FPCLG Sermon Blog

confusing story about the mount of Transfiguration, so is much of life

When Jesus spoke of the Blessed he wasn't using our metric - he was redefining the way we measure our world.

When Jesus said "Repent!" He invited people to a God's eye view of the world.

The Apostle Paul saw the Corinthian Community for who they were in Christ, Jesus saw Peter for who he was.

Jesus submitted to John's Baptism because his call needed to be affirmed by those around him. No one can claim legitimate authority by their personal morality.

The wise ones followed and came to find Jesus, it matters what you are following.

As we conclude the year, what gift makes sense, what is God really asking of us>

The children and youth of FPCLG prepared this service for you with thanks to parent volunteers, Kelly Higgins and Jason Fahrenbach

Jesus told the people that neither John the Baptist nor he were considered adiquate because the people didn't know what they wanted.

We keep looking at quarterly reports when the mesure of the Bible is Generation to Generation.

Guest Preacher Doreen Sterba DeZur provides some literary interpretation of the ancient prophet's words

The way we measure determins the way we treat others

Some podcast providers did not receive this feed from November 9th, here's a recast for those who did not receive it

Many are trying to convince us that this is the worst ever and justify their angry tactics, they're wrong. It's not the end.

When the stuff that makes us hate becomes an idol of permission.

Jesus said the sinner's prayer was justified, the unsinner was not

Every generation blames the previous generation for their problems, but in the new age proclaimed by Jeremiah, God forgets their sin. Perhaps we should too.

Stop wrangling over words which only ruin the listeners, words from II Timothy we need today!

The Apostles asked for faith when Jesus told them to forgive. Forgiveness takes more faith than faultfinding

We are now disappearing 200,000 people, who are they?

Paul told Timothy to pray for kings and rulers so they would leave the Christians alone

We cannot change the potter's mind by being committeed to tradition!

Jesus invited the Pharisees to consider who they invite and include

We celebrated a Baptism and the comissioning of our Living Waters installation team leaving for El Salvador

The prophet Isaiah was clear, shelfishness will cause the land to kick the people out. The soil rebelion.

Our TUXIS youth group traveled to MIlwaukee to serve and grow, this service is their gift back to the congregation in thanks for making it happen.

Jesus tried to explain that receiving an inheritance is of no value after you die... what's the point? Eat, Drink, be Merry... how about today?

there was also a sermon about the futility of life... but why should we care - right?

Abraham barganed with God over the future of Sodom, this wasn't about sex, it was about reasons to forgive.

Abraham barganed with God over the future of Sodom, this wasn't about sex, it was about God looking for a reason to spare the city.

Jesus quieted Martha's business, Abraham welcomed God

Jesus quieted Martha's busyness, Abraham welcomed God

The laywer asked how he could eternally live on. He wasn't ready for the answer

The Good Samaritan story was prompted by a lawyer. What does it take? he asked, "Compassion!" answered Jesus. The lawyer left sad.

Paul was frustrated by those who added rules to the community's sense of grace. Love was to be the only debt.

Started off July with a final look at Galatians for now. How do you handle someone who has screwed up? Paul suggests, kindly, humbly, respectfully... Thank you so much Paul for taking the fun out of criticism.

Paul said unloving understanding, partial understanding, is like looking in the mirror. It's flawed.

We work hard to look good, because we think we look bad. But the fruits of the Spirit aren't work, they're just fruit.

Where you are in the story determins what you may learn from the text

Where you are in the story determins what you may learn from the text

The Unity of the Father and the Son requires a first century understanding of Fathers and Sons., Jesus represented the full will of the Faather, good old Jesus Godson.

The Unity of the Father and the Son requires a first century understanding of Fathers and Sons., Jesus represented the full will of the Faather, good old Jesus Godson.

The Penecost story in the Bible gives little content, but it does convey clarity

The Penecost story in the Bible gives little content, but it does convey clarity