Central Lutheran Church

Central Lutheran Church - Elk River

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Weekly sermons from our Central Lutheran Church preaching team plus quick reflections from Pastor Ryan Braley. Real talk, ancient wisdom, and honest questions — all designed to help you learn, grow, and find encouragement when you need it most. At Central, our mission is simple: FOLLOW Jesus together, be a community where you BELONG, and LOVE our neighbors across the street and around the world. Think deeper. Live freer. Share an episode with a friend and visit us in person anytime — you’re always welcome here in Elk River, MN.

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Not a Dead Hope with Pastor Ryan Braley 18.07.2023 33:43

Send us Fan Mail Prepare for a transformative journey as we navigate the teachings of 1st Peter, which offers us a blueprint for cultivating a living beacon of hope amid a culture often at odds with our faith. Picture an older, wiser Peter, sharing his mission to carry the gospel beyond Israel, and let his wisdom inspire you. In this series, we promise to lift the veil off the rich layers of this...

Jeremiah 29:11 is Not About You with Pastor Ryan Braley 10.07.2023 28:15

Send us Fan Mail In an enlightening sermon centered on Jeremiah 29:11, Pastor Ryan Braley emphasized the significance of understanding the verse in its proper context. The sermon explored how this popular Bible verse is often quoted as a source of comfort and assurance, but its true meaning is often misunderstood. Join us! Facebook | Instagram | www.clcelkriver.org

The Path with Sonja Knutson 03.07.2023 20:54

Send us Fan Mail In a thought-provoking sermon centered on the Good Samaritan, Sonja Knutson urged the congregation to contemplate their role within the timeless parable. The sermon delved into the question posed by the lawyer, "Who is my neighbor?" and shifted the focus towards self-reflection. Through engaging storytelling, the sermon vividly portrayed the wounded traveler, the indiffe...

Peace…..REALLY? with Ben Carruthers 26.06.2023 29:12

Send us Fan Mail This sermon by Ben Carruthers centers around the central message that peace, both within ourselves and in our relationships with others, is not something we can generate solely on our own efforts. Instead, it is a divine gift bestowed upon us by God, and our role is to embrace and share this precious gift with the world. Join us! Facebook | Instagram | www.clcelkri...

Faith in the Fire with Ben Carruthers 20.06.2023 25:34

Send us Fan Mail In a powerful sermon based on Daniel 3:19-29, titled "Faith in the Fire," Ben Carruthers encourages his congregation to embrace unwavering faith even in the midst of life's fiercest trials. Drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who faced the fiery furnace, Ben Carruthers explores the transformative power of faith and its a...

Rules for Life, Yoda, and the Belly of the Great Fish with Pastor Ryan Braley 12.06.2023 34:29

Send us Fan Mail The sermon explores the story of Jonah from the Bible and delves into its symbolic and metaphorical elements. It emphasizes the idea that the grace of God, represented by the fish that saves Jonah from drowning, is not a form of punishment but an act of mercy. The belly of the whale becomes Jonah's salvation, analogous to a dark cave or tomb where he is confronted with fear,...

Start Walking with Sonja Knutson 05.06.2023 21:30

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Dead Water and Living Water with Pastor Ryan Braley 30.05.2023 31:06

Send us Fan Mail The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking and experiencing living water, symbolizing the goodness of God, in order to find refreshment and be able to share it with others. It warns against mistaking Dead Seas for living water, suggesting that many people are searching for true fulfillment but are deceived by false substitutes. Join us! Facebook | Instagram | ...

The Blind Man Healed Twice with Pastor Ryan Braley 22.05.2023 32:46

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Samson's Strength with Ben Carruthers 17.05.2023 24:56

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Short - Reflect the Goodness of God 03.05.2023 0:47

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