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Because We Are Often Blind to Our Own Faults we need to be thankful for friends like Nathan. We need to be thankful for friends who care enough to bring our faults to our attention and who are courageous enough to challenge our conduct.

How To Be A Giant Killer - Audio

February 28, 2010 01:00 - 31 minutes - 7.32 MB

Today's reading presents David as a young man filled with faith in the Lord. He was not afraid to go to battle with the giants of life & claim victory in the name of the Lord. David was a giant killer & you need to know that you can be too! Let me share 3 simple steps that are absolutely necessary on HOW TO BE A GIANT KILLER.

Living In a War Zone - Audio

February 21, 2010 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.4 MB

Got your spiritual armor on? Then leave it on! If not--get it on!

God's Valentine - Audio

February 14, 2010 01:00 - 30 minutes - 7.06 MB

In a sense, every time we meet for worship we celebrate love, God's love. He sent us a Valentine: His Word! Then He sent us His Son, Jesus, who is love personified - a living valentine.

State of the Union - Audio

January 31, 2010 01:00 - 32 minutes - 7.62 MB

An look at the past, present and future of 1st Lutheran.

Casting Your Vision - Audio

January 10, 2010 01:00 - 34 minutes - 8.08 MB

The more you know, the more you can pass on. The more you know, the more effectively you can train others. In casting your vision, you have to be able to say, I'll show you how.

Increasing Your Vision - Audio

January 03, 2010 01:00 - 30 minutes - 6.98 MB

If you are a follower of Jesus then your vision for your life does come by revelation of God. Being a person of vision means that you have caught hold of God's dream for your life.

2010 Priorities - Audio

December 31, 2009 01:00 - 20 minutes - 4.72 MB

If you always seek first in life to glorify & honor God you won't go very wrong in life. There are three basic priorities that I believe every Christian should have in life. Consider & remember them.

Take A Breath and Relax--Christmas Is Over - Audio

December 27, 2009 01:00 - 17 minutes - 4.11 MB

The Christmas spirit, the birth of Jesus lived on in so-called leftovers of society as we read about Simeon & Anna in our Bible reading this morning. Christmas does not end with the day being over, but Christmas & what it truly means lives on each day.

The Gift of Jesus - Audio

December 25, 2009 01:00 - 15 minutes - 3.52 MB

Whadjuhgitferchristmas? The best gift of all--Jesus!

A Season of Expectation - Audio

December 13, 2009 01:00 - 29 minutes - 6.71 MB

When the Messiah comes, he will change your heart, your soul & your being. He will fill your spirit with the presence of God & He will fill your life with passion & purpose.

John the Baptist & the War Against Christmas - Audio

December 06, 2009 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.32 MB

John the Baptist captured the essence of what it means to be a Christ follower. He is to become greater; I'm to become less. His job & purpose, was to pave the way for the coming of the Messiah.

Jesus: Front & Center - Audio

November 29, 2009 01:00 - 29 minutes - 6.83 MB

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we will, for the next weeks, look at some passages of Scripture that historically have been read in worship services on the Sundays before Christmas. Specifically, we'll look at the readings from the gospel of Luke.

Thanksgiving--Unique Holiday - Audio

November 25, 2009 01:00 - 22 minutes - 5.12 MB

When you examine it a little closer you will see that Thanksgiving Day has three faces: one is historical, one secular & one Scriptural.

Believe, Teach & Confess--Communion - Audio

November 22, 2009 01:00 - 26 minutes - 5.97 MB

It's been called the Lord's Supper, Communion, Eucharist, the Mass, Sacrament of the Altar, Lord's Table & the Breaking of Bread. But my question to you today is "What is this meal?"

Believe, Teach & Confess--Baptism - Audio

November 15, 2009 01:00 - 25 minutes - 5.94 MB

The Lutheran Church, however, has always taught that baptism is for everyone, including infants. We believe, teach & confess that Jesus wants babies to be baptized. We do so for the following 5 reasons...

Believe Teach & Confess...Bible - Audio

November 08, 2009 01:00 - 35 minutes - 8.09 MB

The LCMS believes Scripture alone not Scripture & tradition, Scripture & the church, Scripture & human reason, or Scripture & experience stands as the final standard of what the Gospel is. But we also believe that confidence in the reliability of the Bible is not possible apart from faith in Jesus. Christians believe what the Scriptures teach because they first believe in Jesus Christ.

How NOT To Be Saved - Audio

October 25, 2009 01:00 - 26 minutes - 5.96 MB

How important is it to us that the gospel be taught in its truth & purity & that our practice be in accord with it? These are the questions that confront us today, as we observe Reformation Day 2009. The question is, why is this so important to believe, teach & confess the faith?

I Am Content - Audio

October 18, 2009 01:00 - 12 minutes - 2.89 MB

Why can I handle it? It is simply because Jesus Christ gives me the power to face any & every situation that comes my way & I can handle anything through Christ who gives me strength.

Who Is Jesus? - Audio

October 04, 2009 01:00 - 22 minutes - 5.09 MB

What is Jesus really like? Who is He? Obviously, we can learn most about Jesus from the Bible. The first thing we know about Jesus is something that nearly everyone would agree on...

Get Advice - Audio

September 20, 2009 01:00 - 26 minutes - 6.17 MB

If you are in the process of getting it together & keeping it together, you will need to fine-tune the art of taking advice. Everyone needs advice & the book of Proverbs tells us it is absolutely essential to take advice in order to succeed in life.

Choose Friends - Audio

September 13, 2009 01:00 - 30 minutes - 6.95 MB

Proverbs says a lot about friendships about the kind of friend we should look for & the kind of friend we should be. It teaches us that there is more to friendship than being acquainted with someone, or socializing with someone. It offers an exalted view of friendship that goes beyond surface-level to a deeper level where we share hearts & lives with one another.

Work Hard - Audio

September 06, 2009 01:00 - 25 minutes - 5.86 MB

The book of Proverbs tells us that God wants us to succeed in work. It contains a promise (16:3) Commit to the Lord whatever you do & your plans will succeed.

Trust God - Audio

August 30, 2009 01:00 - 31 minutes - 7.22 MB

In God we trust - or do we? You see if you want to get it together, or if you've gotten it together & you want to keep it together, there's only one way to pull it off you've got to learn to put your trust in God.

Take Charge - Audio

August 23, 2009 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.19 MB

Solomon encouraged us in Proverbs 4:25 to: Let your eyes look straight ahead & fix your gaze directly before you. Doing this requires that we take charge of our lives, that we make the effort to live with a focus & a direction. Proverbs encourages us live this way & today we'll look at 4 steps

Wise Up! - Audio

August 16, 2009 01:00 - 24 minutes - 5.58 MB

Today we're beginning a new series called Get Smart. And there's only one way to do that successfully over the long haul you have to develop wisdom. So, for the next 10 weeks, we'll look at ways we can apply wisdom to basically every area of our life our spiritual life, our job, our friendships, our finances & on & on. This book contains advice for getting it together & keeping it together.

More Power To You--Part 4 - Audio

August 09, 2009 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.2 MB

If you'll get serious about the walk of faith, I can guarantee (because the Bible guarantees) that certain things will happen.

More Power To You--Part 3 - Audio

August 02, 2009 01:00 - 28 minutes - 6.48 MB

Yes, Faith comes from hearing the message & the message is heard through the word of Christ." The more you hear the word the stronger your faith becomes. But what does that mean: hear the word of Christ?

More Power To You--Part 2 - Audio

July 26, 2009 01:00 - 30 minutes - 6.99 MB

Works means "corresponding actions." Faith without corresponding actions is dead. He doesn't say that faith without corresponding feelings is dead. He doesn't say that faith without an emotional rush is dead. He says that faith without works

More Power To You--Part 1 - Audio

July 19, 2009 01:00 - 25 minutes - 5.8 MB

I want to challenge you to begin expecting the blessing of God in your life. I want to challenge you to begin to expect that God will help you & protect you & use you & work through you in spite of obstacles you may be facing right now.

In the Beginningm God... - Audio

July 12, 2009 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.12 MB

Our purpose is to look at the creation of God & by looking at the creation of God what He created & how He created it. I want us to see why He created it. In order to do that, we're going to discover a few things about creation.

3 Temptations Americans Face - Audio

July 05, 2009 01:00 - 18 minutes - 4.06 MB

A few years ago a picture of the historic flag designed by Betsy Ross appeared on the front page of a Chicago newspaper & underneath it was this caption, It's time to check our stitches again. Friends, maybe it is time for us to check the stitches & to make sure that we are still the home of the brave, & the land of the free. So, let me call your attention this morning to three temptations that I think Americans are facing today.

Flow - Audio

June 28, 2009 01:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MB

For healing to take place--there are 3 things we need to let go of!

In Times Like These - Audio

June 21, 2009 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.26 MB

In times likes these...here are 5 things to hang on to!

God's Mission--The Zacchaeus Factor - Audio

June 18, 2009 01:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

Texas District (LCMS) Mission and Ministry Facilitator Paul Krentz shares a message about missions and evangelism/

Meeting With God - Audio

June 07, 2009 01:00 - 25 minutes - 5.78 MB

Worship is being drenched by God. See how!

Would Jesus Join Your Church? - Audio

May 31, 2009 01:00 - 35 minutes - 8.1 MB

We all have our reasons for joining a church. But what is God looking for>

One Nation Under God - Audio

May 24, 2009 01:00 - 27 minutes - 6.26 MB

As we look at our civic responsibility on this Memorial Day, the question is not, should a Christian be involved in government. The question is: Can you be the Christian you are commanded to be & not be involved? This morning I want to share 5 things every Christian must do for their government if they're going to obey the Word of God.

Celebrating the Aroma of Christ - Audio

May 17, 2009 01:00 - 25 minutes - 5.64 MB

90th Anniversary Guest Preacher

In the Zone - Audio

May 10, 2009 01:00 - 32 minutes - 7.28 MB

Jesus said, Abide in me & I will abide in you. He is saying, Include me in the details of your day & I will fill your life with My presence. When we do that, we enter into the zone of Christian living & our lives begin to work more effectively & more efficiently than ever before. In John 15:1-8 Jesus mentions 3 ways you'll benefit from living in the zone of His presence.

A Bold Witness - Audio

May 03, 2009 01:00 - 21 minutes - 4.93 MB

Texas District President Ken Hennings speaks at 90th Anniversary

Walk the Talk - Audio

April 26, 2009 01:00 - 34 minutes - 7.79 MB

Friends when our lives don't measure up, we lose impact. Unless we live holy lives, we cannot make a difference. Today, we're going to look at 3 ways we can learn to walk our talk.

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