New Beginnings Lutheran Church

Sometimes we treat strangers better than loved ones. Remember the way things were before? How can we get back to those good times when we would get along and actually look forward to seeing each other. Relationslips is a sermon series about gaining traction in your relationships.

Don’t you hate it when someone questions your motives? It hurts when others assume the worst about your intentions! Have you ever questioned why you’re in such a big fight over such a small matter? Ever feel taken for granted? Relationslips is a sermon series about gaining traction in your relationships.

Sometimes we all get caught thinking of what we want to say rather than actually listening. Have you felt like the person you addressed heard you, but didn’t listen? Have you ever questioned why you’re in such a big fight over such a small matter? Relationslips is a sermon series about gaining traction in your relationships.

Are you ever frustrated that you must keep telling someone the same thing over and over again? Have you felt like the person you addressed heard you, but didn’t listen? Have you ever questioned why you’re in such a big fight over such a small matter? Relationslips is a sermon series about gaining traction in your relationships.

So many Christians are looking forward to heaven. They hold to a concept of life after death. They imagine a happily ever after. But they are wrong! If you only have part of an answer, it is incomplete and, therefore, incorrect! God has so much more in store than what we look forward to. The resurrection promises more!

If you could avoid making mistakes, would you? Less regrets makes life better. This episode in our series will show us how to avoid a trap set for us all. We can all avoid this fatal flaw!

What sets you apart from everyone else? You were born for a reason. How does your purpose in life make you different? Could you miss what God has in mind for you by listening to others around you?

You’ve made your choice—or it’s been made for you by necessity! So how will you achieve your goal? What do you think it will take? You might be surprised by the ‘missing ingredient’ that you already have for you to win!

Have you ever been faced with a challenging decision? Have you ever looked for a sign from God to know what to do? Want to know how to make the right choice most of the time?

Who has God put in your life to help you succeed? Most would agree that behind any successful man is a strong woman. Man or woman, we all would do well to have someone like Deborah in our corner.

Do you agree or disagree with the proverb: “They who spare the rod hate the child, but those who love their children are diligent to discipline them”? Sometimes love must be tough, but how do you know when that is?

“Pain is weakness leaving the body.” “If it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger.” These machismo quips from the U.S. Marine Corps miss the point of suffering. God redeems our hurts to bring help.

When you’re in love, the world looks different. When a cause is great, people make great sacrifices. What is it that compels you? And, to better understand your passion, we must also ask, what discourages you?

You’ve heard it before: I was in the right place at the right time. Realtors made three rules that correspond: 1) Location. 2) Location. 3) Location. To discover your PLACE, you will profit from learning where you fit best.

When you were born again (all baptized believers were!), God sealed you with His Holy Spirit. And it is not what you know, but who you know that brings about your unique mix of grace-gifts (popularly known as spiritual gifts). Knowing your gifts helps you know your PLACE.

You were born with a bullseye. Your trajectory in life began before you were born! God wired you with specific outcomes in His holy mind. Regardless of the debate about nature and nurture, God has given you a personality on purpose.

“Meaningless, meaningless! A chasing after wind! Everything is meaningless!” Not really, but sometimes life can feel that way when you don’t know your PLACE.

Who am I? Where do I find my identity? These are questions that most of us wrestle with, and surprisingly, we find the answer to this question through Christmas. So, we still have one more Christmas present left to unwrap, us.

Christmas is woven deeply into our culture. All our hearts crave the significance of what took place at the nativity. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, invite others you know to come and discover what is wrapped inside the gift that seems so familiar.

This Christmas service will bring a much broader perspective than you may have ever considered! We will look at Christmas from the angel angle! We will also sing many beloved carols and enjoy a candlelight service. Invite your family and friends for a night of seeing Christmas afresh!

What some see as losses in a cultural war, God redeems. Even though we walk around parallel celebrations with many unaware of the origin of these festivities, God gives us opportunities to share real joy. Let’s unwrap Christmas.

Some may lament that Christmas has become a commercial enterprise, but this opens the door for conversation. Bright lights, gifts, and many of the songs all convey a deeper meaning. Let’s unwrap Christmas, hoping the significance will be revealed for more of us.

Christmas is both a religious and secular holiday. The result is two very different celebrations. Both share much in common: family, gift giving, charity. For those interested in the roots of Christmas, we are digging deeper than ever before.

Even non-Christians think they know the story of Christmas. People see nativity scenes in yards and hear talk of baby Jesus, but how many have really thought about its implications? Despite popular references in culture, how well do we know the real story?

What is your go-to test for “right & wrong”? Experiences? Feelings? Thoughts? Which is better for measuring what you believe and how you behave? Where does the Bible fit in all of this? Scripture changes everything!