http://www.trinityl.org en-us © 2008 Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Elkhart, IN Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly message from Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkhart, Indiana (LCMS). Gathering Around Jesus..Living Our Thanks..Telling The Next Generation. www.trinityl.org Weekly message from Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkhart, Indiana (LCMS). Gathering Around Jesus..Living Our Thanks..Telling The Next Generation. www.trinityl.org Trinity Lutheran Church jillt@trinityl.org clean Trinity Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, Indiana, Church, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Lutheran Church, LCMS, Christian School, Christianity, Christian, God, Jesus, Religion, Midwest Trinity Lutheran Church Jesus Christ Has Reconciled Us to the Father God the Father has opened His heart to us in love. While we were “still a long way off,” He saw us and “felt compassion” (Luke 15:20). Therefore, He gave His only-begotten Son for us, making “Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Cor. 5:21). By the ministry of reconciliation, He runs to us, embraces us in mercy, and clothes us with His glory as beloved sons in Christ Jesus. And so we give thanks unto the Lord our God, who has taken away our sins and turned His anger from us (Is. 12:1). As He has become our salvation, our strength and our song, so we “will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2). http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/031410homily.mp3 Sun, 14 March 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Lord’s Prayer & The Lord’s Passion Give us this day our daily bread: We think of all the things we need for daily life-the earthly bread. But Jesus, in the upper room, gives the heavenly bread we need. The gift from his hand! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/031010homily.mp3 Sun, 10 March 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Jesus Calls You to Repentance “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3, 5). By this warning, the Lord would turn us away from wickedness and bring us to life in Himself. For He is patient with us, that we not be cut down in our sin but live and bear fruit in Him. As He lives, the Lord has “no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live” (Ezek. 33:11). So the Scriptures have been “written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come” (1 Cor. 10:11), that we should not desire evil but trust in Christ. He alone is faithful, the Rock who feeds us with His “spiritual food” and pours out His “spiritual drink” (1 Cor. 10:3–4). http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/030710homily.mp3 Sun, 7 March 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Lord’s Prayer & The Lord’s Passion Thy Will be Done – God’s will always sounds good when it is for my benefit and personal gain. But this is nothing other than “My will be done.” When given a choice – I usually chose me – my comfort, my wishes, my control. Jesus, in our humanity, fully wrestles with the conflict yet knowing what it means for him, fully surrenders. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/030310homily.mp3 Sun, 3 March 2010 11:00:00 -0500 16:50 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Lord’s Prayer & The Lord’s Passion Thy kingdom come – The dying wish of a condemned thief: Remember me in your kingdom. What kingdom? What power? What kind of king? Jesus was dying, too. What was this guy hoping for? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/022410homily.mp3 Sun, 24 February 2010 11:00:00 -0500 17:24 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Remember that you are Dust . . . And to Dust you will return. Today marks the beginning of Lent with ash on our foreheads. This cross is an echo of our baptismal anointing, when we were buried with Christ. The ash is a chilling reminder of our mortality, but because our death is now in Christ, our endings are beginnings. The Lenten disciplines of kindness, prayer, and fasting are tools of discipleship that can lead us to renewal as we bury all that is holding us back from being truly alive. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/021710homily.mp3 Sun, 17 February 2010 11:00:00 -0500 13:41 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Glory of God "Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant," but Christ Jesus "has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses" (Heb. 3:3, 5). A beloved and well-pleasing Son, faithful even to the point of death, Jesus' own body was raised up on the third day as the house of God, and He has brought us into that house through the waters of Holy Baptism (Heb. 3:6). Thus, it was not Moses the lawgiver, but his successor, Joshua (the Hebrew name for Jesus), who led the people into the promised land (Deut. 34:1–4, 9). Now, on the Mount of Transfiguration, the New Testament Joshua appears in the glory that He is about to manifest by His "departure" (exodus) in Jerusalem (Luke 9:31). Having entered the waters of the Jordan in His Baptism, He passed through those waters and entered into glory by His Cross and Passion. What He thereby accomplished in His own flesh and blood, crucified and risen, He reveals and gives to His Body, the Church, by the means of His Word. Therefore, the Father declares from heaven, "Listen to Him!" (Luke 9:35). http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/022810homily.mp3 Sun, 28 February 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Jesus Christ Is Our Champion against the Devil Jesus Christ, our Champion against the devil, endures and overcomes “every temptation” (Luke 4:13) on our behalf. He worships the Lord His God, and serves Him only by trusting the Word of His Father: “You are My beloved Son; with You I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22). Jesus' victory is now ours through His gracious Word, which is not far away but near us—in our mouth and in our heart, in the proclamation of repentance and faith. For “with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved” (Rom. 10:10). Our confession of Christ includes the prayer of faith, which is not disappointed; “for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Rom. 10:13). The Lord is not oblivious to “our affliction, our toil, and our oppression” (Deut. 26:7), but has mercy upon us. He has brought us out of bondage through the “signs and wonders” of Holy Baptism, “with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm” (Deut. 26:8), and now He leads us by His Spirit even in the wilderness. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/022110homily.mp3 Sun, 21 February 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church "Listen to Him!" said the voice bellowing from heaven on the Mount of Transfiguration. Jesus is our Teacher and so his disciples once asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” And so he does... “Our Father...”. As we enter into Lent this coming week Jesus begins a conversation with us and teaches us how to pray by inviting us to pray with him. We begin our Lenten series this Sunday entitled “The Lord’s Prayer and the Lord’s Passion.” It will continue on the Wednesdays in Lent. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/021410homily.mp3 Sun, 14 February 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 4:31-44 I have seen the fisherman’s shirt: “The worst day fishing is better than the best day at work.” But Jesus’ disciples experience the best day fishing ever – a miraculous catch that sinks their boats and breaks their nets. Then they leave it all and follow him . . . I have seen the fisherman’s shirt: “The worst day fishing is better than the best day at work.” But Jesus’ disciples experience the best day fishing ever – a miraculous catch that sinks their boats and breaks their nets. Then they leave it all and follow him . . . http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/020710homily.mp3 Sun, 7 February 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 4:31-44 1 Corinthians 12 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/013110homily.mp3 Sun, 31 January 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 4:16-30 The moment we have been waiting for? Really? When Jesus shows up on the scene he has some painful news we might not want to hear at first: the Truth. But with that Truth comes freedom, recovery, favor. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/012410homily.mp3 Sun, 24 January 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 When Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana, it was "the first of His signs," by which He "manifested His glory." Jesus does not wait for his disciples to discover Him on their own, but He seeks out the forsaken and the desolate and unites them to Himself. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/011710homily.mp3 Sun, 17 January 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 3:15-22 Things go wrong and I want to know: is God with me? Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan is God's definitive answer. Better question: am I with God? Your baptism is also God's definitive answer. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/011010homily.mp3 Sun, 10 January 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Feast of Epiphany http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/010310homily.mp3 Sun, 3 January 2010 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/122709homily.mp3 Sun, 27 December 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Nativity of our Lord and God Jesus Christ The Nativity of our Lord and God Jesus Christ http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/122409homily.mp3 Sun, 24 December 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Blessed is she who believed……The Lord Comes to Visit Us in Peace The Fourth Sunday in Advent turns our attention toward the Nativity of Our Lord. With Mary we await the coming of the Christ, her Son, conceived in her womb by the Word and Spirit of God. As the Lord dealt graciously with her and did great things for her (Luke 1:48–49), so also he manifests Himself and His glory to us in mercy and gentleness. He comes to rule His people in peace, to “shepherd His flock in the strength of the Lord.” He comes forth not from the great capital city of Jerusalem, but from lowly little Bethlehem (Mic. 5:2, 4). He comes to sacrifice Himself, in fulfillment of His Father’s will, for the salvation and sanctification of His people (Heb. 10:10). He who once visited Elizabeth while hidden in the womb of Mary (Luke 1:39–45), now comes to visit us today, hidden in the lowliness of simple water, bread and wine. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/122009homily.mp3 Sun, 20 December 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Lord will quiet you with his love……The Coming of Jesus Enables Us to Rejoice The Third Sunday in Advent has traditionally been called by the Latin word, Gaudete, meaning “Rejoice!” For as you are called to repentance, so also are you also urged to rejoice in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. By His own Cross, He has accomplished salvation for you; “He has cleared away your enemies,” “taken away the judgments against you,” and has come to reign in your midst. Indeed, He rejoices over you with gladness! (Zeph. 3:15–17). Therefore, even from prison St. Paul encourages us to “rejoice in the Lord always,” knowing that the peace of God will guard and keep us in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:4, 7). We find an example and encouragement in the case of John the Baptizer. As he languishes in prison, he calls upon Jesus and is strengthened by the Word of the Gospel that he receives. The same good news is preached to you, by which all things are made new and even “the dead are raised up” (Luke 7:22). Do not be offended by the cross, therefore, but let your life be one of prayer and thanksgiving (Luke 7:23; Phil 4:6). http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/121309homily.mp3 Sun, 13 December 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Make His paths straight……The Preaching of Repentance Prepares Us for the Coming of the Lord The preaching and baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptizer was completed with the first Advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh, but the ministry of the Forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed, and our mountains of pride are brought low, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy; He fills up our valleys with His peace. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us, so also does he perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people, precious in His sight, abounding in faith and love, so that our very lives are offered in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4). http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/120609homily.mp3 Sun, 6 December 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars…The Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us The Season of Advent focuses on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and this first Sunday establishes this theme for the rest of the season. The Son of God came long ago to be our Savior, "a righteous Branch," descended from David (Jer. 33:15). As He then came into Jerusalem, riding on a lowly donkey to sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world (Luke 19:28-40), so does He come to His Church today in the humility of Word and Sacrament to deliver the fruits of His Passion: the forgiveness of sins. He absolves us and establishes our hearts, "blameless in holiness before our God and Father" (1 Thess. 3:13). The same Lord Jesus, who came to Jerusalem then, and who comes to us now in peace, will come again with power and great glory on the Last Day. Then there will be "distress of nations in perplexity," with "people fainting in fear." Yet, as we anticipate that great and terrible day, He bids us to rest securely in Him: "Raise up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near" (Luke 21:25, 26, 28). http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/112909homily.mp3 Sun, 29 November 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Christ the King Sunday Trinity reflects the past and considers the future during this joint worship service. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/112209homily.mp3 Sun, 22 November 2009 11:00:00 -0500 28:57 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Malachi 3:6-12 A recent poll in Readers’ Digest suggest that the #1 worry or anxiety for Americans (and for many other nationalities) is money – even more than terrorism, war, health concerns, etc. No wonder! With this economy – how do you make a financial commitment to an unknown future? Confidently! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/111509homily.mp3 Sun, 15 November 2009 11:00:00 -0500 29:14 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Malachi 2:10-3:4 What did you bring to church this week? Did you remember your offering? Oh . . . not just your money or checkbook and the envelope to put it in! Did you remember to bring YOU and everything you did this week? Or would YOU make a good offering? Is your life consistent with what you do here in worship? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/110809homily.mp3 Sun, 8 November 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Malachi 1:6-14 Ever get the feeling that something is missing in your offering? Maybe you aren’t giving your all. Or maybe you wonder what good your meager money could do. You don’t have to do it all. Just do your part in it all. Joined with the offerings of others that God has brought together in the church throughout all times and all places – your offering is on a mission: to glorify God and reach others for Christ. When that work is finished then OUR offering will be complete! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/110109homily.mp3 Sun, 1 November 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Celebration of Trinity’s Lutheran Braille Ministry For 30 years Trinity Lutheran Church has had a ministry which is connecting us to those around the world: Lutheran Braille Ministry. Did you know that there are more than 180 million people around the world who experience life with a visual impairment? Among these, 45 million are blind and 135 million only have partial sight. There are countries where less than 10% of blind persons are literate. In a number of countries, less than 15% of blind children receive an education. The Lutheran Braille ministry is helping people connect and ‘touch’ the promises of Jesus. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/102509homily.mp3 Sun, 25 October 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-12; Matthew 5:13-16 Last week we tore walls down – walls that divide. But this week God builds walls that do not divide; they draw people in. Peter says that we are the building materials; each one of us is a “living stone.” Living Stones used to build walls that join together into a house, a “cathedral,” a “temple” with a beautiful, imposing presence. Oh, if these walls could talk, what would they say? They do! They speak, they shout, they proclaim the glory of God. The walls of Living Stones tell the story of the God who has cemented our lives together, built on Christ Jesus, the cornerstone. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/101809homily.mp3 Sun, 18 October 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Ephesians 2:11-22; Matthew 18:15-20 Why do we build walls? To keep things out or in; to define what’s mine; to offer protection or punishment. Walls are very useful, but they can be very dangerous, especially if they are used to exclude or hurt others. We can be very good at building protective walls around ourselves to the detriment of others and to the mission of Christ. This week we look at how Christ tears down the walls of hypocrisy, legalism and guilt and replaces them with reconciliation and peace. He calls us to participate with him in this demolition. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/101109homily.mp3 Sun, 11 October 2009 11:00:00 -0500 34:31 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Ephesians 4:1-16; John 17:9-23 Maturity and Unity go hand in hand. In order for the body to work and function together, it has to grow together. For example, imagine one arm growing and maturing and the other arm not. With the mature, strong arm you could catch a baseball, but with the undeveloped, weak arm you couldn’t throw it back! Jesus prays for our unity; Paul urges us to strive for it. Unity fosters maturity but maturity also reinforces unity. That’s because real maturity is seeking the good of the whole. And the whole seeks the maturity and growth of each part. And when that happens – when the Body grows, together – it brings us into the fullness of Christ. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/100409homily.mp3 Sun, 4 October 2009 11:00:00 -0500 27:15 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Matthew 20:20-28 How wonderful the human body is made - every part of our body works and fits together in harmony! It shouldn’t be surprising then, that the Bible uses the human body as a symbol for the local congregation. When the body is healthy think of what can be done, but when one part isn’t working properly how difficult things can become. This week we look at how the Body of Christ is knit together and is called to serve one another and the world. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/092709homily.mp3 Sun, 27 September 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church 1 Corinithians 3:1-9; John 3:22-30 Watched Disney Channel lately? If you have a young child or a tweener, your probably have! It seems like all the “tweener” shows are about being a star – rock star, movie star, sports star. The message to our children is loud and clear – this is the best thing you could do with your life: be a star, a celebrity. You’ll be famous and beautiful and rich and of course, you will find love because everyone wants to be with the star! But the Scripture says things like, “He must increase; I must decrease.” “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” “What are we? . . . We are nothing!” Doesn’t sound like the path to fame and fortune! It’s not. The Church makes saints, not celebrities! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/092009homily.mp3 Sun, 20 September 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Isaiah 5:1-4, 7, 20-21; John 15:1-8 Here’s a question to think about: “What does a healthy church look like?” A good Lutheran answer would seem obvious: people connected to Christ (in Word and Sacraments) and to one and another (in mission and ministry)! But far too often, people look at the church as a country club where dues are paid and religious services rendered to ‘clients’ in good standing. In our new series, “The Connected Church,” we will examine the biblical teachings for a healthy, vibrant church community and the implications for Trinity. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/091309homily.mp3 Sun, 13 September 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Mark 7:31-37 Jesus uses a rather unusual (and gross) way to connect with and heal a man who is deaf and cannot talk - his spit! Then he does it again with a man who is blind. What might his holy spit say to us today? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/090609homily.mp3 Sun, 6 September 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John The Baptist John's demise at the hand of Herod is a reminder to those follow Jesus that testifying to the truth has consequences. Truth cannot be silenced. John's death didn't end his witness to Christ. At every eucharistic gathering the church voices his testimony when she prays, "Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us." May we be given the courageous faith of the Baptist to speak the Lord's truth in love to those in the church and to those outside the church. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/083009homily.mp3 Sun, 30 August 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Psalm 127 As Trinity celebrates a new ministry season to children and youth, we look at the cosmic implications of raising children. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/082309homily.mp3 Sun, 23 August 2009 11:00:00 -0500 31:55 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Mystery of Christ For most protestants Mary is connected with Christmas Creches and then packaged up and put away till Christmas comes around again. But the Creeds of Church, the Apostles', the Nicene, the Athanasian, will not allow us to marginalize Mary or ignore her. Mary is mother of Jesus, who is our God-in-the-flesh. What role does Mary play in the plan of salvation? Why is she called the Mother of God, the Theotokos? Who is Mary to Christians? Listen and learn. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/081609homily.mp3 Sun, 16 August 2009 11:00:00 -0500 27:38 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 6:41-69 In this 2 part series, we will look at some serious and big questions raised in the Bread of Life Discourse (John 6). This week: The Divine, Delivery, and Decision Questions. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/080909homily.mp3 Sun, 9 August 2009 11:00:00 -0500 27:56 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 6:22-40 In this 2 part series, we will look at some serious and big questions raised in the Bread of Life Discourse (John 6). This week: The Searching, Religion, and Credibility Questions. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/080209homily.mp3 Sun, 2 August 2009 11:00:00 -0500 19:02 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The feeding of the 5000 God's grace is more than enough, it even appears prodigal. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/072609homily.mp3 Sun, 26 July 2009 11:00:00 -0500 25:21 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/071909homily.mp3 Sun, 19 July 2009 11:00:00 -0500 17:18 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Uncompromising in a Comprised Culture, Amos 7:7-15 In this 2 part series on being the “prophetic voice” of Christ in the modern world, we find challenge and encouragement. In part 2 we face the temptation to compromise as Amos did. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/071209homily.mp3 Sun, 12 July 2009 11:00:00 -0500 23:00 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The Fear of Rejection and the Fourth of July, Ezekiel 2:1-5 and Mark 6:1-13 In this 2 part series on being the “prophetic voice” of Christ in the modern world, we find challenge and encouragement. In part 1 we face our “fears of rejection” like Ezekiel did. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/070509homily.mp3 Sun, 5 July 2009 11:00:00 -0500 22:00 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Mark 5:21-43 and Lamentations 3:22-33 Life comes with aggravating delays. As you wait, what are you waiting for – your desired results or the Lord? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/062809homily.mp3 Sun, 28 June 2009 11:00:00 -0500 19:31 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The History of the Augsburg Confession The beginnings of the Lutheran Church were born out of a conviction to the truth realized in Jesus: all people are loved by God and through faith in his Son are reborn by his grace. Lutherans are by nature a confessing church. Our creeds, our worship, our life (in community and individually) are a confession of the grace of God and our faith in Jesus. The Church of the Augsburg Confession continues to this day to be a catholic and evangelical confession of the faith of the Church and a plea for Christian unity in Jesus. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/062109homily.mp3 Sun, 21 June 2009 11:00:00 -0500 38:31 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church The eucharist has been the central focus for the Christian Church. On the night of His betrayal, Jesus changed the ancient Passover rituals and gave his the on-going meal of redemption. Every Eucharist takes us to His holy sacrifice and offers us the forgiveness of our sins. But more than that, the eucharist reminds us to be 'Christ' for the world, to give our life and love away to others that they may see Jesus in us. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/061409homily.mp3 Sun, 14 June 2009 11:00:00 -0500 25:00 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17 On Trinity Sunday we study the doctrine of the Holy Trinity to know about God. But we also are invited into his life and to know him - the One God in Three Persons - the Three Persons in One God. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/060709homily.mp3 Sun, 7 June 2009 11:00:00 -0500 24:58 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Acts 2 As Jesus ascended to heaven he cast his vision for his Church. But a vision needs a plan and resources if it is to become a reality. Soon Pentecost he sent the provision - the gift of the Holy Spirit. We still have the vision and the provision. Pentecost is still happening to us! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/053109homily.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500 24:15 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/052409homily.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500 28:26 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 15:9-17 Friend. A casual, empty, even trite word these days. But when Jesus uses the word friend it is full of history, depth, affection . . . So as he calls you, friend, realize what that means and respond. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/051709homily.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500 23:20 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church New Testament There are connections which give life and those which take it away; connections which have the power to encourage us or discourage us. Who are you connected to? When we are connected to Christ, as a branch to a vine, we have life, and we are connected to his Church which nurtures and feeds us which his Word and Sacraments. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/051009homily.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500 24:11 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church New Testament Jesus, our Good Shepherd, not only feeds and tends us with compassion, truth and mercy, he also teaches us to do the same. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/050309homily.mp3 Sun, 3 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500 27:02 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 24:36-49, Acts 3:11-21 Hard to believe the Resurrection? What may be even harder is Jesus’ church growth strategy: his doubting, scared disciples (which includes us) are supposed to be his witnesses. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/042609homily.mp3 Sun, 26 April 2009 11:00:00 -0500 31:57 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 20:19-31 Let’s be honest, we are all like “doubting” Thomas! Doubt, questions, and even rejection . . . Can anything chase all that doubt away? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/041909homily.mp3 Sun, 19 April 2009 11:00:00 -0500 21:44 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Easter Message from the book of Mark http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/041209homily.mp3 Sun, 12 April 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible, Easter Trinity Lutheran Church Easter Vigil Message http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/041109Homily.mp3 Sun, 11 April 2009 11:00:00 -0500 19:22 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible, Easter, Easter Vigil Trinity Lutheran Church Anger “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall way from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/040509Homily.mp3 Sun, 5 April 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Sloth “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall way from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/032909Homily.mp3 Sun, 29 March 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Gluttony: Obsessive Consumption “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall way from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/032209Homily.mp3 Sun, 22 March 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Envy and Greed: Distorted Passions or The grass is always greener on the other side! “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall way from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/031509Homily.mp3 Sun, 15 March 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Lust: Misplaced Appetites “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall way from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/030809Homily.mp3 Sun, 8 March 2009 11:00:00 -0500 28:10 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Pride: Anatomy of Sin “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall way from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13 http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/030109Homily.mp3 Sun, 1 March 2009 11:00:00 -0500 35:19 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Mark 9:2-9 The 20th Century Italian poet Cesare Pavese said, “We do not remember days, we remember moments.” It was truly a “moment” when Peter, James, and John get a glimpse of Jesus’ glory on the Mount of Transfiguration. What “moments” has God put in your life? And . . . what if a “moment” could become eternal? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/022209Homily.mp3 Sun, 22 February 2009 11:00:00 -0500 15:13 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Mark 1:40-45 At times, we can be like the leper in the gospel, who was untouchable, unloved and vulnerable. Can Jesus clean me? Is he willing to make me whole? Jesus answers the leper and us with his embrace and his word. He wills to make you whole! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/021509Homily.mp3 Sun, 15 February 2009 11:00:00 -0500 19:45 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Mark 1:29-39 What are you looking for when you are looking for Jesus? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/020809Homily.mp3 Sun, 8 February 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 2:22-40 What changes the ordinary into the extra-ordinary? When we listen to God and by listening have our eyes (and hearts) opened. Simeon was promised that he would see the Messiah. That is quite a promise. How would he know? Who would it be? Where would this happen? Simeon listed to God and found hope and embraced his future. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/020109Homily.mp3 Sun, 1 February 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, Wine, Miracle, Scandle, John, New Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 2:13-22 Jesus seems out of character when he violently cleans house in the Temple. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/012509Homily.mp3 Sun, 25 January 2009 11:00:00 -0500 22:31 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, Temple, John, New Testament, Old Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 Jesus transforms water into wine. The amount is incredible, 180 gallons of the best wine. That is over 75 cases of wine today. Why would he do that? To encourage people to drink too much? No! But to demonstrate God's amazing, provocative, and even scandalous grace. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/011809Homily.mp3 Sun, 18 January 2009 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Christian, Christ Gospel, Jesus, Wine, Miracle, Scandle, John, New Testament, Bible Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised by an Exception - Matthew 3:13-17 Sinners . . . . soldiers, tax collectors, prostitutes . . . they were all supposed to do this.  Even the "religious" people who thought they were too good needed to do this.  But not him.  It was supposed to be for his preparation, not his participation.  But Jesus shocks John and us when he asks for the baptism of sinners for repentance.  What kind of a Savior is he? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/011109Homily.mp3 Sun, 11 January 2009 11:00:00 -0500 10:43 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Hope, Zechariah, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised by Guests - Matthew 2:1-12 There is an ironic twist when the natives act like the foreigners and the guests act like hosts.  But when the Magi arrive, they seem to understand the child of Mary better than his own people.  Their arrival shocks all of Jerusalem and Bethlehem and their behavior teaches us the proper reception of a newborn King. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/010409Homily.mp3 Sun, 4 January 2009 11:00:00 -0500 23:46 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Hope, Zechariah, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised by the Ending - Luke 2:22-40  Simeon had waited for this all of his life.  And then they arrived - Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  His life was now fullfilled.  The old man said he was even ready to die.  Was it all that he expected it to be?  http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/122808Homily.mp3 Sun, 28 December 2008 11:00:00 -0500 20:13 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Hope, Mary, Joseph, Nazareth, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised by a name - Luke 1:57-80 The miraculous birth of a boy born to the aged Elizabeth and Zechariah was the talk of the town. Everyone showed up for the circumcision celebration on the eighth day. At the event they all assumed that the boy would be named after his proud father, who had waited for so long for this moment. But what was assumed to be was not, the world was beginning to change. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/122108Homily.mp3 Sun, 21 December 2008 11:00:00 -0500 25:53 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Hope, Zechariah, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised with conflict - Matthew 1:18-25 Love and truth can, at times, be in conflict, or so it would seem for Joseph the Nazarean carpenter. Mary, his betrothed, was pregnant by another man. She had disgraced him and both of their families. He was conflicted by his love for her and his desire to follow the Law of God. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/121408Homily.mp3 Sun, 14 December 2008 11:00:00 -0500 24:12 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Hope, Mary, Joseph, Nazareth, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised by a choice - Luke 1:26-45,56 Life was good for Mary, she was preparing for her wedding day and a quiet life as a carpenter's wife in the sleepy little village of Nazareth. But God had other plans! http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/120708Homily.mp3 Sun, 7 December 2008 11:00:00 -0500 21:18 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Hope, Mary, Joseph, Nazareth, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Surprised by prayer - Luke 1:5-25 Having prayed for years for a child, Zechariah and Elizabeth, wizened with age, had all but given up their hope. Until something happened in the Temple. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/113008Homily.mp3 Sun, 30 November 2008 11:00:00 -0500 25:53 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Advent, Christmas, Hope, Zechariah, Luke, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church The Throne of Judgment - Matthew 25: 31-46 Jesus’ final story is about the final day. The King comes. He sits on His Throne. It is time to judge. But who is the judge? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/111608Homily.mp3 Sun, 16 November 2008 11:00:00 -0500 27:36 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Reformation, Martin Luther, Matthew, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Risky Business - Matthew 25:14-30 Which has the greatest risk: putting my precious money in the stock market or giving it to the church? In today’s economy, neither one will put anything back in my bank account. So maybe here’s the greatest risk: the Lord entrusting each of us with what is precious to Him and counting on us to bring him a profit - not in dollars but in souls. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/110908Homily.mp3 Sun, 9 November 2008 11:00:00 -0500 29:31 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Reformation, Martin Luther, Mattheew, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Common Cents - Matthew 25:1-13 Tuxes with ruffled shirts and over-sized bow ties; Over-priced dresses with puffy sleeves and shoes dyed to match. Why did you embarrass yourself this way? Because it was their “Big Day” and it was an honor. The “Biggest Day” is coming, when the most beautiful wedding of all time will happen between Jesus and his Bride, the Church. It is time to get ready. Are you prepared? Hint: It’s not about what you will be wearing. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/110208Homily.mp3 Sun, 2 November 2008 11:00:00 -0500 24:50 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Reformation, Martin Luther, Mattheew, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Reformation Sunday - Matthew 24:44-51 Remember the 1990 movie, Home Alone, starring Macauley Culkin? His parents, on their way to France, accidentally leave this 8 year old at home to fend for himself and so the adventure begins. When Jesus leaves this earth, he says that he "will be with us always." And yet in another, very real way, Jesus also leaves us "home alone." When he returns to heaven, Jesus hands over the entire operation and puts us in charge of his church and his ministry. So how are we handling that? Are we mature and responsible . . . or wild and reckless? Don't take too long to decide. He's coming home soon. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/101908Homily.mp3 Sun, 26 October 2008 11:00:00 -0500 26:24 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Reformation, Martin Luther, Mattheew, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church “No Longer a Secret” - Philippians 4:2-23 Paul’s life was filled with complexities, hassles, obstacles and anxieties, yet he would tell the Philippians and us not to be anxious about anything! In his closing comments, Paul shares his heart and his passion, revealing the secret to his ministry and to his life: Christ! We can experience the same confidence that Paul did when we have Christ in the center of our lives. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/101908Homily.mp3 Sun, 19 October 2008 11:00:00 -0500 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Philippians, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church “Keep Your Perspective!” - Philippians 3:1-4:1 It is easy to be sidetracked unless you are disciplined. Financial advisors will tell clients in turbulent times to keep a perspective on the long-range goals to be achieved. Paul does the same, as he shares through a personal testimony the value and importance of keeping your perspective and goals aligned with and in Christ. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/101208Homily.mp3 Sun, 12 October 2008 11:00:00 -0500 28:05 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Philippians, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church “Whatever! Does it Really Matter” - Philippians 2:12-30 Who we are is really understood in what we do and how we live 24/7/365. Character, that is, what a person is when others who matter are not looking or aren’t there, says a lot about what we really believe is important. There people who have made a significant impact in our lives for good or for bad. Who do you want to emulate? Paul raises up two such men worthy of following. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/100508Homily.mp3 Sun, 5 October 2008 11:00:00 -0500 34:22 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Philippians, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church “How Much is Enough?” - Philippians 1:27-2:11 “I want to know what is in it for me?” Have you ever thought or asked this question? You wouldn’t be alone. Many of us are increasingly becoming myopic in our view of a life-well-lived. Is it all about us? The gospel of Jesus would teach us differently! Paul was dealing with this as well. In a few short verses he rehearses for us the incarnation, humiliation and exaltation of Christ as an example for all believers. In Christ alone we find the strength to live as he lives. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/092808Homily.mp3 Sun, 28 September 2008 11:00:00 -0500 32:00 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Philippians, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church "Why are you smiling?" - Philippians 1:12-26 Convinced that his imprisonment was for Christ, Paul makes audacious claims, even when his opponents were trying to discredit him and his ministry. Paul was confident that because he was sitting in prison for Christ other Christians were encouraged to rise to the occasion and continue in his ministry of proclaiming Jesus as Savior of the world. His outrageous faith embolden other to speak with power and conviction. When we live an outrageous faith we may make other upset with us, but we also encourage others to share the truth in Jesus. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/092108Homily.mp3 Sun, 21 September 2008 11:00:00 -0500 32:45 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Philippians, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Philippians 1:1-11 "Who's Your Partner?" Paul sat in a prison cell hundreds of miles from his fiends at Philippi, but he wasn�t alone. They were with him in that prison cell and he was encouraged by their partnership in the faith. The Apostles� Creed confesses, �We believe in the communion of saints,� and that is precisely what Paul believed and experienced. Christians don�t face the trials and struggles of life alone. We have Christ, and we have each other. No matter what we are up against, what �prison� we find ourselves in, we are not alone, we have a partner. http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/091408Homily.mp3 Sun, 14 September 2008 11:00:00 -0500 33:37 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Philippians, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Acts 16 A sermon series on Paul's letter to the Philippians http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/090708Homily.mp3 Sun, 7 September 2008 11:00:00 -0500 42:02 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Acts, Paul, Faith, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Living out the unexpected. Truth, love, integrity, honesty, humility, meekness http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/083108Homily.mp3 Sun, 31 August 2008 11:00:00 -0500 20:54 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, New Testament, Bible, Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church Matthew 16:13-20 Is religion simply a matter of personal opinion? http://www.trinityl.org/church/podcast/082408Homily.mp3 Sun, 24 August 2008 11:00:00 -0500 19:16 clean Trinity Lutheran church, Gospel, Parable, Matthew, New Testament, Bible, Jesus