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    Peace & Persecution

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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    Are you comfortable in being a follower of Christ? Countless Christians around the world face intense persecution for being followers of Jesus, but they're not alone. We share in the struggles of being a Christian. Why is that? Listen to Jesus' call to deny yourself and follow him.

    Each year, a Christian organization called “Open Doors” publishes a list of the top 50 countries where Christians are most intensely persecuted for their faith. Physical violence, death threats, execution, imprisonment, rape, neglect, burning of homes, bombing of churches, abandoned by family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Committed To Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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    You're trying to make the right decisions and live out your Christian life, but the more you try, the more difficult life seems to get. Our Christians lives are not always so glorious. Why do we continue? Where do find the glory of a life committed to following Christ?

    Have you ever had one of those weeks where things seem to go wrong? You’re trying to do the right thing, make the right decisions, but it just doesn’t work out the way you thought it would. You set aside time for a family dinner, only to have it turn into sibling arguments, someone stomping away ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving The Lord

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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    Are you a good Samaritan? We might try to help other people, but is that really what Jesus was trying to teach when he told the story about the good Samaritan? Look to what leads up to this parable and see how Jesus' story is so much more than just a lesson teaching us to help other people.

    “Help other people.” When did you learn that lesson? That is one of the very basic lessons that we normally learn at a very early age. Someone drops something, you pick it up. Someone falls down on the playground, you help them up. If there is someone who is need, you share what you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Listen To The Lord!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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    Are you a good listener? Not listening many times means you’re going to miss something important. How about listening to the Lord? Are you a good listener? Samuel is a good example for us to follow when it comes to listening to the Lord. How does the Lord speak to us? Why should we listen?

    Are you a good listener? Maybe instead of asking you, I should ask your spouse, or your children, or your parents. Are you a good listener? There are certainly some people that are better listeners than others and you’ve probably experienced that in your life. A person who is a sympathetic ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray Boldly!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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    Can our prayers really change an all-powerful and all-knowing God’s mind? How does prayer work? We’re going to see prayer in action as we examine a prayer offered by Abraham to the Lord. He prayed boldly and the Lord responded. What can we learn from that prayer about the prayers we offer?

    Nearly 1000 years after Abraham lived, the Lord wrote through the psalmist, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). The invitation was not a new one from the Lord. It was an invitation that God had extended to his people from the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fear Frustration Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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    Fear. Frustration. Faith. We all have them and each is related. While faith can be the solution to fear and frustration, it can also be the source of fear and frustration. How can faith be both the solution and the source? That’s what the account of Abraham leads us to consider.

    What are you afraid of? What is it that frustrates you? Maybe your fears come from the “what ifs” in life, what if this happens or that happens. Maybe they are the fears of what other people think of you or the fear of failure. Maybe it’s the fear of things from the past, things that you can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The End Of The Story?

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
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    What happened next? While some people might view Jesus' ascension as the end of the story, we're not left wondering what happened next. Jesus' ascension assures of him giving powerful gifts to his poeple.

    What happened next? You get to the end of the movie or the end of the book, and you might be left wondering, “So what happened after they rode off into the sunset? Where did they go the next day? What did their kids grow up to be?” Some of that anticipation might be intentional as the writer or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The End Of The Story? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
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    Why did Jesus appear to his disciples after his resurrection? It was so much more than just to prove he was alive. It was to prepare his disciples for the time when they would need to let him go. Are you ready to let go?

    It’s the first day of school. You watch as children are being dropped off by their parents. You look over at the kindergarten classroom and find parents with children clutched to their legs. More than a few tears are being shed by both children and parents. You hear a parent saying to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Miraculous Catch & Loving Conversation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
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    Have you ever had the feeling that someone was about to deliver some bad news? What must have the disciples thought when Jesus showed up to eat breakfast with them? They again saw the heart of their Good Shepherd.

    Do you ever have the feeling that someone is about to deliver some bad news to you? Your teenager comes and tells you how great of a parent you are, and you can’t help but wonder, “What did you do? What do you need? How much is this going to cost me?” Your boss calls you into the office, begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    John 20:24-31 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
     | 5,407 views

    I just can't believe it! Ever said that? That was a common response by those to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection and it's still a rather common response by many today. Don't be surprised! Be ready!

    “I can’t believe it!” Something extraordinary, something unusual, something unexpected happens and we exclaim, “I can’t believe it!” “I can’t believe its snowing…again!” “I can’t believe they actually won the game!” “I can’t believe I passed the test.” “I can’t believe I got the job!” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Would You Do? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
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    What would you do if Jesus suddenly appeared standing there in the flesh in front of you? What did Jesus' disciples do? What did they think Jesus might do? Jesus appears to bring peace like only he can.

    If Jesus were to suddenly, without warning, appear in church this morning, what would you do? What would you say? We would probably begin with a bit of skepticism. “Is this really Jesus, THE Jesus that we’ve heard so much about?” You might wonder if your eyes were deceiving you, if this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take A Walk With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019
     | 8,559 views

    What an afternoon! Walking with Jesus! They were ready to give up and walk away, but as they walked with Jesus he led them to understand how good it was to walk WITH Jesus. How about you?

    “Walking is good for you.” My doctor regularly reminds me of that during my routine physicals when we talk about exercise. “Walking is good for you.” My wife regularly reminds of that as she asks if I have time to take a walk with her. Both my doctor and my wife are right. Walking is good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Has Risen!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
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    Words are powerful. Words can change a person's life. Words can change history. Consider how three words on Easter morning, "He has risen!" have changed human history - have changed your history!

    “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy – January 20, 1961 “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed…” – Dr. Martin Luther King – August 28, 1963 “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "save Us Now!"

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
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    What kind of Jesus are you looking for? The Palm Sunday crowd seemed to be looking for a Jesus to save them from the now, but Jesus is so much more! Jesus is a Savior for eternity! See Jesus for who he truly is!

    If you had been standing there in that first Palm Sunday crowd as Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, what would you have heard? I would ask you to close your eyes to imagine it, but that’s kind of the kiss of death for a sermon, so keep your eyes open and imagine it. What would you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Running The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
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     | 6,081 views

    How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

    Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran