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"A Little Sound Investment Advice" :: 
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments :: 
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Pastor Wentzel) Given that title, I'd probably run away from such a sermon, but Jesus says that we are to use his gifts for his kingdom. Today, let's take the strategies laid out by Paul and apply them to the directive given by Christ. Strategy for approaching difficult days: keep away; be sober; dress properly; and encourage one another.
Be Careful What You Wish For ::
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
Amos 5:18-24 (Pastor Neuendorf) The people of Israel, the northern kingdom after the split, thought that they were in for only good things from God. After all, God must be on their side. Look at all the nice things they had! But Amos was called to warn them that God's judgment would not be joyful. What do we expect? Do we pin our hopes on candidates or on policies? Do we expect that if we only get our man elected then everything will be alright? God is not impressed with us. If he comes with justice, then our last day would not be a happy one either. Thankfully, it is God who has elected us today. He has chosen us because he loves us.
"Take Heart, Son. Your Sins Are Forgiven." ::
Sunday, October 26, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Matthew 9:1-8 -- Pastor Wentzel) For Reformation Sunday Pastor Wentzel preaches a sermon written by Martin Luther. Note: during the children's sermon he had asked the children to respond each time during his sermon that he said the words, "Take heart, son, your sins are forgiven." They were to say, "THAT'S the Gospel." Unfortunately, they didn't cooperate in the 8 a.m. service (the one recorded). Too sleepy. But the response was enthusiastic in the other services and drove home the wonder of the Gospel.
Preparing for the Reformation ::
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Matthew 11:12-19 - Pastor Wentzel) John the Baptist came and preached some mighty stern words to the important people of his day. Wouldn't you love it if he could do the same to the leaders of our world? What if John wrote to us... what would he call us?
Stop Paying Bills! ::
Monday, October 06, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Matthew 21:33-46 Pastor Neuendorf) Like the wicked tenants in Jesus' parable of the vineyard, we would love to be out of debt. We don't want to owe anything to the owner of the vineyard. Many people think they can do this by making "payments" on their debt to God, little gestures of obedience. But there is only ONE way for us to get out of this impossible debt.
Leading Our Children to Christ ::
Sunday, September 28, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Pastor Wentzel) The Israelites complained that God was unjust, that he punished the children for their father's sins. In many ways we do suffer for the sins of our parents. But there is more that parents can hand on than just sin.
God's Living Letter ::
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(2 Corinthians 3:2-3 - Pastor Wentzel with James and Christel Neuendorf) "You yourselves are our letter..." As our congregation sends our James and Christel as missionaries, they serve as a letter from us to tell the world of God's love. God has a letter in your life also - he is writing a letter through you that may be read by everyone around you.
Tearing Down a Two Car Grudge ::
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Genesis 50:15-21 - Pastor Neuendorf) Last week Jesus challenged us in the Gospel lesson to go to the one who has sinned against us and show him his sin in order to regain our lost brother. But how can we be reconciled to someone who is already dead? How can we deal with the sins we inherit?
What Would Jesus Do? ::
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Matthew 18:15 - Pastor Neuendorf) Jesus tells his disciples how to reconcile with those who have sinned against them. But what did Jesus himself do?
"Save and Lose - Lose and Save" ::
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 :: Administrator Account:: 0 Comments ::
(Matthew 16:25 - Pastor Wentzel) Is Jesus using reverse psychology on us? What does it really mean to save or lose our lives?
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