Summary: What is life? And why does the Christian Church have a diminished presence in the Western world today? The answer to both questions is the same. Today, we’ll find out what it is.

Referenced Bible verses: Genesis 1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:20; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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Summary: The vast majority of those in the United States who are not members of Christian churches or other religious organizations still believe in God or in some “higher power”. How can they be directed from a generic spirituality to a living faith in Jesus Christ? Today, we’re going to find out.

Referenced Bible verses: Exodus 20:1-3; Acts 17:22-31; Romans 10:13

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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Summary: Do you ever look around and wonder if Jesus is asleep somewhere? If he cares about us? So did His disciples, at least once. Today, we’re going to find out how Jesus answered them. And us.

Referenced Bible verses: Mark 4:35-41

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

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Summary: There are lots of kinds of mandarin oranges. Tangerines are one of them. Be a tangerine church. Today, we’ll find out why.

Referenced Bible verses: Mark 4:26-34; Ephesians 6:2-4; Exodus 20:12

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

Here are our related links:

Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

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Summary: There are people in our culture who are looking for transcendence in their lives. They’re not finding it in our churches. Why? How do we present a sense of transcendence in our worship, and in our lives? Is that even possible? Today, were going to find out.

Referenced Bible verses: John 1:1; Romans 11:33-36; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 2:5-11

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

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Summary: What the people of God should and shouldn’t do on the sabbath can’t be more relevant to revitalizing the Church in our time. Today, we’re going to find out why.

Referenced Bible verses: Genesis 20:8-11; Matthew 15:17-20 Mark 2:23 – 3:6

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

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Summary: As if contemplating the Holy Trinity isn’t enough to make us question our sanity, we heard news last week that made us question what it means to be human, and it wasn’t A.I. Today, we’re going to find out what it means.

Referenced Bible verses: John 3:1-17; Matthew 28:19-20

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

Here are our related links:

Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/ and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage

Blog (for theme text): pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com

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Summary: Adele had a hit song with “Set Fire to the Rain” about a toxic moment in a relationship. Today, we’re going to find out why those words are also an excellent way to describe the restoration of a relationship on the Day of Pentecost.

Referenced Bible verses: Acts 2:1-21; Exodus 3:2-6; Genesis 11:8-9; Matthew 3:11; Titus 3:4-8a

Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and benediction.

Our Email Address: TheRevsDavidandSally@gmail.com

Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

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