Preaching from St. John’s Lutheran Church, Buffalo, MN.
Purpose. Design. What were YOU made for... according to your Designer? Find out in week 4 of the series, "I Met Him!" Stories of transforming encounters with the living Christ.
Have you struggled with guilt and shame? It's one of the enemy's favorite tools because it works. It's worked since the garden. Pastor Clark shares some truths about shame and how we can overcome it. Lynnette Smith shares an incredible personal testimony of overcoming shame and walking in victory. You don't want to miss it!
Hopelessness can befall any of us, and some situations more so than others. The men on the Emmaus road were certainly feeling that when they left Jerusalem that Easter weekend. Pastor Ryan has four simple reminders we can use when we experience bouts with hopelessness. Then, elder, Tony Sabraski, shares an encouraging personal testimony.
Doubt. Doubt is part of the human condition. But the Lord offers us hope amidst our doubts and help to overcome them. Pastor Clark shares practical ways to deal with doubt.
Expectations shape experiences. The disciples didn't expect Jesus to rise from the dead after He was crucified. Find out why the unexpected resurrection was so pivotal in this Easter message by Pastor Clark.
Have you ever taken a "What's Your Animal?" quiz online? Pastor Ryan did! He shares three ways we could be like the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem (even though the donkey wasn't an option on the quiz!)
Weak coffee? There are really only 2 main causes. How is it similar to weak faith? Find out from Pastor Clark as he looks into Psalm 119 in this message from the 5th Sunday of Lent.
Are you 100% sure and confident that you are going to heaven when you die? Pastor Chris Ryan gets back to the basics with this sermon from John 3. If you've ever said, "I hope I'll get into heaven," better give this one a listen!
No one wants to be foolish. In this message, Pastor Clark shares three ways to live wisely, taking God's commandments seriously, and embracing His grace through Jesus Christ.
Do you have characteristics, physical or behavioral, that identify you as a member of your family? Same eyes or laugh, sense of humor or the way you talk? In the family of God there are also traits that mark and identify us. Join Pastor Ryan as he digs into Romans chapter 5 to look at some of the traits children of God possess.
Handling tests and trials... It's not something anyone really wants to think about. Tests make us nervous! But trials are part of life and the way we handle them can make or break our faith. Find out more from Pastor Clark in Ep. 24 of the Changeless podcast.
Who is the best judge of your life accomplishments? Hint: it's not necessarily you! There are several valuable lessons we learn from Elijah the prophet, who didn't feel like he had accomplished much.
What does baby sign language have to do with prayer? Find out how it can be bring more communication, more understanding, and less frustration in your life. In the Gospel lesson for the day, Jesus showed us by example how he handled a long, tiring day. Tune in for this Epiphany message from Pastor Ryan (with a little help from his son, Cooper).
Are you ever tempted to take a shortcut? Sometimes it isn't as advantageous as is might have seemed - and may have some unintended consequences. Find out from Deuteronomy 18 how God desires for us to not take shortcuts in relation to Him in this message from Pastor Clark.
How do you feel about fish? Bait? 🎣 A lot of things keep people from becoming the fishers of men that Jesus called us to be. Pastor Chris Ryan unpacks some of these and provides some tips to overcoming ichthyophobia!
Does God really know EACH person on the planet, and if He did, would that be a good or a bad thing? Pastor Clark shares a modern day miraculous account and another from Scripture to help us begin to understand the way God knows us in this message from the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, Life Sunday.
Pastor Ryan looked in the newspaper and was able to find some (surprising!). Watching the stars for a prophecy fulfillment led the wise men to some good news! Listen to this Epiphany message for some good news for you today.
Sometimes we just don't know what's good for us. Or, we know, but do something else anyway. Pastor Clark addresses how to seek God's wisdom and make good decisions in 2024, unlike Alfred, who followed his appetite (to his detriment)!
Experience the first Christmas through the eyes of the lowly shepherd – as surprised as anyone else that he was chosen to receive the message! Pastor Christ Ryan helps us see the familiar story in a new light and invites us to receive the invitation to come see the newborn King as the shepherd did.
Many common household items that aren't used correctly or with their full intended purpose. Pastor Clark asks us to consider, "Am I fulfilling the purpose for which God put me here, or am I using this life that God gave me in an incorrect way that God never intended?"
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