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Dec 2020
Sermon for December 13, 2020 +++++++++ An African-American preacher asked his congregation, “What would you like people to hear at your funeral? Titles or testimonies? Would you want people to hear about your academic diplomas or your sport’s trophies, or maybe plaques on your wall from your company honoring your loyalty and hard work? Or would you rather have folks hear testimonies about simple deeds of kindness, unsung and unrecognized, showing that you cared about neighbors, friends, and even strangers. Testimonies would reveal your passion to bring encouragement for those who......
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Comfort My People- Sermon for December 6, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for December 6, 2020 +++++++ They say a picture is worth 1000 words. I have seen a picture that has been shown on all major news networks. The picture shows a...
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The Joy of Our Salvation- Sermon for November 15, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for November 15, 2020 +++++++ In the 1990’s the Synod would have Youth Group trips to Minneapolis to engage in servant projects. Several busses would be needed to transport about 90...
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Be Ready- Sermon for November 8, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for November 8, 2020 +++++++++ In April of 2014 over 200 high school age girls were abducted at night from their boarding school in Nigeria. They were held in captivity for well...
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The Truth Will Set You Free- Sermon for October 25, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for Reformation Sunday October 25, 2020 +++++++ Several years ago I was visiting a parishioner in the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. I was the man in black. It was a Sunday and...
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Come to the Banquet- Sermon for October 11, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for October 11, 2020 ++++++++ You may have seen a story reported on CBS Morning News about a couple who got married on August 15th. Their names are Tyler and Melanie and...
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Comfort- Sermon for October 4, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for October 4, 2020 ++++++++++ In the Thursday New York Times there was a picture gallery of staff of a small community hospital in Brooklyn. They were interviewed to get their thoughts...
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A Little Jesus in Us- Sermon for September 27, 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for September 27, 2020 +++++++ When I am watching TV I get annoyed with commercials. So while the commercials are playing I will switch over to QVC and see what is for...
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation- Sermon for September, 6 2020 from Pastor John
Sermon for September 6, 2020 +++++++++ Jesus began today’s gospel “If a member of the church sins against you….”; words that brought up painful memories. Years ago I remember a couple whose...
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