to perform, no struggle for love: when we understand our own relationship with God, we can deal with guilt, suffering, and the future in a completely different way.

You cannot earn it, read it from bank balance, or simply turn it on like water from a tap. So what is blessing really? Here are a few thoughts.

The temple is not merely a place, it is the church of Christ: open to everyone and dedicated to prayer. However, not everyone is aware of this. The Chief Apostle provides some insight. 

A hundred metres up, trembling knees, and then the free fall: sometimes life feels exactly like that. But God has more faith in human beings than we have in ourselves. And He helps us.

A prophet on the run, ravens as providers, and a God who can be relied upon. The Chief Apostle draws five lessons from the incident at the Brook Cherith—lessons that together convey the most important message of all.

Receiving salvation, spreading the gospel, sharing blessing, and finding new strength: the Sunday services in September showcase a faith that propels us forward.

These evil spirits, which sow fear and discord, are currently very active. But those who believe can defend themselves. Here are three counter-forces drawn from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.