Are we in danger of turning wine into water by ignoring God’s grace and call for unity — unity which actually celebrates diversity?
Jesus knew what it was like to be looked down on — even by people of his own hometown of Nazareth.
In this sermon on the eve of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is good to be reminded of his prophetic vision at a time when so many are divided in this broken world.
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Merry Christmas from Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, WA.
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At the core of the Christmas story is a human story full of joy — but also pain and doubt and suffering. God broke into the human story to remind us that we are not alone and indeed became one of us in human form. Not only was history changed, but our story was changed as well.
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What do we do when life doesn’t follow the rules and nothing seems to make sense? How are we to go forward not knowing where the road will take us or what the future holds for us? How did Joseph manage when his world seemed to fall apart? Listen as Pastor Jim preaches good news and Karl sings advent favorites.
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The birth of Jesus marked a revolution that still reverberates to the present day. Listen to Pastor Jim as he explains the circumstance when God became human and shepherds learned the good news for the last, the least and the lost.
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Today is the first Sunday an Advent, a day that marks the beginning of our Journey toward Bethlehem. In today’s worship service, Pastor Jim stops to visit with John the Baptist at the Jordan River. Karl Olsen provides beautiful and inspiring music to accompany our Advent journey.
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We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in bringing God’s love to a hurting world. This is our common calling.
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Where did your image of God come from? Is it a negative image of God or a positive one? Using the parable of the servants who were entrusted with certain talents (money) to invest, Pastor Jim explores some common misconceptions about God and why what you believe about God matters. If your image of God differs from what you see in Jesus, then it bears reconsidering.
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On this All Saints Sunday we celebrate the faith of dear saints who have journeyed on before us. We have the promise that one day we will be reunited. Pastor Jim explores how we should live in the face of the pandemic and the realization that all humans must face, that we are mortal beings… but with the hope of an eternal future with God.
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We continue the work of the Reformation each day through our lives, work, interaction, love and caring by being the hands and feet of God to minister to a broken world.
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When you put ‘first things first’ by putting God first, life’s priorities fall into place.
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It is understandable to despair during this pandemic time as it drags on and on, but Pastor Jim offers words of comfort and hope from the the Apostle Paul’s letters and other wise sources.
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What was the best advice you’ve ever been given? Pastor Jim shares some advice based upon Biblical principles that are worth following.
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80% of life is simply showing up. During this time of stress upon stress, hold your course and don’t let go… and show up for the important things in life.
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Pastor Jim explores the parable of the vineyard owner in this story about extravagant grace.
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In a time of contention and disagreement, how are we to deal with our neighbors who have differing opinions? Pulling from the books of Romans and Matthew, Pastor Jim offers a plan. Karl Olsen and TLC musicians offer beautiful musical pieces to fill out the morning’s worship service. Be sure to prepare your communion table at home before beginning the service.
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Feeling lost and weary in troubling times? In this morning’s worship service, Pastor Jim Lindus provides “A Plan for Surviving the Pandemic.” This three-pronged strategy is based in Biblical text and God’s love and grace. Tune in for an uplifting message from Pastor Jim, and beautiful music from Karl Olsen and friends.
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