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We Are Each Other’s Keepers: A Call to Community
This week has been tough for most of us regardless of how we voted. What is our responsibility to care for one another within the community of faith? How are love, trust, faith, and hope present even in times of despair and resignation?
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Unbound: Living in the Light of Jesus in Complex Times
On All Saints Sunday, we are called to see faith amid the complexities of life using the story of Lazarus. Jesus’ followers were bound to their expectations of death and their understanding was limited. Jesus calls us to step out from the darkness into the light to be unbound and live.
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Reformation Sunday: Embracing both Tradition and Change
It is possible to find harmony between tradition and change. Jesus’ message of truth frees believers to evolve while respecting past traditions.
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From Competition to Compassion: Embracing the Abundance of God’s Kingdom
The Kingdom of God transcends competition, encouraging believers to serve rather than compete. It challenges the notion of seeking power and recognition, promoting a mindset of abundance and love for others. True greatness, Jesus teaches, lies in humility and servanthood, embracing life’s totality.
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Living in the “Already and Not Yet”: Experiencing Eternal Life Now
What is “eternal life” … really? Could it be that we begin to experience eternal life now rather than only after death. Eternal life is a gift from God rather than individual achievement. How can we live God’s wide welcome and abundant love for ALL people?
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The Influence of God: With Us All Along
St. Francis of Assisi’s transformative journey from wealth to poverty emphasizes God’s constant influence in his life. God is a constant in our lives, too, urging us to love and serve others selflessly.
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What Are We Really Doing Here? The True Meaning of “Winning”
How do we understand the nature of winning and conflict. True winning is not about winning at the expense of others but serving and understanding one another. Jesus teaches that being first means being last, encouraging compassion and community over competition in relationships and life.
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Setting the Tongue Free to Love
The sermon on September 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Buffalo, NY, emphasized the power of the human tongue. Referring to James 3:1-12, Pastor Jeff highlighted the tongue’s influence in blessing, inspiring love, and perpetuating truth, but also its potential to harm and spread falsehood. The sermon urged listeners to use their tongues…
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Engage: Following Jesus by taking action and leading with love
A sermon for September 8, 2024, 16th Sunday after Pentecost, at Trinity Lutheran Church – Buffalo, NY.
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Hearts Above Tradition: Letting Love Lead
A sermon for September 1, 2024, 15th Sunday after Pentecost, at Trinity Lutheran Church – Buffalo, NY .
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