922 Ministries - The CORE & St. Peter Lutheran

Perhaps more than ever, we are aware of our need for self-care. Ina busy, burn-out world, God’s people are called to rest, be still, and just “be” in the presence of God. But can self-care become selfish? Can a focus on ourselves go too far? Do we need to relearn the rhythms of exhausting work and actual rest?

“Didn’t Jesus say you shouldn’t judge?” Many people who know very little about the Bible know this much, namely, that Jesus had issues with people judging. Is that true? If so, wouldn’t it be wrong to judge another person for theirjudgment attitude? Or to confront someone for abusing a child? Or to look down on anyone for their racist views? These questions force us to think twice about what Jesus...

“Didn’t Jesus say you shouldn’t judge?” Many people who know very little about the Bible know this much, namely, that Jesus had issues with people judging. Is that true? If so, wouldn’t it be wrong to judge another person for theirjudgment attitude? Or to confront someone for abusing a child? Or to look down on anyone for their racist views? These questions force us to think twice about what Jesus...

Everyone agrees that love, in general, is good. But not everyone agrees that love, in specific instances, is equally good. How does one determine which love passes the morality test? Religion? Local culture? Personal feelings? Mutual consent? Does true love require more nuance than what our “love is love is love is love” culture currently tells us?

Everyone agrees that love, in general, is good. But not everyone agrees that love, in specific instances, is equally good. How does one determine which love passes the morality test? Religion? Local culture? Personal feelings? Mutual consent? Does true love require more nuance than what our “love is love is love is love” culture currently tells us?

You are wonderfully and uniquely designed by the God who has never once made a mistake. Therefore, you should be true to yourself. Be authentically you. Don’t hide yourself or fit into the mold made by those who don’t know your heart. Few messages are more often heard in our day than “Be you.” What should followers of Jesus make of this? Does our Father call us to be ourselves? Or is he offering u...

You are wonderfully and uniquely designed by the God who has never once made a mistake. Therefore, you should be true to yourself. Be authentically you. Don’t hide yourself or fit into the mold made by those who don’t know your heart. Few messages are more often heard in our day than “Be you.” What should followers of Jesus make of this? Does our Father call us to be ourselves? Or is he offering u...

God told me. God called me. God spoke to me. I felt God leading me, moving me, telling me to...What should we make of these often-heard statements? Is God whispering to each of us in a quiet voice that only those who still their souls can hear? What about those who were convinced that God spoke to them only later to find out that he didn’t? How can we confidently know that we have heard the voice...

God told me. God called me. God spoke to me. I felt God leading me, moving me, telling me to...What should we make of these often-heard statements? Is God whispering to each of us in a quiet voice that only those who still their souls can hear? What about those who were convinced that God spoke to them only later to find out that he didn’t? How can we confidently know that we have heard the voice...

It seems obvious that objective evidence should trump subjective opinion. Perhaps that is why scientists and their latest discoveries are frequently cited as the ultimate authority. But should modern people trust the “real” scientific conclusions of the 1700’s? 1800’s? 1900’s? If not, to what degree should we put our absolute trust in scientific matters today? How can a follower of Jesus thank God...

It seems obvious that objective evidence should trump subjective opinion. Perhaps that is why scientists and their latest discoveries are frequently cited as the ultimate authority. But should modern people trust the “real” scientific conclusions of the 1700’s? 1800’s? 1900’s? If not, to what degree should we put our absolute trust in scientific matters today? How can a follower of Jesus thank God...

If there is one moment in all of human history that you shouldn’t miss, it is this. The grave empty. The Enemy defeated. The Savior wins. No news is better than the news we celebrate on this big day. The faith of Christians hinges on Christ's resurrection. In this sermon, Pastor Mike Novotny goes into detail the significance of Good Friday's events plus Easter Sunday. Both fulfill Old Testament pr...

If there is one moment in all of human history that you shouldn’t miss, it is this. The grave empty. The Enemy defeated. The Savior wins. No news is better than the news we celebrate on this big day. The faith of Christians hinges on Christ's resurrection. In this sermon, Pastor Tim Glende goes into detail the significance of Good Friday's events plus Easter Sunday. Both fulfill Old Testament prop...

The Kingdom of God is unlike any other kingdom, because Jesus is unlike any other king. Our Key humbly rode into Jerusalem to the shouts of the crowd, picturing the humble end of Holy Week, where our King would fight death for us and open the gates to the kingdom of light.

The Kingdom of God is unlike any other kingdom, because Jesus is unlike any other king. Our Key humbly rode into Jerusalem to the shouts of the crowd, picturing the humble end of Holy Week, where our King would fight death for us and open the gates to the kingdom of light.

At the cross, Jesus looked nothing like God. Darkness covered the sky. Nails held him to the tree. Death struck again. Perhaps that’s why Jesus made sure his closest friends didn’t miss that moment on the mountain, the one where he revealed his glory and proved his true identity. As we walk with Peter, James, and John to the cross in the next two weeks, let us see the glory of Jesus with fresh eye...

At the cross, Jesus looked nothing like God. Darkness covered the sky. Nails held him to the tree. Death struck again. Perhaps that’s why Jesus made sure his closest friends didn’t miss that moment on the mountain, the one where he revealed his glory and proved his true identity. As we walk with Peter, James, and John to the cross in the next two weeks, let us see the glory of Jesus with fresh eye...

You give what you get. That little sentence summarizes so much of the Christian faith, especially after you read the tense story of the sinful woman who crashed the Pharisee’s party. Jesus used this awkward moment to proclaim forgiveness to sinners and remind us of the only logical response to a God who has forgiven our entire spiritual debt.

You give what you get. That little sentence summarizes so much of the Christian faith, especially after you read the tense story of the sinful woman who crashed the Pharisee’s party. Jesus used this awkward moment to proclaim forgiveness to sinners and remind us of the only logical response to a God who has forgiven our entire spiritual debt.

To call Jesus just a “good teacher” or a “religious influencer” would be to miss this moment, that is, the moment when he stopped a funeral process in its tracks. Jesus’ ability to raise the dead proves that he is indeed great, as great as God himself, and able to do the greatest thing of all—give us life through his sacrificial death.

To call Jesus just a “good teacher” or a “religious influencer” would be to miss this moment, that is, the moment when he stopped a funeral process in its tracks. Jesus’ ability to raise the dead proves that he is indeed great, as great as God himself, and able to do the greatest thing of all—give us life through his sacrificial death.

When you are tempted by the sins that know you all too well, don’t miss the moment was Jesus was tempted too. There, in the desert just beyond the Jordan River, Jesus showed us how to fight temptation by turning constantly to God’s Word. Even better, however, he fought for us, overcoming the Tempter and maintaining his identity as the sinless Son of God who came to save us.

When you are tempted by the sins that know you all too well, don’t miss the moment was Jesus was tempted too. There, in the desert just beyond the Jordan River, Jesus showed us how to fight temptation by turning constantly to God’s Word. Even better, however, he fought for us, overcoming the Tempter and maintaining his identity as the sinless Son of God who came to save us.

The baptism of Jesus is an equally confusing and wonderful moment.  Even the man who baptized him, John, wondered if the sinless Son of God should be baptized at all.  But Jesus indeed was baptized, and the entire Trinity showed up to celebrate the moment.  The voice of the Father came from heaven, reminding us all that Jesus is his beloved Son, the only one equipped to save us from our sins. 

The baptism of Jesus is an equally confusing and wonderful moment.  Even the man who baptized him, John, wondered if the sinless Son of God should be baptized at all.  But Jesus indeed was baptized, and the entire Trinity showed up to celebrate the moment.  The voice of the Father came from heaven, reminding us all that Jesus is his beloved Son, the only one equipped to save us from our sins.