How Not to Miss Out On Jesus

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How Not to Miss Out On Jesus

Lowertown St. Paul

November 24, 2024 • Paul Stiver • Luke 4:14–30, Isaiah 61

Why do some people receive the words of Jesus so gladly while others reject Jesus and his gospel so abruptly? Are some people just better, more self-aware, and more tuned-in spiritually than others? Can we understand reasons why the gospel of God’s grace elicits a response that either enrages us or humbles us? This sermon will show us how [not] to miss out on Jesus.

How to totally miss the point ...while doing and saying all the right things

December 15, 2024 • Steve Treichler • Isaiah 29:9–14, Matthew 15:1–20

Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but it can also be a very spiritually dry season as well. The traditions that are there to encourage us can end up becoming an in themselves. How does religion and tradition become a barrier to our relationship with God? How do we once again make sure we keep the “Christ” in Christmas? This week, we will focus in on these questions and more.

Wonder Upon Wonder!

December 15, 2024 • Drew Zuehlke • Isaiah 29, Mark 7

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December 8, 2024 • Davis Johnson • Isaiah 42:1–4

Wait...God is hiding? Yes, Scripture and our experiences both testify that He is often concealed. But perhaps He’s hiding not to confuse but redirect -- away from speculation, pride, and misplaced seeking -- and inviting you to find Him in the last place you’d expect: humility, suffering, and the ordinary. Finding God isn’t about striving or guessing but trusting when He says, “Here I am, for you.”