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Today we move into Genesis 2 and 3 and reflect on the wisdom these chapters have for us. This is a continuation of our walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These sermons will be much more like a "Bible Study" in content and pacing so that we can have a better understanding of Genesis 1-11 and their importance in the rest of Scripture.

This week stays in Genesis 1 with a particular focus on what it means to be made in the image of God. This is a continuation of our walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These sermons will be much more like a "Bible Study" in content and pacing so that we can have a better understanding of Genesis 1-11 and their importance in the rest of Scripture.

This week begins a slow walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These sermons will be much more like a "Bible Study" in content and pacing so that we can have a better understanding of Genesis 1-11 and their importance in the rest of Scripture.

This sermon includes the kids' chat and then rolls into the sermon proper. Once again, to reflect on the topic at hand, Pastor Matt has participants guide the conversation with questions and comments.

Preached on Pentecost Sunday, but focused on the story of Numbers, Pastor Matt reflects on the text while responding to questions from participants.

For this Sunday, we started the message during the kids' chat to talk about the theme of the "Serpent" in scripture. Then we moved it to the full sermon, but unfortunately some of the sermon didn't record correctly, so the recording jumps right into it after the transition.

Pastor Matt reflects on the words of 1 Peter 3 and 4, focusing on the victory over evil that is ours in Christ through baptism which strengthens us to witness to the love and grace of God in our daily lives.

Pastor Matt reflects on Peter's words addressed to slaves and wives. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, there is help. Reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting "START" to 88788.

Pastor Matt reflects on 1 Peter 2:1-10 and the call we have as disciples to ground ourselves in the love of Christ and live as holy priests, revealing God's way of life and love in creation.

Pastor Matt continues to work through the book of 1 Peter with a particular focus on Peter's use of holiness and purity language, concepts often used very differently today than how they are used in the Jewish and Christian scriptures.

Pastor Matt reflects on the theological journey of St. Peter and how he calls Christians to live faithfully even when it results in suffering.

Pastor Matt reflects on the resurrection account in Matthew in this Easter Sunday reflection.

Pastor Matt reflects on Philippians 2 and what it means that Jesus did not use his divinity to his own advantage.

Pastor Matt reflects on the expanding love and provision of God as he does a survey of Ezekiel 34-48.

Pastor Matt reflects on the words of Isaiah 42 and what it means to be a deaf and blind people with a God who attends to his creation.

Pastor Matt reflects on the first 12 chapters of Genesis to talk about how Scripture critiques the dangerous tendency humans have to organize in communities in such a way that they take for themselves at the expense and to the harm of others.

Pastor Matt reflects on Gensis 3 to show how the language of Adam and Eve taking the fruit is a template for thinking about all of scripture and our own lives.

Pastor Matt reflects on what it means when Jesus says he is the fulfillment of the Torah and the Prophets in Matthew chapter 5.

Pastor Matt reflects on the book of Micah with a focus on the sixth chapter.

Pastor Matt reflects on Matthew chapter 4 and the Kingdom of Heaven. This sermon is short because we had a special meeting after the service.

Pastor Matt reflects on the importance of lament in the life of faith.

Pastor Matt reflects on the baptism of Jesus. He pulls from all three texts this week reflecting on Isaiah 42, Matthew 3, and Romans 6.

Pastor Matt reflects on Psalm 119, the fulfillment of the Torah, and the desire that God has to be in relationship with his creation.

Our Christmas Eve service centered on John's Christmas message from John 1. The sermon begins with a comment about LSB 384, Of the Father's Love begotten. You can search LSB 384 and listen to it if you would like more context for the opening comments.

Pastor 1 reflects on the first chapter of Matthew's Gospel to unpack the identity of Jesus.