Service Podcast
May 2012
John 15:9-17 – NEW! – On the night of his arrest, Jesus delivers a final testimony to his disciples to help them in the days ahead. Here, he repeats the most important of all his commands, that they love one another.
Sermon 2012-5-13 – NEW! – Youth-led worship. Marin Wilts and Chandler Wagner
April 2012
John 10:11-18 – In language that recalls the twenty-third psalm, Jesus describes himself as the shepherd who cares for his sheep. He is willing to die for them, and he is able to overcome death for them.
Sermon 2012-4-29 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Luke 24:36b-48 - In this account of an appearance after his resurrection, Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand him as Messiah. Jesus convinces them that he has been raised and sends them on a mission to proclaim the message of repentance and forgiveness.
Sermon 2012-4-22 - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
John 20 19-31 - The story of Easter continues as the risen Lord appears to his disciples. His words to Thomas offer a blessing to all who entrust themselves in faith to the risen Lord.
Sermon 2012-4-15 - Reverend Del Lind
Mark 16:1-8 – The resurrection of Jesus is announced, and the response is one of terror and amazement.
Sermon 2012-4-8 Easter - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2012-4-6 Good Friday - Linda McPeak
Sermon 2012-4-5 Maundy Thursday - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2012-4-1 – Palm Sunday – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
MARCH 2012
John 12:20-33 - Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last time to celebrate the Passover festival. Here Jesus’ words about seeds planted in the ground turn the disaster of his death into the promise of a harvest in which everyone will be gathered.
Sermon 2012-3-25 - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
John 3:14-21 - To explain the salvation of God to the religious leader, Nicodemus, Jesus refers to the scripture passage quoted in today’s first reading (Numbers 21:4-9). Just as those who looked upon the bronze serpent were healed, so people will be saved when they behold Christ lifted up on the cross.
Sermon 2012-3-18 - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
John 2:13-22 - Jesus attacks the commercialization of religion by driving merchants out of the temple. When challenged, he responds mysteriously, with the first prediction of his own death and resurrection. In the midst of a seemingly stable religious center, Jesus suggests that the center itself has changed.
Sermon 2012-3-11 - Sandy McCullough
Mark 8:31-38 – After Peter confesses his belief that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus tells his disciples for the first time what is to come. Peter’s response indicates that he does not yet understand the way of the cross that Jesus will travel.
Sermon 2012-3-4 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
FEBRUARY 2012
Mark 1:9-15 - The Spirit that comes upon Jesus at this baptism sustains him when he is tested by Satan so that he might proclaim the good news of God’s reign.
Sermon 2012-2-26 - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Mark 9:2-9 - Mark’s gospel presents the transfiguration as a preview of what would become apparent to Jesus’ followers after he rose from the dead. Confused disciples are given a vision of God’s glory manifest in the beloved Son.
Sermon 2012-2-19 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Mark 1:40-45 - Jesus cures a leper and asks him to tell no one but a priest, in accordance with Levitical law. Though Jesus performs miracles, his identity as Messiah will not be understood until the cross.
Sermon 2012-2-12 - Pastor Linda McPeak
Mark 1:29-39 - Everywhere Jesus goes, many people expect him to set them free from oppression. Everywhere he goes, he heals them and sets them free. Disease, devils, and death are running for their lives. The forces that diminish human life are rendered powerless by Jesus.
Sermon 2012-2-5 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
JANUARY 2012
Sermon 2012-1-29 – Can we avoid confronting the evil in our lives? What of God’s Confronting us? Can we prevail? - Pastor Randy Romsdahl - note: sorry about the first 15 seconds of audio quality
Mark 1:14-20 – Before Jesus calls his first disciples, He proclaims a message that becomes known as “the gospel” or good news from God. God is ready to rule our lives. Those who realize this will respond with repentance and faith.
Sermon 2012-1-22 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
John 1:43-51 – In John’s gospel, Jesus’ ministry begins with the call of disciples, who then bring others to Jesus. Philip’s friend Nathaniel moves from skepticism to faith when he accepts the invitation to “Come and see.”
Sermon 2012-1-15 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Matthew 2:1-12 – God’s promise shines bright in the night as magi follow a star to honor a new king. Strangers from a faraway land, they welcome the long-awaited messiah of Israel.
Sermon 2012-1-8 – Teri Endres, Diaconal Minister
Luke 2:22-40 – Luke’s narrative continues with stories that emphasize Jesus’ connection to Judaism. His family is devout in its observance of the law, and Jesus himself is recognized as one who will bring glory to Israel.
Sermon 2012-1-1 – Mary and Joseph are examples of obedience to their traditions of faith when they bring Jesus to be circumcised at the Temple. Even in obedience to tradition, they experience fear and concern for their son. Anna the aged prophet, and Simeon the faithful elder offer the voice of truth and hope for the future from their past experience of faithful living. How might we witness to the future with our gifts and experiences from the past? - Pastor Randy Romsdahl
DECEMBER 2011
Readings 2011-12-18 - 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 / Romans 16:25-27 / Luke 1:26-38
Sermon 2011-12-18 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
2011-12-11 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! – contact info@musicalswithamission.com to order a DVD
Sermon 2011-12-4 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
NOVEMBER 2011
Sermon 2011-11-27 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-11-23 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl – Thanksgiving Service
Sermon 2011-11-20 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-11-13 – Kari Vaupel
Sermon 2011-11-6 – Pastor Linda McPeak
OCTOBER 2011
Sermon 2011-10-30 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-10-23 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-10-16 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-10-9 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-10-2 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
SEPTEMBER 2011
Sermon 2011-9-25 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
Sermon 2011-9-18 – Pastor Randy Romsdahl
