Sermons preached at Grace of God Lutheran, Dix Hills NY. Find out more about us at www.graceofgod.church
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 experie…
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, "Th…
On Good Friday, Jesus, the Son of God, hung on the cross, speaking only seven times. Jesus' impending death was foretold: to die for the forgiveness of sins out of boundless love. His crucifixion sym…
In this podcast episode, Tim dives into the whole idea of "minimal facts" from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-27. He kicks it off with some everyday examples, like finding your toddler in a flour mess or …
What can lead to spiritual progress in our lives? And what spiritual progress would truly dismay Satan and his demons? Episode 13 of the Screwtape Letters offers us a few thoughts on that topic.
In th…
Material left out of our March 10 message on Numbers 21:4-9. Pastor Tim discusses the way that group attitudes led to sin, and to repentance, for the Israelites during the event of the bronze snake. …
In this podcast episode, we explore the events of Palm Sunday through the lens of Mark 11:1-19, delving into what Jesus saw when he entered Jerusalem and approached the temple. As Jesus rode into the…
Michael Scott finds himself unable to fulfill a promise to pay college tuition for a group of eager students. Despite the letdown, these students' commitment to their education underscores the influe…
Why do we consume so much "content" online? Does having so much media to view at any moment make us happier? Does it benefit us? Often, it actually gets in the way of real joy, or a real pursuit of t…
As we unravel the Israelites' plight in the wilderness, we confront the misconception that suffering alone can rectify sin. While consequences may deter actions, they fail to address the heart of the…
What are humor and joy? And what spiritual purposes can they serve? Those are the questions we'll consider in letter eleven of the Screwtape Letters.
In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a…
In the tenth of the Screwtape Letters, we consider this question: What effect do the friends we keep have on our spiritual lives?
In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the Br…
John and Jane, a married couple have differing views on church attendance. While Jane attends church faithfully, John sees no point in it. Jane believes that going to church makes God happy with her,…
When we feel spiritually low, God is always ready to answer us, to comfort us, and to assure us of his forever-love. But his enemy and ours, Satan, has tactics to use against us during these low poin…
What does it mean to feel "spiritually high" or "spiritually low"? And what interest might spiritual beings have in the spiritual mindsets of humans?
In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a…
If demons exist, why don't we see them? And what might their interest be in humanity's divisions?
In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lew…
In the podcast episode "Rethinking Suffering," the exploration of Jesus' ministry near its end and the challenges he faced are examined through the lens of Mark 8:31-38. The episode delves into the …
How do anxiety and worry affect me spiritually? Does God have an answer for my fears and worries? Perhaps you've asked these questions. If so, you aren't alone.
In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will wal…
Are Satan and his demons happy when humans suffer? How should Christians respond when suffering is present? What does God do with suffering? Perhaps you've asked these questions. If so, you aren't al…
“If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin” - Soren Kierkegaard. In this episode, we "Rethinking Religion: Trials and Temptations," listener…