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I Believe - June 22 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Why believe? Why hope? Why have faith? How can our faith survive in a doubting world? How do we move forward in faith amidst naysayers? NOTE: the music/video mentioned at the end of this sermon can be accessed by clicking on this YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLA06UmFg0s

Do It Anyway - June 15 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Worried about being misunderstood ... disliked... betrayed for the sake of loving others, doing what's right, or spreading the Gospel? Does fear of failure prevent you from trying too hard and wanting too much? Do it anyway, says Pastor Lindus in this Father's Day sermon.

A Society of Anxiety - May 25 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Where do you turn when trouble is all around? How can you have peace in the midst of calamity?

The Doctrine of the Trinity - May 18 - Retired Pastor Eric Ottum
Pastor Eric explores how the doctrine of the Trinity came to be accepted and plumbs some of its mysteries.

A Momily for Mother's Day - May 11 - Pastor Jim Lindus
A look at perhaps the most famous mother in history -- Mary -- the mother of Jesus and what we can learn from her life.

Not Restoration - A New Creation! - May 4 - Pastor Jim Lindus
God wants us to move forward in life, not pine for things in the past which will not be again. He invites us to move forward into a deeper relationship with Him, and the courage and grace to meet life's challenges.

Heads Up - Hands Out - April 27 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What does it mean to love God and to love our neighbor as ourself? How do we manifest this love? How are we as Christians called to serve?

Come To The Waters - April 20 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Pastor Lindus recounts the Church youth group's recent trip to Israel and how such pilgrimages can inform the journey of faith.

Renewing The Earth Community - April 13 - Pastoral Associate Annette Andrews-Lux
A sermon in honor of Earth Day, pastoral associate Annette Andrews-Lux reflects on the challenges of the early Christians in Acts to expand their understanding of community and how a similar challenge faces us today in relation to the emerging vision of a global earth community.

Easter Is Local - April 6 - Pastor Dennis Hanson
The resurrected Jesus draws near to us where we are; here in our own time and place because He loves , and in a way that sets the heart afire.

Forward, Together Forward - March 30 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What is the peace of Christ which passes all understanding? What role does forgiveness have in that peace? Sometimes out of tragedy, peace grows out of forgiveness.

He Is Risen. He is Risen Indeed! - March 23 (Easter Sunday) - Pastor Jim Lindus
Easter isn't about chocolate bunnies and hard-boiled eggs... Easter ham... nor Easter bonnets. It's about the Risen Christ. Relive the events of that amazing morning.

Unbind Him! - March 9 - Pastor Jim Lindus
One of the greatest miracles of Jesus was raising Lazarus from the dead. It was also the act that sealed his fate and began his journey to the cross. This powerful sermon provides insight into what "binds us" in this life, and how we as Christ's followers are called to "unbind" people in our lives and the larger world.

What is Sin? - March 2 - Retired Pastor George Brunjes
Using the story of Jesus healing the man born blind, Pastor Brunjes explores concepts of sin and asks that if modern society no longer believe in sin, then is there a need for a savior?

The Woman at the Well - Feb. 24 Pastor Jim Lindus
Why is it that Jesus chose to reveal that he was the Christ to a fallen, broken woman, and a Samaritan at that?

The Church Is Called To Love and Serve - Feb. 17 Pastor Jim Lindus
The church is a community of believers called to love and serve a larger world. Learn why Jesus came into the world. Why it mattered then. Why it matters now.

The Big Three - Feb. 3 - Pastor Jim Lindus
On this Sunday commemorating the transfiguration, it is well that we heed God's advice to Listen to His beloved Son.

Called To Follow - Jan. 27 - Retired Pastor Eric Ottum
Following Jesus means staying open to a wider understanding of His love that we can continue to grow in.

What Are You Looking For? - Jan. 20 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Jesus was everything the apostles were looking for, but nothing what they were expecting. He still is today. This sermon explores the realities God offers and not the false "gospel of prosperity" which is so prevalent today.

When God Speaks... - Jan. 13 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Have you heard God's promises that we are Loved, Forgiven, Saved and Called in our lives?.

Epiphany - Jan. 6 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What discoveries and insights does 2008 hold for you? Are you letting God guide you?

Hope, Harmony and Hospitality - Dec. 9 - Pastor Jim Lindus
God desires us to be steadfast agents of encouragement, peace, and hospitality in our community.

Yielding to the Mystery - Nov. 25 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What can we learn from the last few days of Jesus' s life as he shared, prayed, yielded to and trusted God?

Who's In Charge Here Anyway? - Nov. 18 - Intern Pastor Mark Cook
Anxious? Worried? Uncertain of the future? Listen to what Jesus had to say and why he advised "Do not be afraid."

Putting On The Clothes of Christ - Nov. 11 - Pastor Jim Lindus
As followers of Christ we are called to be His representatives for love, compassion, hospitality, forgiveness and service 24/7, 365 days a year in our words and deeds.

How Then Shall We Live? - Nov. 4 - Pastor Jim Lindus
On this All Saints Sunday we recall the lives of modern-day saints and how Jesus urged us all to live, for life is fleeting, but love endures.

Reformation Sunday - Oct. 28 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Lutherans don't have a corner on truth when it comes to understanding God and His word, but they do have a special perspective. Listen to what moved Martin Luther to post his 95 theses "a point paper" on the castle church door at Wittenberg in 1546.

We Are Beggars, This Is True - Oct. 21 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What is true humility? Why is humility important for a Christian? How did Christ model humility?

Just Do It! - Oct. 14 - Retired Pastor George Brunjes
Pastor Brunjes explores our tendency to put up excuses to God's promptings rather than just doing it.

Duty, Faith, Obedience - Oct. 7 - Retired Pastor Dennis Hanson
Exploring the parable of the mustard seed, Pastor Hanson discusses the relationship between duty and faith.

Rich Man / Poor Man - Sept. 30 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Using the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in the hereafter, Pastor Lindus asks, "Who stands at your gate?" Who stands in need of your generosity, forgiveness, compassion, help?

Silver Linings In A Cloudy World - Vintage series - Pastor Jim Lindus
God promises to be with us in the tough times, and even to create good things out of bad situations.

What Really Matters - Vintage series - Pastor Jim Lindus
What is it that really matters in life? Have you done a priorities check lately?

A Wake-Up Call - Sept. 23 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Life comes at us fast. Children grow up and move away. We grow old. Loved ones die. If we are living a ho-hum, complacent life then we are not living fully and being present in each moment.

Lost and Found - Sept. 16 - Pastor Jim Lindus
God will never give up on you. He desires a relationship with all His creation. He diligently seeks those are lost, and rejoices when His children listen to His voice and accept His invitation. Listen to the parable Jesus told of the Father's love.

Out of the Depths of Despair - August 19- Pastor Jim Lindus
Where shall we turn when we despair? How shall we help those who are in the midst of despair?

Give It Away - August 12 - Pastor Jim Lindus
The parable of the wealthy farmer and his ever increasing storage solutions are explored in this gospel parable with modern-day applications.

Your Money or Your Life - August 5 - Pastor Jim Lindus
King Solomon concluded "All is vanity" and our striving is like trying to catch the wind. Do your possessions own you? Is life more than mere accumulation?

The Gift of Presence - July 22 - Rev. Rod Vereb, Director of Pastoral Services at Bethany Northwest
Rev. Vereb explores the story of Mary and Marth, and "the one thing" Mary had that made the difference.

Won't You be My Neighbor? - July 15 - Intern Pastor Mark Cook
This modern take on the parable of the Good samaritan and on Jesus' words to love others as ourselves examines the question of how can we love people who are very difficult to love?

Sow what? - What Now? - July 8 - Pastor Jim Lindus
If you want to have peace in your life, don't sow seeds of strife. If you want love, don't plant hate. What kind of seeds are you sowing in your life? How's the harvest?

In Good Company - June 24 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Do you ever doubt whether Jesus is the Christ, God's son, the savior? If so, then you are in good company, for even John the Baptist asked, "Are you the one, or is there another?" Listen to the reply that Jesus gave.

Sex, Lies, Truth and Consequences - June 17 - Pastor Jim Lindus
The story of King David and Bathsheba is a difficult, yet powerful story of sin, forgiveness, and yes, consequences. What does it say to us today? How does it inform our journey.

An Encounter with Christ - June 10 - Pastor Jim Lindus
When Jesus's path crossed the funeral procession of the Widow's son of Nain, what was His message in raising her son from death? What is His message about death out of season and God's will?

By This - May 20 - Pastor Jim Lindus
"By this will they know that you are my disciples: that you have love one for another," said Jesus. People are watching Christians to see if what we say matches what we do. Or even if what we believe is possible to integrate into our daily lives. What would they learn by watching us?

Crazy Love - May 13 - Pastor Jim Lindus
This Mother's Day sermon focuses on the crazy, extravagant, overflowing love that will not let us go -- love that God has for each of us. It is a love which faced the cross, and kept on loving us anyway.

How Great Thou Art - May 13 - Special Musical Selection by Karl Olsen, Trinity's Minister of Music

The Church Is Not A Club - May 6 - Pastor Jim Lindus
The church is not "Club Jesus" where membership is determined by certain criteria that accepts some people and rejects others. Either the church is welcoming to all, or it is not the church of Jesus Christ. Listen to this powerful sermon based upon Acts 9 - 11.

Whose Do You Think You Are? - April 29 - Pastor George Brunjes
The question on this Good Shepherd Sunday is not "Who do you think you are?" but Whose do you think you are?" From whom do you gain understanding of yourself and your place in the dance of life?

What About Him? - April 22 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Looking at others, comparing ourselves to others, competing against others only leads to envy and anger, not the abundant life Jesus promised.

Doubting Thomas / Faithful Thomas - April 15 - Pastor Jim Lindus & George Henny
Perhaps the Apostle Thomas gets a bum rap, always being known as "doubting" Thomas. Listen to this provocative dramatic portrayal and interchange and decide for yourself. Perhaps doubt and faith go hand in hand.

Keys to the Kingdom - April 8 (Easter Sunday) - Pastor Jim Lindus
What is the Easter message regarding new life in Christ? What are the keys of forgiveness, love and service which will lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? How does what you believe shape how you live?

Forgetting the Past; Pressing Forward - March 25 - Pastor Jim Lindus
You can't move forward if you are held captive by your past. This sermon explores St. Paul's advice for pressing ahead toward the goal of faithfully following Christ and living a more abundant life.

The Parable of Second Chances - March 11 - Pastoral Associate Annette Andrews-Lux
The often misunderstood parable of the fig tree shows evidence of God's long patience with us as well as His wish that we bear good fruit in our lives.

Fear Is A 4-Letter Word - March 4 - Intern Pastor Mark Cook
Comparing ourselves to others makes us lose sight of the person God wants us to become. So can fear. It's hard to hear God's voice when there are so many other competing voices such as discontent, competitiveness, and fear of following where God is leading. Based on 1st John 4:8.

Knowing When To Keep Silent - February 18 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What lessons can be learned from the gospel account of the Transfiguration ? When is it best to just admit our position as created being? When is it better to keep silent and just accept God's grace? And why can't we stay on the mountaintop?

Where Will The Journey Take You? - February 4 - Bishop Chris Boerger
When the disciples chose to follow Jesus, they had no idea where their journey would take them in this life. Based upon Luke 5: 1-11, Bishop Boerger explores how we as followers of Christ cannot fully anticipate what our journeys will be.

What Kind of Music Is Your Life Making? - January 28 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Is your life's music in harmony with God's plan for an abundant life, or does it sound more like a cacophonous clanging cymbal? Based upon 1 Corinthians 13, this sermon explores Paul's exhortation to live a life of true love. Special thanks to guest musical artist Mark Pearson of The Brothers Four who shares his beautiful gifts of song with the congregation.

A Fresh Start - January 7- Pastor Jim Lindus
Do you ever wish for a "do-over" in your life? God offers us a fresh start every day. Learn how we can partner with God to follow the path to a more abundant life.

Turn In A New Direction - December 17 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Before we come to Advent, we come to John The Baptist, the wild-looking prophet who urged people to repent, that is, to change the direction of their lives. What does John have to say to us today?

Be Prepared -- It's A Blizzard Out There! - December 3 - Pastor Jim Lindus
In this season of Advent -- this season of preparation and waiting-- how can we prepare for the unexpected in our lives?

Name It... Say It... Live It! - November 26 - Pastor Jim Lindus
How do you cultivate an attitude of gratitude in a culture of mass materialism which wants you to focus on what you don't have instead of what you do? Listen and find out!

Living Ready - November 19 - Retired Pastor George Brunjes
Are you "living ready"? Do you make each day count? Or are there things you keep putting off for a better time? Pastor George Brunjes offers advice from his years of experience as a hospice chaplain on how to live a life that we could be ready to leave behind free from regrets and a list of "should haves", "would haves" and "could haves".

Where Is God When Life Hurts? - November 12 - Pastor Jim Lindus
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" asks a song about the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Where is God to be found in the midst of pain and tragedy?

A Part of Something Bigger Than Ourselves - November 5 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Our lives on this earth are short, but each of us has a part to play in the continuum of life. We are part of something much bigger than ourselves. On this All Saints Sunday, we reflect on the people who helped shape us, and reflect upon the part we play in shaping others and our community.

Masks - October 29 - Pastor Jim Lindus
This sermon contrasts truth and honesty with the deceptive masks which individuals and institutions sometimes wear. If the church is to be healthy, it must be a place where people feel comfortable to be honest about who they are and how they are feeling.

Labels - October 22 - Pastor Jim Lindus
We all wear labels in this world. The trick is to wear the labels of your choosing. Which labels do you choose? Which labels did Jesus choose?

Deal or No Deal? - October 15 - Pastor Jim Lindus
Based upon the Gospel story of Jesus and the rich young ruler, this sermon invites us to look at our life's choices and trade-offs and whether they are leading us to a more abundant life.

...But That's Not The Way It's Supposed To Be - October 8 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What happens when life doesn't go according to plan?  When there is divorce, loss, sin, pain? Where is God then?

What's Holding You Back? - October 1 - Pastor Jim Lindus
What is keeping you from having an abundant life? Isn't it time you let it go?

Everyone Welcome, Everyone Equal - September 17 - Pastor Jim Lindus
The church is a place where searchers, womb-to-tomb Christians, doubters, liberals, conservatives, straight, gay, young, old, Biblical literalists and progressive interpretationalists --in short -- everyone is welcome and equal, brothers and sisters in Christ.

Let The Journey Begin! - September 10 - Pastor Jim Lindus
We are all on a journey through life. Where is your journey heading? To a more abundant life? Or emptiness? Listen to words from Scripture to put your feet on a better, more sure path.

Is Our Religion Worthless?... - September 3 - Pastor Jim Lindus
If your faith isn't shaping your life 24/7 then it is a worthless religion. Learn how to avoid the pitfall of hypocrisy and what the hallmarks of a genuine religion are.

Living A Worthy Life - August 6 - Pastor Jim Lindus
The Apostle Paul describes a worthy life as a life lived in relationship with God and others. It starts with the realization that it's not all about us.

Shake It Off -- And Keep On Going - July 9 - Pastor Jim Lindus
These words of encouragement are especially meaningful for the "dusty times" when we experience failure, rejection, disappointment, despair and betrayal. God doesn't expect us to be successful -- just faithful.

PODCASTS AVAILABLE: Several sermons are now available as downloadable podcasts. Click here to access the podcast site: http://feed.trinitylutheranfreeland.com The podcast site does not yet contain as many sermons as this page, but more are being added every week.