Trinity Lutheran Church | Oregon City (LCMS): Recent Episodes
Trinity Lutheran Church | Oregon City (LCMS)
Trinity Lutheran Church Oregon City is a Biblically focused church affiliated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) a larger body of Lutheran churches.
On the Third Sunday in Lent, Visiting Pastor Rev. Bo Beaumeister preaches on Matthew 9. Other scriptures of the day include Exodus 17:1-7; and Romans 5:1-8.
On the Second Sunday in Lent, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Ready for Heaven (?)(!)" with the scriptures of the day including Genesis 12:1-9; Romans 4:1-8, 13-17; and John 3:1-17.
On the first Sunday in Lent, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Trusting God." Scriptures of the day include Genesis 3:1-21; Romans 5:12-19; and Matthew 4:1-11.
On the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Pay Attention." Scriptures of the day are Exodus 24:8-18; 2 Peter 1:16-21; and Matthew 17:1-9.
On the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Radiant Lives." Scriptures of the day include Deuteronomy 30:15-20; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; and Matthew 5:21-37.
On the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Hearts Revealed." Scriptures of the day include 1 Samuel 1:21-28; Hebrews 2:14-18; and Luke 2:22-40.
On the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Future of Joy." Scriptures include Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; and Matthew 4:12-15.
On the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Sent By God." Scriptures of the day include Isaiah 42:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; and John 1:29-42a.
On the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Come and See." Scripture readings include John 1:29-41; Isaiah 49:1-7; and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.
On the feast of the Epiphany, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Light for All," based on Matthew 2:1-12. Other readings of the day include Isaiah 60:1-6, and Ephesians 3:1-12
At the Christmas morning Worship Service, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the readings: John 1:1-18 and other passages.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the First Sunday after Christmas. Readings include Isaiah 63:7-14; Galatians 4:4-7; and Matthew 2:13-23.
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Arise and Shine," based on Matthew 1:18-25.
On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "He Is Real." Scriptures of the day include Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-11, and Matthew 11:2-15.
On the Second Sunday of Advent, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Ready for Jesus." Readings include Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15: 4-13; Gospel Matthew 3: 1-12.
Guest Preacher Rev. Wes "Bo" Baumeister of Concordia University Portland preaches on the First Sunday of Advent. Scriptures of the day include Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 24:36-44.
On the Last Sunday of the Church Year, guest preacher Rev. Jim Pressnell preaches on the theme, "The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength." Scriptures include Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; and Luke 4:16-30.
On the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "What Kind of Witness," based on 2 Thessalonians 3;1-5. Scriptures of the day include Malachi 4:1-6, @ Thessalonians 3:1-13, and Luke 21:5-28.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "God of the Living," based on Luke 20:27-40. Other scriptures of the day are Exodus 3:1-15, and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost on the theme, "Everyday Saints." Scriptures of the day include Isaiah 1:10-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12; and Luke 19:1-10.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on Reformation Sunday. Scriptures of the day include Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; and John 8:31-36. Sermon title: "Deep Conviction."
Guest Preacher Rev. Philemon Ngare preaches on "Bethesda Sunday," when we take up a collection for Bethesda Lutheran Ministries, which assists the disabled. Sermon topic is "Christian Gratitude," based on the Gospel reading, Luke 17:11-19. Other readings today were Ruth 1:1-19a; and 2 Timothy 2:1-13.
Guest Pastor Leo Bauer preaches on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings of the day include Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; and Luke 17:1-10. His theme, based on the first reading, is: When things get worse before they get better.
On the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Spiritual Smarts." Scriptures of the day include Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-15; and Luke 16:1-15.
On the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Lost and Found." Scriptures of the day include Ezekiel 34:11-24; 1 Timothy 1:5-17; and Luke 15:1-10.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Changed by Love." Readings of the day include Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme: "Run the Race," based on Hebrews 12. Scriptures of the day include Isaiah 66:18-23; Hebrews 12:4-29; and Luke 13:22-30. Includes a witness/testimony from Angela, a member of our church about her walk with God.
Pastor David Keil preaches on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. His theme: "God is Faithful." Scriptures of the day are Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-16; and Luke 12:22-40.
On the celebration of Pentecost, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Trust God's Plan," based on Joshua 5-8. Scriptures of the day include Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21; and John 14:23-31.
Today is Confirmation Sunday! Pastor David Keil preaches briefly on the theme, "Stay Faithful," and is followed by our young Confirmands, who will be sharing their faith. Today's scriptures include Acts 1:12-26, Revelation 22:1-20, and John 17:20-26.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the Sixth Sunday of Easter on the theme, "God In Action." Sunday scriptures include Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27; and John 16:23-33. Included as a primary scripture for this sermon is Joshua 2-4.
On the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Trust the Lord," based on Joshua 1. Scriptures of the day were Acts 11:1018; Revelation 21:1-7; and John 16:12-22.
On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Message of Encouragement." Scriptures include Acts 20:17-35; Revelation 7:9-17; and John 10: 22-30.
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on the Third Sunday of Easter. His theme today is: Changed for the Better. Scriptures include Acts 9:1-22; Revelation 5: 5:1-14; and John 21:1-19.
Vicar Daniel Harrison of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gresham, Oregon is our guest preacher on the Second Sunday of Easter. Scriptures include Acts 5:12-32; Revelation 1:4-18; and John 20:19-31
Vacancy Pastor David Keil preaches on Easter Sunday. Scriptures include Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:14-26; and Luke 24:1-12. This is from the 8:15 am Worship Service
On Palm Sunday, Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "See the Light." Scriptures include Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Philippians 2:5-11; and John 12:12-19.
Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Keep On Loving." Scriptures today include Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:4b-14; and Luke 20:9-20.
Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Prodigious Love." Scriptures of the day include Isaiah 12:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.
On the Third Sunday of Lent, Pastor David Keil preaches at Trinity Lutheran in Oregon City. Scriptures of the day include Ezekiel 33:7-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; and Luke 13:1-9.
Oops! we missed the first few minutes of this sermon by Pastor Michael Kasting, on the Second Sunday of Lent. Scriptures: Jeremiah 26:8-15; Philippians 3:17-4:1; and Luke 13:31-35.
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Worship God." Scriptures of the day are Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13; and Luke 4:1-13.
On the celebration of the Transfiguration, Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "From Heaven Above." Scriptures of the day were Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Hebrews 3:1-6, and Luke 9:28-36.
Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Total Love." Scriptures of the day include Genesis 45:3-15, 1 Corinthians 15:21-26,30-42; and Luke 6:27-38.
On his first weekend at Trinity, Pastor David Keil preaches on the theme, "Love in Action." Scriptures of the day include Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-20; and Luke 6:17-26.
Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Paul Mueller, preaches on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Scriptures chosen for today include Daniel 3:13-18; Philippians 2:5-12; and Matthew 22:34-40.
Retired Pastor Michael Kasting preaches on the theme, "I Want You!" Scriptures today include Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13; and Luke 4:31-44.
Guest Preacher and retired Pastor, Rev. Dan Parshall, preaches this Sunday on the scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. Other scriptures this week are Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, and Luke 4:16-30. Pastor Dan's theme: "Go Team!"
Guest Preacher Rev. Jim Sprengle preaches on the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Readings inlcude Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; and John 2:1-11.
Guest Preacher, Vicar Daniel Harrison, preaches on the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. Scriptures of the day are Isaiah 43:1-7; Romans 6:1-11; and Luke 3;15-22.
Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Paul Mueller of Concordia University Portland, and director of the Center for Applied Lutheran Leadership (CALL), opens up the scriptures on the celebration of the Epiphany. Scriptures used are Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12.
Pastor Eric's last Sermon at Trinity. Theme: "Put on Christ." Scriptures include Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-40.
On Christmas Day, 2018, Pastor Eric preaches on the theme: "Immanuel Has Come." Scriptures include Isaiah 7:10-16; 1 John 4:7-14; John 1:1-14; and Matthew 2:1-12.
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Eric preaches on the theme: "Our Guide." Scriptures used include Isaiah 2:1-5; Ephesians 4:106; and John 14:1-6.
Pastor Eric preaches the third of four Sundays on the theme: Immanuel, God With Us. This week, he focuses on "Our Living Branch." Scriptures include Isaiah 11:1-10; Colossians 2:6-10; and John 15:1-5.
Pastor Eric continues his series, Emmanuel: God With Us. On this Second Sunday of Advent, he preaches: "Our Shepherd." Scripture texts include Isaiah 40:1-11; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 10:11-18.
On the First Sunday of Advent, Guest Pastor Chuck Roluffs preaches on "The Four Essentials of Life." Scriptures include Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; and Matthew 7:24-29. Additional verses used are: Romans 7:24,25a; 1 Corinthians 13:1,2; and John 6:63.
Pastor Eric preaches the third Sunday in the series, "Disciple As Grace-Filled Stewards." This Sunday's topic is: "Discipling Grace-Filled Givers." Scriptures this Sunday are: Malachi 3:6-12; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; and Luke 21:1-4.
Pastor Eric preaches on "Discipling Grade-Filled Ambassadors." Scriptures include Joel 2:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21; and Matthew 9:35-38.
On the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric preaches the first of four sermons on Stewardship. This one is: "What Is Discipleship?" Scriptures include Psalm 91:1-16; Ephesians 4:11-16; and John 8:31-36.
Pastor Eric concludes his series on "Put On The Armor Of God," with today's sermon: Pray At All Times." Scriptures read prior to the sermon include Revelation 14:6-7; Ephesians 6:10-20; and Luke 11:1-11
Pastor Eric preaches on the theme, "Sword of the Spirit," in his series on "Put on the Armor of God." Scriptures include Isaiah 55:6-11, Hebrews 3:12-14, 4:12; and Matthew 4:1-11.
Pastor Eric preaches on "The Helmet of Salvation," part of his continuing series on "Put on the Armor of God." Scriptures include Psalm 62, Romans 5:1-11; and Luke 21:25-28.
On the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric preaches on the Shield of Faith, in a continuing series on "Put on the Armor of God." Scriptures include Psalm 28:6-9; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 13:18-23.
Pastor Eric preaches on the Gospel of Peace, the next installment in the "Armor of God" series. Scriptures include Isaiah 52:6-10; Philippians 4:6-7, and John 14:25-27.
On the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric preaches on "Breastplate of Righteousness," part of his series on "Put on the Armor of God." Scriptures include Proverbs 4:23-27; Romans 12:1-2; and Matthew 12:22-37.
On the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric continues his series, "Put on the Armor of Christ." Today, he preaches on the "Belt of Truth." Scriptures include Isaiah 61:10-11; 1 Peter 1:13-25; and John 8:31-36.
Pastor Eric preaches on the theme, Be Strong in the Lord. Scriptures were Psalm 27, Ephesians 6:10-12, and Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
Pastor Eric preaches on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. Scriptures were Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Ephesians 6:10-20; and Mark 7:14-23. Theme: Put on the armor of God.
Guest Preacher, Pastor Chuck Roluffs, preaches on: "But God: Little Words of Large Importance." Scriptures of the day include Psalm 100; Ephesians 2:1-10; and John 10:7-16
Guest Preacher Rev. Chuck Roluffs preaches on: "Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape." Scriptures include Psalm 139:1-10; Romans 6:1-11; and Matthew 7:24-29
Put off your old self, and put on your new self: Pastor Eric preaches on Ephesians 4:17 - 5:2. Other scriptures this Sunday include 1 Kings 19:1-8, and John 6:35-51.
Pastor Eric preaches on "Many Gifts, One Body, United in Christ" on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Scriptures of the day are Exodus 16:2-15, Ephesians 4:1-16, and John 6:22-35.
On Sunday, July 29, Pastor Eric preaches on prayer from Ephesians 3:14-21. Other Sunday readings are Genesis 9:8-17, and Mark 6:45-56.
Pastor Eric preaches on the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. Scripture readings are Jeremiah 28:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22; and Mark 6:30-44.
On the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric preaches on the sufficiency of God's grace in our weakness. Scriptures for Sunday are Ezekiel 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, and Mark 6:1-13
"Don't be afraid; just believe." These words of our Lord, from Mark 5:36, form the theme of Pastor Eric's sermon on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Today's scriptures are from Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; and Mark 5:21-24, 35-43.
On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (and Fathers Day), Pastor Eric preaches on the parable of the mustard seed. For readings, see Ezekiel 17:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:1-17, and Mark 4:26-34.
On the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric preaches on Adam & Eve, sin and redemption.
On the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Eric preaches on "Clay Vessels." The Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; other scriptures used today refer to the keeping of the Sabbath - Deuteronomy 5:12-15, and Mark 2:23-3:6.
Pastor Eric preaches on the Feast of Pentecost on the last of the core values, "Eternity Matters Most." Trinity celebrates Youth Confirmation on this Sunday as well.
Pastor John preaches on the 6th Sunday of Easter on the core value, "It's Not About Me." Sorry, the first few minutes are missing from this Sermon.
On the 5th Sunday of Easter, Pastor Eric preaches on another core value: "Timeless Truth."
Pastor Eric preaches on the Fourth Sunday of Easter on the core value of Extreme Generosity
Pastor Eric preaches on the Third Sunday of Easter. In his series on the seven core values, this week he preaches on "Living Forgiveness."
Pastor Eric preaches on "Changed Lives," one of Trinity's Core Values, on the Second Sunday of Easter
Pastor Eric preaches on Easter Sunday, the conclusion of his series, "Thy Will Be Done." Today's theme revolves around the Easter message, "God's Will For The New Creation."
Pastor Eric preaches on Palm Sunday as a continuing part of the series, "Thy Will Be Done." Today he focuses on Jesus' desire to gather the inhabitants of Jerusalem to Himself, as a hen gathers her chicks.
Pastor Eric continues the series for Lent, "Thy Will Be Done." On this 5th Sunday of Lent, the readings are from the Prophet Jeremiah, the Acts of the Apostles, and from the Gospel of Luke. His theme is: "Riding a River of Grace."
Pastor Eric continues the Lenten series, "Thy Will Be Done." Today he focuses on "God's Will and My Worldview," looking at the conversion of St. Paul - through the eyes of Ananias.
Pastor Eric preaches on the Lenten Theme: Thy Will Be Done. This week, he explores "God's Will and My Identity."
Pastor John preaches on the theme, "God's Will and My Dreams." This is part of the series, "Thy Will Be Done," which is the theme for Lent 2018.
Pastor Eric preaches on the First Sunday of Lent, as he continues the series, "Thy Will Be Done." This week he explores "God's Will and My Inadequacy." Scripture readings referred to are a selection of verses from Exodus 3 and 4 (the call of Moses at the Burning Bush), Numbers 21:4-9 (the poisonous serpents and the Bronze Serpent) and John 3:14-18 (the Son of Man must be lifted up).
Pastor Eric begins a series entitled, "Thy Will Be Done," beginning with the story of Abraham and Sarah, as told in Hebrews 11:8-19.
Pastor Eric preaches on the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on "Running to Win," the theme of the reading from 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Pastor Eric preaches on the 4th Sunday after Epiphany on Respect and Authority - as seen in Mark 1:21-28
Pastor Eric preaches about the Sanctity of Life; joined by Tina Fortin of Hope 360 in Oregon City, Oregon
Guest Preacher, Rev. David Schwan, preaches for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: There is opportunity to share what Christmas is really all about.
Pastor Eric preaches about John the Baptist, who prepares the way for Jesus and points us to Jesus
Pastor Eric explores the meaning of the Prophet Isiaih's use of the image of God shaping us as clay in His Hands.
Pastor John completes the series of five sermons on the "Solas." This final week is Soli Deo Gloria, or Glory to God alone.
Pastor Eric preaches on "Sola Fide," the fourth of the series of five "Solas." Unfortunately, the first few minutes of the sermon were missed in the recording.
Pastor Eric preaches the third of five "Sola" sermons. This week, the subject is "Sola Scriptura," or "Scripture Alone."
Pastor Eric begins a Sermon Series "Sola" on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2017, as the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation is Celebrated. Solus Christus focuses on "Christ Alone."
The fledgling Thessalonian Church suffered persecution because of their faith and because they shunned the idols that were pervasive in that city. They became known far and wide for the steadfastness of their faith. Despite having little to no persecution in this country, the reverse seems to be happening to us here. We need to return to the foundation of our faith and not let the bread and circuses of this world dictate to us.
In Matthew 22: 1-14, Jesus tells us the parable of the wedding banquet. This parable shares with us how God has prepared for his creation a beautiful feast, but often times we find that we have rejected the invitation to celebrate with him.
In Matthew 21:33-46 Jesus tells us the "parable of the vineyard". This parable is a steady reminder for us to keep Jesus front and center in our lives and of the church. That our lives are to be all about Jesus, and that our cornerstone is to be Jesus, not the things of this world.
In Matthew 21:23-32 we hear Jesus' authority questioned by the chief priests and elders. In response to their questions, Jesus shares with them a parable about two sons asked to go work in a vineyard. Jesus' parable speaks to us today about how we are going to respond to his message: are we going to listen and actually do what God tells us, or are we simply going to ignore the message and go along our merry way following the ways of the world? There is a dire warning for all of us in Matthew 21:43 for those who choose to ignore the message of the Gospel and go our own way of the world: “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit."
Matthew 20:1-16 In Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard we learn from Jesus that we are called to be thankful for whatever God has given to us. So often though in our lives, we live lives of comparison feeling as though we do not get what we feel that we deserve. However, our God is a gracious God and he continually gives us everything that we need, and rather than have our eyes fixed on ourselves and what we do not have, we must have our eyes focused on Jesus.
Peter asks Jesus the question that we all want to ask: how many times do we have to forgive our brother? The answer Jesus gives is a challenge, because he shows us through the parable of the unforgiving servant that just as forgiving as our Father in Heaven forgives all of our sins, we must forgive all the sins of our brother. TEXT: Matthew 18:21-35
Matthew 18:1-14 has three different parts that at first glance do not seem to go together. However, they all have the same theme and that is that God values unity in the body of Christ.
Jesus tells the disciples and us that in order to be his disciples, we need to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow him. Loosing our lives for Jesus' sake is hard, but the rewards are out of this world! Romans 12:9-12; Matthew 16:21-28
The Apostle Paul writes for us a constitutional and vision document for the Christian church in the book of Ephesians. He speaks to us about how we have been adopted out of our sinfulness and that God has created us to do good works in His Kingdom. However, we have forgotten that the church is not about "our personal desires" but rather about serving God and His people. Ephesians specifically talks about how our role as followers of Jesus is to "Keep unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace." How are we keeping the unity in our church context?
We tend to do a lot of back talk in our daily life in our relationships with people. In our society today, we seem to think we have the freedom to back talk in any way we possibly can. However, we learn from Job that God is God and that we are not. A life following Jesus is not about knowledge in him, but rather it is about our entire heart defying all human logic and recognizing that He is the one we follow no matter what is happening in our lives. Texts: Job 38:4-18; Romans 10: 5-17; Matthew 14:22-33
In Matthew 13, Jesus tells us the parable of the weeds. This parable is one of many "kingdom" parables that shares with us about our world today. While weeds can take over, we shouldn't sit on our hands but rather we are reminded that God has given us an identity in Him and a privilege to shine like the sun in our worlds. Let God take care of the weeds. Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43
In Romans 8, Paul talks about how we have been given a new life in Jesus Christ. This new life is the spirit of Adoption where we are now called Sons of God. So often, we live as though we are not children of God, but rather we walk around with masks on pretending to be someone that we are not. However, because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can call our God and Creator: Abba! Father once again!
Jesus speaks to us in Matthew 11:25-30 about rest. So often we go through our lives with so many burdens and struggles that we don't know what to do or how to handle them. We enjoy our vacations and our mini-getaways only to come back to the daily grind. Jesus reminds us that the rest that he gives is EVERY DAY, not just a vacation but the rest He gives means fully relying on him for all of our needs.
Religion is the thing that you do. Church is community and life changing. In Matthew 10, Jesus continues to share with the disciples that life of a follower of Jesus is going to be hard and life changing, and it will mean that we will be carrying burdens to follow Jesus. TEXT: Matthew 10:34-42
There are many things that cause us to be afraid. We become afraid anytime we perceive our sense of security is threatened. This can be a perceived physical, financial, intellectual, relational, or spiritual threat. In these last days, these threats may only appear to be real or they may actually be real. No matter what it may be, our security and our strength lie in our God, who is our refuge and strength. In Him we put our trust. TEXT: Matthew 10:16-31; Jeremiah 20:7-13; Romans 6:12-23
Teaching. Healing. Proclaiming the Good News. Like a compassionate Shepherd longing to gather His scattered sheep, Jesus came to RECONCILE people to His Father. When Jesus sent His disciples as laborers into His harvest field, He guaranteed that his RECONCILING work would continue even after he physically departed the earth. TEXT: Exodus 19:2-8; Romans 5:6-15; Matthew 9:35-10:8
Jesus gave the church a responsibility that we call the Great Commission. Jesus’ Great Commission is to the entire Christian Church. It is also the bedrock for Trinity Lutheran Church’s vision: A united vital force in our community sharing the love of Jesus. TEXT: Matthew 28:16-20.
The gift of the Holy Spirit is one that has been given to everyone in the church. The Holy Spirit is the vital force of the church and moves us into action in our communities. Jesus said: Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them, and that living water is the gift of the Holy Spirit! John 7:37-39; Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21
In John 17, Jesus prays for the the church and he prays that we would be united and be ONE as He and the Father are ONE. In our world, being united has its challenges, but with God at the center, we can overcome all those challenges. John 17:1-11; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 with the Holy Spirit we can live out our vision as a church to be a united vital force in our community sharing the love of Jesus.
Wrapping up the Believe series we end on Faithfulness. The Holy Spirit has given us Faith. What does it mean for us to be faithful to God and others in our daily lives? Today is also Confirmation Sunday at Trinity where 5 young men and women confirmed their faith in Jesus Christ! Proverbs 3
The Greek definition of Gentleness: Not being overly impressed by a sense of one’s self-importance. How does this translate into our daily lives? How can you live out the mission of God by living out this Christian virtue?
Jesus the good shepherd is kind and good to us and therefore we can mirror that same kindness and goodness to others.
Through the power of Jesus Christ, we can control ourselves in a world of many temptations
Patience could be one of the most difficult virtues of the Christian life that we struggle with as we deal with the pressure of daily life. However, when we demonstrate patience in our daily walk we become silent witnesses for Jesus Christ everywhere that we go. The reality is that patience comes nothing from this world, but from Jesus. James 5:7-12
Jesus Christ has won for us victory over sin, death and the grave. He as given us a sure anchor in him. That is our identity. We cannot forget our anchor. Hebrews 6:19-20
When a king descends his throne to serve those he rules and to risk his life, it is the best picture of the meaning of humility. This is what our King Jesus does for us. How can we practice that same kind of humility in our daily lives?
How can you live at peace and free from anxiety? Start by shifting your identity. Jesus never shared that our world would be free from trouble, but he did share that when our identity was rooted in Him, his peace would come over us.
The church is amidst an identity crisis. We have forgotten who and whose we are. Because of that, we have lost our joy. We search for identity and joy everywhere. When our identity is rooted in Christ, joy is the result. Philippians 4; & John 15.
In the third part of the Believe series, living the story of the Bible to become more like Jesus we now begin to learn about the virtues of the Christian life. We start with the Virtue of Love. Love is an overused word in the English language. Followers of Jesus will love in a drastically different kind of way when following the ways of Jesus as we learn about in the Bible. 1 John 4:7-21
As followers of Jesus, we know that we are supposed to be sharing faith with the world around us. How do we do that when our world and culture is changing so drastically? Jesus' example is fairly simple and straight forward for us. He simply wants us to enjoy the people around us! John 4:27-37 is the text for the message.
In 2 Corinthians 8 Paul talks about excelling in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love but also to excel in this grace of giving. Giving over our resources is difficult because we fail to recognize the difference between ownership and stewardship in our lives.
In Week 17 of the Believe Series we learn that God is a gift-giver and He has equipped all his people with spiritual gifts to benefit others and advance His Kingdom by way of expressing love to one another. Eph 4:1-16; Rom 12:3-8; John 14:15-31
Acts 2:42-47 describes for us Biblical Community. The early Christians gathered in fellowship or koinionia and the church multiplied. Is that same Biblical Community possible today?
Our response to God's relentless love for us is to surrender our lives to God’s purpose for us. Looking at Romans 12:1, we see how God defined what the Christian life should look like. Jonah 1:17-2:10; Romans 12:1-2; Luke 9:23-26
Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:25-34 tells us not to worry or be anxious about our lives because he provides for all our needs. However, there is one thing that we often overlook in this passage when it comes to our discipleship journey, we fail to seek the kingdom of God. How do we seek God's Kingdom? Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:1-11; Col. 3:1-4; Matt 6:25-34
In week 13 of series Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to become like Jesus we look at the topic of Bible Study. Why do we study the Bible and what are some simple ways for starting to study the Bible. Scripture Readings: Hebrews 4:12-16; Acts 8:26-40; Matthew 4:17-22