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Selected 2009 Sermons
On this page are selected sermons of 2009. If you would like to listen to sermons from 2008, 2007 and 2006, please scroll to the buttons at the bottom of the page.
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Christmas Eve Service... - December 24 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
You won't find what you're looking for under the Christmas tree... look instead to the Gift to the world -- Jesus Christ.
Note: there was no sermon on Dec. 20 as it was a service of lessons and carols.
Prepare and Wait... - December 13 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
The message of Advent is prepare and wait; wait and prepare. It is also the theme of our lives.
Good News From The River... - December 6 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
The message of John The Baptist was also Good News to the world. What was it that John was sent to proclaim?
Change the Focus... - November 29 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Are you weighed down by worry? When you change your focus and count your blessings it can lead to a more positive life.
Surviving the Holidays... - November 22 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Do you have a complicated family? Perhaps even a dysfunctional one? Then you know that holidays can be challenging and require an extra measure of God's grace and intentional niceness.
Provoked To Love... - November 15 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Hold fast to your faith during the tough times for God is Faithful... and He calls us to provoke and encourage one another to love, serve and hold fast to our faith.
Who Who Owns You?... - November 8 -- Pastor George Brunjes
Do you owe so much to the bank, creditors and others that you worry about the future? Listen to this encouraging sermon about who really owns you, your time, your talents and your treasure.
Only Happy Tears... - November 1 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
On this All Saints Sunday we remember those who have gone on to heaven this past year and examine how we as Christians, perceive death and eternal life.
Here I Stand (Reformation Sunday) -- October 25 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Martin Luther was willing to put it all on the line in a stand for the truth as he understood it. How do we incorporate the truth of the Gospel into our lives today to a world hungry for truth, love, acceptance and grace? Note: this was the 20th anniversary of Pastor Lindus serving at TLC.
Servant of All... - October 18 -- Pastor Eric Ottum
The world is often set up in terms of "winners" and "losers". Yet Jesus said, "Whoever would be greatest among you must become servant of all." What does that mean for us today?
A Missed Opportunity... - October 11 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
In this text about a wealthy young man who missed an opportunity to accept a personal invitation to follow Jesus, we have to wonder if Jesus asked us to leave something we valued behind in order to more fully commit to Him, could we? Would we?
Marriage and Divorce... - October 4 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Divorce is not part of God's ideal, but we live in a fallen world with sometimes less than ideal choices. One thing is certain: Jesus had compassion on broken people, no matter what the cause. Listen to this fresh take on a difficult text. (For a related sermon on marriage see the one on May 3 below.)
Standing on the Horizon, Casting Shadows... - September 27 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
This difficult Gospel lesson from Mark speaks to cutting out the habits, dysfunction, and destructive behaviors in our lives which bring death and disorder to ourselves, others, and possibly even future generations.
What Are You Arguing About?... - September 20 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Jesus told his disciples that whoever would be greatest must be servant of all and humble themselves.
Who Do YOU Say I Am?... - September 13 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
If we believe that Jesus is God's son, then it will have major effects and outcomes in our lives as we follow Him and let Him work through our lives.
Partners In Healing... - September 7 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
We are partners with God in taking broken, discouraged, hurting and lonely people by the hand to experience grace and healing. We are all in this life together and we need each other.
Religious People Are A Pain in The Butt... - August 30 -- Pastor Jim Lindus We are called to be an inclusive people proclaiming God's grace and love, rather than acting like the Pharisees focused on excluding people from a "club" for self-righteous folk.
The Burden of Privilege.. - August 23 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
To those who have been given much, much will be required. How are you using your blessings, talents and resources to bless others?
A Word For You.. - August 16 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
In the beginning there was the Word... God still has a word for us today, to all who are simple enough to hear.
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The Marks of a Worthy Life... - August 2 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
What are the marks of a worthy life? What are the changes in character which take place as we more closely abide in Christ?
Do Not Be Afraid... - July 26 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
No matter if you're struggling with divorce, cancer, bankruptcy , addictions or broken relationships, you are not alone. God is with you and will see you through.
Piece? Peace!... - July 19 -- Pastor George Brunjes
How do we stay open to receive "the peace that passes all understanding"?
A Fresh Start...Daily... - July 12 Pastor Dennis Hanson
Life has many twists and turns. By God's grace, we are offered a fresh start every day. A new beginning for our lives.
Renderings and Recognitions... - July 5 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Render your life carefully, and recognize where your true allegiance belongs.
Get up... - June 28 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Though we may be opposites in life -- we are all alike at the foot of the cross and in our need for God and each other. Pastor Jim recounts the story of two healings: Jairus' daughter and the woman with ongoing bleeding who touched the hem of Jesus' garment... plus the relevant message for the grief over the recent death of one of our long-time church members.
Sunrise...Sunset... - June 21 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
In this Father's Day tribute, Pastor Jim shares "Lessons That My Father Taught Me" and then reflects on how fleeting our lives are, which makes our choices all the more important.
The G's Have It!... - June 14 -- Pastor Jim Lindus Learn how Grace, Gratitude, Generosity, Gentleness and Goodness can lead to a more abundant life.
For You... - June 7 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Do you really understand all that has been done for you? Do you take a moment out of your day to cultivate an attitude of gratitude?
Gathering and Scattering... - May 31 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Pentecost sets a model for believers to gather and then go forth to proclaim the Gospel with their lives.
Get Off A Dead Horse... - May 24 -- Pastor Eric Ottum
How can we become open to God's leading in our lives? How can we be unified in purpose, while remaining unique and diverse individuals?
Wet Down and Labeled... - May 17 -- Pastor Dennis Hanson
We have few choices in our upbringing, and for Pastor Dennis, a from-the-cradle -Lutheran who was "wet down" in baptism and "labeled" as a Christian, that's just fine.
Abiding in God... - May 10 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Feel estranged from God? Distant? It isn't God that's moved away. What does it mean to be connected -- to abide -- in God?
Real Love... - May 3 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Love is not just a feeling, but a high and holy principle. Though love means sacrifice at times, it is never a pact for ruined lives. Learn about the type of love God desires for us for a more abundant life.
But God... - April 26 -- Seminary Student Elizabeth Felt
When our lives miss their mark... when we keep messing up... these words from Ephesians of God's grace and love bring us hope.
Resurrecting Lives - April 19 -- Seminary Student Elizabeth Felt
God has the power to resurrect lives from brokenness, pain and confusion, even today.
Grace in the Midst of Brokenness - Easter Sunday, April 12 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
The Easter account gives us a glimpse into the heart of God, and reminds us that we are all the same in our human need. Easter provides hope, grace and redemption in a time of despair and brokenness.
Karl Olsen sings "How Great Thou Art"
Palm Sunday, April 5
There was a Passion Mime on Palm Sunday, which is why no sermon was uploaded.
One of Us - March 28 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Jesus was fully divine as well as fully human. As such, he understands our needs, our dreams, and our troubles.
That's God's Business - March 22 -- Seminary Student Elizabeth Felt
In difficult times, it's good to remember what things are best left in God's hands, and that He has promised to always be with us, to see us through.
Handling Change - March 15 -- Pastor Dennis Hanson
Using the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, Pastor Dennis addresses the topic of how we handle changes in our lives.
Hope in Difficult Times - March 8 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Christians are people of hope -- hope in the promises of God. Listen to why hope is essential to a more abundant life and how it can get us through difficult times.
Temptation - March 1 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
How did Jesus handle the temptations to veer from His mission? How should we handle temptations to veer from what we know is the right thing to do?
The Transfiguration - February 22 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Think you know all the answers? Think again. The glory of God is beyond our understanding. Consider the transfiguration.
Unchosen Agendas - February 15 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Life not going eactly as planned? No life does. What do we do then? To Whom do we turn?
Have You Found What You're Looking For? - February 8 -- Intern Pastor Mark Cook
There's a difference between following Jesus and actively seeking Him, wherever He leads you.
Exorcizing Can Cause Convulsions - February 1 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
Drawing from the story of Jesus casting out an 'unclean spirit', what 'unclean spirits' might we have in our lives which prevent us from a more abundant life?
Waves, Whales, Worms and Whiners - January 25 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
God loves everyone and is no respecter of persons or nations. Just as the Ninevahites and Jonah.
Calling All Skeptics - January 18 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
The Christian Church is made up of imperfect people, so what can it offer the world?.
Order Out of Chaos - January 11 -- Pastor Jim Lindus
God seeks to bring order out of chaos, whether through the ten commandments, or by showing us a better way to live through the teachings of Jesus.
The Light of the World - January 4 - Pastoral Associate Annette Andrews-Lux
Jesus was the Word made flesh, who came to reveal the Father and His love for us. Learn how we are called to reveal Christ to the world.
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