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What if God gave us scripture not so we would read it but it would read us? What if the Bible is not a collection of thousands of stories but one story—the one Story of God’s tireless pursuit of us? What if God is out to enfold us into His life, His Salvation? What if that’s exactly what scripture is? Wouldn’t that change everything? Weekly audio sermons written and preached by Pastor Patrick Ryan
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In this episode, Tim underscores the importance of spiritual realities in shaping our response to distress, drawing from the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 6:8-17. When human support fails, as seen in the apostle Paul's final imprisonment, God's presence remains steadfast. Paul, despite being abandoned by his fellow Christians, found strength in the kn…
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This sermon reflects on the life and faith of a man named Edward Malinka, emphasizing his deep love for the Psalms and God's Word. Edward's camping stories and his passion for hymns and scripture exemplified his commitment to living by God's promises. Tim particularly highlights Psalm 119:54, "Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge,…
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In this episode on Luke 3, Tim delves into the ways God provides for our daily needs, drawing on biblical teachings from both the Old and New Testaments. In Proverbs 30:8-9, Agur prays for neither riches nor poverty but only his daily bread, illustrating a balanced reliance on God. This sentiment is mirrored in the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teache…
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In this episode on Hebrews 13:7-8, 15-21, Tim emphasizes the distinction between needs and wants, using children's desires as an example. Maturing involves learning to distinguish between the two. The book of Hebrews encourages spiritual maturity, comparing it to physical growth, and calls believers to remember their spiritual leaders who taught Go…
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In this episode, Pastor Tim emphasizes the reliability of God, contrasting it with the unreliability of things people often worship, like money, health, etc. He refers to Augustine's critique of worshiping multiple unreliable gods, highlighting the need for the never lying, eternal God who offers eternal life through Jesus Christ. As described by P…
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In this episode, Tim discusses the story of Peter’s denial and Paul's confrontation to him. When Jesus was arrested on Maundy Thursday, Peter denied knowing Him three times out of fear for his own life. Fast forward twenty years to Antioch, where Paul rebukes Peter publicly for his hypocrisy. Paul says, "I have been crucified with Christ," highligh…
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In this episode guest preacher Mark Birkholz, a WELS Mission Counselor from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, delivers a sermon discussing Mark 6:1-6, where Jesus visits his hometown with his disciples and teaches in the synagogue on the Sabbath. The locals are astonished by his wisdom and miracles but are skeptical due to their familiarity with his backg…
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In this episode Tim delivers a sermon discussing Mark 4:35-41, where Jesus calms a storm, astonishing his disciples. Despite their experience as sailors, the disciples are overwhelmed by the storm’s intensity and question if Jesus cares about their safety. When they wake him, Jesus rebukes them for their fear and calms the storm, leaving the discip…
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God emphasizes the importance of keeping promises, regardless of whether the other party deserves it. Breaking promises, leads to severe consequences. This principle applies to various aspects of life, such as marriage and employment, where loyalty and commitment are paramount. The parable concludes with God’s promise of restoration through Jesus, …
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Jesus' offer of hope to sinners; the Pharisees' approach offered hope only to the righteous. The fundamental conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees wasn't about specific laws but rather about who deserved hope and salvation. Jesus encounters Levi (Matthew), a tax collector despised for his perceived betrayal and exploitation of fellow Jews. Despi…
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Lets explore the concept of Sabbath and what God desires from us on this holy day. It begins by recounting the Old Testament story from Numbers 15, where a man was executed for gathering wood on the Sabbath, highlighting the serious nature of breaking this commandment. This punishment, however, seems harsh and raises questions about God's intention…
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What is the meaning of baptism? In this episode we learn how baptism is not about just fulfilling a command but is a gift from God that makes one a child of God. Through baptism, individuals receive salvation and are adopted into God's family, as illustrated by biblical passages and teachings of Jesus and Paul. Baptism is described as an act of God…
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Ezekiel 37 presents, the vision of dry bones, where God shows Ezekiel a valley of bones, representing the spiritual death of the Israelites. These people were killed by God as a punishment for their sins, including idolatry and oppression. The vision is a metaphor for the spiritual desolation of the exiled Israelites, who felt abandoned and without…
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In this episode Tim discusses the various encounters Jesus had, while highlighting his refusal to fulfill selfish desires in encouragement of spiritual growth. After his resurrection, Jesus spends time with his disciples, explaining Scripture and explains his ongoing presence despite his future physical absence. Jesus' voluntary human life and his …
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Some portrayals may display God as a lonely creator in need of company in the beginning of creation. That God isn’t the God Christianity describes. That Creator isn’t the Creator we meet in the Bible. The Bible tells us that, in that incomprehensible eternal past, God was not alone. This sermon illustrates how God's nature of love is evident in the…
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In this episode, Tim starts off discussing the modern phenomena of mass production, where identical products are easily replaced, while with God’s creation, every human is unique and irreplaceable. This uniqueness often causes frustration because people naturally desire others to think and act similarly to themselves, as evident in everyday irritat…
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Even if we attend worship at a church weekly, what's our relationship to that particular congregation? How do we think about it? Do we flit from church to church according to our tastes? What would God have us do? In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters." You c…
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Humans beings only live in the present. That's just how time works, after all. But we often want to live in the future. We spend a lot of time thinking about the future. What spiritual effects can that have on us? In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters." You c…
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There are skepticism that people encounter when browsing social media platforms and even when using AI technologies like ChatGPT. Tim also addresses skepticism people have towards various authorities, including the government, media, and even religious institutions, and contrasts this with the often uncritical acceptance of online content. This epi…
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The Easter message profoundly shapes daily life by anchoring it in the reality of Jesus' resurrection. This event, affirms the existence of God and validates Jesus' divinity. Moreover, it promises the resurrection of all believers, offering hope beyond death. The Resurrection not only demonstrates God's power over death but also underscores the sig…
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We thank Reverend Mark Wendland for serving us in worship today. His active pastoral ministry took place as a foreign missionary in Zambia and Malawi, as well as stateside parishes in Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This Sunday sermon, based on 2 Thessalonians 2 verses 13-17 , was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on April 7, 2024. This…
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In a reflection on Maundy Thursday, Tim discusses the unity expressed in the Lord's Supper as outlined in 1 Corinthians 10:16-17. The juxtaposition of contemporary American Christian worship experience with that of the early Corinthian congregation, emphasizing the nature of gatherings and the integration of the Lord's Supper with fellowship meals.…
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What does true humility look like? What about false humility? How can we see a difference? In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters." You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/…
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