How to Listen to a Sermon in 4 Easy Steps and 1 Hard One
Last Updated on Friday, 26 February 2010 09:18
So it’s 11:15 a.m. on Sunday morning and the pastor stops in the middle of his sermon and says, “You know what I mean?” And you realize that no, you don’t know what he means. You’ve been thinking about college football for the last seven minutes. He could have been talking about the philosophical and political ramifications of the cartoon, Sponge Bob Square Pants, for all you know. I confess it’s happened to me.
In a parable on preaching and hearing, Jesus says, “Consider carefully how you listen (Luke 8:18).” God intends for us not just to hear sermons, but to take them to heart and be transformed by them. It’s possible to hear a sermon without really hearing it.
Here are four easy tips to help you get the most out of Sunday’s message:
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Lent Midweek Services
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2010 08:38
Beginning with Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010, Redeemer will offer special worship opportunities each Wednesday during lent at 7:00 p.m.
The Ash Wednesday service will be Holy Communion and will include the imposition of ashes.
The Wednesdays after Ash Wednesday will be evening prayer and will be take place in the Redeemer Center across the street from the church.
Pastor Stiegemeyer will be preaching a special series at the midweek services entitled: Mythbusters: Busting the Myths that Make Us Miserable.
Lent is a time for taking a fearless self-inventory. Pastor's special sermon series is designed to debunk pervasis myths which cause so much unhappiness. These are common lies we tell ourselves. But Jesus is the Truth. He is the Light which scatters the darkness.
Midweek Worship Schedule for Lent
February 17, 7:00 p.m. - Ash Wednesday - Busting Myths that Make Us Miserable, Intro
February 24, 7:00 p.m. - It's Always About Me
March 3, 7:00 p.m. - The World Owes Me Happiness
March 10, 7:00 p.m. - I Should Never Have to Feel Guilty
March 17, 7:00 p.m. - I Always Know Best
March 24, 7:00 p.m. - The Answer Lies Within Me
Our mission/ Our location
Last Updated on Saturday, 06 February 2010 21:29
Redeemer Mission:
Proclaiming to our community in word and deed the empowering love of God as demonstrated in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
E-mail Newsletter
The Redeemer Reporter is an occasional email church newsletter. It is a new way to strengthen communications within our congregation. This is not a replacement for the traditional newsletter you receive in the mail. We will continue to mail our monthly print newsletter. This new effort will allow us to provide supplemental information and updates in between the monthly mailings. If you would like to receive The Redeemer Reporter via email, please click here.
Intro to Christian Faith and Life
Pastor Stiegemeyer intends to begin a new class after Easter on the basic beliefs and practices of the Lutheran Church. This is open to everyone. No obligations. For those interested in joining Redeemer Lutheran Church, this class would meet a basic requirement. But it would be a good refresher for long-time members as well. For more info, speak to Pastor.
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