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In times of anxiety we can get tempted to give up our freedoms and turn to a strong man, dictator, or king to protect us and, supposedly, make us proud. But this is giving to a person what belongs only to God - our ultimate loyalty and worship. God delivers and brings peace, so we don't need a king. By Pastor Lars Hammar. Christ the King Sunday
A couple of the images referenced in the sermon - maps of Israel at the time of the Twelve Tribes and King David
How can we get a a 100% return on the talents God gave us? By investing in the community, the poor, and the things that matter. By Pastor Lars Hammar
Being ready for when God is speaking is about more than waiting for the second coming, it’s a way of life.
To be cursed is to be hated for who you are. To be blessed is to be loved after that. Jesus promises blessings to all who are cursed by the world in the Beatitudes.
The kingdom of God is like a banquet where all those who want to come may join, from wherever they are. By Pastor Lars Hammar
Peace is found in connections with others and the earth, by allowing ourselves to be open to experiencing their pain and joys. By Pastor Lars Hammar
Pastor Lars in the woods at McCarthy Beach State Park
Diagram 1 - “The Buffered Self” - the self that is protected from outside influences, and limited in experience
Diagram 2 - “The Spiritual Self” - the self open to experience, being affected, and more connected and at peace than the Buffered Self
Lord of Grace member Brian Clymer shares the word for October 8th, 2023
Lord of Grace member Sue Justis shares the word for September 3, 2023
Lord of Grace member William Willcoxson shares the word August 20, 2023
The third in a three-part series exploring the new Lord of Grace mission statement, focusing on the first line: Love God - and celebrate God’s Love for us in vibrant and creative worship.
June 11, 2023. By Pastor Lars Hammar
#NOTE - the volume was really low getting recorded, so you might need to turn it up a bit.
The second in a three-part series exploring the new Lord of Grace mission statement, focusing on the first line: Love God - and celebrate God’s Love for us in vibrant and creative worship.
The first in a three-part series exploring the new Lord of Grace mission statement, focusing on the first line: Love God - and celebrate God’s Love for us in vibrant and creative worship.
June 11, 2023. By Pastor Lars Hammar
The Bible begins with God's Spirit moving over the void and bringing about a world of peace and goodness, without rules or hierarchies. This is the order of creation, and the nature of God. By Pastor Lars Hammar. June 4, 2023
What does the church look like when it is doing what it should, being authentic in following Jesus? Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023. By Pastor Lars Hammar
God calls us into a life of experiencing the joy of one God. By Pastor Lars Hammar. May 21, 2023.
The voice of God often comes to us in the people he puts in our way, who we don't plan to meet, but who are opportunities to love, serve, and listen to. We can miss out on the spiritual life if we are too focused to hear God in the moment. Based on Acts 8:26-40. By Pastor Lars Hammar
In spiritual and personal matters, more work is not always more results. In fact, without time to spend on God, relaxation, relationships, we become less productive and creative. In the book of Acts, the Disciples decide that they need to delegate out the food bank ministry to free up time for the preaching and prayer. From the sermon series on Acts by Pastor Lars Hammar.
When you are put on a trial that's rigged, you speak the truth for those outside the court, who will see the injustice of it, not to get yourself out. This is the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. By Pastor Lars Hammar
God speaks to us in many ways and is with us every day because He is a faithful God. By Cindy Stein. April 23, 2023
The first in a series on the Book of Acts, Pastor Lars looks at the ongoing desire of the disciples to mix religion with state and culture, instead of going out and bringing the Gospel to the people.
