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Sermons by Pastor Vern Lintvedt
Tempers suddenly ignite – wars and conflict flare – our world is filled with strife. As we long for peace, how can we find this peace at Christmas? Long ago, Isaiah sought peace. His words told of a coming Savior who is Christ the Lord. What hope can we take from these words, to find…
When we give thanks, it sometimes becomes routine. But if we stop and think about it…and *really* give thanks…it puts things in a different perspective! In the tale of the ten men, what made the Samaritan different? He noticed! In the same way, may we take the time to stop, notice, and give thanks for…
What is it to be remembered? How do we remember others, and how do others remember us? How would Jesus remember us? As we walk our daily path, how can we walk in the way we would want to be remembered?
In a spiritual vision exam, what would we focus on? How can we focus on things we cannot see – on things we have never known. Martin Luther realized that he must focus on Christ Alone – and his clarity and focus brought about the Reformation. How can we achieve this focus in our daily…
As we face challenges, we can find ourselves bound – we often go astray rather than following The Word. As Paul wrote to Timothy, we must endure everything and die with Him so that we will reign with Him. Let’s explore these passages to help us remain faithful each and every day.
In the ultimate war between Heaven and hell, we are blessed to have Jesus on our side, as our brother and champion. Let us examine God’s word to see how we can resist temptation and remain strong in our day to day life.
In the Parable of the Banquet, Jesus reminds us that the first shall be last and the last shall be first. How can we take this lesson and bring it into our lives today?
Jesus came to bring peace – but what if the people do not accept that peace? This decision faced the people in Jesus’ time, and it continues to face us today. Turn back to God or continue in sin? How do we make this decision? Ignore it, put it off, or move forward? When following…