June 4, 2017. In the Gospel of John we don't hear about hundreds or thousands of people being converted all at once. Instead, we hear how the Spirit can work one person at a time. Pastor Keith's sermon today is about how we can open our doors and let go of grudges so that the Spirit can work through us, individually and in small groups, sharing the peace of Jesus. *** [Keywords: 1960s song 2017 Africa Archdiocese Archbishop Carlson Cathedral Basilica Chaifetz Arena Christians and Jews Delmar Easter Ethiopian Ferguson uprising Gethsemane I am the way Indiana Jesus Jesus asks for some water Jewish authorities John Lindell Luke version in Acts Minnesota Pastor Keith Holste Paul converted in a vision Peter boldly preached Philip Reverend Traci Blackmon SLU Saint Louis University Spirit alongside them St. Louis community Taizé Community of France acceptance act one on one affirmation and they'll know we are Christians by our love anoints them with the Spirit assurance assured of living presence blind bombings en masse book of Acts breath given to Adam breathes on them by our side change for the better church might be born comforts them coming of Spirit community meetings conflicted times courage different view disciples discussions alone distraught and fearful group doing the wash doorway due to fear enmity enters our room fear and anxiety and anger given back fill her water jars forgive like he did game plan gathered getting involved good of the world great sounds grudges die hard grudges we harbor hatred for Jesus having Christians jailed he calls us he is alive healing hear his voice heckled by audience hide behind closed doors hope huddled away hymns images of fire in their midst individual conversations influence inroads into communities killings in the community know his peace large group larger groups live side by side lots of people love him Massachusetts may one day be restored meditative style of music move on to new life my peace I give to you national responsibilites Nicodemus not using door on our behalf on our side one person at a time other townspeople our doors are shut paraclete peace would require forgiveness pilgrimage of trust place of division power of the Spirit prayer presence of God present him well to the world purported religious groups redesign their lives reevaluate our lives refuse to forgive people religious motivations resurrection scared sermon sermon of Peter sharing Gospel sister congregation small groups of people small ways to do things smaller groups social and religious groups of the city stream telling another person tells her about her life temple tend to grudges and differences things can be well in my life thought they were safe thousands converted truth two different kinds of Pentecost ups and downs of life walk of trust walks by us each step we are one in the spirit we have an Advocate we pray that all unity we will walk hand in hand went and got others weren't so welcome what do we do now? woman at the well women word of life word of mouth work of the spirit is showing work to understand one another yearlong process]

May 21, 2017. Commencement speeches such as we hear this time of year always have at least two parts: advice, and encouragement to the graduates. In her sermon today, Pastor Penny talks about Jesus' "commencement speech" to us. He offers us advice and encouragement, and also a promise: that by his death and resurrection he has paid the fine for the penalty we deserve. *** [Keywords: 2017 Gospel Greek Holy Spirit Jesus claims that we are his friends Jesus gives the disciples Jesus has removed our guilt Pastor Penny Holste a little unfair admit to ourselves advances in technology all the things he taught them also points to truth another police car arrested at least two parts ate meal together because we remember his love for us began to get nervous beyond any promise big comfort big help by his death and resurrection by the Spirit and the Son and the Father came up to his window commentator counselor country congregation crucifixion dear to me deeper and more beautiful didn't have sidewalks disciples do things wrong doesn't even seem fair doesn't get you anywhere doesn't make sense don't want to face driving to meeting at night entire city block entryway everything is electives failed the test failures we have final exams financial advisor flashing red lights from now on there is no core curriculum give encouragement give some advice gives you something to do gnarled tree trunk going out into the world alone going wrong in family got off the hook graduates great aunt green leaves oranges bright butterflies guilt gets to us he pays that fine he will ascend out of their vision forever help not only survive but succeed here comes the encouragement part here comes the promise that Jesus makes highway patrolman if you love me keep my commandments in bed with a mosquito interpret keep that lamp keepsakes killed knows he's about to die lamp that looked like tree late to meeting lawyer legal problems license lifestyle shows it look for truth in Washington love our physical comfort member of his congregation minister friend need help next Sunday no traffic not begrudgingly not going to be easy not so easy to see truth in our own lives now and forever we are guided and comforted obey my commandments on our piano painted glass paper dolls in cupboard point out our guilt politicians are human beings politics preserving this planet really believe remember her love remember patient gentle loving woman rest of your life in front of you resurrected from the dead rollerskating see him alive send them the Advocate seniors sergeant says you're a friend of his sergeant was his friend sermon sisters and brothers slow down and drive safely so hard to believe solve problems of the world someone you call to your side speaker spirit of Christ spirit of truth started speeding take away all failures of disciples things are hard time for commencement speeches tiny house to guard to hold dear to preserve too small to be effective truly exciting thing about your life uncomfortable uncomfortable truths unfairness that God treats us with vehicle waited for verdict walking we are forgiven and loved we are guilty we deserve penalty we feel very alone we haven't earned it who's telling the truth and who's not will be alone will they remember willingly went through world doesn't accept it worry is like rocking chair your generation]

May 7, 2017. We are surrounded by voices in our lives, some we can trust and others we cannot. Some voices, even those we respect, can suck the life out of us. Whether they come from our work, raising our children, or making money, how do we determine which voices we can trust? Of course there is one voice we can trust. Jesus is our perfect good shepherd who came for us to have abundant life. Pastor Penny preaches on what that means for our lives today. *** [Keywords: 2017 Africa Augustana Lutheran Church Christ lived and died and rose for us Christian faith mysteries El Salvador God restores our souls God was using her Gospel Haiti I came that they may have life John 10:1-10 Pastor Penny Holste Sabbath Spotlight movie Washington D.C. abundance of wealth fame success abundant life accused Jesus activities advertising afraid agree all about voices all these years alluring voice ask questions assignments bald head beautiful believed leaders best interest in mind better than that better use of time breaking God's law buy this product challenges and hardships made me strong changing diapers children grown chores close relationship with God coached son's baseball team college commentator computer camp controlling our lives crime curriculum domestic and international organizations don't want to listen emails energetic father eternal future excused from meal preparation experiences financial frustrated full of gratitude future hope to have gates give them things give your kids everything you can grade point average greater purpose greed harried have it abundantly have to be perfect healing man of blindness high school art teacher hurt our relationships impossible claims instilling in you keep a lot of rules kindness knowing our past leisure lessons life of Carol Kramer live our moments lose ourselves in our work magazines or TV makes a difference in our lives making money meaning joy hope meaningless means to an end media literacy meetings more long lasting mother wonderful cook mowing lawn mundane no hesitation not just that moment not suspect not to question one voice that gives us life one voice we can trust online video ordinary day our lives have a purpose ourselves and God parenting patience peace and community building pedophilia people warning against perfect good shepherd person's life position of power present can have eternal meaning provided everything psalmist reconciliation to city remembering handsome college man retrospect revere and respect religious leaders sacrifice time and energy sap the joy self doubt seminary president sermon shared past sheep shepherds sister Joan Rivas snapshot from each era of our lives softening muscles some viewpoints some voices you can trust some you cannot son stubborn successful in everything suck the life out of us suffered suspicious synagogue taking kids to practice tasks taught our children taught people taught to respect tension theologian Paul Tillich tired travel two parables untrue statements voice of Jesus voices in their lives voices we can trust warn us what is abundant life what it isn't whole family why am I raising these funds width of Minnesota wisdom work into pattern world wrinkles writing reports you are so handsome younger]

April 23, 2017. Pastor Keith preaches during this season of Easter on trusting the good news. When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, he offered them peace and forgiveness, and gave them the power to forgive others in his name. Only a limited number of people saw the risen Christ, but millions have since come to believe. They have come to the faith not by proofs, but by the witness of those who trust in Jesus. *** [Keywords: Christ candle Christians Easter vigil God's church Gospel of John Greek word pistos Holy Spirit I am your way out I can observe I stand on this India Jesus brings life Jesus comes to us Jesus takes forward step John the writer Keith Holste Messiah Pastor Pentecost abuse and sin of world afraid of Jewish authorities after Jesus dies after the resurrection alive again all who believe argument articles of faith associate word believe assurance we need baptized people barricades bear that light of Christ behind closed doors believe word bodily book of signs brain matter breathe on us his breath breathes on them by the witness calls us to believe came to believe cerebral challenge to believe close the door cognitive brain come in my name come to faith coming to faith communities of people confront things that are hard corwardly creeds denying died on a cross different directions different sects difficult times disciples divine authority divisions in church earth elements of baptism erect escape rooms faith is possible fear factors fearfulness first Century first and second Sunday follow through with whole body font forgive others in his name forgiven before God forgiveness abound forgives them from the dead gathered in fear get out of here gift of baptism give up ourselves go tell the world about me good news of resurrection grieving groups hands with scars have life abundantly healed person hearing the words hearts hide history how to get out how we live our lives in the head in the mind interjects is this really the same person keep trouble away latitude life in his name life love serve in the name of Jesus limited number of people locked in locked or small space logical proofs looming problem lots of faith lots of ways people come to the faith made water into wine many new churches mentally convinced millions of people mind modern age more than evidence my lord and my god nails needed to be forgiven not by proofs not so sure observe offers his hands offers them peace out into world peace be with you peace be with you peace of mind peace with others physical evidence physical proof power of God proved the message of John provides life questions raised Lazarus recreation restoration resurrected Jesus risen Christ risen body of Jesus rose from the dead run away running away sacrifice safe rooms say the right words science guy season of Easter see his wounds self made prisions sermon seven signs shown to world shut the door sinfully sins and troubles of world something we can touch son of God stood among them story of Thomas strong supporter of Jesus suffered and died support take up arms to defend Jesus these things are written things we're afraid of through believing through wall of the room total peace touch his wounds translate trouble believing trust in him truth unfaithful things water of baptism we can receive wedding whole self wholeness whose we are will not be kept out won't believe words and testimony of believing Christians work of God wounds in your side and hands 40 days 2017]

April 2, 2017. Jesus tells us that the new life he brings is something not just to be believed in or confessed, but to be experienced. Where have we seen new life in Jesus around us? Pastor Keith preaches on how the story of Jesus giving new life to Lazarus is central to the Gospel of John. This word of life, this resurrection sighting, was an organizing principle for the early Christians. How do our lives today hinge on this Jesus who gives new life? *** [Keywords: Apostles Creed Bethany Capernaum God active in lives God sightings Holy Spirit I know that my brother will rise again in the resurrection on the last day If you'd been here Lord Lazarus would not have died Jesus one who brings life Jesus raised Lazarus from dead John 11:1-53 Lazarus come out Lord's meal Martha Nazareth River Jordan Romans destroy buildings Romans in control able to live it accept new life after life ambiguous promise answer in sensitive ways assistance band of people baptism be asked tough questions believe in him better for one man to die than for the nation to be destroyed book of John bread and wine break forth called us to new life came out can't be comprehended challenge for us cherish company of fellow resurrected ones choice for Jesus was risky confessing her faith confession of faith conversation core of Martha's confession couple miles from Jerusalem creative creed deed disciples does our life hinge on this Jesus early Christians early Christians early days of ministry encouragement every day everything changes exile from Romans final commitment to go to the cross first communion freed by Jesus gives us in Christ giving of life to Lazarus go unbind him and let him go governmental authorities groups hard work living resurrected lives have and enjoy headed for Jerusalem hesitates to go high priest illegal faith in hiding on island of Patmos in our worlds in the middle individuals join this fellowship key thing to know last days leadership left-brained life is bound in world literature interpreted by Jews live by his command live in new way live out lives lived out in present lives in danger lives unbound living our lives in faith logical statements of faith man born blind middle main thing middle of John's Gospel model Christian most important place movements near to the Lord new place in life not easy work to do not freely and fully not neutral thing nourishment one coming into world our organizing principle for life outright summary confession performing miracles phenomenal thing physical mental economic conditions places they would go position in life prayed predicament preferred spiritual modes prefers things the way they are process of arresting Jesus promise to us provoking action and comment put to death raised from the dead real relationship with God received new life religious authorities resist changes resistance resistance all around response plot to kill him resurrection experience resurrection moment resurrection sightings right-brained risky place to be risky times rose from the tomb sanctuary or safety sermon seven new young children seventh sign sharing Lord's risen presence sister Mary sit by his side small or large something to experience something we confess in creeds son of God starts already status quo stay and be obvious stay and be quiet strenghtening take steps theological explanations theory those who were hearing through her tears to be believed in unbound us we might have life whole writing will we remain firm in our faith willing to die for our sake woman at the well word of life words and actions written between years 80 and 100 yes Lord I believe you are the Messiah]