We can let past and future swallow our present. But we have the God of the present. Abraham was 100 years old, Sarah, she was 90, and God was present to bring laughter through baby Isaac. These are His days and He is with us in our assembly. (Job 29:3-6; Ecclesiastes 7:10) Speaker(s): Thomas Schaller, […]

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We can be very childish in our speech and understanding. But love brings maturity as we seek forgiveness. Let’s learn to love and laugh a lot. It’s become too fashionable to complain. May we help people’s joy and see the sovereignty of God. (1 Corinthians 13; Philippians 4:4-13; Psalm 137) Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller, Pastor […]

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Paul uses the story of Abraham, Hagar, and Sarah to reveal the conflict between law and grace. Things done in our flesh turn out wild and contrary, like Ishmael. The things of grace bring rejoicing, like Isaac. (Galatians 4:22-31; Genesis 17:18) Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller, Pastor Gary Groenewold Sermon # 11299 7:30 PM on 7/19/2017   […]

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Worship, Joy and the Garment of Praise

We worship in Spirit and Truth. We rejoice in Christ Jesus. Our heaviness is covered by His garment, the holy robe of life He has given. We leap into laughter because our weights have been lifted. (Philippians 3:3; Isaiah 61:3) Speaker(s) Pastor Thomas Schaller Sermon # 11125 11:00 AM on 9/18/2016

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