Grace of God Sermoncast

The Easter message profoundly shapes daily life by anchoring it in the reality of Jesus' resurrection. This event, affirms the existence of God and validates Jesus' divinity. Moreover, it promises the resurrection of all believers, offering hope beyond death. The Resurrection not only demonstrates God's power over death but also underscores the significance of Jesus&

We thank Reverend Mark Wendland for serving us in worship today. His active pastoral ministry took place as a foreign missionary in Zambia and Malawi, as well as stateside parishes in Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This Sunday sermon, based on 2 Thessalonians 2 verses 13-17 , was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on April 7, 2024. This sermon is preached by Reverend Ma

In a reflection on Maundy Thursday, Tim discusses the unity expressed in the Lord's Supper as outlined in 1 Corinthians 10:16-17. The juxtaposition of contemporary American Christian worship experience with that of the early Corinthian congregation, emphasizing the nature of gatherings and the integration of the Lord's Supper with fellowship meals. The essence of Communi

What does true humility look like? What about false humility? How can we see a difference?In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters." You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652934The mus

On Good Friday, Jesus, the Son of God, hung on the cross, speaking only seven times. Jesus' impending death was foretold: to die for the forgiveness of sins out of boundless love. His crucifixion symbolized the removal of sin's barrier between God and humanity, demonstrated by the tearing of the temple curtain. Through his sacrifice, Jesus reconciled God and humans, elimi

In this podcast episode, Tim dives into the whole idea of "minimal facts" from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-27. He kicks it off with some everyday examples, like finding your toddler in a flour mess or seeing your car with a smashed window with the glove box opened; situations where you can pretty much piece together what went down with just a few basic facts.Basic facts suc

What can lead to spiritual progress in our lives? And what spiritual progress would truly dismay Satan and his demons? Episode 13 of the Screwtape Letters offers us a few thoughts on that topic.In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters." You can buy a copy of the book on various website

Material left out of our March 10 message on Numbers 21:4-9. Pastor Tim discusses the way that group attitudes led to sin, and to repentance, for the Israelites during the event of the bronze snake. Like the Israelites, we are often shaped by the groups to which we belong. Look for these bonus episodes on occasional Tuesdays. Music is "What Words Can't Say" by Vlad G

In this podcast episode, we explore the events of Palm Sunday through the lens of Mark 11:1-19, delving into what Jesus saw when he entered Jerusalem and approached the temple. As Jesus rode into the city, crowds hailed him with shouts of "Hosanna," a cry for salvation. But what did they expect this salvation to look like?Some anticipated a political savior who would over

Michael Scott finds himself unable to fulfill a promise to pay college tuition for a group of eager students. Despite the letdown, these students' commitment to their education underscores the influence promises wield.In dissecting the notion of faith, we discern two meanings: beliefs held and the act of belief itself. While religions offer distinct systems of belief, the esse