A Message of Grace: Recent Episodes
Pastor Bruce Gelhorn
Periodic podcasts recorded at Grace Lutheran Church in Winnipeg Canada. Pastor Bruce Gelhorn brings messages for all ages to life by explaining the world at the time the lessons were written, and by relating these lessons to today's world. Most episodes are under 25 minutes in length and contain one or more readings from the Old and New Testament(s), as well as the message by Pastor Bruce.
In this message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn expands on Paul's letter to the Romans about being prepared for anything that might come, and upon being able to see the spoken word.
Ever wonder what does a meal of sour grapes would taste like? Do you think a meal like that could have an effect on our children?? Can sour grapes be found in our lives today?. Here Pastor Bruce sees parallels in today’s lifestyles with a meal of sour grapes
Remembering times past is a central part of out being. Today’s message brings forth times in both the old and new testaments when adversity, remembrance and celebration were intertwined.
In this episode, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn looks at Jeremiah’s faith in buying land when a Babylonian invasion is imminent. Is it the mark of a fool, or a mark of faith in God’s great plan.
In toay’s message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn reviews the effects of the Hebrew’s unwillingness to follow God’s commands at various times in history, and the woeful results of those actions, causing them to ask 'Is there no balm in Gilead'?
Where do you look for your lost keys? If you lose something in your house, do you search for it in your back yard? If you find you are missing something spiritual, where do you look to fill that 'God hole"?
What has been happening to our faith communities? In this podcast, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn discusses the trends in people’s connections to faith groups, and asks how we can help those who leave to see God.
This episode of A Message of Grace looks at life'’s transitions – school to jobs to marriage to parenthood to aging and to death, and asks this fundamental question: What would you do if you knew that you were going to die soon, and why are you waiting?
How do you communicate with someone that can’t speak your language? Can you effectively share a message with them?
What difference can one word, or a single letter make in communication? Pastor Bruce Gelhorn today looks at the power of language and the differences a word or a letter can make in the message.
How many Christian churches are there? What makes us different? What makes us the same?
In this Message of Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn explores these topics and some of the consequences of these facts.
This short Message of Grace by Pastor Bruce Gelhorn looks at the concept of ‘love like You are dying, and how this relates to Easter every day.
In this Message of Grace, guest pastor Jeremy Langner talks about repentance; but what does repentance mean, and who is asking us to repent? Is repentance the key to a future full of hope?
Today, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn reflects on the journeys of life and faith that we all take; how we gain the strength to complete these journeys and overcome the doubts and setbacks.
In this Message of Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn reflects on life lessons that applied in the days of Abraham, and that are still as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.
In this Message of Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn discusses streams; streams of life-giving water, and streams of life-giving grace.
Pastor Bruce Gelhorn today examines humility and worthiness as it relates to Jesus' ministry, and to ours.
In this Message of Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn asks the question "Why can't you have a team of only quarterbacks? Why is a church any different than a football team?".
In this Message of Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn asks the question "By whom were you baptized?". "Through whom did God call you by name?"
In this edition of A Message of Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn examines light as an underlying theme in the Christmas story, and in the story of the Magi.
In this message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn looks at some meanings of the word 'Repent', and discusses what repentance can mean in our daily lives.
In this Remembrance Day service, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn reflects on the sacrifices people make for the betterment of others; not just soldiers but many others as well.
The uncertainty of today's world events often generate fear and anxiety in us, as it often did in times long past. In this message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn examines ways to quiet our fears and address our anxieties.
In today's message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn looks at situations from the past and the present that may be the result of serendipity, coincidence, or possibly the Hand of God.
In this episode, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn reflects on the parallels between today's obsession with image and expectations and how 'capable women' are really 'women of valour'.
In today’s Message From Grace, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn asks the question ‘ If you could have one wish, what would it be?’. What would your wish be?.
In today’s message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn asks “How Important is Your Name? What impact to your and your family would be felt if no one knew who you were? How important is the reputation associated with the name that you are known under?
Guest pastor Dr. Dave Saude explores the parallels between the story of David and Absalom , the television series Game of Thrones, and today’s world. He asks ‘Are the victims of war only the obvious ones’? Are David and Absalom metaphors for our relationship with God?
In today’s Message of Grace, guest pastor Dr. David Saude asks why we can’t, or won’t, talk in church about sex, the abuse of power, and how the abused are often minimized and often forgotten.
In today’s message, recorded live on July 29, 2018, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn uses the example of King David and Bathsheba as an example of the abuse of power. He reflects on how little things can result in selfish acts and how ‘the Devil finds work for idle hands’.
Today, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn asks us ‘How would your life be changed if you were to know when you would meet a friend or family member for the last time?’
Today, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn expands on the thought that ‘When we have a vision, astonishing things happen’. When we have no vision, there is no hope and the Bible says ‘when there is no vision, the people perish’.
Today, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn explores the ways in which underdogs can succeed. In this, he discusses the lessons that we as individuals, and the church as a whole, can learn from the disadvantaged.
Recorded June 24, 2018
While Pastor Bruce is running in the Manitoba Marathon, members of the Grace Lutheran congregation reflect on the enormous impacts one small seed can have upon the lives of those around us.
Recorded June 17, 2018
In today’s message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn provides a glimpse of Pentecost at the time of Jesus, and discusses the impact of language on daily life, as well as the power of the international language – love.
In today’s message, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn discusses how the changes each of us can make by volunteering can affect so many others, and about the cumulative effects that an active congregation can have on the surrounding area.
April 22 2018 - Earth Day
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. A discussion on how a very minor change can result in enormous benefits.
Recorded on April 15, 2018 - On this third Sunday of Easter, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn reflects on finding peace in the midst of tragedy, sorrow, chaos and terror.
On Holy Hilarity Sunday, Pastor Bruce Gelhorn takes a tongue-in-cheek look at some the stories in the Bible, and how modern day conveniences are foretold in both the Old and New Testaments.
In today’s sermon, Pastor Bruce examines how the Easter story would change if it were told by other players in this drama. We hear how Peter, and Pilate, and Mary Magdalene and others would have viewed the events of the Easter week