In this episode guest preacher Mark Birkholz, a WELS Mission Counselor from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, delivers a sermon discussing Mark 6:1-6, where Jesus visits his hometown with his disciples and teaches in the synagogue on the Sabbath. The locals are astonished by his wisdom and miracles but are skeptical due to their familiarity with his background as a carpenter and his family. They take offense at him, leading Jesus to remark that a prophet is honored everywhere except in his own town and among his relatives.

Mark explains that Jesus, being human and obedient to his parents, faced skepticism from those who knew him. Despite this, he was a legitimate speaker in the Jewish community according to their customs, being 30 years old, the same age as when he was baptized. The skepticism stemmed from the locals' perception of him as just a regular person, not divine. Jesus confronted skepticism and tough situations without resorting to violence. His perfect life and sacrificial death for the forgiveness of sins emphasizes that he lived a human life but ultimately provided salvation, offering his perfect life to us as he calls us his children.

This Sunday sermon, based on Mark 6 verses 1-6, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on July 8, 2024. This sermon is preached by guest preacher Reverend Mark Birkholz, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) serving as a Mission Counselor. Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church

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In this episode Tim delivers a sermon discussing Mark 4:35-41, where Jesus calms a storm, astonishing his disciples. Despite their experience as sailors, the disciples are overwhelmed by the storm’s intensity and question if Jesus cares about their safety. When they wake him, Jesus rebukes them for their fear and calms the storm, leaving the disciples terrified of his power.

Tim explores the nature of fear and faith, distinguishing between fear of danger, which leads to fleeing or freezing, and fear of God, which entails trusting in His power and love. He explains that the disciples' fear revealed their lack of trust in Jesus’ care. True fear of God, Tim emphasizes, involves faith and trust in His love, even amidst life’s storms. He highlights that the disciples did the right thing by turning to Jesus in their fear, and encourages us to do the same, trusting that Jesus is with us through all trials.

This Sunday sermon, based on Mark 4 verses 35-41, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on June 23, 2024. This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church

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God emphasizes the importance of keeping promises, regardless of whether the other party deserves it. Breaking promises, leads to severe consequences. This principle applies to various aspects of life, such as marriage and employment, where loyalty and commitment are paramount.

The parable concludes with God’s promise of restoration through Jesus, a descendant of David. Jesus, by humbling himself and remaining obedient, fulfilled God’s promises and achieved his rightful place on the throne. This highlights that God keeps has promises and values loyalty.

In our lives, keeping promises reflects God’s character. Though promises might seem insignificant, they are opportunities to demonstrate faith and integrity. As Christians, let us be known for our loyalty and trustworthiness, embodying God’s unwavering faithfulness.

This Sunday sermon, based on Ezekiel 17 verses 22-24, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on June 16,2024. This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church

Intro Music "On the Way" by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
copyright (℗) by: Ludovico Einaudi (in 2006)

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Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.