Senior Pastor
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Sermons by Pastor Vern Lintvedt (Page 46)
The arrest of John the Baptist marked the beginning of the end of John’s ministry. Jesus stepped up and delivered God’s word bringing the light to a people in darkness. May we, like Jesus, be ready to be the ‘next one up’ when we are needed and called to serve!
As we gather to celebrate our Lord’s birth at midnight, we take time to thank God for his unexpected gift, the gift of His son Jesus sent for each of us and for the salvation of our world. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Christmas can be a busy time, a noisy time. Like Mary listening to Gabriel’s news that she would be the mother of our Savior, sometimes we need to be silent to listen to the Word of God and his promises for us. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New…
John had sent messengers to confirm with Jesus, was he really the one? Like John, we can have our doubts. As we come down from our “mountaintop experiences,” we also succumb to doubt. Jesus gives us the antidote for doubt, our faith in him. Lord, help us to trust and to be willing to get…
John the Baptist challenged the Jews to complete change as the world prepared for Christ.What would inspire such a revolutionary change? The pending arrival of Jesus Christ, requiring a complete change of mind and direction. May we also be ready for personal repentance and preparation to follow our Lord Jesus Christ! He promises victory over death and…
As we explore tonight’s Gospel reading from Matthew 12, we are reminded that Christ in us gives us hope – and this hope will never disappoint us!
Do you remember when you were young – what the surprise and wonder of Christmas was like? Prepare to shift your perspective and be surprised again by the miracle of God sending his Only Son, a bigger gift than we could ever imagine!
When giving thanks is genuine and spontaneous, it motivates us. It’s infectious, and hard to keep hidden. We want to share with others. When our joy comes from faith in Christ, it shines through in all we do. May God’s blessings bring His joy to you and your family at Thanksgiving and always!
Jesus is our King. And kings wield power, right? As individuals we want power over our own lives. How does God’s power affect us? He is not a personal assistant, he is a protector and guide. May we always trust God and graciously accept his leading and love.
When we contemplate trouble, we need to be ready to care for ourselves. We need an escape plan to be ready when the unthinkable happens. Jesus told the people to be ready, that the days will come when all will be thrown down. One stone would not be left on another. We will all have…