Sermon Jesus Restores Paradise (2008)

Jesus Restores Paradise (2008)

** Due to a technical error, the service was not recorded today. Here is a sermon from the archives. ** Our world is troubled and full of suffering. Our first parents enjoyed the bounty of the Garden of Eden, apart from any burdensome work. But after the Fall, toil and labor were guaranteed. But into …

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Sermon Jesus is the Door to the Abundant Life

Jesus is the Door to the Abundant Life

What is the abundant life? If you’re Christian, you must have a great life, right? You’re such a good person, you don’t lie or cheat, so I bet you don’t have major illnesses, no financial worries and you probably don’t stress about work, right? God just makes it all good for you! Has anyone asked …

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Sermon The Road to Emmaus

The Road to Emmaus

**Unfortunately, Pastor Jenson was unable to make it to church today. Deacon Poe read Pastor Jenson’s sermon** Here is the sermon text from Luke 24: On the Road to Emmaus 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other …

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Uncategorized Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

Passion Week Tonight’s Vesper service focuses on Holy Thursday. If you missed the previous Holy Week readings, you may listen to them here: Holy MondayHoly TuesdayHoly Wednesday Click here to open the Thursday bulletin in a new tab or scroll down. Announcements Easter Sunday is nearly here! Please join us for the Divine Service at …

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Sermon That the Works of God Might be Displayed

That the Works of God Might be Displayed

Two Knowledges of God The Nicene Creed starts out by saying, “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.” Because God created all things, we can learn more about God by studying creation and applying logic. What kind of being would create the universe …

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Sermon The Last Days Are Here?

The Last Days Are Here?

Many believe we live in a good era compared to the past, but it’s easy to question that sentiment. Scandals, natural disasters, and pandemics abound. But we know these are good times because we are in the Last Days. Living in the Last Days means we enjoy a life of repentance. A life of repentance …

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Sermon Temptation, the Fall, and Victory

Temptation, the Fall, and Victory

Rebellion or Obedience The Bible can be thought of as a story about two men. One features strongly at the beginning of the Old Testament, the other in the New. One is the father of the entire human race, but he rebelled and brought God’s curse. The other is mankind’s Redeemer, through His obedience to His …

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Sermon A Great Light Shines in the Darkness

A Great Light Shines in the Darkness

All roads lead to Rome Have you ever heard someone say that all religions are just different, but equal, paths to God? When it comes to manmade religions, in a sense, they are right. Religions constructed by man’s rules are centered on all the things we must do in order to be a better person, …

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Sermon Heirs of the Promise

Heirs of the Promise

No longer living under a guardian Have you ever heard someone say, “The best Christians I know are Atheists”? Or maybe you’ve heard someone pick some obscure verse like Leviticus 20:9: “For anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his …

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Sermon We Have Become Sons of God

We Have Become Sons of God

Born of water and the Spirit “You can pick your friends but you can’t pick your family” is an old saying that highlights family dynamics versus friendships. Family dynamics are often sticky; tinged with resentment while friendships tend to be fun and easy, with no strings attached or obligations. Thankfully, it was God’s choice to …

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