HE LIVES TO BE THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN (5/7/23)
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He Lives to Be My Good Shepherd (4/30/23)
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He Lives to Restore My Hope (4/23/23)
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Fourth Sunday in Lent (3/19/23)
Water for the Thirsty |
Second Sunday in Lent (3/5/23)
A Gift for the World |
First Sunday in Lent (2/23/23)
A Champion for the Defeated |
Transfiguration Sunday (2/19/23)
See Him. Hear Him. Listen to Him. |
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (2/5/23)
You Are...So Be |
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (1/22/23)
Jesus Appears as the Lamb of God |
The Baptism of our Lord (1/15/23)
Jesus Appears as the Anointed One |
Fourth Sunday in Advent (12/18/22)
Come, Lord Jesus as Immanuel |
Third Sunday in Advent (12/11/22)
Come, Lord Jesus as Messiah |
First Sunday in Advent (11/27/22)
Come Up to the Mountain of the Lord! |
Christ the King Sunday (11/20/22)
See the King |
The Festival of All Saints (Observed) (11/6/22)
You Have to Wait and See |
Reformation Sunday (10/30/22)
Remain in the Word |
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (10/23/22)
Faith Demonstrated through Total Dependence |
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/16/22)
Faith Demonstrated through Persistent Prayer |
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/9/22)
Faith that Overflows with Gratitude |
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/2/22)
Faith that Delights in Duty |
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/18/22)
Serve God with Money; You Cannot Serve God and Money |
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/4/22)
Put Down What You Love; Pick Up What You Loathe |
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (8/28/22)
The Humble Will Be Exalted; the Exalted Will Be Humbled |
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (8/21/22)
The First Will Be Last; the Last Will Be First |
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (8/7/22)
Focused Living Properly Values Heavenly Treasure |
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (7/31/22)
FOCUSED LIVING PROPERLY VALUES EARTHLY WEALTH |
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (7/24/22)
Focused Prayer Claims What God Wants for Us, Not What We Want from Him |
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (7/17/22)
FOCUSED WORSHIP SEEKS SERVICE FROM JESUS MORE THAN SERVICE FOR JESUS |
Third Sunday after Pentecost (6/26/22)
The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession |
Second Sunday after Pentecost (6/19/22)
Through the Word, the Lord Crushes Evil |
First Sunday after Pentecost-Holy Trinity Sunday (6/12/22)
Through the Word, the Triune God Blesses Us |
Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/22/22)
Joy Over Circumstance |
Fifth Sunday of Easter (5/15/22)
Confirmation Sunday! |
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd Sunday (5/8/22)
Fulfilled Works Over Empty Words |
Third Sunday of Easter (5/1/22)
Sight Over Blindness |
Second Sunday of Easter (4/24/22)
Victorious Over Restraint |
PALM SUNDAY (4/10/22)
The events of Palm Sunday might not seem pivotal to our salvation. Christ sheds no blood on this day. However, Palm Sunday sets the tone for all of Holy Week. It perfectly illustrates that Jesus came to be kind of king this world will never understand: one who conquers his enemies by surrendering to them, one who crushes his opposition by himself being crushed, one whose path to kingly exaltation begins with humiliation. This is the kind of King we have marching into battle as one of us and for all of us this week. As a result, we are drawn to him in faith rather than driven away in fear. This humble King is our only hope. |
Fifth Sunday in Lent (4/3/22)
Human Rejection Is Crushed by Divine Exaltation |
Fourth Sunday in Lent (3/27/22)
Our Condemnation Is Crushed By God’s Grace |
Third Sunday in Lent (3/20/22)
FALSE SECURITY IS CRUSHED BY FAITHFUL PRESENCE |
Second Sunday in Lent (3/13/22)
SHORTCUTS ARE CRUSHED BY DETERMINATION |
First Sunday in Lent (3/6/22)
OUR TEMPTATION IS CRUSHED BY CHRIST'S OBEDIENCE |
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (2/13/22)
We Love Christian Education: NELHS Sunday |
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (2/6/22)
Uncovered Messengers: The Least Qualified Are the First Sent |
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (1/30/22)
Agenda Uncovered: What Must Be Said, Not What Others Want to Hear |
Third Sunday after Epiphany (1/23/22)
Reception Uncovered: Rejection Is Not the Exception but the Rule |
Second Sunday after Epiphany (1/16/22)
DELIGHT UNCOVERED: GOD DELIVERS MORE THAN WE ASK, NOT LESS |
First Sunday after Epiphany--Baptism of Our Lord (1/9/22)
THEME OF THE DAY: Anointing Uncovered: What the Eye Sees Differs from What God Decrees |
Fourth Sunday in Advent (12/19/21)
When the Lord Comes Near, He Lifts Up the Humble |
Third Sunday in Advent (12/12/21)
When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles His Enemies |
Second Sunday in Advent (12/5/21)
When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles His People |
First Sunday in Advent (11/28/21)
When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles Himself |
The Last Judgment (11/14/21)
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The Festival of All Saints (observed) 11/7/21
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Reformation Sunday 10/31/21
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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (10/24/21)
Jesus' Love Leads Me to Love |
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (10/17/21)
Jesus' Love Shines through Us |
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/3/21)
Jesus' Love Seen in the Family |
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/26/21)
Jesus' Love Works in Us to Humbly Serve |
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/19/21)
Jesus' Love Strengthens Us for Cross Carrying |
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/12/21)
Jesus' Love Shows He Does All Things Well |
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/5/21)
Jesus' Love Works Obedient Hearts |
Faith is a gift from God he creates in our hearts. This faith is not a collector’s item we put on the shelf to remember times gone by. It’s not something to store away in the cupboard collecting dust. We can’t look into someone’s heart and see faith. We do see it in our lives. Faith is living and active. It’s visible in the words we speak and actions we do. Throughout this series we will see different ways that faith is visible.
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (8/29/21)
Hidden but Visible Faith...Serves the Lord |
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (8/15/21)
Hidden but Visible Faith...Desires Continued Growth in Christ |
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (8/8/21)
Hidden but Visible Faith...Fills up on Christ |
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (8/1/21)
Hidden but Visible Faith...Serves Neighbor |
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (7/18/21)
Hear the Word, Share the Word |
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (7/4/21)
Faith Faces Death |
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (6/27/21)
Faith Trusts God Even When Reason Says Otherwise |
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (6/20/21)
Faith is Hidden but Visible |
Third Sunday after Pentecost (6/13/21)
Faith Brings Us into God's Family |
Second Sunday after Pentecost (6/6/21)
Faith Rests in Jesus |
First Sunday after Pentecost-Trinity Sunday (5/30/21)
Know Your Place |
The Season of Easter: Certain Hope
We hope to see people that we care about and love. We hope that the weather behaves so our plans work. We hope that our favorite sports team plays well. We hope and hope and hope some more. At the same time, we learned at an early age to not get our hopes up too high because inevitably something might come up, the weather won’t cooperate, our favorite sports teams will disappoint us at the worst times. We know even the surest of things is not certain. The hope we have at Easter is different. It’s not based on a changing world or changing people or changing circumstances. It comes from an unchanging God. The hope we have in him isn’t an empty wish but a sure promise all because on Easter morning the tomb is empty. Jesus lives! During this Easter season we will see more of what this hope gives us. |
The Festival of Pentecost (5/23/21)
Life-Creating Word |
Seventh Sunday of Easter (5/16/21)
The Ascension of our Lord--observed |
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Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/9/21)
Know God, Know Love |
Fifth Sunday in Easter (5/2/21)
Check Your Vine Connection |
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Fourth Sunday in Easter: Good Shepherd Sunday (4/25/21)
A Shepherd Like No Other |
Third Sunday in Easter (4/18/21)
Resurrection Hope is Certain through the Word |
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Easter Sunday (4/4/21)
Certainty in an Uncertain World |
You look in the mirror and see your reflection. You feel you are pretty well put together today. Then you look more closely. There’s still that blemish there, there’s another grey hair, there’s that spot that won’t go away. Then there’s the mess that’s going on behind the eyes that you try to hide and beneath the surface you hope no one can see.
As we go through the season of Lent and watch the struggles and sin of God’s people, we see a mirror image of ourselves. When we are honest with ourselves and what we see in that mirror we fall before God begging for his mercy on me, a sinner. Then one steps into our place in front of that mirror. He looks like one of us. He endures the same struggles. He resists the same temptations. He’s your Savior Jesus who goes to the cross to clear that mirror so we see what He has made us and how God sees us: washed of sin and holy in his sight. With the assurance of that forgiveness, we step back in front of that mirror of Lent repenting of our sins and trusting God’s promises. |
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Palm Sunday (3/28/21)
This was also our Confirmation Sunday |
Difficulties recording; no video 3/21/21
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Fifth Sunday in Lent (3/21/21)
Embrace the New |
No video for 3/14/21
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Fourth Sunday in Lent (3/14/21)
Look Up and Live |
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Third Sunday in Lent (3/7/21)
Set Free to Live |
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Second Sunday in Lent (2/28/21)
I Am with You |
No video for 2/21/21
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First Sunday in Lent (2/21/21)
The Lord Provides |
A good story connects you to its main character. Throughout the story the author peels back layers of this individual as you see him or her for who they really are. Some of the details remain shrouded in mystery even as more details are revealed. At the same time, you see glimpses of who that main character is that other characters in the story do not see or hear.
The main “character” of the Bible is Jesus. During the season of Epiphany, layers are peeled back as Jesus reveals himself. For many, the glorious details remain hidden. At the same time, by his Word, God reveals himself to us. |
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Transfiguration Sunday (2/14/21)
Listen to Him |
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (2/7/21)
It's for Your Good |
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Third Sunday after the Epiphany (1/24/21)
The Best for the Job |
No video for this week
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany (1/17/21)
Are You Listening? |
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First Sunday after the Epiphany (1/10/21)
Baptism of our Lord--Hidden Glory in the Water |
There they sit under the tree wrapped in colorful paper and bright ribbons. When it comes to Christmas, one of the first things that comes to mind are presents and gifts. Whether it is receiving or giving, gifts are on our mind. It makes sense. They can remind us of God’s greatest gift in his Son Jesus who comes to save. But before we come to that gift at Christmas we slow down to see these gifts that God gives us. These gifts keep giving to get us ready for Christ’s coming not only at Christmas but his return again.
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Second Sunday after Christmas (1/3/21)
The Chosen One |
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First Sunday after Christmas (12/27/20)
Depart in Peace |
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Second Sunday of Advent (12/6/20)
God's Gift: Messengers--Listen! |
First Sunday of Advent (11/29/20)
God's Gift: A Warning--Get Ready! (Apologies; there were some technical difficulties so there is not a video this week) |
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Christian Education (11/22/20)
Bring God's Children to Jesus |
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Christ the King (11/8/20)
Don't Worry |
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Festival of All Saints (11/1/20)
Blessed |
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Reformation Sunday (10/25/20)
Stand Firm in Your Freedom |
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (10/18/20)
The King Chooses You *guest preacher on 10/11/20 |
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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/4/20)
He's Not Fair...and That's a Good Thing |
Earlier this summer we looked at what makes a church the right church. For the next few weeks we will look more closely at what the church does and what it is. The Church is not just the brick and mortar building where we gather for worship. The Church is God’s people built on the one foundation of Jesus Christ. And from that foundation we share the Good News of sins forgiven and Jesus’ love.
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/27/30)
The Church Forgives |
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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/20/20)
The Church is Her Brother's Keeper |
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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/13/20)
The Church is Militant: First the Cross, then the Crown |
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/6/20)
The Church will Stand Forever |
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (8/30/20)
The Church is Meant to Share Jesus' Love with All |
This world pushes everyone to be extraordinary. From how we pressure ourselves and our children we give the impression that if we aren’t extraordinarily happy, successful, well-known, then we are failing in some way. This robs us and spoils the joy in the little things that make life grand and noble. God doesn’t call us to be extraordinary superstars; he calls us to be good and faithful in our “ordinary” roles in life.
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (8/23/20)
Focus Your Eyes of Faith |
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (8/16/20)
Trust the Lord's Plan Is to Provide |
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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (8/9/20)
Hold Tightly to the Treasure |
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (8/2/20)
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Christian Life Waits, Forgives, and Trusts Among the Weeds |
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Sixth Sunday after the Pentecost (7/12/20)
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Christian Life...Loves God Above All Things |
When we make a decision to do something, we prefer when we have the conviction that this is the right thing to do. This is the right career path for me to follow. This is the right purchase for me to make. This is the right way for me to raise my children. This is the right way to react to what they did.
What about when it comes to your church? What determines the right church? Believe it or not, it’s not the name on the sign. It’s not the pastor who stands in the pulpit. It’s not the people who are in the pews. It’s not because this is where your family has always gone. It’s not the programs they offer. So what is it? It comes down to the message that is spoken, practiced, and shared. |
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (6/28/20)
The Right Church Shares Jesus' Compassion |
Third Sunday after Pentecost (6/21/20)
The Right Church...is filled with people God calls out of mercy |
Second Sunday after Pentecost (6/14/20)
The Right Church Is Built on the Foundation of Christ's Words |
First Sunday after Pentecost--Trinity Sunday (6-7-20)
...Preaches the Triune God to the Nations |
Pentecost Sunday (5-31-20)
God Continues to Pour Out His Spirit |
Seventh Sunday of Easter (5-24-20)
Learning to Wait |
Sixth Sunday of Easter (5-17-20)
Revere Christ as Lord |
Fifth Sunday of Easter (5/10/20)
Follow the Lord. He Is God. |
Fourth Sunday of Easter (5/3/20)
Good Shepherd Sunday |
Third Sunday of Easter (4/26/20)
Live with Resurrection Hope |
Second Sunday of Easter (4/19/20)
Peace Be With You! |
THE FESTIVAL OF EASTER (April 12, 2020)
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT (4/5/20)
Palm Sunday |
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT (3/29/20)
Deliver Us From Death c.f. note from Fourth Sunday in Lent |
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Deliver Us from Selfishness Due to concerns with COVID-19 we did not physically meet for the service this Sunday (or will meet for the next few Sundays). This sermon is from a couple of years ago preached on this Sunday in Lent. |
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT (3/15/20)
Deliver Us from the Darkness |
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT (3/8/20)
Deliver Us from Doubt |
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT (3/1/20)
Deliver Us from the Evil One |
Angels proclaim his birth. Strangers from the East—Magi—come and worship him. King Herod orders the murder of babies in order to try and destroy him. He’s called King of kings and Lord of lords. Who is this Jesus? There are many different ideas of who he is and what Jesus is supposed to be doing while on earth and should still be doing today. During this series God’s Word will reveal to us the truth of who this Jesus is.
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Transfiguration Sunday (2/23/20)
Who is Jesus? He Comes to Bring Us Closer to God |
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany (2/16/20)
Who is Jesus? He Calls Us to a Holy Life |
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (2/9/20)
Who is Jesus? He Makes You Who You Are |
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (2/2/20)
Who Is Jesus? He Turns the World Upside Down |
Third Sunday after the Epiphany (1/26/20)
Who Is Jesus? The Light of the World |
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (1/9/20)
The Word Is Still Useful...And You Need It |
First Sunday after the Epiphany (1/12/20)
Revealed at His Baptism |
The Season of Christmas
God doesn't just say that he loves us. He proves it. And he gives us the proof of his love at Christmas. God loved the world in this way: he gives us his one and only Son Jesus. Jesus, True God from the beginning and also True Man, comes to bring us peace with God and eternal life with him. |
Second Sunday after Christmas (1/5/20)
God So Loved the World: He Cares for His Children (worship was canceled due to weather 12/29/19 so a sermon will not be posted for that Sunday) |
Fourth Sunday in Advent (Dec. 22, 2019)
God's Gift of Love |
Third Sunday in Advent (Dec. 15, 2019)
God's Gift of Joy |
Church was canceled on December 1st due to weather conditions. The Second Sunday of Advent (December 8) this year our focus was on the gift of Hope that Jesus gives.
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Christ the King (11/24/19)
To Christ's Glorious Kingdom |
Saints Triumphant (11/17/19)
To An Everlasting Family |
Last Judgement (11/10/19)
You are Perfectly Safe |
The Festival of the Reformation (11/3/19)
You Are Free to Be Yourself |
WELCOME HOME SUNDAY (10/27/19)
Our Need For Christian Community |
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/20/19)
Being a Christian Means Christ Chose Me |
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/13/19)
Being a Christian Means Setting My Priorities Straight |
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (10/6/19)
Being a Christian Means Loving the Lost |
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/29/19)
10-for-10 Stewardship: Open Hands |
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/22/19)
10-for-10 Stewardship: Open Minds |
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/15/19)
Comfort in the Face of Death |
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (9/9/19)
10-For-10 Stewardship: Open Hearts; Firstfruit Giving |
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (9/1/19)
The Lord is With You |
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (8/25/19)
Meaningful Life Found in the Lord |
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (8/18/19)
We Pray |
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (8/11/19)
The Word is Central |
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (8/4/19)
Love for All People |
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (7/28/19)
Sermon preached for the 65th Anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Church and 40th Anniversary of their School. |
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (7/21/19)
Total Commitment |
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (7/14/19)
It's Worth It |
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (7/7/19)
I Believe in God's Complete Forgiveness |
Third Sunday after Pentecost (6/30/19)
I Believe in God's Almighty Power over Death |
Second Sunday after Pentecost (6/23/19)
I Believe in God Almighty |
First Sunday after Pentecost-Holy Trinity Sunday (6/16/2019)
I Believe the Triune God |
PENTECOST SUNDAY (6/9/19)
The Festival of Pentecost is the third great festival of the Christian Church. This Sunday culminates the Season of Easter when our Risen Lord empowers his people to share the truth of God's Word to the world. |
Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/26/19)
His Life, Our Obedience. Are you Hot or Cold? |
Fourth Sunday of Easter (5/12/19)
Good Shepherd Sunday and Confirmation Sunday "The Good Shepherd Knows You!" |
Third Sunday of Easter (5/5/19)
Get Away with Jesus |
Easter Sunday (4/21/19)
HE LIVES!!! |
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT: Living with Past Guilt (4/7/19)
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT: Continuing in the Cycle of Sin (3/31/19)
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THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT: Grumbling Against the Lord (3/24/19)
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SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT: Refusing to Change (3/17/19)
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FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT: Wanting Only What You Want (3/10/19)
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