Some Greeks want to see Jesus. Jesus tells Philip and Andrew exactly what He intends to show them...and the world.
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The sermons of Rev. Dan Torkelson preached at St. John Lutheran Church, North Prairie, WI. You may also find the podcast of the sermons at iTunes.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
3-9-2016_Raising The Bar_Who Does He Think He Is?
Jesus tells us not to be anxious over the necessities of life...which is like telling us not to breathe. Of course, as the One who defeats our greatest enemies of all, He teaches us this as the Son of God.
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3-6-2016_Luke 15_The 1 Percent
Jesus has a surprising message for those who are comfortable in thinking that everything is good between them and God. Without true repentance, there is no party.
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3-2-2016_Raising The Bar_Are You Righteous?
Jesus reminds His disciples that righteousness is not in highly visible good works. The "hypocrites" (Pharisees) do that. Rather, true righteousness is not in ourselves at all, but rather is a gift from the Father in Jesus.
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2-28-2016_Luke 13:1-8_It's Not About The Other Person
Jesus reminds His followers that bad things don't happen to bad people, but that all people need to repent and come to a knowledge of the truth before it's too late.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
2-24-2016_Raising The Bar_Too High Too Hard Too Strong
Jesus preaches the Mosaic Law in Matt. 5:27-48 and raises the bar of righteousness hopelessly higher than we can meet. Still, He hurdled the bar as He met the standard and gave up His life for us.
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Monday, February 15, 2016
Thursday, February 11, 2016
2-10-2016_Ash Wednesday_Matt 5:1-16_From A Curse To A Blessing
Jesus' Beatitudes are still spoken under the curse of the ashes of Ash Wednesday. His blessings and His gifts are for those who know the curse and admit it.
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2-7-2016_Luke 9:28-36_One Voice One Messiah One Son Of God
The Father reminds us that Jesus is the Son of God and that His voice is the only one worth listening to.
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Monday, February 1, 2016
1-31-2016_Luke 4 and 1 Cor 13_The Higher Things
Jesus moves on from healing the sick at Capernaum because He has a higher purpose, preaching and teaching the kingdom of God.
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Monday, September 28, 2015
9-27-2015_James 5_A God Who Changes Everything
The Christian prays to a God who is unchanging even in circumstances we perceive may be changing. Baptism changes everything for how the Christian views God.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015
09-20-2015_James 3&4_Wisdom And Humility
Christianity isn't data impartation. It is wisdom learned through humility exemplified in Christ's humility and sacrifice.
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Monday, May 4, 2015
05-03-2015_John 15_Death And Life On The Vine
Jesus is the vine which can never be destroyed. His Father prunes the vine for optimal health. We are the branches, grafted into the vine by grace. The vine teaches us life as God's baptized, dying and rising, people.
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Friday, April 3, 2015
04-03-2015_Matthew 26 and 27_The Greatest Miracle Of All
Jesus, the Son of God, the Author Of Life, died FOR YOU. The death of the Author Of Life is a miracle.
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
03-25-2015_John 11_Words Grant Faith And Life
God's Word created the world. God's Word made flesh saved the world. God's Word from Christ's mouth raised dead Lazarus. God's Word raise us, give us faith, and give us life. A message by the series co-author, Todd Ketterhagen.
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03-22-2015_Lent 5_Conflict
Jesus addresses conflict among the disciples by teaching His disciples that He came to serve, not be served.
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03-15-2015_Eph. 2:1-10_The Source Of Joy...And Everything Else!
Paul reminds us that, beginning with God's love, we get the gifts of grace, faith, and joy.
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