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“Caretakers of Creation” Mall Matters and Dominion Duties— a May 6, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – We were entrusted with the care of creation.
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“Nowhere to Run” — an April 29, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – God pursues us with a relentless, abundant love.
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“A Presence With Peace” — an April 22, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jerry O’Neill – Palm Sunday portrayal by Pastor Jim of a disciple of Jesus.
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“Sing a New Song” — an April 15, 2012 sermon by Dr. Rolf Jacobson – Palm Sunday portrayal by Pastor Jim of a disciple of Jesus.
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“Is Easter Irrelevant?” — an Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Is the Easter message still relevant in today’s digital, materialistic, modern age?
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“The Testimony of a Disciple” — an April 1, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Palm Sunday portrayal by Pastor Jim of a disciple of Jesus.
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“Let the Familiar Come to Life” — a March 25, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Think you know about John 3:16? Listen again, listen anew.
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“It IS All About You” — a March 18, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Why the ten commandments really are about us.
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“Dinner With Warren Buffett” — a March 11, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Where do you get your advice from?
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“From Rock Star to Celebrity Exorcist: Called To be A Cheerleader” — a March 4, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Have you experienced failure in your life? Then this sermon is a must listen to.
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“A Time of Temptation” — a February 26, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Some Biblical advice for handling moments of temptation, and how they might lead to a more abundant life.
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“Who Are You Listening To” — a February 19, 2012 sermon by Pastor Eric Ottum– Who are you listening to, and who are you trusting? What is having an influence on your life?
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“Turning Lepers Into Lutherans” — a February 12, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Is the church out of touch today? Why has it so often acted ungraceful and exclusionary while trying to deliver the Good News of God’s grace? How can the church become what God intended it to be?
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“Finding Our Place” — a February 5 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus –Are you searching to find your place in this life? …To discover who you are and your purpose here on earth?
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“God’s Plan” — a January 29, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Does God have a plan for our lives? Where is God when things go terribly wrong in our lives?
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“Wind, Waves, Whales, Worms and Whiners” — a January 22, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – God shows no partiality. A lesson from Jonah.
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“Words Will Not Carry Our Faith” — a January 15, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – What if we all lived out our spiritual beliefs?
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“The First Day– New beginnings”— a January 8, 2012 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Time to take care of the things that are holding you back and keeping you down.
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“Born Among Us” — a January 1, 2012 sermon by Pastor Eric Ottum – New Year’s Day sermon.
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“One of Us” — a Dec. 25, 2011 sermon by Pastor Eric Ottum – Christmas Day Sermon.
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“How Did I End Up Here?” — a Dec. 18, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – If you sometimes wonder: “How did I end up here?” in regards to your life, give this sermon a listen.
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“Light of the World” — a Dec. 11, 2011 sermon by Pastor Dennis Hanson – Are you too distracted by the holiday to recognize the holy day?
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“Christmas for Grownups” — a Dec. 4, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Need a little lift in time for the holidays?
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“Sleepwalking” — a Nov. 27, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Are you fully spiritually awake?
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“Meeting Jesus” — a Nov. 20, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Where are we most apt to meet Jesus?
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“Living In the Light” — a Nov. 13, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jerry O’Neill – Why Jesus is the light of the world.
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“The Great Ordeal” — a Nov. 6, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – All Saints’ Sunday, a time for remembering loved ones.
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“Truth-Telling!” — an Oct. 30, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – In this Reformation Sunday sermon Pastor Jim Lindus explores the implications of Jesus’ statement that “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”
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“Narrow It Down” — an Oct. 23, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus – Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. On this hangs all the law and the prophets. Can’t remember all the commandments? These pretty much sum them up.”
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“What? Not another question!” — an Oct. 16, 2011 sermon by Pastor George Brunjes – deals with the types of questions which lead to deeper faith vs. questions asked to obfuscate what’s important.
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“Morning Decisions; Daily Demeanor” – October 9 — Pastor Jim Lindus – examines how our attitude influences our outlook, and how we can be a person who rejoices in God, no matter what the circumstances.
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“Go…Sell…Give…Follow” – October 2 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Is it wrong to be wealthy? What is to be our relationship with money and our possessions?
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“Not Another Parable” – September 25 — Pastor Jim Lindus – In this parable of the vineyard owner and how he paid three sets of workers, Jesus showed that God’s love and mercy are not accounted according to the ways of man, but the way of God.
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“As We Forgive Those…” – September 18 — Pastor Jim Lindus – We are forgiven — and we in return, must forgive others. Not easy words, the latter part, but vital for abundant life. Using the parable of the unforgiving servant, Pastor Jim explores the topic of forgiveness.
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“People of Hope in a 9/11 World” – September 11 — Pastor Jim Lindus – There are ‘times and seasons’ of our lives — some very good, some very bad. As Christians, we have this hope in Jesus, a faith to see us through no matter what happens during the times of our lives.
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“Back To School” – September 4 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Healing, reconciliation and restoration is Jesus’ preferred way for mediation.
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“What — Me afraid?!” – August 28 — Pastor George Brunjes – Do you fear God? Or are you in awe of God? There is a difference.
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“Can We really Make A Difference?” – August 21 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Jesus said that not even the ‘gates of hel’l could prevail against His church. The ‘gates of hell’ were considered to be a cave at the back of a pagan temple at Caesera-Phillipi — the city where Peter proclaimed Jesus to be the Christ, the son of the Living God. Centuries and empires have come and gone, but the church remains. The question today is… “Can we really make a difference?”
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“Life In The Interruptions” – August 14 — Pastor Jim Lindus — It’s amazing how much of life happens to us when we least expect it, nor have planned for it.
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“A Summer Fruit Basket – Part Two” — an August 7, 2011 sermon by Pastor Jim Lindus –
Part of the summer sermon series on Galatians 5:22. (See July 10 for Part I)
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“…Just One Thing That Matters” – July 31 — Pastor Jim Lindus — Pastor Jim had his July all planned out — and then death happened. Not once, but twice. Following the recent deaths of his mother and of closest childhood friend, Pastor Jim reflects upon the brevity of life and the one thing that matters most when all is said and done.
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A Melody To Last A Lifetime – July 24 — Pastor Dennis Hanson – God’s melody of love, service, forgiveness, grace, mercy, and even sacrifice can see us through the tough times of life — our whole lives through.
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Called to Love, Not Judge – July 17 — Pastor Eric Ottum – In this parable of the wheat and tares (weeds), Pastor Eric explores how we are called to love, and leave judging to God.
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A Summer Fruit Basket — July 10 — Pastor Jim Lindus –In this opening series on Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Pastor Jim explores what is meant by the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ beginning with Love and Joy.
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Come to Me — July 3 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
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All In A Welcome – June 26 — Pastor Jerry O’Neill – We have a profound worth in the eyes of God. When we accept and feel comfortable with ourselves as new creations in Christ, we are then free to more deeply share a welcome and show hospitality toward others.
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But Some Still Doubted –June 19 — Pastor Eric Ottum – Pastor Eric examines the role of doubt and faith, and how faith is influenced by action.
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Get Out of Here and Go Change the World – June 12 — Pastor Jim Lindus – In this Pentecost sermon Pastor Jim explains the reasons why Jesus left it up to the apostles to spread the Good News… and why the Pentecost message is still relevant for us today.
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Do It Anyway – June 5 — Pastor Jim Lindus –Are you living in the past? What’s holding you there? Pastor Jim explores why we are called to look and live forward in our lives.
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The Order Is Important - May 29 — Pastor Jim Lindus –The order of our priorities is very important to our relationship to God, families, and our country.
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Here is Water – May 22 — Pastor Jim Lindus – In this sermon recounting the story of the Apostle Philip meeting an Ethiopian man studying scriptures along the road who then asked to be baptized, Pastor Lindus explains why water is such a common, yet sacred reminder of our baptism into life with Christ.
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Jesus: Threshold To A Life In Line With God’s Intentions — May 15 — Rev. Dr. Matt Skinner, guest speaker – In addition to being called the “Good Shepherd”, Jesus is also called the gate through which we come to the Father. Visiting professor Rev. Dr. Matt Skinner of Luther Seminary explores what might be meant by this title. Professor Skinner is an Associate Professor of New Testament Studies.
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Believing IS Seeing – May 8 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Have you ever seen the face of God? This sermon turns the adage, “Seeing is Believing” on its head. Faith opens up our minds and hearts to seeing God in our everyday lives.
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No Mere Formality — May 1 — Pastor Jim Lindus – We are loved… We are forgiven… We will never be alone… for God is with us. Pastor Jim recounts the events just after Easter, when the disciples of Jesus were fearful, behind locked doors.
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Sermon at the Ordination of Elizabeth Felt given by the Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe Mueller, Senior Pastor of Plymouth Church, United Church of Christ, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Friday, April 29
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Christ Is Risen! Easter Sunday Sermon – April 24 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Listen to this joyous Easter Morning celebration which celebrates triumph over evil and death.
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Palm Sunday Readings – April 17 — Pastor Jim Lindus – This is a good meditation for Holy Week.
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Death: The Last Enemy – April 10 — Pastor Dennis Hanson – In this sermon based upon the resurrection of Lazarus, Pastor Dennis explores how we grapple with death, and the Gospel promises of life everlasting beyond the grave.
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New Birth; New Realities — April 3 — Pastor Jerry O’Neill – Using the Gospel story about Jesus healing the blind man, retired pastor and new congregant, Jerry O’Neil, shares his story of conversion and the new realities it has brought to his life.
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A Simple Grace – March 27 — Pastor Jim Lindus – In this story about the woman at the well, Pastor Lindus explains how Jesus’ simple act of grace helped to retore a broken woman.
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The Naked Truth – March 13 — Pastor Jim Lindus – This sermon is about getting back to the basics in our relationship with God.
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Ash Wednesday Lenten Service… – March 9 — Pastor Jim Lindus This thought-provoking Lenten reflection on what it means to be a follower of Christ is followed by excerpts of this evening service, including two songs by Karl Olsen.
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Supernatural, Natural – Emmanuel… – March 6 — Pastor Jim Lindus – What was the purpose and meaning of the Transfiguration?
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Jesus Doesn’t Want Your Money… – February 27 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Jesus had a lot to say about money… listen to this sermon and find out what.
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Seeing The Face of God… – February 20 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Why should we pray for our enemies?
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The Seriousness of Sin… – February 13 — Pastor Eric Ottum – How does God help us overcome our sinful tendencies? What happens when we fail?
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Community Matters… – February 6 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Why is it important that Christianity be lived out within the context of community?
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A Lucky Man… – January 30 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Blessed are the poor? Blessed are they who mourn? How do the Beatitudes apply to our lives today?
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From the Ordinary To the Extraordinary… – January 23 — Rev. Glenn Jolley – God has the ability of helping people become more than they ever dreamed in service to others and by finding our identity as a child of God. We are more ourselves when we become wholly Christ’s.
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What Are You Looking For?… – January 16 — Pastor Jim Lindus –What is is that you are looking for in life? In church? In God?
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Know Who You Are… –January 9 — Pastor Jim Lindus – Above all, remember that you are a child of God.
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The Word… – January 2 — Pastor Dennis Hanson –In this Christmas season reflection, Pastor Dennis explores what it means that Jesus is called “The Word.”
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