Zion Lake Crystal Sermons
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWeekly sermons from Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN, a congregation of the ELCA.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
"God Shows Up" (Jan 9, 2022)
January 10, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB“God Shows Up” January 9, 2022 Baptism of our Lord Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Invited Home" (Dec 24, 2021)
December 26, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB“Invited Home” December 24, 2021 Christmas Eve Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Seeking Sanctuary" (Dec 19, 2021)
December 19, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB“Seeking Sanctuary” December 19, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"A Home for All" (Dec 12, 2021)
December 12, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB“A Home for All” December 12, 2021 Third Sunday of Advent Scripture: Luke 3:1-18 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Laying the Foundation" (December 5, 2021)
December 06, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB“Laying the Foundation” December 5, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Homesick" (Nov 28, 2021)
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB“Homesick” November 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent Scripture: Luke 21: 25-36 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Who Rules You?" (November 21, 2021)
November 21, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBNovember 21, 2021 Christ the King Scripture: John 18:33-37 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Hold On" (Nov 14, 2021)
November 15, 2021 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MB“Hold On” November 14, 2021 Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 13:1-8 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Every Morning is Easter Morning" (Nov 7, 2021)
November 07, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MB“Every Morning is Easter Morning” November 7, 2021 All Saints Sunday Scripture: John 11:32-44 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Standing on Solid Ground" (Oct 31, 2021)
October 31, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB“Standing on Solid Ground” October 31, 2021 Reformation Sunday Scripture: John 8:31-36 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“Redirecting our Strengths for Service” (Oct 17, 2021)
October 17, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBOctober 17, 2021 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"What Must I Do?" (Oct 10, 2021)
October 10, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB“What Must I Do?” October 10, 2021 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Confirmation Sunday) Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Handle With Care" (Oct 3, 2021)
October 03, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB“Handle With Care” October 3, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 10:2-16 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Drawing the Circle Wide"
September 26, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB“Drawing the Circle Wide” September 26, 2021 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 9:38-50 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Grace is Pro Bono" (September 19, 2021)
September 21, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB“Grace is Pro Bono” September 19, 2021 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 9:30-37 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Your Cross, Not Theirs" (Sept 12, 2021)
September 12, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB“Your Cross, Not Theirs” September 12, 2021 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Updating the Map" (September 5, 2021)
September 05, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBSeptember 5, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 7:24-37 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“What We Want” (August 29, 2021)
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBAugust 29, 2021 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"New Life" (Ruth, Part 4)
August 22, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB“New Life” (Ruth, Part 4) August 22, 2021 Summer Sermon Series: Ruth Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Loss and Loyalty" (Ruth, Part )
August 01, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB“Loss and Loyalty” (Ruth, Part 1) August 1, 2021 Summer Sermon Series: Ruth Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"What Really Counts" (July 25, 2021)
July 25, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB“What Really Counts” July 25, 2021 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: John 6:1-21 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“Rest is God’s Gift to Us, for the World” (July 18, 2021)
July 18, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB“Rest is God’s Gift to Us, for the World” July 18, 2021 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Healing is Needed" (July 11, 2021)
July 11, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MB“Healing is Needed” July 11, 2021 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – Service of Healing Scripture: *Gospel: Matthew 8:1 3, 5 8, 13 17 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“Are You Ready to be Amazed?” (July 4, 2021)
July 04, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBJuly 4, 2021 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 6:1-13 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download.
“Go in peace. Don’t be afraid. Have faith.” (June 27, 2021)
June 27, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBJune 27, 2021 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 521-43 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Riding the Chaos" (June 20, 2021)
June 20, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB“Riding the Chaos” June 20, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Questions and Answers" (May 30, 2021)
May 30, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB“Questions & Answers” May 30, 2021 The Holy Trinity Scripture: John 3:1-17 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Outside the Lines" (May 23, 2021)
May 23, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB“Outside the Lines” May 23, 2021 Day of Pentecost Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Living as an Echo" (May 16, 2021)
May 16, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MB“Living as an Echo” May 16, 2021 Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture: John 17:6-19 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“Do You Love Me?” (May 9, 2021)
May 09, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBMay 9, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter Scripture: John 15:9-15 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Branches of the One Vine" (May 2, 2021)
May 02, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBMay 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"The Resurrection of the Body" (April 18, 2021)
April 18, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBApril 18, 2021 Third Sunday after Easter Scriptures: Luke 24:36b-48 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Unfolding in the Dark" (April 4, 2021)
April 04, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MB“Unfolding In the Dark” April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Scriptures: John 20:1-18 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"In Remembrance" (April 1, 2021)
April 02, 2021 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MBApril 1, 2021 Maundy Thursday Scriptures: John 13:1-17, 31b-35 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“Able to Withstand” (March 28, 2021)
March 28, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBMarch 28, 2021 Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion Scriptures: Mark 14:1-15:47 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Unafraid, Part 5: Aging, Illness, Dying, and the Fear of the Lord"
March 28, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBMarch 24, 2021 Midweek Lent Worship – “Unafraid” Series Part 5 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 (NRSV) This sermon series is based on “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” © 2008 by Adam J. Hamilton (Convergent Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York). A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Ch...
"We Don't Go to Church" (March 21, 2021)
March 21, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBMarch 21, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Lent Scriptures: John 12:20-33 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Unafraid, Part 4: Apocalypse, Change, Missing Out, and Finances"
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBMarch 17 2021 Midweek Lent Worship – “Unafraid” Series Part 3 Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4 (NRSV) This sermon series is based on “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” © 2008 by Adam J. Hamilton (Convergent Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York). A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Churc...
"Living in the Light" (March 14, 2021)
March 14, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBMarch 14, 2021 Fourth Sunday in Lent Scriptures: John 3:14-21 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Unafraid, Part 3: Failure, Disappointing Others, Insignificance, and Loneliness"
March 12, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBMarch 10, 2021 Midweek Lent Worship – “Unafraid” Series Part 3 Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9 (NRSV) This sermon series is based on “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” © 2008 by Adam J. Hamilton (Convergent Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York). A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church ...
"The Rules are for Relationship" (March 7, 2021)
March 09, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBMarch 7, 2021 Third Sunday in Lent Scriptures: Exodus 10:1-17 and John 2:13-22 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Unafraid, Part 2: Crime, Racism, Terrorism, and Politics"
March 04, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBMarch 3, 2021 Midweek Lent Worship – “Unafraid” Series Part 2 Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1-9 (NRSV) This sermon series is based on “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” © 2008 by Adam J. Hamilton (Convergent Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York). A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church ...
"Lose Your Life"
February 28, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBFebruary 28, 2021 Second Sunday in Lent Scriptures: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 and Mark 8: 31-38 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"Unafraid, Part 1: Understanding & Countering Fear"
February 26, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBFebruary 24, 2021 Midweek Lent Worship – “Unafraid” Series Part 1 Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33 (NRSV) This sermon series is based on “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” © 2008 by Adam J. Hamilton (Convergent Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York). A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lu...
"The Missing Pieces of Noah's Ark" (February 21, 2021)
February 21, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBFebruary 21, 2021 First Sunday in Lent Scriptures: Genesis 9:8-17 and Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“What are you Not Doing for Lent?” (Feb 17, 2021)
February 20, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBFebruary 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (NRSV) A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
“The Unveiling of Who Jesus Is” (February 14, 2021
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBSunday, February 14, 2021 A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Transfiguration Sunday Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 (NRSV) Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"When We're Tired - God is Not" (Feb 7, 2021)
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSunday, February 7, 2021 A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 (NRSV) Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Crystal, MN (ELCA) www.zionluthlakecrystal.org
"The Voice of Authority" (January 31, 2021)
February 01, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBSunday, January 31, 2021 A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in our community, Zion has shifted to online-only worship through January 31, 2021. Today’s service was livestreamed from the sanctuary by a group of less than 10 worship leaders. Additional details are available on our website. Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 (N...
"Trust in the Trustworthy" (January 24, 2021)
January 25, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBSunday, January 24, 2020 A video recording of today's service is available on Facebook. An online bulletin with readings and responses is available to download. Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in our community, Zion has shifted to online-only worship through January 31, 2021. Today’s service was livestreamed from the sanctuary by a group of less than 10 worship leaders. Additional details are available on our website. Third Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 and...