St Timothy Lutheran Church, ELCA Podcast

Our Partner in Proclamation, Pastor Dave deFreese, shared Jesus' reply to a complicated question from the Sadducees in Luke 20: 27-38. Turns out, Jesus knew the answer!  Listen and find out.

Based on Luke 6:20-31, Pastor Kathy's message encourages us to consider that "blessed" means that we have our hearts opened for the presence of God to guide us and direct us.  Jesus tells us that those who are blessed are the reverse of what we have come to see in these days; the poor, not the powerful.  We are called to reframe and redefine blessings; to understand that God calls us to take delight to the saints around us. Consider this idea from Professor Skinner from Luther Seminary about translating Jesus' woes into "Yikes!"   From Luke 6: 24-26. “But woe to you who are rich, "YIKES!"   for you have received your consolation.  25“Woe to you who are full now, "YIKES!"   for you will be hungry.  “Woe to you who are laughing now, "YIKES!"   for you will mourn and weep.   26“Woe to you when all speak well of you, "YIKES!" for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.

Pastor Kathy's message based on Luke 17:5-6. 

Garry Clark shared his story of faith with us as part of our Stewardship month. 

Pastor Kathy's message based on 2 Timothy 2:1-14 continues our focus on our stewardship theme: Abundant Joy-Overflowing Generosity.

Pastor Kathy's sermon begins with a little help from friends to ferry water from her big bucket to the baptismal font. We can all look for ways to help each other. Next Sunday, students will be walking to support CROP. Plan to bring your gift to help others across the world.

Pastor Kathy's sermon

Pastor Kathy's sermon

Pastor Kathy's sermon

Pastor Kathy shares the message based on today's Gospel, Luke 14:25-33.  Counting the Cost: What it really means to follow Jesus.  

Pastor Dave deFreese, our pastor partner in proclamation, shares a message from today's Gospel, Luke 14:1,7-14. "...Every one of us is equal in need of the graciousness of a God who loves.." 

Pastor David deFreese sermon is based on Luke 13:10-17, the final time Jesus preached in a synagogue-and that's important to know. His message begins at 24 minutes into the recording. Pastor Dave reviews the Gospel story, shares his own story of encounters with others who "just want to get it right." He closes with some thoughts about  "What does God require of you?"  

Pastor Kathy's message based on Luke 12: 49-56. "Jesus will light this fire in our soul because none of us are immune from this baggage..that needs to be cleared. "  Our song following the message was "Start A Fire".  "Let it burn so brightly that everyone around can see that it's You that we need. Start a fire in me."

Pastor Adam White's sermon

Pastor Judith Rainforth's sermon

Pastor Russ Anderson's sermon

Pastor Russ Anderson's sermon

Pastor Kathy's sermon

Pastor Kathy's Sermon

Pastor Kathy's Sermon