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Sermon reflection for Wednesday March 23, 2011: Jesus frees us up to share our stuff

It is a basic fact of life that we find our identity, sense of security, and the meaning of our lives in our god(s). Martin Luther said it well in his discussion of the first commandment (You shall have no … Continue reading

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Delaying Adulthood ..and sharing the Gospel

There is a new journal out that focuses on the transition to adulthood that includes an excellent article entitled: What’s Going on with Young People Today? The Long and Twisting Path to Adulthood. You can read the entire article HERE. … Continue reading

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Wanting

“It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver.” – St. Augustine of Hippo

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Sermon for January 25th, 2009 – I Will Make You Become Fishers of Men

This sermon is from the 10:30 AM service. I made major changes to the sermon between services so I encourage those who attended the 8 AM service to listen to this one. Given that I made changes and didn’t have … Continue reading

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Where does your heart go in times of trial?

Here is a very helpful article from the folks at Kaleo Church in San Diego that helps you look at your desires and fears in light of the Gospel. God willing this article will help you unmask the idols of … Continue reading

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The Pastor Recommends: Game Day For the Glory of God: A Guide For Athletes, Fans, and Wannabes

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31  Does God actually care about how the Waterford high School football team, the Badgers, or  the Packers are doing this … Continue reading

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