Divine Savior Church-West Palm Beach Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:44:58 -0400 https://conversationswithjesus.podbean.com en © 2026 Divine Savior Church-West Palm Beach yes Support this Podcast e5e734d8-18b2-5c0b-bd57-64f08d0964a3 Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes episodic false What is Jesus doing in your life? Often in our darkest moments, it can feel like God is distant from us. We need answers and we keep uncovering questions. If you need answers from God, this podcast is for you. Join Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes as they bring you weekly devotions designed to bring the always-relevant truths of the Bible to life as you experience the world around you. Pastor Jonny and Pastor Isaac both serve at Divine Savior Church in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christian, Religious, Motivation, Jesus, Grace, Christ, Service, Prayer Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ubvvthh1egtn66f0gvj4yoq10oj7?.jpg Divine Savior Church-West Palm Beach https://conversationswithjesus.podbean.com Jonny Lehmann Relentless Love | A God Who Is Near (Jonah 2) Relentless Love | A God Who Is Near (Jonah 2) When we reach the end of ourselves—at the very bottom of the "sea" of our despair—God is not distant but is present to bring us back up and save us from our sinful ways. Jonah correctly sees the fish not as a place of punishment but as a womb of grace, where the Law does its work of crushing his Old Adam and the Gospel raises him up as a new creature who joyfully confesses, “Salvation is from the Lord.” Through his experience Jonah then becomes a type of Christ himself, who came near to us and dwelled among us so that he could die, spend three days and nights in the earth, and then be raised for the salvation of both Jews like Jonah and Gentiles.

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]]> When we reach the end of ourselves—at the very bottom of the "sea" of our despair—God is not distant but is present to bring us back up and save us from our sinful ways. Jonah correctly sees the fish not as a place of punishment but as a womb of grace, where the Law does its work of crushing his Old Adam and the Gospel raises him up as a new creature who joyfully confesses, “Salvation is from the Lord.” Through his experience Jonah then becomes a type of Christ himself, who came near to us and dwelled among us so that he could die, spend three days and nights in the earth, and then be raised for the salvation of both Jews like Jonah and Gentiles.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes Buzzsprout-19464743 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1211 full false Relentless Love | A Prophet Far From God (Jonah 1:1-17) Relentless Love | A Prophet Far From God (Jonah 1:1-17) Chapter one of Jonah confronts the persistent reality of the Old Adam within the believer, who seeks to flee from the presence of the Lord when his will conflicts with personal comfort or prejudice. Although Jonah was sent to proclaim God’s message to bring an entire nation close to him, the prophet’s own heart was far away from God and his purposes. Jonah’s running from God was not merely a rejection of a task, but a futile attempt to escape from the very Source of life and mercy and to pursue life on his own terms. Thankfully for Jonah and for us, he is the God who would rather send a storm to shatter our ships than allow us to perish in our rebellion.

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]]> Chapter one of Jonah confronts the persistent reality of the Old Adam within the believer, who seeks to flee from the presence of the Lord when his will conflicts with personal comfort or prejudice. Although Jonah was sent to proclaim God’s message to bring an entire nation close to him, the prophet’s own heart was far away from God and his purposes. Jonah’s running from God was not merely a rejection of a task, but a futile attempt to escape from the very Source of life and mercy and to pursue life on his own terms. Thankfully for Jonah and for us, he is the God who would rather send a storm to shatter our ships than allow us to perish in our rebellion.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes Buzzsprout-19446421 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1938 1 1 full false Branches | Bearing Real Confidence (1 John 1) Branches | Bearing Real Confidence (1 John 1) At times, we might raise doubts about or throw accusations against God’s love. Suffering, injustice, and personal pain can cause confusion regarding God’s great love. John affirms that God is love. This is not sentiment. It is action—demonstrated supremely through the sending of his Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Savior of the world. This perfect love of God drives out fear. Our fear of judgment can be replaced with confidence and assurance. When we have received God’s love, we also reflect his love. As God’s children, we are empowered to love others with the same selfless, sacrificial love, becoming living testimonies of His grace. Encourage your people to allow God’s love to overflow into their relationships, leading others out of fear and into faith.

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]]> At times, we might raise doubts about or throw accusations against God’s love. Suffering, injustice, and personal pain can cause confusion regarding God’s great love. John affirms that God is love. This is not sentiment. It is action—demonstrated supremely through the sending of his Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Savior of the world. This perfect love of God drives out fear. Our fear of judgment can be replaced with confidence and assurance. When we have received God’s love, we also reflect his love. As God’s children, we are empowered to love others with the same selfless, sacrificial love, becoming living testimonies of His grace. Encourage your people to allow God’s love to overflow into their relationships, leading others out of fear and into faith.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes Buzzsprout-19412980 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1689 full false Branches | Bearing Real Love (1 John 3) Branches | Bearing Real Love (1 John 3) Agape love—the selfless, sacrificial love modeled by Jesus and made possible through His resurrection carries unbelievable power. While friendship in the church is a blessing, God calls believers to something deeper: love that acts, gives, and sacrifices for fellow Christians. This love is not merely based on feelings or mutual benefit but is rooted in Christ’s example of laying down His life. We can challenge our people to express this love tangibly—through generosity, presence, and empathy. We can also reassure them that even when their hearts condemn them, God is greater and His love secures their identity and confidence before Him. We are and remain God’s children by his grace.

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]]> Agape love—the selfless, sacrificial love modeled by Jesus and made possible through His resurrection carries unbelievable power. While friendship in the church is a blessing, God calls believers to something deeper: love that acts, gives, and sacrifices for fellow Christians. This love is not merely based on feelings or mutual benefit but is rooted in Christ’s example of laying down His life. We can challenge our people to express this love tangibly—through generosity, presence, and empathy. We can also reassure them that even when their hearts condemn them, God is greater and His love secures their identity and confidence before Him. We are and remain God’s children by his grace.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes Buzzsprout-19369678 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1218 full false Branches | Bearing Real Fruit (1 John 3) Branches | Bearing Real Fruit (1 John 3) This week we explore how being united with Christ through His resurrection gives believers eternal confidence and the power to live a fruitful life of authentic morality. Jesus’ victory over sin and the devil is not just historical—it’s personal and transformative. Believers are not merely labeled as children of God; they are truly adopted into His family. This identity shapes both our future hope and our present conduct. Authentic Christianity, according to John, is marked by doing what is right—not to earn God’s favor, but as a response to already being His children. As his children, we are called to live out this identity with moral clarity in a culture of confusion, continually renewed through repentance and grace.

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]]> This week we explore how being united with Christ through His resurrection gives believers eternal confidence and the power to live a fruitful life of authentic morality. Jesus’ victory over sin and the devil is not just historical—it’s personal and transformative. Believers are not merely labeled as children of God; they are truly adopted into His family. This identity shapes both our future hope and our present conduct. Authentic Christianity, according to John, is marked by doing what is right—not to earn God’s favor, but as a response to already being His children. As his children, we are called to live out this identity with moral clarity in a culture of confusion, continually renewed through repentance and grace.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann and Pastor Isaac Hayes Buzzsprout-19342081 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1519 full false Branches | Alive and Pure (1 John 1) Branches | Alive and Pure (1 John 1) This week centers on the crisis of sin, embracing the power of Jesus’ resurrection, and living in fellowship with God. We must openly confront the reality of human darkness and separation from God, and allow God’s light to expose our sin. There is a solution to this crisis: Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, which cleanse us from sin and restore our relationship with God. The resurrection is not only historical truth but a transformative power that grants forgiveness, eternal life, and a new identity rooted in Christ. We can “come alive” to this resurrection power and live in confident fellowship with God and others.

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]]> This week centers on the crisis of sin, embracing the power of Jesus’ resurrection, and living in fellowship with God. We must openly confront the reality of human darkness and separation from God, and allow God’s light to expose our sin. There is a solution to this crisis: Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, which cleanse us from sin and restore our relationship with God. The resurrection is not only historical truth but a transformative power that grants forgiveness, eternal life, and a new identity rooted in Christ. We can “come alive” to this resurrection power and live in confident fellowship with God and others.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19282453 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1417 full false Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our King Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our King Maybe you have thought of “religion” as trying hard to live up to the Bible’s teachings, and it has left you stuck and frustrated. You wish you were a better person. But you still lose control and make mistakes you're ashamed of. That’s why Trinity Sunday matters so much. The Father did not abandon this broken world. The Son stepped into it, living the life we should have lived and dying the death we should have died. And the Holy Spirit works through that good news to create faith and renew weary hearts. The one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has done everything necessary to make us his own. So let’s worship him! Not to get on his good side. But because through Jesus our king, we already are.

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]]> Maybe you have thought of “religion” as trying hard to live up to the Bible’s teachings, and it has left you stuck and frustrated. You wish you were a better person. But you still lose control and make mistakes you're ashamed of. That’s why Trinity Sunday matters so much. The Father did not abandon this broken world. The Son stepped into it, living the life we should have lived and dying the death we should have died. And the Holy Spirit works through that good news to create faith and renew weary hearts. The one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has done everything necessary to make us his own. So let’s worship him! Not to get on his good side. But because through Jesus our king, we already are.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19257451 Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1458 full false Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our Finish Line Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our Finish Line Life is a race. We have to run it. And like any race, it has its difficulties and agonizing moments. How do we get through them? In a race, you keep your eyes on the finish line. In the race of life, we keep our eyes on Jesus. The sufferings God allows along the way will make us stronger. Our Heavenly Father wants what is best for us, and wants us to finish the race even more than we do! And we do not run alone. On Pentecost, we celebrate that Jesus poured out his Holy Spirit on his Church. The Spirit creates faith, strengthens weary hearts, and keeps our eyes fixed on Christ through Word and Sacrament. Jesus is the way! Jesus is our finish line! He finished everything for us by running his race to the cross for us. He made it possible for us to experience that joy with Him! Let’s fix our eyes on Jesus!



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]]> Life is a race. We have to run it. And like any race, it has its difficulties and agonizing moments. How do we get through them? In a race, you keep your eyes on the finish line. In the race of life, we keep our eyes on Jesus. The sufferings God allows along the way will make us stronger. Our Heavenly Father wants what is best for us, and wants us to finish the race even more than we do! And we do not run alone. On Pentecost, we celebrate that Jesus poured out his Holy Spirit on his Church. The Spirit creates faith, strengthens weary hearts, and keeps our eyes fixed on Christ through Word and Sacrament. Jesus is the way! Jesus is our finish line! He finished everything for us by running his race to the cross for us. He made it possible for us to experience that joy with Him! Let’s fix our eyes on Jesus!



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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19221934 Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1709 full false Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our Resurrection (Hebrews 11) Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our Resurrection (Hebrews 11) As the saying goes, there are only two things you can count on in life: death and taxes. No matter how good or hard life feels, death still waits, and any escape from pain is only temporary. We need something more, something that actually holds. And that’s exactly what Jesus gives. Not just a story, but a living Savior who died, rose, and now reigns. On Ascension Sunday, we see that the risen Jesus hasn’t left us, he rules for us. Because he lives, we will live. Because he reigns, nothing is out of his control. Heaven isn’t just a distant hope, it’s our future, secured by the One who has gone ahead of us. Jesus is not only risen. He is reigning. And he is our resurrection and our life.

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]]> As the saying goes, there are only two things you can count on in life: death and taxes. No matter how good or hard life feels, death still waits, and any escape from pain is only temporary. We need something more, something that actually holds. And that’s exactly what Jesus gives. Not just a story, but a living Savior who died, rose, and now reigns. On Ascension Sunday, we see that the risen Jesus hasn’t left us, he rules for us. Because he lives, we will live. Because he reigns, nothing is out of his control. Heaven isn’t just a distant hope, it’s our future, secured by the One who has gone ahead of us. Jesus is not only risen. He is reigning. And he is our resurrection and our life.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19164934 Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1265 full false Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our Sacrifice Fix Our Eyes On Jesus | Jesus, Our Sacrifice Living the Christian life isn’t just about trying to be good or trying to do better. That will just lead to frustration. We have to understand how serious a problem we have. Guilt and shame are real, and without Jesus, we have no way to deal with guilt or shame. The only way to pay for guilt is with sacrifice. Forgiveness always costs… someone has to pay. The awesome thing about our God is that He doesn’t demand our blood but offers his own. Jesus offered his own life to sacrifice for us. Once and for all. A sacrifice made on our behalf is what makes us what to “be good and do better” to experience the joy in life God wants us to have! The only thing that will give us complete rest is knowing Jesus loved us enough to be our sacrifice!

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]]> Living the Christian life isn’t just about trying to be good or trying to do better. That will just lead to frustration. We have to understand how serious a problem we have. Guilt and shame are real, and without Jesus, we have no way to deal with guilt or shame. The only way to pay for guilt is with sacrifice. Forgiveness always costs… someone has to pay. The awesome thing about our God is that He doesn’t demand our blood but offers his own. Jesus offered his own life to sacrifice for us. Once and for all. A sacrifice made on our behalf is what makes us what to “be good and do better” to experience the joy in life God wants us to have! The only thing that will give us complete rest is knowing Jesus loved us enough to be our sacrifice!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19143563 Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1520 full false Fix Our Eyes on Jesus | Jesus Our Advocate (Hebrews 4 and 5) Fix Our Eyes on Jesus | Jesus Our Advocate (Hebrews 4 and 5) Life can be a kind of “trial” in which you are trying to prove to others and yourself that you are good. We so desperately need to know what we look like and how we measure up when compared to others. That’s why we need an advocate, someone who can speak for us. Jesus is the advocate we need. He doesn’t plead our case to God. He demands justice for us from God because He already made the payment for us. Jesus gives you a completely new identity.  He removes all guilt from your life. He gives you a way to deal with discouragement and disappointment. And gives you a joy and courage to approach life with! If your advocate wins, you win! Because Jesus wins, we win!

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]]> Life can be a kind of “trial” in which you are trying to prove to others and yourself that you are good. We so desperately need to know what we look like and how we measure up when compared to others. That’s why we need an advocate, someone who can speak for us. Jesus is the advocate we need. He doesn’t plead our case to God. He demands justice for us from God because He already made the payment for us. Jesus gives you a completely new identity.  He removes all guilt from your life. He gives you a way to deal with discouragement and disappointment. And gives you a joy and courage to approach life with! If your advocate wins, you win! Because Jesus wins, we win!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19092106 Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 923 full false Fix Our Eyes on Jesus | Jesus, The Giver of Rest (Hebrews 4) Fix Our Eyes on Jesus | Jesus, The Giver of Rest (Hebrews 4) We live in one of the most workaholic cultures in history. Technology makes it possible for us to work around the clock. We never escape our work. We get our identity, value, and worth from our work. It is hard for us to get real rest. Even when we take “vacations,” our focus and thoughts are on what we should be doing. God created us as human beings who need rest. Real rest is important. Real rest is a declaration of freedom from slavery. Real rest is being able to put something down because you are satisfied with it. Our sinful nature makes it impossible to have real rest. The only thing that can give us real rest is Jesus. In the same way a shepherd enables his sheep to rest, our Good Shepherd makes it possible for us to have true rest. Come to Him!


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]]> We live in one of the most workaholic cultures in history. Technology makes it possible for us to work around the clock. We never escape our work. We get our identity, value, and worth from our work. It is hard for us to get real rest. Even when we take “vacations,” our focus and thoughts are on what we should be doing. God created us as human beings who need rest. Real rest is important. Real rest is a declaration of freedom from slavery. Real rest is being able to put something down because you are satisfied with it. Our sinful nature makes it impossible to have real rest. The only thing that can give us real rest is Jesus. In the same way a shepherd enables his sheep to rest, our Good Shepherd makes it possible for us to have true rest. Come to Him!


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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19070728 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1637 full false Fix Our Eyes on Jesus | Jesus, Our Brother (Hebrews 2) Fix Our Eyes on Jesus | Jesus, Our Brother (Hebrews 2) A brother is someone who will come and help you, even when it isn’t safe for him to do so. When life gets difficult, let’s fix our eyes on our greatest brother, Jesus. He is our brother who came to help us, even at the cost of his life. A brother stands in front of your bully for you, fights your fight for you, puts himself between you and your enemy, even puts his life on the line for you. Jesus did this as our brother! But even better, He defeated death for us! He rose again! He is the One who has our back! And He’s not ashamed to be called your “Brother.” He’s proud of it! No matter what you’ve done! It doesn’t matter what the world says about you. You have a brother who’s proud of you!

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]]> A brother is someone who will come and help you, even when it isn’t safe for him to do so. When life gets difficult, let’s fix our eyes on our greatest brother, Jesus. He is our brother who came to help us, even at the cost of his life. A brother stands in front of your bully for you, fights your fight for you, puts himself between you and your enemy, even puts his life on the line for you. Jesus did this as our brother! But even better, He defeated death for us! He rose again! He is the One who has our back! And He’s not ashamed to be called your “Brother.” He’s proud of it! No matter what you’ve done! It doesn’t matter what the world says about you. You have a brother who’s proud of you!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-19015601 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1062 full false Fix Your Eyes on Jesus | Jesus, The Last Word (Hebrews 1-2) Fix Your Eyes on Jesus | Jesus, The Last Word (Hebrews 1-2) Life isn’t always easy. It’s like being on a difficult journey, looking forward to rest. Along the way, we need to know we aren’t alone. We need to know someone is with us. It is so helpful to hear someone’s voice… to know you aren’t alone. Jesus is how we know we aren’t alone. Jesus is how God lets us know He is with us. Jesus is how God speaks to us. He’s the first and last thing we need. The final Word from God. He isn’t like anything else that promises it can help us through this life. We can’t treat Him the same. Jesus is God talking to us. Jesus doesn’t tell us how to get to God. Jesus is the way to God. The resurrected, living, Word of God! The last word from God we’ll ever need.

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]]> Life isn’t always easy. It’s like being on a difficult journey, looking forward to rest. Along the way, we need to know we aren’t alone. We need to know someone is with us. It is so helpful to hear someone’s voice… to know you aren’t alone. Jesus is how we know we aren’t alone. Jesus is how God lets us know He is with us. Jesus is how God speaks to us. He’s the first and last thing we need. The final Word from God. He isn’t like anything else that promises it can help us through this life. We can’t treat Him the same. Jesus is God talking to us. Jesus doesn’t tell us how to get to God. Jesus is the way to God. The resurrected, living, Word of God! The last word from God we’ll ever need.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18994086 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1408 full false Good Friday | Is This the End? | Jesus Unplugged Good Friday | Is This the End? | Jesus Unplugged It certainly looked like the end. The hammer falls. The sky darkens. The body of Jesus hangs broken on a cross. For his disciples and the women who watched from a distance, every hope seemed to collapse. The One who opened blind eyes
now closes his own in death. The One who called Lazarus from the grave is laid in one himself. Good Friday forces us to face the question that rises whenever suffering crashes in and death seems to win: Is this the end? We ask it in hospital rooms, in seasons of grief, and in the quiet weight of our own sin. But the cross is not merely tragedy. It is the Son of God stepping into our darkness, carrying our guilt, and entering death itself to destroy it. What looks like the end is actually the turning point of the greatest story ever told. And just beyond the silence of the tomb, a new morning is about to dawn.

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]]> It certainly looked like the end. The hammer falls. The sky darkens. The body of Jesus hangs broken on a cross. For his disciples and the women who watched from a distance, every hope seemed to collapse. The One who opened blind eyes
now closes his own in death. The One who called Lazarus from the grave is laid in one himself. Good Friday forces us to face the question that rises whenever suffering crashes in and death seems to win: Is this the end? We ask it in hospital rooms, in seasons of grief, and in the quiet weight of our own sin. But the cross is not merely tragedy. It is the Son of God stepping into our darkness, carrying our guilt, and entering death itself to destroy it. What looks like the end is actually the turning point of the greatest story ever told. And just beyond the silence of the tomb, a new morning is about to dawn.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18982935 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1423 1 1 full false Holy Thursday | The Table Where Broken People Belong | Pastor Isaac Hayes Holy Thursday | The Table Where Broken People Belong | Pastor Isaac Hayes Before Jesus gave His life for the
world, He gave His body and blood to His friends. In the Upper Room, He kneels. He washes.
He serves. And He truly gives Himself—His body, His blood. He knows Judas will betray Him.
Peter will deny Him. The rest will run. Still, He sets the table. Still, He calls them
"friends." This isn’t a meal for the worthy—it’s for the weary. Jesus unplugs the myth
that you have to clean yourself up before coming to Him. Come as you are. The table is
set.
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]]> Before Jesus gave His life for the
world, He gave His body and blood to His friends. In the Upper Room, He kneels. He washes.
He serves. And He truly gives Himself—His body, His blood. He knows Judas will betray Him.
Peter will deny Him. The rest will run. Still, He sets the table. Still, He calls them
"friends." This isn’t a meal for the worthy—it’s for the weary. Jesus unplugs the myth
that you have to clean yourself up before coming to Him. Come as you are. The table is
set.
Prayer

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18978121 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1374 1 1 full false Easter | This Is Not The End (John 20) Easter | This Is Not The End (John 20) Early Easter morning, a grieving woman stands outside a tomb. Mary Magdalene believes the story is over. The cross seemed like the final chapter. Death looked like the last word. And in the quiet confusion of that garden, she weeps because she thinks everything she loved about Jesus Christ has been taken away. But then a voice speaks her name: “Mary.” In that single moment, despair collapses and hope explodes. The grave is not the end. The tears are not the end. The silence of Saturday is not the end. Jesus is alive, and because he lives, every ending we fear is rewritten by resurrection. This Easter we step into that garden with Mary and hear the risen Lord call our name too. What looks like the end is only the beginning.

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]]> Early Easter morning, a grieving woman stands outside a tomb. Mary Magdalene believes the story is over. The cross seemed like the final chapter. Death looked like the last word. And in the quiet confusion of that garden, she weeps because she thinks everything she loved about Jesus Christ has been taken away. But then a voice speaks her name: “Mary.” In that single moment, despair collapses and hope explodes. The grave is not the end. The tears are not the end. The silence of Saturday is not the end. Jesus is alive, and because he lives, every ending we fear is rewritten by resurrection. This Easter we step into that garden with Mary and hear the risen Lord call our name too. What looks like the end is only the beginning.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18939275 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1046 full false Jesus Unplugged | Holy Week Preparation Jesus Unplugged | Holy Week Preparation There is always a strange tension this time of year. Holy Week is approaching, and yet nothing else seems to slow down for it. The calendar fills, the mind races, the heart gets pulled in a dozen directions, and right into that noise comes Jesus, not hurried, not scattered, not distracted, but steady. He rises from the table, leaves the upper room, and walks into the night, into betrayal, into suffering, into the cross. And if we are honest, there is a gap we feel between His steady resolve and our restless hearts, which is exactly why this week matters so much. Holy Week is not just something we attend, it is something we enter, so here is a simple invitation: stay with Him. Continue where we left off in our Jesus Unplugged journey and walk the passion story slowly through the Gospel of John: Monday, John 18:1–14, the garden and the arrest; Tuesday, John 18:15–27, Peter’s denial; Wednesday, John 18:28–40, Jesus before Pilate; Thursday, John 19:1–16, the crown of thorns; Friday, John 19:17–30, the cross; Saturday, John 19:31–42, the silence of the tomb; Sunday, John 20:1–18, the empty tomb, your name spoken. 

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]]> There is always a strange tension this time of year. Holy Week is approaching, and yet nothing else seems to slow down for it. The calendar fills, the mind races, the heart gets pulled in a dozen directions, and right into that noise comes Jesus, not hurried, not scattered, not distracted, but steady. He rises from the table, leaves the upper room, and walks into the night, into betrayal, into suffering, into the cross. And if we are honest, there is a gap we feel between His steady resolve and our restless hearts, which is exactly why this week matters so much. Holy Week is not just something we attend, it is something we enter, so here is a simple invitation: stay with Him. Continue where we left off in our Jesus Unplugged journey and walk the passion story slowly through the Gospel of John: Monday, John 18:1–14, the garden and the arrest; Tuesday, John 18:15–27, Peter’s denial; Wednesday, John 18:28–40, Jesus before Pilate; Thursday, John 19:1–16, the crown of thorns; Friday, John 19:17–30, the cross; Saturday, John 19:31–42, the silence of the tomb; Sunday, John 20:1–18, the empty tomb, your name spoken. 

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18906260 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 828 full false Jesus Unplugged | One Heart, One Mission (John 15-17) Jesus Unplugged | One Heart, One Mission (John 15-17) On the night before He died, Jesus prayed for you. He didn’t just pray for His disciples—He prayed for all who would believe. That we would be one. In a world of division, tribalism, and outrage, Jesus unplugs our addiction to self and prays for a Church that looks like heaven—diverse, unified, and rooted in His truth.

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]]> On the night before He died, Jesus prayed for you. He didn’t just pray for His disciples—He prayed for all who would believe. That we would be one. In a world of division, tribalism, and outrage, Jesus unplugs our addiction to self and prays for a Church that looks like heaven—diverse, unified, and rooted in His truth.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18868189 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1015 full false Covered By The Crucified | The Disgrace Now Covered (Psalm 69) Covered By The Crucified | The Disgrace Now Covered (Psalm 69) Sin brings not only guilt, but shame, rejection, and reproach. Psalm 69 reveals a Savior who bears insults, scorn, and humiliation in faithful obedience to God’s will. Jesus carries the weight of disgrace that belongs to us, enduring mockery so that we might stand unashamed before God. This psalm reminds us that Christ’s cross covers more than wrongdoing—it covers dishonor and hurt. In this service, we see how deeply and completely Christ covers his people.



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]]> Sin brings not only guilt, but shame, rejection, and reproach. Psalm 69 reveals a Savior who bears insults, scorn, and humiliation in faithful obedience to God’s will. Jesus carries the weight of disgrace that belongs to us, enduring mockery so that we might stand unashamed before God. This psalm reminds us that Christ’s cross covers more than wrongdoing—it covers dishonor and hurt. In this service, we see how deeply and completely Christ covers his people.



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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18855191 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2248 1 2 full false Jesus Unplugged | Power to Live Like Jesus (John 14:15-31) Jesus Unplugged | Power to Live Like Jesus (John 14:15-31) Jesus didn’t leave us alone—He filled us with Himself. When Jesus said He’d send the Helper, He wasn’t offering spiritual motivation. He was offering power—His own presence. In a distracted and discouraged world, Jesus unplugs our fear of not being enough and fills us with the Spirit who is more than enough.

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]]> Jesus didn’t leave us alone—He filled us with Himself. When Jesus said He’d send the Helper, He wasn’t offering spiritual motivation. He was offering power—His own presence. In a distracted and discouraged world, Jesus unplugs our fear of not being enough and fills us with the Spirit who is more than enough.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18828813 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1019 full false Jesus Unplugged | Peace in a World of Chaos (John 14:1-14) Jesus Unplugged | Peace in a World of Chaos (John 14:1-14) Everything was about to fall apart. So Jesus spoke peace. In a world of headlines, panic, and noise, Jesus speaks four words that echo across centuries: “Do not be troubled.” But this isn’t a shallow self-help mantra. It’s rooted in who He is: the Way, the Truth, the Life. Jesus unplugs fear and replaces it with confidence rooted in eternity.

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]]> Everything was about to fall apart. So Jesus spoke peace. In a world of headlines, panic, and noise, Jesus speaks four words that echo across centuries: “Do not be troubled.” But this isn’t a shallow self-help mantra. It’s rooted in who He is: the Way, the Truth, the Life. Jesus unplugs fear and replaces it with confidence rooted in eternity.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18795675 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1186 full false Covered By The Crucified | The Need to Be Covered (Psalm 51) Covered By The Crucified | The Need to Be Covered (Psalm 51) Lent begins where Scripture insists we begin: with honest confession before a holy God. Psalm 51 gives voice to the sinner who knows that guilt cannot be hidden and brokenness cannot be fixed by effort or intention. David’s plea exposes our shared need for cleansing that only God can give. We come not to defend ourselves, but to be washed, renewed, and restored. This service sets the tone for the season as we confess our need to be covered by grace.


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]]> Lent begins where Scripture insists we begin: with honest confession before a holy God. Psalm 51 gives voice to the sinner who knows that guilt cannot be hidden and brokenness cannot be fixed by effort or intention. David’s plea exposes our shared need for cleansing that only God can give. We come not to defend ourselves, but to be washed, renewed, and restored. This service sets the tone for the season as we confess our need to be covered by grace.


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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18783108 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1716 1 1 full false Jesus Unplugged | Love That's Real, Not Comfortable (John 13) Jesus Unplugged | Love That's Real, Not Comfortable (John 13) Jesus doesn’t ask us to love the easy ones. He commands us to love like Him. This isn’t soft love. It’s cross-shaped love. It's love that gets betrayed, abandoned, and still chooses to stay. Jesus unplugs our shallow notions of kindness and comfort and calls us to a love that costs—yet heals everything.

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]]> Jesus doesn’t ask us to love the easy ones. He commands us to love like Him. This isn’t soft love. It’s cross-shaped love. It's love that gets betrayed, abandoned, and still chooses to stay. Jesus unplugs our shallow notions of kindness and comfort and calls us to a love that costs—yet heals everything.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18752609 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1106 full false Jesus Unplugged | Where Leaders Wash Feet Jesus Unplugged | Where Leaders Wash Feet Jesus doesn’t take the throne; He takes a towel. In a culture that worships charisma, platforms, and power, Jesus gets on His knees and washes feet. He rewrites greatness with humility and defines leadership as love. This week, Jesus unplugs our obsession with status and invites us into a kingdom where glory is found in stooping low.

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]]> Jesus doesn’t take the throne; He takes a towel. In a culture that worships charisma, platforms, and power, Jesus gets on His knees and washes feet. He rewrites greatness with humility and defines leadership as love. This week, Jesus unplugs our obsession with status and invites us into a kingdom where glory is found in stooping low.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18705643 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1246 full false Return to Sender | Investing In What Lasts (Matthew 17:1-9) Return to Sender | Investing In What Lasts (Matthew 17:1-9) Jesus walked this earth as a real human being, ordinary in appearance, sharing life with his disciples. Yet on a high mountain, he revealed his true glory as the Son of God, giving them a glimpse that would prepare them for what lay ahead. Coming down from the mountain, Jesus set his face toward Jerusalem, toward suffering, the cross, and death. That glimpse of glory prepares us too, for Lent and for life. As we close our “Return to Sender” series, we remember that what we give to God is never lost but invested in eternity. The treasures of this world fade, but every act of generosity, service, and love in Jesus’ name is a gift returned to him, which he uses to change lives forever.

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]]> Jesus walked this earth as a real human being, ordinary in appearance, sharing life with his disciples. Yet on a high mountain, he revealed his true glory as the Son of God, giving them a glimpse that would prepare them for what lay ahead. Coming down from the mountain, Jesus set his face toward Jerusalem, toward suffering, the cross, and death. That glimpse of glory prepares us too, for Lent and for life. As we close our “Return to Sender” series, we remember that what we give to God is never lost but invested in eternity. The treasures of this world fade, but every act of generosity, service, and love in Jesus’ name is a gift returned to him, which he uses to change lives forever.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18663061 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1197 full false Return to Sender | Giving First and Best (2 Corinthians 9) Return to Sender | Giving First and Best (2 Corinthians 9) God doesn’t want our leftovers; He calls us to give our first and best as an act of trust and worship. In a world that tells us to hold tightly to what we have, giving back to the Giver reminds us who truly provides. This week, we’ll learn how generosity flows from gratitude — and how every gift is a way of saying, “Thank You, Lord.”

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]]> God doesn’t want our leftovers; He calls us to give our first and best as an act of trust and worship. In a world that tells us to hold tightly to what we have, giving back to the Giver reminds us who truly provides. This week, we’ll learn how generosity flows from gratitude — and how every gift is a way of saying, “Thank You, Lord.”

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18636099 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1216 full false Return to Sender | It All Belongs to Him (Matthew 25) Return to Sender | It All Belongs to Him (Matthew 25) Everything we have — our time, talents, and treasures — ultimately belongs to God. We’re not owners, but managers of what He’s entrusted to us. When we understand that truth, it changes the way we handle everything in life. This week, we’ll see that faithful stewardship begins with recognizing God’s ownership and our joyful responsibility to care for what’s His.

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]]> Everything we have — our time, talents, and treasures — ultimately belongs to God. We’re not owners, but managers of what He’s entrusted to us. When we understand that truth, it changes the way we handle everything in life. This week, we’ll see that faithful stewardship begins with recognizing God’s ownership and our joyful responsibility to care for what’s His.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18579390 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1379 full false Better Together | Bodybuilding Together (John 17:20-26) Better Together | Bodybuilding Together (John 17:20-26) This week ties together the themes of spiritual growth and mission. It shows how the church equips believers to mature in faith and love, building up the body to reach the world. It emphasizes the collective pursuit of maturity and the church’s calling to impact others through a unified, growing community.

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]]> This week ties together the themes of spiritual growth and mission. It shows how the church equips believers to mature in faith and love, building up the body to reach the world. It emphasizes the collective pursuit of maturity and the church’s calling to impact others through a unified, growing community.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18559904 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1386 full false Better Together | Beginning a Journey Together (1 Thessalonians 3) Better Together | Beginning a Journey Together (1 Thessalonians 3) This week focuses on the joy and longing for fellowship within the church community, reflecting Paul’s desire to see and strengthen the faith of believers. It connects to Baptism Sunday by celebrating the inclusion of new believers into the church family, emphasizing communal love and encouragement as newcomers begin their journey in faith.

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]]> This week focuses on the joy and longing for fellowship within the church community, reflecting Paul’s desire to see and strengthen the faith of believers. It connects to Baptism Sunday by celebrating the inclusion of new believers into the church family, emphasizing communal love and encouragement as newcomers begin their journey in faith.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18502670 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1209 full false Better Together | A Body Put Together Better Together | A Body Put Together This week establishes the church as the body of Christ, where every member is uniquely placed by God to contribute to the whole. It emphasizes unity, diversity, and interdependence, highlighting why believers are “better together” in pursuing God’s purpose as a loving, life-changing family.

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]]> This week establishes the church as the body of Christ, where every member is uniquely placed by God to contribute to the whole. It emphasizes unity, diversity, and interdependence, highlighting why believers are “better together” in pursuing God’s purpose as a loving, life-changing family.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18476209 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1353 full false Epiphany Day | Threat or Throne? (Matthew 2:1-12) Epiphany Day | Threat or Throne? (Matthew 2:1-12) Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One — “Christ” is not the family name of Jesus. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word “Messiah” both mean the same thing: “The Anointed One.” Anointing was the practice of pouring liquid over the head of someone to signify selection for some special task. When the Lord had someone anointed, he also poured his Spirit over them. It was the fulfillment of promises made over centuries.

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]]> Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One — “Christ” is not the family name of Jesus. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word “Messiah” both mean the same thing: “The Anointed One.” Anointing was the practice of pouring liquid over the head of someone to signify selection for some special task. When the Lord had someone anointed, he also poured his Spirit over them. It was the fulfillment of promises made over centuries.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18445329 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 834 full false Festival of the Holy Innocents Festival of the Holy Innocents This week, we celebrate the Festival of the Holy Innocents—remembering the massacre of the innocent baby boys King Herod had ordered in search of the threat to his throne…Jesus. We remember the children God calls for us to care for, protect, and equip. We look to the Christ-child to find hope as we remember the children who have died, who are lost, who suffer, who live, and who we serve in the love and truth of our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. Every child matters to God and so…every child matters to us at every stage of development.

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]]> This week, we celebrate the Festival of the Holy Innocents—remembering the massacre of the innocent baby boys King Herod had ordered in search of the threat to his throne…Jesus. We remember the children God calls for us to care for, protect, and equip. We look to the Christ-child to find hope as we remember the children who have died, who are lost, who suffer, who live, and who we serve in the love and truth of our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. Every child matters to God and so…every child matters to us at every stage of development.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18420945 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2797 full false Christmas Letter from Home 2025 Christmas Letter from Home 2025 From eternity, Jesus has been God, holy and majestic. When we look tenderly at the holy infant, we are looking at the same God who once told the prophet Moses, “No one may see me and live.” Yet, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds all saw their holy God and survived. How? God became human, hiding his glory within flesh, so that he could come to us without instilling fear or dread. A famous theologian once said, “We are to think of the Lord’s birth, where the Word became flesh, not as a past event which we recall, but as a present reality on which we gaze.” It’s not that Christ the Savior was born. It’s that Christ the Savior is born.

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]]> From eternity, Jesus has been God, holy and majestic. When we look tenderly at the holy infant, we are looking at the same God who once told the prophet Moses, “No one may see me and live.” Yet, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds all saw their holy God and survived. How? God became human, hiding his glory within flesh, so that he could come to us without instilling fear or dread. A famous theologian once said, “We are to think of the Lord’s birth, where the Word became flesh, not as a past event which we recall, but as a present reality on which we gaze.” It’s not that Christ the Savior was born. It’s that Christ the Savior is born.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18377331 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 755 full false Hearts Made Ready | Through Hope (John 1:29-42) Hearts Made Ready | Through Hope (John 1:29-42) John pointed to Jesus and said, “Look—the Lamb of God!” He pointed to the one who actually takes away guilt and gives real hope. Through Jesus, God brings forgiveness, peace, and a future we can trust. This Christmas, our hearts are made ready when we turn to him and discover the hope he offers—and like the first disciples, we’re invited to share that hope with others.

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]]> John pointed to Jesus and said, “Look—the Lamb of God!” He pointed to the one who actually takes away guilt and gives real hope. Through Jesus, God brings forgiveness, peace, and a future we can trust. This Christmas, our hearts are made ready when we turn to him and discover the hope he offers—and like the first disciples, we’re invited to share that hope with others.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18377220 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 962 full false Hearts Made Ready | Through Confidence (Luke 1:67-80) Hearts Made Ready | Through Confidence (Luke 1:67-80) Zechariah’s voice had been silent for months, yet when he finally spoke, he celebrated God’s faithfulness. God had kept his promises and was bringing salvation to the world. His song reminds us that we don’t have to face life’s uncertainties alone—God’s mercy and faithfulness give our hearts confidence as we wait for Christmas.

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]]> Zechariah’s voice had been silent for months, yet when he finally spoke, he celebrated God’s faithfulness. God had kept his promises and was bringing salvation to the world. His song reminds us that we don’t have to face life’s uncertainties alone—God’s mercy and faithfulness give our hearts confidence as we wait for Christmas.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18343215 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1947 full false Hearts Made Ready | Through Praise (Mary's Magnificat) Hearts Made Ready | Through Praise (Mary's Magnificat) Mary wasn’t rich, powerful, or famous. She was an ordinary young woman. Yet through her, God brought his Savior into the world—the one who would lift up the humble and bring hope to all people. Mary’s story reminds us that Christmas isn’t about what we do for God, but about what God has done—and is still doing—for the world.

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]]> Mary wasn’t rich, powerful, or famous. She was an ordinary young woman. Yet through her, God brought his Savior into the world—the one who would lift up the humble and bring hope to all people. Mary’s story reminds us that Christmas isn’t about what we do for God, but about what God has done—and is still doing—for the world.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18292413 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1321 full false Hearts Made Ready | Through Repentance (Luke 1:5-25) Hearts Made Ready | Through Repentance (Luke 1:5-25) The Christmas season often leaves us feeling scattered and stretched thin. But what if the best preparation isn’t about doing more, but about coming home? John the Baptist’s birth was announced as part of God’s plan to turn people’s hearts back to him. This Advent begins with God inviting us home—to forgiveness, peace, and a fresh start.

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]]> The Christmas season often leaves us feeling scattered and stretched thin. But what if the best preparation isn’t about doing more, but about coming home? John the Baptist’s birth was announced as part of God’s plan to turn people’s hearts back to him. This Advent begins with God inviting us home—to forgiveness, peace, and a fresh start.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18219652 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1147 full false Bonus Episode | What Is That to You? Bonus Episode | What Is That to You? Friends, as we approach Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s — those weighty, silent moments of reflection when the room grows still and our hearts start to whisper “why me?” — this episode offers a different question from the lips of Jesus: “What is that to you? You follow me.” I am going to share a deeply personal monologue based on my latest book project entitled: What Is That to You: Following Jesus Through the Unwanted. In this book, I will be exploring how the theology of the cross collides with our modern hunger for control, comfort, and success. But for this podcast, my prayer is that in this season of gratitude and longing, we can discover and rediscover together how the unwanted places in your life might just be where Jesus is doing His best work.

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]]> Friends, as we approach Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s — those weighty, silent moments of reflection when the room grows still and our hearts start to whisper “why me?” — this episode offers a different question from the lips of Jesus: “What is that to you? You follow me.” I am going to share a deeply personal monologue based on my latest book project entitled: What Is That to You: Following Jesus Through the Unwanted. In this book, I will be exploring how the theology of the cross collides with our modern hunger for control, comfort, and success. But for this podcast, my prayer is that in this season of gratitude and longing, we can discover and rediscover together how the unwanted places in your life might just be where Jesus is doing His best work.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18219636 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1478 full false Ruth: The Beauty of Belief | The Importance of Faithfulness and Character (Ruth 3-4) Ruth: The Beauty of Belief | The Importance of Faithfulness and Character (Ruth 3-4) How often have you been willing to use others for your advantage? How often have you tried to manipulate events and situations to benefit yourself? Without caring how it will impact others? It can be too easy to do this. The real test of faithfulness is doing something that might not be desirable or easy to do because it’s the thing God wants you to do. Like Jesus did for us. Our character is tested when we do the right thing even when no one is looking. The faithfulness and character we display will point people to how beautiful our God is. Today’s message will give us much to think about concerning faithfulness and character.

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]]> How often have you been willing to use others for your advantage? How often have you tried to manipulate events and situations to benefit yourself? Without caring how it will impact others? It can be too easy to do this. The real test of faithfulness is doing something that might not be desirable or easy to do because it’s the thing God wants you to do. Like Jesus did for us. Our character is tested when we do the right thing even when no one is looking. The faithfulness and character we display will point people to how beautiful our God is. Today’s message will give us much to think about concerning faithfulness and character.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18172588 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1280 full false Ruth: The Beauty of Belief | Girl Meets Boy (Ruth 2) Ruth: The Beauty of Belief | Girl Meets Boy (Ruth 2) Today’s installment of our story is the heart-warming meeting of a girl and boy, Ruth and Boaz. God is bringing them together for a very important purpose. God has been bringing men and women together since the beginning of time… for very important purposes. God has a purpose for your marriage. For Ruth, not everything had been going very well. She had been through difficult circumstances. But would she let those circumstances define her? Or would she define her circumstances as obstacles and opportunities she would get through with God’s help? We can learn a lot about Christian masculinity and femininity from Boaz and Ruth in today’s message!

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]]> Today’s installment of our story is the heart-warming meeting of a girl and boy, Ruth and Boaz. God is bringing them together for a very important purpose. God has been bringing men and women together since the beginning of time… for very important purposes. God has a purpose for your marriage. For Ruth, not everything had been going very well. She had been through difficult circumstances. But would she let those circumstances define her? Or would she define her circumstances as obstacles and opportunities she would get through with God’s help? We can learn a lot about Christian masculinity and femininity from Boaz and Ruth in today’s message!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18143717 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1457 full false Ruth: The Beauty of Belief | A Dark and Stormy Night (Ruth 1) Ruth: The Beauty of Belief | A Dark and Stormy Night (Ruth 1) It’s a classic opening to a tragic short story… “It was a dark and stormy night.” That opening line usually leads to all the challenges and hardships that are making things “dark and stormy.” In the beginning of this story, death separates three marriages, all in one family. The widows have no place to live. No way to make a living. It’s a time of bitterness. Why did this happen? How does God see his
people through situations this dark and stormy? Why does He allow it? This story will offer us an enormous amount of life lessons and faith lessons. Lessons about how following God is worth more than anything else.

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]]> It’s a classic opening to a tragic short story… “It was a dark and stormy night.” That opening line usually leads to all the challenges and hardships that are making things “dark and stormy.” In the beginning of this story, death separates three marriages, all in one family. The widows have no place to live. No way to make a living. It’s a time of bitterness. Why did this happen? How does God see his
people through situations this dark and stormy? Why does He allow it? This story will offer us an enormous amount of life lessons and faith lessons. Lessons about how following God is worth more than anything else.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18104464 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1399 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | It's All About Performance (Romans 3) Satan's Sleight of Hand | It's All About Performance (Romans 3) We’re told from every angle—school, work, even church—that our worth depends on how we perform. But this Reformation Sunday, we remember the truth that set the Church free: you are saved not by performance, but by grace. As we celebrate 175 years of God’s grace in the WELS, we’re not bragging on ourselves—we’re boasting in Christ alone.

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]]> We’re told from every angle—school, work, even church—that our worth depends on how we perform. But this Reformation Sunday, we remember the truth that set the Church free: you are saved not by performance, but by grace. As we celebrate 175 years of God’s grace in the WELS, we’re not bragging on ourselves—we’re boasting in Christ alone.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18062599 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1219 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | God Just Wants Me to be Happy (Hebrews 11) Satan's Sleight of Hand | God Just Wants Me to be Happy (Hebrews 11) We all crave happiness—but what kind? The kind that fades the moment life gets hard? Or the kind that endures even in pain? This week, God challenges the popular belief that his highest goal is our short-term comfort. In Hebrews 11, we see an example of someone who could have chosen comfort, ease, and status—but instead chose something better. Through this, God shows us that true happiness isn’t found in chasing pleasure, but in walking with him toward something eternal.

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]]> We all crave happiness—but what kind? The kind that fades the moment life gets hard? Or the kind that endures even in pain? This week, God challenges the popular belief that his highest goal is our short-term comfort. In Hebrews 11, we see an example of someone who could have chosen comfort, ease, and status—but instead chose something better. Through this, God shows us that true happiness isn’t found in chasing pleasure, but in walking with him toward something eternal.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-18010413 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1034 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | THAT Sin Can't Be Forgiven (Matthew 27) Satan's Sleight of Hand | THAT Sin Can't Be Forgiven (Matthew 27) In a society that has almost tried to get the word “sin” out of circulation, it’s fascinating that self-loathing over unresolved guilt and anger over unexpressed forgiveness is still one of the largest drivers of behavior. This week, we look at the most famous failure of processing guilt in history, the story of Judas Iscariot, to see the necessity of finding forgiveness, including self-forgiveness.

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]]> In a society that has almost tried to get the word “sin” out of circulation, it’s fascinating that self-loathing over unresolved guilt and anger over unexpressed forgiveness is still one of the largest drivers of behavior. This week, we look at the most famous failure of processing guilt in history, the story of Judas Iscariot, to see the necessity of finding forgiveness, including self-forgiveness.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17976783 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1322 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | A Loving God Would Never Send Anyone to Hell (Matthew 25) Satan's Sleight of Hand | A Loving God Would Never Send Anyone to Hell (Matthew 25) Modern America is what philosophers might call a “soft closed religious society.” What that means is that it’s technically not illegal to discuss matters of faith in public, but it’s considered socially inappropriate. Particularly inappropriate would be a discussion of Hell. But it’s actually impossible to be a Christian witness, without modifying the gospel of Jesus, if you never address Hell. So the end result is that most Christians today simply don’t witness their faith in any sort of true, vocal way. If we are called to be witnesses, we need to be confident, and biblical, and loving in our witness of Christ. This week we’re going to learn about how to talk about Hell in a true way, but one that resonates with contemporary culture.

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]]> Modern America is what philosophers might call a “soft closed religious society.” What that means is that it’s technically not illegal to discuss matters of faith in public, but it’s considered socially inappropriate. Particularly inappropriate would be a discussion of Hell. But it’s actually impossible to be a Christian witness, without modifying the gospel of Jesus, if you never address Hell. So the end result is that most Christians today simply don’t witness their faith in any sort of true, vocal way. If we are called to be witnesses, we need to be confident, and biblical, and loving in our witness of Christ. This week we’re going to learn about how to talk about Hell in a true way, but one that resonates with contemporary culture.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17932619 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1163 full false Satan's Slight of Hand | Religion Doesn’t Belong in the Workplace (Daniel 1) Satan's Slight of Hand | Religion Doesn’t Belong in the Workplace (Daniel 1) Modern Americans are very familiar with the practice of the privatization of faith. But if good news is, in fact, good, then how private can you truly keep it before you insinuate it’s not all that life-changing? This week, Jesus shows us that faith was never meant to be hidden—it was meant to be lived, spoken, and shared. Because when the gospel grabs hold of your heart, it can’t help but overflow into your words, your relationships, and your world.

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]]> Modern Americans are very familiar with the practice of the privatization of faith. But if good news is, in fact, good, then how private can you truly keep it before you insinuate it’s not all that life-changing? This week, Jesus shows us that faith was never meant to be hidden—it was meant to be lived, spoken, and shared. Because when the gospel grabs hold of your heart, it can’t help but overflow into your words, your relationships, and your world.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17905463 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1232 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | If Your Marriage Isn't Happy, You Should Leave" (Matthew 19:1-12) Satan's Sleight of Hand | If Your Marriage Isn't Happy, You Should Leave" (Matthew 19:1-12) “If your marriage isn’t happy, you should leave.” It sounds reasonable—even compassionate. But Jesus speaks a better word. In Matthew 19, he challenges not just our decisions, but the lies we believe about happiness, commitment, and love. This week, we’ll wrestle with what God permits in a broken world, what he commands for our good, and what Jesus himself vows to us—an unbreakable covenant love that stays. Whether you're married, single, divorced, or hurting, Jesus meets you with truth that heals and grace that holds.

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]]> “If your marriage isn’t happy, you should leave.” It sounds reasonable—even compassionate. But Jesus speaks a better word. In Matthew 19, he challenges not just our decisions, but the lies we believe about happiness, commitment, and love. This week, we’ll wrestle with what God permits in a broken world, what he commands for our good, and what Jesus himself vows to us—an unbreakable covenant love that stays. Whether you're married, single, divorced, or hurting, Jesus meets you with truth that heals and grace that holds.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17866071 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1644 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | "Your Faith Is Just Between You and God" (Ephesians 2:19-22) Satan's Sleight of Hand | "Your Faith Is Just Between You and God" (Ephesians 2:19-22) Researcher Robert Bellah wrote in Habits of the Heart that 81% of Americans believe that you should come to religious conclusions APART from any religious organization. In other words, the majority of people believe you don’t find God in community. They think you find God on your own. The reality is that Americans today, including many Christians, have never reported that they’ve been lonelier. Gen Z 18-25 year-olds are the loneliest, followed by Millennials. Why? Because we’re trying to do life and faith on our own terms, not cemented into Church community.

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]]> Researcher Robert Bellah wrote in Habits of the Heart that 81% of Americans believe that you should come to religious conclusions APART from any religious organization. In other words, the majority of people believe you don’t find God in community. They think you find God on your own. The reality is that Americans today, including many Christians, have never reported that they’ve been lonelier. Gen Z 18-25 year-olds are the loneliest, followed by Millennials. Why? Because we’re trying to do life and faith on our own terms, not cemented into Church community.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17821569 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1349 full false Satan's Sleight of Hand | More Money, More Happiness (1 Timothy 6:6-10) Satan's Sleight of Hand | More Money, More Happiness (1 Timothy 6:6-10) Most philosophers and religious leaders throughout history have suggested that contentment is the secret to happiness. And yet, modern research also seems to suggest that $34k/year income is a threshold, and $75k/year is another income threshold for happiness. So which is it? Can we be content without X amount of dollars? Should we be content where we’re at and never pursue more money? What can we do with the money we have that will bring greatest joy?

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]]> Most philosophers and religious leaders throughout history have suggested that contentment is the secret to happiness. And yet, modern research also seems to suggest that $34k/year income is a threshold, and $75k/year is another income threshold for happiness. So which is it? Can we be content without X amount of dollars? Should we be content where we’re at and never pursue more money? What can we do with the money we have that will bring greatest joy?

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17789097 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1354 full false Trustworthy | Never Forget! (2 Timothy 2:1-13) Trustworthy | Never Forget! (2 Timothy 2:1-13) It is not a matter of “If suffering will happen… It’s a When?” The better question then is “how do you experience the suffering?” Do you throw pity parties and live as a victim moping around in the darkness? The final secret to a great life is your life changed on a cross 2000 years ago. You are no longer a victim, but a victor in Jesus. Never Forget Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, this is the ultimate Biblical truth that leads to a truly great life, as it is that which proves God is trustworthy. What is truly remarkable about all of these reliable truths to a truly great life is that all are dependent on God’s faithfulness, not ours!

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]]> It is not a matter of “If suffering will happen… It’s a When?” The better question then is “how do you experience the suffering?” Do you throw pity parties and live as a victim moping around in the darkness? The final secret to a great life is your life changed on a cross 2000 years ago. You are no longer a victim, but a victor in Jesus. Never Forget Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, this is the ultimate Biblical truth that leads to a truly great life, as it is that which proves God is trustworthy. What is truly remarkable about all of these reliable truths to a truly great life is that all are dependent on God’s faithfulness, not ours!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17761745 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1113 full false Trustworthy | The Greatest Life Hack (1 Timothy 4:6-13) Trustworthy | The Greatest Life Hack (1 Timothy 4:6-13) Unlike the fleeting hacks for lunches, cleaning, or relationships, there is a life hack that when we live it and strive to daily implement it, will radically change our lives. It will transform how you live, impact your health, wellness, emotions, and relationships, and it all flows from something given to you that will drive you. The truth, the real-life hack? Living each day in light of our sure hope in the living God who has redeemed us! Godliness matters! Intentionally living the faith, hope, love, and forgiveness of Jesus each day changes us, by his power, through his word.

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]]> Unlike the fleeting hacks for lunches, cleaning, or relationships, there is a life hack that when we live it and strive to daily implement it, will radically change our lives. It will transform how you live, impact your health, wellness, emotions, and relationships, and it all flows from something given to you that will drive you. The truth, the real-life hack? Living each day in light of our sure hope in the living God who has redeemed us! Godliness matters! Intentionally living the faith, hope, love, and forgiveness of Jesus each day changes us, by his power, through his word.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17698607 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 983 full false Trustworthy | Influencers or Leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-13) Trustworthy | Influencers or Leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-13) Are you choosing to follow influencers or leaders? We have the privilege of choosing those who will influence our world view, how we handle our emotions, morals, and values. We do this through the podcasts we listen to, the shows we stream, the friends we keep, the mentors we choose and media we consume. An influencers’ job is to get clicks, likes, and views, a leader’s job is to help develop, lead, correct, and train us for a life filled with faith based on our future. The next Biblical truth leading to a truly great life is choosing influencers who honor God, honor authority, and live with character and integrity. I know that sounds like the antithesis of all modern influencers, but Christ’s kingdom and ways are often upside-down from the worldly standpoint? We don’t like anyone overseeing us, yet it is critical that for a great life, we allow ourselves to be led well by faith filled leaders, and we become such leaders. In fact, there are some significant rewards to leading God’s way.

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]]> Are you choosing to follow influencers or leaders? We have the privilege of choosing those who will influence our world view, how we handle our emotions, morals, and values. We do this through the podcasts we listen to, the shows we stream, the friends we keep, the mentors we choose and media we consume. An influencers’ job is to get clicks, likes, and views, a leader’s job is to help develop, lead, correct, and train us for a life filled with faith based on our future. The next Biblical truth leading to a truly great life is choosing influencers who honor God, honor authority, and live with character and integrity. I know that sounds like the antithesis of all modern influencers, but Christ’s kingdom and ways are often upside-down from the worldly standpoint? We don’t like anyone overseeing us, yet it is critical that for a great life, we allow ourselves to be led well by faith filled leaders, and we become such leaders. In fact, there are some significant rewards to leading God’s way.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17664878 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 971 full false Trustworthy | Live for an Audience of One (Titus 3) Trustworthy | Live for an Audience of One (Titus 3) Living for family, friends, our social media followers, or even just our own view of ourselves is overwhelming and leads to a constant fear of imposter syndrome and not good enough. Our second Biblical truth leading to a truly great life is living every moment of every day for an audience of one! When we live for that ONE, it changes how we view ourselves, how we engage with others, and the power to overcome the past which has haunted and dominated our identity.

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]]> Living for family, friends, our social media followers, or even just our own view of ourselves is overwhelming and leads to a constant fear of imposter syndrome and not good enough. Our second Biblical truth leading to a truly great life is living every moment of every day for an audience of one! When we live for that ONE, it changes how we view ourselves, how we engage with others, and the power to overcome the past which has haunted and dominated our identity.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17624299 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1297 full false Trustworthy | Who Are You (1 Timothy 1:12-17) Trustworthy | Who Are You (1 Timothy 1:12-17) It all starts with understanding your view and an understanding of your identity. Think about it, what type of mirror are you using? Are you using the carnival mirror which distorts your image? When I have a disordered understanding of my own identity it impacts my emotions, relationships, and purpose in life. Or are you using a real mirror which clearly shows who you are? This type of mirror shows who we really are and reveals our need for rescue from ourselves. It helps reorientate ourselves with the one who created us. The first truth to focus on is our real identity, not the one we’ve created for ourselves.

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]]> It all starts with understanding your view and an understanding of your identity. Think about it, what type of mirror are you using? Are you using the carnival mirror which distorts your image? When I have a disordered understanding of my own identity it impacts my emotions, relationships, and purpose in life. Or are you using a real mirror which clearly shows who you are? This type of mirror shows who we really are and reveals our need for rescue from ourselves. It helps reorientate ourselves with the one who created us. The first truth to focus on is our real identity, not the one we’ve created for ourselves.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17593451 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1093 full false Bonus Episode | Why Church Membership Matters Bonus Episode | Why Church Membership Matters In this episode, we will explore the ancient concept of church membership as belonging to a body, through Scripture, early church history, and modern cultural disconnection—especially loneliness and our increasing dependence on AI for connection. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eZovYb96kl1usYmv-8R_X8puIMRZeAjw/view?usp=drive_link)

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]]> In this episode, we will explore the ancient concept of church membership as belonging to a body, through Scripture, early church history, and modern cultural disconnection—especially loneliness and our increasing dependence on AI for connection. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eZovYb96kl1usYmv-8R_X8puIMRZeAjw/view?usp=drive_link)

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17528605 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 848 full false The Kingdom | Recklessly Scattered (Matthew 13) The Kingdom | Recklessly Scattered (Matthew 13) We've realized that the kingdom is something incredible and more valuable than anything we could ever own.  It is ours freely through repentance. We are part of the kingdom because we have been forgiven and we can extend forgiveness.  God's gracious invitation to a celebration is so good, and yet when we speak about it to others it can be met with confusion, question, anger, and rejection.  Why?  The effects of sin go down deep into the soil of our hearts.  We must rely on the Holy Spirit to cultivate hearts to be prepared for the gospel, so that God's powerful message can take root.  Yet, though it may be misunderstood, or questions, or rejected, our King still calls us to recklessly scatter his words and promises.  The harvest will be plentiful, and we can celebrate with him again.

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]]> We've realized that the kingdom is something incredible and more valuable than anything we could ever own.  It is ours freely through repentance. We are part of the kingdom because we have been forgiven and we can extend forgiveness.  God's gracious invitation to a celebration is so good, and yet when we speak about it to others it can be met with confusion, question, anger, and rejection.  Why?  The effects of sin go down deep into the soil of our hearts.  We must rely on the Holy Spirit to cultivate hearts to be prepared for the gospel, so that God's powerful message can take root.  Yet, though it may be misunderstood, or questions, or rejected, our King still calls us to recklessly scatter his words and promises.  The harvest will be plentiful, and we can celebrate with him again.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17523539 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1087 full false The Kingdom | The Right Clothes (Matthew 22:1-14) The Kingdom | The Right Clothes (Matthew 22:1-14) It's so exciting to receive a special invitation to celebrate.  That's exactly what God's kingdom is - a celebration.  You're invited.  Jesus has personally extended you such an invitation - no matter your past, no matter your history, no matter your status. It's a free invitation from him and it calls for a joyful response.  It calls for preparing ourselves for the party.  It calls us to dress ourselves in grace, mercy, and love, because Jesus has given us the proper attire for this feast - we just get to be those who wear it. Come and enjoy the celebration, having been clothed with Christ.

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]]> It's so exciting to receive a special invitation to celebrate.  That's exactly what God's kingdom is - a celebration.  You're invited.  Jesus has personally extended you such an invitation - no matter your past, no matter your history, no matter your status. It's a free invitation from him and it calls for a joyful response.  It calls for preparing ourselves for the party.  It calls us to dress ourselves in grace, mercy, and love, because Jesus has given us the proper attire for this feast - we just get to be those who wear it. Come and enjoy the celebration, having been clothed with Christ.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17494894 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1099 full false The Kingdom | Forgiveness Overflows (Matthew 18:21-35) The Kingdom | Forgiveness Overflows (Matthew 18:21-35) As we live in the kingdom into which God has brought us through his forgiveness, we too demonstrate forgiveness to others. Though we often assume that we live autonomous lives, we are interconnected with our God and with others.  Everything we have is our God's - a recognition that leads us to see the debts we have owed him. Such debts have been forgiven because of God's grace. In his kingdom, we are empowered and moved to freely forgive others their debts they owe us.

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]]> As we live in the kingdom into which God has brought us through his forgiveness, we too demonstrate forgiveness to others. Though we often assume that we live autonomous lives, we are interconnected with our God and with others.  Everything we have is our God's - a recognition that leads us to see the debts we have owed him. Such debts have been forgiven because of God's grace. In his kingdom, we are empowered and moved to freely forgive others their debts they owe us.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17436858 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1311 full false The Kingdom | The Gates of Repentance (Luke 18:15-17) The Kingdom | The Gates of Repentance (Luke 18:15-17) What's the cost of entry?  Whether it's the theme park, ball park, or skate park - it likely isn't free to get in.  What about the magnificent, marvelous kingdom of God?  What would it cost us to get in?  It's not a material amount, and it's not some great deed that we can do, but there is a cost.  The cost of humility.  The cost of setting aside our pride and allowing God to carry us.  The cost of repentance, which turns to God to receive his mercy, favor, and grace - all which he is so willing to give us, so much so that he didn't seem to even think twice about the great cost of forgiveness to him.  He gave up his only Son, and Jesus gave up his life so that we could know this forgiveness. What a blessing!  What a kingdom! What a king!

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]]> What's the cost of entry?  Whether it's the theme park, ball park, or skate park - it likely isn't free to get in.  What about the magnificent, marvelous kingdom of God?  What would it cost us to get in?  It's not a material amount, and it's not some great deed that we can do, but there is a cost.  The cost of humility.  The cost of setting aside our pride and allowing God to carry us.  The cost of repentance, which turns to God to receive his mercy, favor, and grace - all which he is so willing to give us, so much so that he didn't seem to even think twice about the great cost of forgiveness to him.  He gave up his only Son, and Jesus gave up his life so that we could know this forgiveness. What a blessing!  What a kingdom! What a king!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17403451 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1185 full false A Great Treasure | The Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-52) A Great Treasure | The Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-52) We all have the childhood fantasies of finding buried treasure - how would we celebrate? What would we do with the wealth and the resources?  How determined would we be if we knew where treasure was to be found?  As Jesus speaks of faith, he describes its value as that of a buried treasure now discovered. He leads us to ask the same questions, not with our childhood fantasies but with the reality of this amazing, valuable blessing that God has given to us. How precious is the kingdom!

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]]> We all have the childhood fantasies of finding buried treasure - how would we celebrate? What would we do with the wealth and the resources?  How determined would we be if we knew where treasure was to be found?  As Jesus speaks of faith, he describes its value as that of a buried treasure now discovered. He leads us to ask the same questions, not with our childhood fantasies but with the reality of this amazing, valuable blessing that God has given to us. How precious is the kingdom!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17368930 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1253 full false Shine Like Stars | The Secret to Contentment (Philippians 4:10-23) Shine Like Stars | The Secret to Contentment (Philippians 4:10-23) Some days go well and some don’t. Some days we feel like we’re on top of the world, and others like we’re on the bottom. If the value we place on our lives and ourselves is tied to how well things are going in our “everyday,” we’re going to be riding an uncomfortable roller coaster. We need something, someone we can look to for unchanging contentment no matter how our “everyday” is going. Paul had plenty of highs and lows, but learned the secret of contentment in any circumstances. His unchanging reason? Jesus. We can do everything through Him who gives us strength. If we have Jesus, we don’t need anything else. Genuine joy isn’t dictated by your changing circumstances, it is found in the unchangeable Lord.

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]]> Some days go well and some don’t. Some days we feel like we’re on top of the world, and others like we’re on the bottom. If the value we place on our lives and ourselves is tied to how well things are going in our “everyday,” we’re going to be riding an uncomfortable roller coaster. We need something, someone we can look to for unchanging contentment no matter how our “everyday” is going. Paul had plenty of highs and lows, but learned the secret of contentment in any circumstances. His unchanging reason? Jesus. We can do everything through Him who gives us strength. If we have Jesus, we don’t need anything else. Genuine joy isn’t dictated by your changing circumstances, it is found in the unchangeable Lord.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17333311 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 991 full false Shine Like Stars | Live in Joy (Philippians 4:1-9) Shine Like Stars | Live in Joy (Philippians 4:1-9) Life isn’t always easy here. And it isn’t hard for friction to happen between people. If it keeps happening, it can start causing pain, and then start creating bitterness. And when bitterness has built up, a single spark can cause an explosion. There is a joy we are given as a gift through Jesus. This means we can rejoice together no matter how hard things get. This joy can help us live together with other imperfect people like us. And this is so important… because those who will spend an eternity in joyful unity might as well start living in that joy now. Life is just better that way. So let’s focus on the good gifts God has given us, and let that overflow with joy into not only our lives, but the lives of those around us.

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]]> Life isn’t always easy here. And it isn’t hard for friction to happen between people. If it keeps happening, it can start causing pain, and then start creating bitterness. And when bitterness has built up, a single spark can cause an explosion. There is a joy we are given as a gift through Jesus. This means we can rejoice together no matter how hard things get. This joy can help us live together with other imperfect people like us. And this is so important… because those who will spend an eternity in joyful unity might as well start living in that joy now. Life is just better that way. So let’s focus on the good gifts God has given us, and let that overflow with joy into not only our lives, but the lives of those around us.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17286976 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1308 full false Shine Like Stars | Run Hard for Home (Acts 1:1-11) Shine Like Stars | Run Hard for Home (Acts 1:1-11) When you’re on your way home from travelling, and have been gone a while, there’s nothing like getting close to home. You can see the familiar sights, hear familiar sounds, even smell familiar things. It keeps you going, and encourages you to finish the journey and get home! Life on earth is like that. We’re on a journey here, but our real home is with God. He’s put that home in our hearts, and the closer we come, the more we will long for it. Keeping our real home as our focus helps us through life’s journey, with all its highs and lows. It’s easy to be sidetracked along the way. This scripture passage helps us keep our home in view!

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]]> When you’re on your way home from travelling, and have been gone a while, there’s nothing like getting close to home. You can see the familiar sights, hear familiar sounds, even smell familiar things. It keeps you going, and encourages you to finish the journey and get home! Life on earth is like that. We’re on a journey here, but our real home is with God. He’s put that home in our hearts, and the closer we come, the more we will long for it. Keeping our real home as our focus helps us through life’s journey, with all its highs and lows. It’s easy to be sidetracked along the way. This scripture passage helps us keep our home in view!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17247655 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 852 full false Knowing Christ Is Unspeakable Joy | Christian Masculinity Knowing Christ Is Unspeakable Joy | Christian Masculinity We love telling people where we’ve been, what we’ve done, and what we’ve accomplished—because joy shared is joy multiplied. But in a world where sharing quickly becomes comparing, even our proudest moments fade fast. What if the deepest joy we could ever experience didn’t come from something we did, but from something done for us? In this episode, we explore the hunger for meaning that draws young men to voices like Jordan Peterson, the shadowy influence of Carl Jung beneath it all, and how the truest, most lasting joy isn’t found in heroic striving—but in the cross, the tomb, and the risen King. Discover the beauty of Christotelic masculinity, where joy isn’t earned—it’s received.

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]]> We love telling people where we’ve been, what we’ve done, and what we’ve accomplished—because joy shared is joy multiplied. But in a world where sharing quickly becomes comparing, even our proudest moments fade fast. What if the deepest joy we could ever experience didn’t come from something we did, but from something done for us? In this episode, we explore the hunger for meaning that draws young men to voices like Jordan Peterson, the shadowy influence of Carl Jung beneath it all, and how the truest, most lasting joy isn’t found in heroic striving—but in the cross, the tomb, and the risen King. Discover the beauty of Christotelic masculinity, where joy isn’t earned—it’s received.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17214691 Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1177 full false Shine Like Stars | Shine Like Stars (Philippians 2:12-18) Shine Like Stars | Shine Like Stars (Philippians 2:12-18) Have you ever felt like you really didn’t fit in or belong in the place you are? Cheering for the wrong team in the wrong stadium? All dressed up while everyone else is casual? Excited about something no one else is? We live in a post-Christian world. The viewpoints prevalent in this world are a world apart from the viewpoint God gives us in His Word. That means, in this world, we stick out. Stand out. Shine like stars in a very dark sky. As we hold onto God’s Word and hold it out for other people to see, we will shine like stars in people’s lives. Imagine what a difference it makes in a dark night sky to see a bright light shining forth! We can make a difference in the lives of others, just like Jesus made a difference in ours. Let’s shine like stars!

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]]> Have you ever felt like you really didn’t fit in or belong in the place you are? Cheering for the wrong team in the wrong stadium? All dressed up while everyone else is casual? Excited about something no one else is? We live in a post-Christian world. The viewpoints prevalent in this world are a world apart from the viewpoint God gives us in His Word. That means, in this world, we stick out. Stand out. Shine like stars in a very dark sky. As we hold onto God’s Word and hold it out for other people to see, we will shine like stars in people’s lives. Imagine what a difference it makes in a dark night sky to see a bright light shining forth! We can make a difference in the lives of others, just like Jesus made a difference in ours. Let’s shine like stars!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17157963 Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1204 full false Shine Like Stars | A High Call to a Lowly Life (Philippians 2:1-11) Shine Like Stars | A High Call to a Lowly Life (Philippians 2:1-11) In this world, it seems that it is important to show everyone who you are, what you have accomplished, what you deserve. Someone has to speak up for you, and it might have to be you! If you aren’t watching out for yourself, who is going to? But the greatest possible contradiction to this is the heart and core of the Bible. We must humble ourselves if we are to be exalted. Put the interests of others before ours? But if we do that, then who will take care of us? Who? Jesus will. The very one who showed us what it means to humble Himself for our good. The One who gave us life by doing so. So, let’s imitate Him. Let’s learn what a truly great life is – it begins with making ourselves lowly.

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]]> In this world, it seems that it is important to show everyone who you are, what you have accomplished, what you deserve. Someone has to speak up for you, and it might have to be you! If you aren’t watching out for yourself, who is going to? But the greatest possible contradiction to this is the heart and core of the Bible. We must humble ourselves if we are to be exalted. Put the interests of others before ours? But if we do that, then who will take care of us? Who? Jesus will. The very one who showed us what it means to humble Himself for our good. The One who gave us life by doing so. So, let’s imitate Him. Let’s learn what a truly great life is – it begins with making ourselves lowly.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17116689 Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1185 full false Shine Like Stars It's a Win-Win (Philippians 1:12-30) Shine Like Stars It's a Win-Win (Philippians 1:12-30) What does it look like to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? It means living in such a way that shows Jesus is worth something to you. It looks like walking with, loving with, and doing life with those who are different than you, because Christ binds you together. It looks like striving together to make Christ known because Christ motivates you. It looks like standing with courage against all
oppressors, because Christ secures you. To live is Christ. To Die is gain. Have you found Christ worth living for, dying for, worth casting all away for? That is what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To live is Christ. To die is gain. It’s a win-win!

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]]> What does it look like to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? It means living in such a way that shows Jesus is worth something to you. It looks like walking with, loving with, and doing life with those who are different than you, because Christ binds you together. It looks like striving together to make Christ known because Christ motivates you. It looks like standing with courage against all
oppressors, because Christ secures you. To live is Christ. To Die is gain. Have you found Christ worth living for, dying for, worth casting all away for? That is what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To live is Christ. To die is gain. It’s a win-win!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17071850 Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1446 full false Shine Like Stars | Have a Thick Skin and Tender Heart (Philippians 1) Shine Like Stars | Have a Thick Skin and Tender Heart (Philippians 1) Letting God’s light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!

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]]> Letting God’s light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-17039994 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1343 full false Easter | Can It Really Be True? (Luke 24) Easter | Can It Really Be True? (Luke 24) The grave was sealed. The enemy thought he had won. But death could not hold Him. On the third day, the ransom was complete—not just in suffering, but in victory. Jesus had paid the price, and now He rose to break the chains of sin, death, and the devil forever. The empty tomb is not just proof of His power; it is the receipt of our freedom. We were captives—trapped in sin, bound for death—but Jesus shattered the prison doors. And now, because He lives, we do too. This is Easter. This is freedom. The Ransomed walk free.

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]]> The grave was sealed. The enemy thought he had won. But death could not hold Him. On the third day, the ransom was complete—not just in suffering, but in victory. Jesus had paid the price, and now He rose to break the chains of sin, death, and the devil forever. The empty tomb is not just proof of His power; it is the receipt of our freedom. We were captives—trapped in sin, bound for death—but Jesus shattered the prison doors. And now, because He lives, we do too. This is Easter. This is freedom. The Ransomed walk free.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16983469 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1012 full false Holy Week | Good Friday (The Seven Words) Holy Week | Good Friday (The Seven Words) The verdict was clear: guilty. Not for Jesus, but for us. Yet, the innocent One stood silent as the guilty walked free. He was flogged so we could be healed. He was forsaken so we could be accepted. He was condemned so the condemned could go free. This was no accident. No tragic twist of fate. This was the plan—the ransom paid in blood. As we stand before the cross tonight, we face the weight of
what He endured, but we do not bear it alone. Jesus bore it for us. And in that darkness, a promise shines: It is finished.

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]]> The verdict was clear: guilty. Not for Jesus, but for us. Yet, the innocent One stood silent as the guilty walked free. He was flogged so we could be healed. He was forsaken so we could be accepted. He was condemned so the condemned could go free. This was no accident. No tragic twist of fate. This was the plan—the ransom paid in blood. As we stand before the cross tonight, we face the weight of
what He endured, but we do not bear it alone. Jesus bore it for us. And in that darkness, a promise shines: It is finished.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16983355 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400 993 full false Holy Week | Holy Thursday (1 Corinthians 11) Holy Week | Holy Thursday (1 Corinthians 11) That night, Jesus took bread and broke it, offering His body. He poured out the cup, offering His blood. He knelt and washed the feet of His disciples—Judas included. In the face of betrayal, Jesus gave a gift: Himself. He knew what was coming. The thirty silver pieces had already exchanged hands. The guards were already on their way. But Jesus didn’t resist. He willingly offered Himself as the ransom for the betrayed, the weak, the unworthy—us. Tonight, we step into that upper room, not as distant observers, but as those whom Jesus still serves. He knows our failures, our unfaithfulness, and yet He invites us to the table. Here, in bread and wine, body and blood, we receive what we could never earn—His life, given for ours.

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]]> That night, Jesus took bread and broke it, offering His body. He poured out the cup, offering His blood. He knelt and washed the feet of His disciples—Judas included. In the face of betrayal, Jesus gave a gift: Himself. He knew what was coming. The thirty silver pieces had already exchanged hands. The guards were already on their way. But Jesus didn’t resist. He willingly offered Himself as the ransom for the betrayed, the weak, the unworthy—us. Tonight, we step into that upper room, not as distant observers, but as those whom Jesus still serves. He knows our failures, our unfaithfulness, and yet He invites us to the table. Here, in bread and wine, body and blood, we receive what we could never earn—His life, given for ours.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16983198 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400 838 full false Lord, Have Mercy | For Abusing Your Commandments (Romans 3) Lord, Have Mercy | For Abusing Your Commandments (Romans 3) We often think of abusing God’s Commandments as simply breaking them, but there’s a more subtle and dangerous abuse: trying to obey them in an effort to earn God’s favor and secure our place in heaven. This view sets aside God’s perfect plan of salvation and replaces it with a futile attempt to climb to Him. Satan turns the law into a ladder, leaving us either crushed by guilt or puffed up with pride. But in Christ, who was lifted up on the cross, we don’t need to climb. Salvation is already ours! So, we end this Lenten series by crying, “Lord, have mercy, for abusing Your commandments!” and we rest in the gospel that frees us to obey with hearts of gratitude.

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]]> We often think of abusing God’s Commandments as simply breaking them, but there’s a more subtle and dangerous abuse: trying to obey them in an effort to earn God’s favor and secure our place in heaven. This view sets aside God’s perfect plan of salvation and replaces it with a futile attempt to climb to Him. Satan turns the law into a ladder, leaving us either crushed by guilt or puffed up with pride. But in Christ, who was lifted up on the cross, we don’t need to climb. Salvation is already ours! So, we end this Lenten series by crying, “Lord, have mercy, for abusing Your commandments!” and we rest in the gospel that frees us to obey with hearts of gratitude.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16976590 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1008 full false Ransom | Dead Man Walking (Readings from Mark) Ransom | Dead Man Walking (Readings from Mark) That week in Jerusalem was unlike any other. When Jesus entered on a donkey, the crowds cheered, waving palm branches and shouting praises, but they didn’t fully understand what was happening. By the end of the week, those same crowds
called for His crucifixion. Only Jesus truly understood the path ahead—betrayal,
suffering, and the cross. He embraced condemnation willingly so that we, the condemned, could go free. Jesus, the innocent one, took our punishment so we could receive freedom we couldn’t earn. As we reflect on that week, let’s thank God for Jesus’ sacrifice and the eternal, unshakable freedom He offers to all who believe.

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]]> That week in Jerusalem was unlike any other. When Jesus entered on a donkey, the crowds cheered, waving palm branches and shouting praises, but they didn’t fully understand what was happening. By the end of the week, those same crowds
called for His crucifixion. Only Jesus truly understood the path ahead—betrayal,
suffering, and the cross. He embraced condemnation willingly so that we, the condemned, could go free. Jesus, the innocent one, took our punishment so we could receive freedom we couldn’t earn. As we reflect on that week, let’s thank God for Jesus’ sacrifice and the eternal, unshakable freedom He offers to all who believe.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16945402 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1272 full false Lord, Have Mercy | For Failing to Live with Integrity Lord, Have Mercy | For Failing to Live with Integrity Integrity means being sound and whole—both in structure and in character. The final four Commandments reveal whether our hearts align with God’s will. When we steal, lie, or covet, it exposes more than bad behavior; it reveals broken values and desires. We lack honesty, empathy, and contentment—not just in our actions, but in who we are. Instead of making excuses, we cry out, “Lord, have mercy, for failing to live with integrity!” And in Christ, who lived perfectly and died for us, we find the wholeness only He can give.

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]]> Integrity means being sound and whole—both in structure and in character. The final four Commandments reveal whether our hearts align with God’s will. When we steal, lie, or covet, it exposes more than bad behavior; it reveals broken values and desires. We lack honesty, empathy, and contentment—not just in our actions, but in who we are. Instead of making excuses, we cry out, “Lord, have mercy, for failing to live with integrity!” And in Christ, who lived perfectly and died for us, we find the wholeness only He can give.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16939982 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 995 full false Ransom | Witness (Luke 22:54-62) Ransom | Witness (Luke 22:54-62) We are often called upon to take a stand and make a statement witnessing about our relationship to our Savior. Peter had that opportunity and notoriously failed. Why? Peter had his eyes on the wrong place and built his faith on the wrong thing. God grant us such a faith that will not fail because it is built on him who will not fail us.

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]]> We are often called upon to take a stand and make a statement witnessing about our relationship to our Savior. Peter had that opportunity and notoriously failed. Why? Peter had his eyes on the wrong place and built his faith on the wrong thing. God grant us such a faith that will not fail because it is built on him who will not fail us.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16910698 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1165 full false Lord Have Mercy | For Treating Others Like Trash and Not Treasure (Ecclesiastes 4:7-12) Lord Have Mercy | For Treating Others Like Trash and Not Treasure (Ecclesiastes 4:7-12) God created us in His image to reflect His love in our relationships. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments teach us to honor authority, protect life, and cherish marriage. Yet, in every kind of relationship—family, workplace, community—we invent new ways to harm each other. How we treat others reveals how we truly feel about God. But where we fail, Jesus perfectly fulfilled God’s will, loving even the least among us. So, this week, we cry out, “Lord, have mercy, for treating others like trash, not treasure!”

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]]> God created us in His image to reflect His love in our relationships. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments teach us to honor authority, protect life, and cherish marriage. Yet, in every kind of relationship—family, workplace, community—we invent new ways to harm each other. How we treat others reveals how we truly feel about God. But where we fail, Jesus perfectly fulfilled God’s will, loving even the least among us. So, this week, we cry out, “Lord, have mercy, for treating others like trash, not treasure!”

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16904424 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1033 full false Ransom | The Judgment Hall (Mark 14:53-65) Ransom | The Judgment Hall (Mark 14:53-65) Two things are certain - death and taxes. Taxes are due in just a few weeks. But who knows when death will overtake us. Then, and at that moment, we will stand before the ultimate judge of all. For you, Jesus stood before human judges and
even God himself. He, who is the ultimate Judge, became the judged judge. And because he did three things are now certain, “Death, taxes, and justification.”

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]]> Two things are certain - death and taxes. Taxes are due in just a few weeks. But who knows when death will overtake us. Then, and at that moment, we will stand before the ultimate judge of all. For you, Jesus stood before human judges and
even God himself. He, who is the ultimate Judge, became the judged judge. And because he did three things are now certain, “Death, taxes, and justification.”

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16871205 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1146 full false Lord Have Mercy | For Our Irreverence (Hebrews 4:1-12) Lord Have Mercy | For Our Irreverence (Hebrews 4:1-12) The Second and Third Commandments reveal God’s mercy in how He saves us. His name isn’t just a label—it’s His reputation, His promises, His very character. The Sabbath isn’t just a day off—it’s the rest He gives from fear and condemnation. Yet, when we use His name flippantly, treat His Word lightly, or ignore the rest He offers, we do more harm to ourselves than to Him. Such disobedience leads to spiritual ruin. So, this week, we pray, “Lord, have mercy, for our irreverence toward Your name and our neglect of Your Sabbath rest.”

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]]> The Second and Third Commandments reveal God’s mercy in how He saves us. His name isn’t just a label—it’s His reputation, His promises, His very character. The Sabbath isn’t just a day off—it’s the rest He gives from fear and condemnation. Yet, when we use His name flippantly, treat His Word lightly, or ignore the rest He offers, we do more harm to ourselves than to Him. Such disobedience leads to spiritual ruin. So, this week, we pray, “Lord, have mercy, for our irreverence toward Your name and our neglect of Your Sabbath rest.”

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16864077 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 928 full false Ransom | The Kiss of Death (Mark 14:43-52) Ransom | The Kiss of Death (Mark 14:43-52) Everyone has their price. We’re all chasing something and will pay almost any price to get it and keep it. Jesus had something on his mind and he was willing to do whatever it took to get it. Whenever everyone else fled away from the fight, Jesus rose up to meet it and embraced it because embracing it meant he could embrace you.

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]]> Everyone has their price. We’re all chasing something and will pay almost any price to get it and keep it. Jesus had something on his mind and he was willing to do whatever it took to get it. Whenever everyone else fled away from the fight, Jesus rose up to meet it and embraced it because embracing it meant he could embrace you.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16815996 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1263 full false Lord Have Mercy | For Our Incessant Idolatry (Colossians 3:1-6) Lord Have Mercy | For Our Incessant Idolatry (Colossians 3:1-6) If a loved one needed heart surgery, would you trust a first-year med student or an experienced surgeon? If accused of a crime, would you rely on a legal intern or a top attorney? We instinctively seek those who can best care for us. Apply that to the First Commandment: when God tells us to have no other gods, it’s not because He craves attention but because no one loves or cares for us like He does. Trusting anything more than Him isn’t just sinful—it’s self-destructive. As we begin our series on the Ten Commandments, may the Spirit lead us to pray, “Lord, have mercy, for our incessant idolatry.”

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]]> If a loved one needed heart surgery, would you trust a first-year med student or an experienced surgeon? If accused of a crime, would you rely on a legal intern or a top attorney? We instinctively seek those who can best care for us. Apply that to the First Commandment: when God tells us to have no other gods, it’s not because He craves attention but because no one loves or cares for us like He does. Trusting anything more than Him isn’t just sinful—it’s self-destructive. As we begin our series on the Ten Commandments, may the Spirit lead us to pray, “Lord, have mercy, for our incessant idolatry.”

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16815670 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1048 full false Ransom | Lowering Our Defenses (2 Samuel 12:1-13) Ransom | Lowering Our Defenses (2 Samuel 12:1-13) When we’re accused of doing wrong, it’s easy to get defensive, making excuses or comparing ourselves to others. But with our defenses up, repentance is impossible. God, however, lowers our defenses by inviting us into His open
arms, where we don’t need to pretend to be perfect. He doesn’t ask us to confess our sins because He doesn’t know them—He already does. He calls us to repent so that we might fully understand the weight of our sin and, in turn, call out for His mercy. And when we do, God is always quick to forgive.

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]]> When we’re accused of doing wrong, it’s easy to get defensive, making excuses or comparing ourselves to others. But with our defenses up, repentance is impossible. God, however, lowers our defenses by inviting us into His open
arms, where we don’t need to pretend to be perfect. He doesn’t ask us to confess our sins because He doesn’t know them—He already does. He calls us to repent so that we might fully understand the weight of our sin and, in turn, call out for His mercy. And when we do, God is always quick to forgive.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16785081 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1189 full false Ransom | One For All (Mark 10:35-45) Ransom | One For All (Mark 10:35-45) We don’t have what it takes to get out of the mess we were in. We’re scared of the cost. We don’t want to pay it. We think we can, but we can’t. Only Jesus can. And Jesus did. Jesus paid the price we couldn’t, wouldn’t, and didn’t even want to pay for all people who walk on the face of the earth. One paid the ransom for all.

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]]> We don’t have what it takes to get out of the mess we were in. We’re scared of the cost. We don’t want to pay it. We think we can, but we can’t. Only Jesus can. And Jesus did. Jesus paid the price we couldn’t, wouldn’t, and didn’t even want to pay for all people who walk on the face of the earth. One paid the ransom for all.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16739738 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1198 full false Transfiguration | Glory Hidden to be Revealed (Exodus 34) Transfiguration | Glory Hidden to be Revealed (Exodus 34) Would you look directly at the sun? Of course not—it would burn your eyes and leave you blind. Similarly, looking directly at God’s glory, brighter than the sun, would be overwhelming. His holiness, which loves good and hates evil, is terrifying for sinners like us. That’s why God told Moses, “No one may see me and live” (Exodus 33:20). Yet, God longs for us to know him, so he hides his glory to reveal himself. Jesus hid his glory to go to the cross and save us. Now, through the gospel, we see the glory of his love and salvation—a glory most visible when it is hidden.

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]]> Would you look directly at the sun? Of course not—it would burn your eyes and leave you blind. Similarly, looking directly at God’s glory, brighter than the sun, would be overwhelming. His holiness, which loves good and hates evil, is terrifying for sinners like us. That’s why God told Moses, “No one may see me and live” (Exodus 33:20). Yet, God longs for us to know him, so he hides his glory to reveal himself. Jesus hid his glory to go to the cross and save us. Now, through the gospel, we see the glory of his love and salvation—a glory most visible when it is hidden.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16691752 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1394 full false Taboo | Sex: God's Amazing Design (1 Corinthians 6) Taboo | Sex: God's Amazing Design (1 Corinthians 6) We’re going to talk about sex! But it’s not going to be a shameful, embarrassing conversation. God loves sex. He created it and designed it for our enjoyment. He loves it when we enjoy sex the way he designed it. But good sex takes work. It’s not quite as movies and TV and porn represent it. Sex is a beautiful gift from God that can bring amazing blessings, but its power can also bring harm and pain when misused. Let’s learn about God’s beautiful gift of sex!

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]]> We’re going to talk about sex! But it’s not going to be a shameful, embarrassing conversation. God loves sex. He created it and designed it for our enjoyment. He loves it when we enjoy sex the way he designed it. But good sex takes work. It’s not quite as movies and TV and porn represent it. Sex is a beautiful gift from God that can bring amazing blessings, but its power can also bring harm and pain when misused. Let’s learn about God’s beautiful gift of sex!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16652799 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1371 full false Taboo | Depression: God’s Word Gives Lasting Hope (Psalm 42) Taboo | Depression: God’s Word Gives Lasting Hope (Psalm 42) Depression feels so overwhelming. Many times, there’s the feeling of having no hope. Here, we see the psalmist feel despair, his soul thirsting for the Lord. But then he talks to himself. Why am I so down? Even in this desperate situation, he is my Savior and my God. If only that was the silver bullet. However, depression can be like a yo-yo; wrestling match in the mind. One minute we know our hope is in God. The next moment, we are back to despairing. Keeping God’s Word in our mind, thinking about the hope we have, meditating on his promises, and the hope we have in him.

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]]> Depression feels so overwhelming. Many times, there’s the feeling of having no hope. Here, we see the psalmist feel despair, his soul thirsting for the Lord. But then he talks to himself. Why am I so down? Even in this desperate situation, he is my Savior and my God. If only that was the silver bullet. However, depression can be like a yo-yo; wrestling match in the mind. One minute we know our hope is in God. The next moment, we are back to despairing. Keeping God’s Word in our mind, thinking about the hope we have, meditating on his promises, and the hope we have in him.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16609768 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1190 full false Taboo | Anxiety: Our Heavenly Father Gives Peace (Matthew 6) Taboo | Anxiety: Our Heavenly Father Gives Peace (Matthew 6) Anxiety is prevalent in so many people today. Worrisome thoughts fill our minds and it leads to a bodily response. As Christians, God’s Word tells us again and again not to be anxious and not to worry. Why? Because we have a God who is in control. More than that, we get to call this God Father. Just like a loving father protects, provides, and loves his children, our Heavenly Father protects, provides, and loves us more than we could ever know.

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]]> Anxiety is prevalent in so many people today. Worrisome thoughts fill our minds and it leads to a bodily response. As Christians, God’s Word tells us again and again not to be anxious and not to worry. Why? Because we have a God who is in control. More than that, we get to call this God Father. Just like a loving father protects, provides, and loves his children, our Heavenly Father protects, provides, and loves us more than we could ever know.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16574943 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1245 full false Taboo | Transgender: Letting Jesus Speak Into the Tension (Romans 8) Taboo | Transgender: Letting Jesus Speak Into the Tension (Romans 8) How do Christians participate in the transgender conversation? How does God want Christians to feel about the topic, and more importantly, the people? Too often, the topic of transgender makes us think about ideologies, progressive societal trends, and angry debates. But what about people? How can we help people who struggle with transgender feelings? How does the gospel apply to this issue? God’s Word will be our guide as we see how God gives us hope amidst the brokenness of our bodies and minds.

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]]> How do Christians participate in the transgender conversation? How does God want Christians to feel about the topic, and more importantly, the people? Too often, the topic of transgender makes us think about ideologies, progressive societal trends, and angry debates. But what about people? How can we help people who struggle with transgender feelings? How does the gospel apply to this issue? God’s Word will be our guide as we see how God gives us hope amidst the brokenness of our bodies and minds.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16526618 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1307 full false Taboo | Politics: Loving Across the Aisle (John 18) Taboo | Politics: Loving Across the Aisle (John 18) We live in a country of extremes. How many of us have seen online posts that rip apart those with opposing political views? We tend to avoid politics in conversations because we know how fast such a topic can cause anger to flare quickly, even between Christians. But what would it look like if we loved across the aisle? What if our focus was less about proving our political points and more about proclaiming the Savior who faced the ultimate injustice so he could make us citizens of his kingdom? This week, we explore how God's grace is the answer in our culture of divisive partisanship.

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]]> We live in a country of extremes. How many of us have seen online posts that rip apart those with opposing political views? We tend to avoid politics in conversations because we know how fast such a topic can cause anger to flare quickly, even between Christians. But what would it look like if we loved across the aisle? What if our focus was less about proving our political points and more about proclaiming the Savior who faced the ultimate injustice so he could make us citizens of his kingdom? This week, we explore how God's grace is the answer in our culture of divisive partisanship.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16490843 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1225 full false Taboo | Identity: I Am Not My Own (Romans 6:1-10) Taboo | Identity: I Am Not My Own (Romans 6:1-10) As we celebrate Baptism/Commitment Sunday, we rejoice that our true identity as children of God is a divine gift through baptism, not a self-made achievement. Baptism, empowered by God’s Word, welcomes us into God’s family and grants us a new, unshakeable identity beyond our achievements or status. Unlike our
culture that insists on earning worth through personal success, we find our true value at the cross of Jesus. Because God has given us such an identity, we are clothed with Jesus and we have the greatest reason to live.

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]]> As we celebrate Baptism/Commitment Sunday, we rejoice that our true identity as children of God is a divine gift through baptism, not a self-made achievement. Baptism, empowered by God’s Word, welcomes us into God’s family and grants us a new, unshakeable identity beyond our achievements or status. Unlike our
culture that insists on earning worth through personal success, we find our true value at the cross of Jesus. Because God has given us such an identity, we are clothed with Jesus and we have the greatest reason to live.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16443990 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1107 full false Taboo | Authority: Who Gets the Final Say (Luke 6:46-49) Taboo | Authority: Who Gets the Final Say (Luke 6:46-49) Who gets the final say in your life? That question is a matter of authority. In a culture where we are raised to live out our truth, the Bible calls us to the exact opposite. We conform ourselves to the truth of God’s Word. That’s what it means to call Jesus "Lord." 

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]]> Who gets the final say in your life? That question is a matter of authority. In a culture where we are raised to live out our truth, the Bible calls us to the exact opposite. We conform ourselves to the truth of God’s Word. That’s what it means to call Jesus "Lord." 

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16408084 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1244 full false An Epiphany Moment | The Magic of Real Wisdom (1 Kings 10) An Epiphany Moment | The Magic of Real Wisdom (1 Kings 10) Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Savior for all nations, shining light on the mystery and majesty of God’s grace. Just as the Queen of Sheba traveled far to witness Solomon’s wisdom, and the Magi journeyed to worship the newborn King, we come seeking answers and awe. In Jesus, someone far greater than Solomon, we find the ultimate wisdom and the radiant light of grace. Today, as we reflect on the magic of God’s love revealed to all people, we rediscover how this grace transforms our hearts, opens our hands, and renews our childlike wonder in the One who knows us fully and loves us completely.

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]]> Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Savior for all nations, shining light on the mystery and majesty of God’s grace. Just as the Queen of Sheba traveled far to witness Solomon’s wisdom, and the Magi journeyed to worship the newborn King, we come seeking answers and awe. In Jesus, someone far greater than Solomon, we find the ultimate wisdom and the radiant light of grace. Today, as we reflect on the magic of God’s love revealed to all people, we rediscover how this grace transforms our hearts, opens our hands, and renews our childlike wonder in the One who knows us fully and loves us completely.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16363966 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1263 full false 2025 Christmas Letter from Home (Isaiah 11:1-10) 2025 Christmas Letter from Home (Isaiah 11:1-10) Christmas is all about hope—hope that stretches beyond the manger to
eternity. The baby born in Bethlehem came to do more than just change the world for a moment; He came to secure our future forever. No matter how uncertain life feels, we have the promise that Jesus will return, making all things new. The same Jesus who entered our world in humble beginnings will one day return in glory, wiping away every tear and bringing eternal joy. This is the true gift of Christmas—hope that lasts forever!

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]]> Christmas is all about hope—hope that stretches beyond the manger to
eternity. The baby born in Bethlehem came to do more than just change the world for a moment; He came to secure our future forever. No matter how uncertain life feels, we have the promise that Jesus will return, making all things new. The same Jesus who entered our world in humble beginnings will one day return in glory, wiping away every tear and bringing eternal joy. This is the true gift of Christmas—hope that lasts forever!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16301308 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 715 full false Christmas Is Forgiving (Matthew 1:18-25) Christmas Is Forgiving (Matthew 1:18-25) Christmas time is for giving. Why? Because we have been given something. We’ve been given forgiveness through God’s Son who came into the world on Christmas. Now it’s our turn to give. And forgive. Christmas is forgiving. 

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]]> Christmas time is for giving. Why? Because we have been given something. We’ve been given forgiveness through God’s Son who came into the world on Christmas. Now it’s our turn to give. And forgive. Christmas is forgiving. 

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16301289 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1196 full false Messianic Metaphors | The Ancient Shepherd (Micah 5:2-5) Messianic Metaphors | The Ancient Shepherd (Micah 5:2-5) Where have you been before? What is your background and experiences? These questions serve in evaluating candidates for leadership. They help us form our opinions, and the stronger the background and experiences, the better. What
we celebrate at Christmastime is the one whose background and experience answer all our questions and give us security and peace. The one we worship and adore is begotten of the Father from eternity. He is worthy of all praise and glory, just as Mary sang in her song. And he comes to be our shepherd. To stomp on the ancient serpent and old evil foe, and to watch with care and concern over all his flock.

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]]> Where have you been before? What is your background and experiences? These questions serve in evaluating candidates for leadership. They help us form our opinions, and the stronger the background and experiences, the better. What
we celebrate at Christmastime is the one whose background and experience answer all our questions and give us security and peace. The one we worship and adore is begotten of the Father from eternity. He is worthy of all praise and glory, just as Mary sang in her song. And he comes to be our shepherd. To stomp on the ancient serpent and old evil foe, and to watch with care and concern over all his flock.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16301274 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1206 full false Messianic Metaphors | The Mighty Warrior (Zephaniah 3:14-17) Messianic Metaphors | The Mighty Warrior (Zephaniah 3:14-17) When your leader is strong, you are strong. When your leader is weak, fear and despair overtake his followers, because there will always be enemies and adversity. Fear and despair creeps into our lives because of the adversity and unknowns we face, but God calls you to rejoice, shout aloud, and sing, because your leader
is a mighty warrior. Jesus came as an infant, lowly, and humble, yes, but he was a warrior with the might to overcome our greatest enemies – sin, death, hell, and Satan, who desires these for us. Since God has so delighted in us to send such a mighty warrior, we have nothing to fear. Instead, rejoice, shout, cheer, and sing for joy.

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]]> When your leader is strong, you are strong. When your leader is weak, fear and despair overtake his followers, because there will always be enemies and adversity. Fear and despair creeps into our lives because of the adversity and unknowns we face, but God calls you to rejoice, shout aloud, and sing, because your leader
is a mighty warrior. Jesus came as an infant, lowly, and humble, yes, but he was a warrior with the might to overcome our greatest enemies – sin, death, hell, and Satan, who desires these for us. Since God has so delighted in us to send such a mighty warrior, we have nothing to fear. Instead, rejoice, shout, cheer, and sing for joy.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16261132 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1230 full false Messianic Metaphors | The Silversmith (Malachi 3:1-4) Messianic Metaphors | The Silversmith (Malachi 3:1-4) The anticipation of a new leader comes with new expectations for those who follow. Are we prepared in our own hearts to welcome the one for whom we prepare? God’s expectations stand for all time – they don’t change. Which means, we must change. All change is hard. This change is impossible – for us. Thank God
his grace and mercy never change. He sends the refiner – the one who applies the heat so that the silver is purified. Our God calls us to return to him in repentance,
acknowledging our sin and letting it be burned away, and God returns to us to restore, to refine, and purify through the miracle of justification and faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit will continue to refine and purify us as God’s holy children – purified silver in the hands of a master silversmith.

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]]> The anticipation of a new leader comes with new expectations for those who follow. Are we prepared in our own hearts to welcome the one for whom we prepare? God’s expectations stand for all time – they don’t change. Which means, we must change. All change is hard. This change is impossible – for us. Thank God
his grace and mercy never change. He sends the refiner – the one who applies the heat so that the silver is purified. Our God calls us to return to him in repentance,
acknowledging our sin and letting it be burned away, and God returns to us to restore, to refine, and purify through the miracle of justification and faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit will continue to refine and purify us as God’s holy children – purified silver in the hands of a master silversmith.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16228248 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1220 full false Messianic Metaphors | The Righteous Branch (Jeremiah 33:14-16) Messianic Metaphors | The Righteous Branch (Jeremiah 33:14-16) Lineage matters. Family trees tell us of the values and strengths. We might look at family members of the past to gain an understanding of a person in the present, and especially their pedigree when it comes to leadership. What if the family tree leaves much to be desired. What if there is weakness and immorality and brokenness there. This was the case with the family tree of the royal line of David and the ruling family of God’s people. A tree that seemed to begin so strong, became filled with weak, diseased, and broken branches. Yet, God promised to raise up a righteous branch in that tree. One who would serve his people well, and this righteous branch is also your righteous Savior.

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]]> Lineage matters. Family trees tell us of the values and strengths. We might look at family members of the past to gain an understanding of a person in the present, and especially their pedigree when it comes to leadership. What if the family tree leaves much to be desired. What if there is weakness and immorality and brokenness there. This was the case with the family tree of the royal line of David and the ruling family of God’s people. A tree that seemed to begin so strong, became filled with weak, diseased, and broken branches. Yet, God promised to raise up a righteous branch in that tree. One who would serve his people well, and this righteous branch is also your righteous Savior.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16146870 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1289 full false Feast for the Soul | Finding Fullness at Jesus' Table (Mark 6:34-44) Feast for the Soul | Finding Fullness at Jesus' Table (Mark 6:34-44) As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of abundance and sharing, but what happens when the needs around us feel bigger than what we have to give? In this episode, we explore Jesus’ command to his disciples, “You give them something to eat,” as they faced a hungry crowd with just five loaves and two fish. It seemed impossible—yet Jesus turned their scarcity into abundance. This Thanksgiving, we’ll reflect on how Jesus equips us to share his blessings, turning our “not enough” into more than enough to fill the physical and spiritual needs of those around us. Join us to discover how gratitude, generosity, and trust in the Giver of all good things transform the way we give this season.

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]]> As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of abundance and sharing, but what happens when the needs around us feel bigger than what we have to give? In this episode, we explore Jesus’ command to his disciples, “You give them something to eat,” as they faced a hungry crowd with just five loaves and two fish. It seemed impossible—yet Jesus turned their scarcity into abundance. This Thanksgiving, we’ll reflect on how Jesus equips us to share his blessings, turning our “not enough” into more than enough to fill the physical and spiritual needs of those around us. Join us to discover how gratitude, generosity, and trust in the Giver of all good things transform the way we give this season.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16146859 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1303 full false Live Like You'll Live Forever | Free From Fear of Judgment (Hebrews 9:24-28) Live Like You'll Live Forever | Free From Fear of Judgment (Hebrews 9:24-28) Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling that others are watching you, trying to find something to criticize? We don’t want others judging us. It is bad enough listening to the voice inside our own head, whispering that we aren’t worthy. How do we overcome the fear of judgment? It begins by realizing that there is only one person whose opinion ultimately matters—the Judge. Everyone is
going to live forever in one of two very different places. Where you spend eternity
depends on a judgment that Jesus will render. This week we see why his judgment need not trigger any sort of anxiety. Judgment day is something we can joyfully anticipate. We can live free from the fear of judgment.

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]]> Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling that others are watching you, trying to find something to criticize? We don’t want others judging us. It is bad enough listening to the voice inside our own head, whispering that we aren’t worthy. How do we overcome the fear of judgment? It begins by realizing that there is only one person whose opinion ultimately matters—the Judge. Everyone is
going to live forever in one of two very different places. Where you spend eternity
depends on a judgment that Jesus will render. This week we see why his judgment need not trigger any sort of anxiety. Judgment day is something we can joyfully anticipate. We can live free from the fear of judgment.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16105551 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1307 full false Live Like You'll Live Forever: Life A Life of Startling Generosity (Mark 12:38-44) Live Like You'll Live Forever: Life A Life of Startling Generosity (Mark 12:38-44)  Perhaps you have heard the axiom, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” In other words, while you still can, use what you have in order to enjoy life to the fullest. If this life is all there is, St. Paul agrees that would be a good philosophy. Paul wrote, “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die’” (1 Corinthians 15:32). However, note the “if.” Paul was saying that the epicurean approach to life makes sense only if this life is all we have. But it isn’t. Jesus will raise us from the dead and take us to live in his home, a place of perfect comfort and beauty. Knowing that, we are set free from the need to live a self-indulgent life now. Instead, we can be generous people, using the wealth that God has given us to serve both him and others. We can live a life of startling generosity.

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]]>  Perhaps you have heard the axiom, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” In other words, while you still can, use what you have in order to enjoy life to the fullest. If this life is all there is, St. Paul agrees that would be a good philosophy. Paul wrote, “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die’” (1 Corinthians 15:32). However, note the “if.” Paul was saying that the epicurean approach to life makes sense only if this life is all we have. But it isn’t. Jesus will raise us from the dead and take us to live in his home, a place of perfect comfort and beauty. Knowing that, we are set free from the need to live a self-indulgent life now. Instead, we can be generous people, using the wealth that God has given us to serve both him and others. We can live a life of startling generosity.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16065501 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1441 full false Live Like You’ll Live Forever | Live Knowing Life Only Gets Better Live Like You’ll Live Forever | Live Knowing Life Only Gets Better “It will get better.” We say that to try to comfort someone who is having a bad day (or maybe a whole string of bad days). Perhaps tomorrow will be better. But perhaps it’s worse. In this life, there really are no guarantees that things will get better. That isn’t the case with the life that is to come. That life isn’t just going to be better. It will be perfect.

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]]> “It will get better.” We say that to try to comfort someone who is having a bad day (or maybe a whole string of bad days). Perhaps tomorrow will be better. But perhaps it’s worse. In this life, there really are no guarantees that things will get better. That isn’t the case with the life that is to come. That life isn’t just going to be better. It will be perfect.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-16025923 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1230 full false Live Like You'll Live Forever | Live a Life of Fearless Witness (Daniel 3:16-28) Live Like You'll Live Forever | Live a Life of Fearless Witness (Daniel 3:16-28) Jesus repeatedly told his followers that living as his disciples would bring hardship. Living life according to God’s Law is going to make one appear odd in the eyes of the world, perhaps even evil. Sharing a message of mankind’s sin and God’s gracious salvation can cause offense. So why not just stay silent if that makes life easier? Why not keep our faith private? Answer: because we are going to live forever. In gratitude for Christ saving us and giving us eternal life, we share the
gospel with others, hoping that they will believe and be saved too. Since we know we are going to live forever in the perfection of heaven, we don’t worry if being a witness for Christ brings hardship or even death.

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]]> Jesus repeatedly told his followers that living as his disciples would bring hardship. Living life according to God’s Law is going to make one appear odd in the eyes of the world, perhaps even evil. Sharing a message of mankind’s sin and God’s gracious salvation can cause offense. So why not just stay silent if that makes life easier? Why not keep our faith private? Answer: because we are going to live forever. In gratitude for Christ saving us and giving us eternal life, we share the
gospel with others, hoping that they will believe and be saved too. Since we know we are going to live forever in the perfection of heaven, we don’t worry if being a witness for Christ brings hardship or even death.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15984342 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1439 full false Job: Finding Peace on an Unpredictable Path | The Final Answer to Our Pain (Job 38-42) Job: Finding Peace on an Unpredictable Path | The Final Answer to Our Pain (Job 38-42) One of the easiest ways to make our problems worse is to dwell on ourselves and make everything center around ourselves – make our life all about ourselves. It might seem counter-intuitive, but the way life works better is when we make life about God… because life is about God. With some of the most powerful words in Scripture, God reminds Job that the universe doesn’t revolve around Job. It revolves around God. A life focused on God will never disappoint. A life focused on self always will. Join us for the last week of the series and listen to God’s powerful words at the end of the book of Job.

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]]> One of the easiest ways to make our problems worse is to dwell on ourselves and make everything center around ourselves – make our life all about ourselves. It might seem counter-intuitive, but the way life works better is when we make life about God… because life is about God. With some of the most powerful words in Scripture, God reminds Job that the universe doesn’t revolve around Job. It revolves around God. A life focused on God will never disappoint. A life focused on self always will. Join us for the last week of the series and listen to God’s powerful words at the end of the book of Job.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15931214 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1260 full false Job: Finding Peace on an Unpredictable Path | It's OK to Question God (Selected Verses) Job: Finding Peace on an Unpredictable Path | It's OK to Question God (Selected Verses) Is it OK to question God? Why have you received nothing you wanted from Him? Why has He let such awful things happen to you or those you love? Or to anyone in the world? Isn’t there a limit to what He will let you endure? Do you feel guilty if you are questioning God or something God is doing? Does questioning God
mean you lost your faith in Him? Is there a difference between having questions for God and losing trust in Him? What gives us true comfort? Is it just maybe knowing WHO God is? Explore these questions with us in the book of Job.

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]]> Is it OK to question God? Why have you received nothing you wanted from Him? Why has He let such awful things happen to you or those you love? Or to anyone in the world? Isn’t there a limit to what He will let you endure? Do you feel guilty if you are questioning God or something God is doing? Does questioning God
mean you lost your faith in Him? Is there a difference between having questions for God and losing trust in Him? What gives us true comfort? Is it just maybe knowing WHO God is? Explore these questions with us in the book of Job.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15903369 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2055 full false Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | God Is In Control (Job 13:20-14:1) Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | God Is In Control (Job 13:20-14:1) Do you feel like you are in complete control of everything? Or does your life sometimes feel out of control? And if we aren’t in control, who is? When we come to the realization that we aren’t in control, it becomes very important how we answer the question of who or what our God really is. Is our God in control? Is He able to control our lives? Do we worship Him only to get good things from Him and get Him to do what we want Him to do? Or is He the true God who uses his control over all things to love us and save us from the real reason for our brokenness? Let’s find the answer this week in Job.

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]]> Do you feel like you are in complete control of everything? Or does your life sometimes feel out of control? And if we aren’t in control, who is? When we come to the realization that we aren’t in control, it becomes very important how we answer the question of who or what our God really is. Is our God in control? Is He able to control our lives? Do we worship Him only to get good things from Him and get Him to do what we want Him to do? Or is He the true God who uses his control over all things to love us and save us from the real reason for our brokenness? Let’s find the answer this week in Job.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15856397 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1211 full false Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Where is Jesus in Our Pain? Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Where is Jesus in Our Pain? Has it ever seemed God isn’t listening or answering your prayers? Things aren’t going your way, and you’re reaching out, but you’re starting to wonder if God is there? Where is God in your pain? Well… look at the cross. That is where God dealt with the real source of our pain. Jesus isn’t on that cross anymore. He rose and He lives. And because He lives, we will live too! That was Job’s strength, and it is also our strength. Because Jesus lives, we have something that gives us hope no matter what we suffer. Our loved ones we have lost will be with us again! Our real life is with our risen and living Lord in heaven! No matter what we go through here, we always have that hope!

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]]> Has it ever seemed God isn’t listening or answering your prayers? Things aren’t going your way, and you’re reaching out, but you’re starting to wonder if God is there? Where is God in your pain? Well… look at the cross. That is where God dealt with the real source of our pain. Jesus isn’t on that cross anymore. He rose and He lives. And because He lives, we will live too! That was Job’s strength, and it is also our strength. Because Jesus lives, we have something that gives us hope no matter what we suffer. Our loved ones we have lost will be with us again! Our real life is with our risen and living Lord in heaven! No matter what we go through here, we always have that hope!

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15813934 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1333 full false Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Choosing the Right Friends Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Choosing the Right Friends When you are going through hard times, it is so important to have good friends. Friends who will be there for you make all the difference. When a friend of yours is dealing with hardship, being there for them is important. Just your presence and your love makes a difference. Your words can too. But there are times a friend’s words are helpful, and there are times a friend’s words are not as helpful. Job had some friends who were there for him, but loading him with guilt over what was happening to him, and in the end, making him feel even worse. This week, let’s discover how best to befriend a world that is filled with pain.

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]]> When you are going through hard times, it is so important to have good friends. Friends who will be there for you make all the difference. When a friend of yours is dealing with hardship, being there for them is important. Just your presence and your love makes a difference. Your words can too. But there are times a friend’s words are helpful, and there are times a friend’s words are not as helpful. Job had some friends who were there for him, but loading him with guilt over what was happening to him, and in the end, making him feel even worse. This week, let’s discover how best to befriend a world that is filled with pain.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15774163 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1347 full false Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Dealing with Relationship Pain (Job 2:1-10) Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Dealing with Relationship Pain (Job 2:1-10) When things aren’t going your way, does your family help you? Or make it harder for you? Are you and your spouse a team who can be strong when the other is weak and regularly encourage each other? Or do you sometimes panic or lash out and make it even more difficult for the other? Different people react to the same difficult circumstances in different ways. Job and his wife had very different
reactions to their difficult circumstances. Let’s see what we can learn from Job in how to deal with relationship pain and how can we learn to be stronger examples for our children.

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]]> When things aren’t going your way, does your family help you? Or make it harder for you? Are you and your spouse a team who can be strong when the other is weak and regularly encourage each other? Or do you sometimes panic or lash out and make it even more difficult for the other? Different people react to the same difficult circumstances in different ways. Job and his wife had very different
reactions to their difficult circumstances. Let’s see what we can learn from Job in how to deal with relationship pain and how can we learn to be stronger examples for our children.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15740895 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1390 full false Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (Job 1:1-22) Job: Finding Peace On An Unpredictable Path | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (Job 1:1-22) No matter who you are, young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy, you face pressure in life. Parenting pressure, school pressure, work pressure, loneliness and grief pressure. We are often “surviving” one day at a time and don’t know what we will do if things get “worse.” Since we live in a broken world, we can expect things to go “wrong” in our lives and force us off the path we have charted for ourselves. Yes, “bad” things can happen to “good” people in this world. We begin looking
at the Biblical book of Job today to learn how to find peace on an unpredictable path. How can bad things happen to good people? Listen in and find out.

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]]> No matter who you are, young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy, you face pressure in life. Parenting pressure, school pressure, work pressure, loneliness and grief pressure. We are often “surviving” one day at a time and don’t know what we will do if things get “worse.” Since we live in a broken world, we can expect things to go “wrong” in our lives and force us off the path we have charted for ourselves. Yes, “bad” things can happen to “good” people in this world. We begin looking
at the Biblical book of Job today to learn how to find peace on an unpredictable path. How can bad things happen to good people? Listen in and find out.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15701119 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1427 full false Joining Jesus in Changing Lives | Live for Jesus (Ephesians 4:11-16) Joining Jesus in Changing Lives | Live for Jesus (Ephesians 4:11-16) Integrating faith into daily life is essential for becoming a contributing member of the body of Christ, supporting one another like family. Jesus asks, “Do you trust me with your life?” As our master and Disciple-Maker, He guides us to grow in Christian maturity, living less for self and more for Him and others. Jesus is the ultimate disciple-maker, using us to make disciples. We strive to be more like Jesus by keeping Him as our Disciple-Maker and trusting His Spirit to work through us in discipline others. 

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]]> Integrating faith into daily life is essential for becoming a contributing member of the body of Christ, supporting one another like family. Jesus asks, “Do you trust me with your life?” As our master and Disciple-Maker, He guides us to grow in Christian maturity, living less for self and more for Him and others. Jesus is the ultimate disciple-maker, using us to make disciples. We strive to be more like Jesus by keeping Him as our Disciple-Maker and trusting His Spirit to work through us in discipline others. 

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15663014 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1368 full false Joining Jesus in Changing Lives | Listen to Jesus (Colossians 2:1-10) Joining Jesus in Changing Lives | Listen to Jesus (Colossians 2:1-10) Starting the journey with the foundational teachings of Jesus’ truth is crucial. Jesus asks, “Do you listen to me?” highlighting the importance of His saving work as described in His Word. We thrive on joy rather than guilt by taking Jesus’ truth seriously. Being rooted in Christ and taking God's word seriously is essential for spiritual growth. Deepening one’s relationship with God leads to growth in hope, peace, and purpose.

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]]> Starting the journey with the foundational teachings of Jesus’ truth is crucial. Jesus asks, “Do you listen to me?” highlighting the importance of His saving work as described in His Word. We thrive on joy rather than guilt by taking Jesus’ truth seriously. Being rooted in Christ and taking God's word seriously is essential for spiritual growth. Deepening one’s relationship with God leads to growth in hope, peace, and purpose.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15619321 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1279 full false Joining Jesus in Changing Lives | Discover Jesus (John 1:35-39) Joining Jesus in Changing Lives | Discover Jesus (John 1:35-39) In this week's podcast, we discover the initial encounter of John’s disciples with Jesus, where they are invited to "come and see" (John 1:39). This invitation is not just to observe but to discover who Jesus is. As Jesus asks, “Who do you
say I am?” we understand that He is the answer to life’s biggest questions. At Divine Savior Church, we emphasize the importance of discovering Jesus through spending time with Him and our community. We offer various opportunities to connect, ask questions, and grow in faith. Our community, rooted in joy and grace, provides a safe and loving environment for all seekers. Join us as we journey together, changing lives with Jesus' truth and grace.

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]]> In this week's podcast, we discover the initial encounter of John’s disciples with Jesus, where they are invited to "come and see" (John 1:39). This invitation is not just to observe but to discover who Jesus is. As Jesus asks, “Who do you
say I am?” we understand that He is the answer to life’s biggest questions. At Divine Savior Church, we emphasize the importance of discovering Jesus through spending time with Him and our community. We offer various opportunities to connect, ask questions, and grow in faith. Our community, rooted in joy and grace, provides a safe and loving environment for all seekers. Join us as we journey together, changing lives with Jesus' truth and grace.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15582018 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1306 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | God Believes in You (1 Corinthians 10) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | God Believes in You (1 Corinthians 10) "God will never give you more than you can handle." If that is true, God must really believe in your abilities to handle a difficult situation! But what happens when you fail to handle it? Is God disappointed in you? It seems like a comforting Bible passage, right? Actually, it is not found in the Bible, and it is not comforting at all! It does try to mimic I Corinthians 10:13, but that passage is speaking about temptation--something we all experience--and it is actually comforting because it
urges us not to have faith in ourselves when temptations come, but to have faith in God, because even though temptations may be great, God's mercy and faithfulness are greater.

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]]> "God will never give you more than you can handle." If that is true, God must really believe in your abilities to handle a difficult situation! But what happens when you fail to handle it? Is God disappointed in you? It seems like a comforting Bible passage, right? Actually, it is not found in the Bible, and it is not comforting at all! It does try to mimic I Corinthians 10:13, but that passage is speaking about temptation--something we all experience--and it is actually comforting because it
urges us not to have faith in ourselves when temptations come, but to have faith in God, because even though temptations may be great, God's mercy and faithfulness are greater.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15551160 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1565 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | God Will Speak to You If You Just Listen (1 Kings 19) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | God Will Speak to You If You Just Listen (1 Kings 19) Elijah heard the voice of God in the form of a whisper. Many people today claim that God speaks to them in whispers when they pray, through dreams, intuitions, feelings and circumstances. Wouldn't it be great to know that God loves us so personally that has a unique way of communicating with each one of us. He actually does, and it is a way that takes away all doubt and always gives comfort and certainty. We don't have to search for it or strain to hear it. It is right in front of us in his revealed Word! Listen to that Word and God will speak to you.

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]]> Elijah heard the voice of God in the form of a whisper. Many people today claim that God speaks to them in whispers when they pray, through dreams, intuitions, feelings and circumstances. Wouldn't it be great to know that God loves us so personally that has a unique way of communicating with each one of us. He actually does, and it is a way that takes away all doubt and always gives comfort and certainty. We don't have to search for it or strain to hear it. It is right in front of us in his revealed Word! Listen to that Word and God will speak to you.

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15515993 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1412 full false Throwback Episode | Healing Heartache Throwback Episode | Healing Heartache This week we focus on heartache. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Loss of a job, friend, family member, savings, health, leisure, or ability creates a void capable of destroying the human spirit. Left unchecked a person can experience physical, emotional, moral, existential, and philosophical effects long after the event has occurred. Learn what Proverbs has to say about the true nature of heartache and the only thing that will remove it. 

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]]> This week we focus on heartache. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Loss of a job, friend, family member, savings, health, leisure, or ability creates a void capable of destroying the human spirit. Left unchecked a person can experience physical, emotional, moral, existential, and philosophical effects long after the event has occurred. Learn what Proverbs has to say about the true nature of heartache and the only thing that will remove it. 

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]]> Pastor Jonny Lehmann Buzzsprout-15458456 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1049 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | Don't Judge (Matthew 7:1) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | Don't Judge (Matthew 7:1) "Don't judge me!" is not just a common saying, it is a philosophy of life for those controlled by the sinful nature. "Let me do whatever makes me feel good as long as it doesn't hurt other people, and don't criticize me for it." Even unbelievers pull out Matthew 7:1 to show Christians how lacking their Bible knowledge is and say, "See, Jesus tells you not to judge!" But is that what Jesus is saying? There is no question that Jesus calls us to judge, but the question is how should we judge? That's where Christians sometimes fall into temptation, by looking down on others whose lives are not as sanctified as theirs, and judging them in a self-righteous way. Let's let Jesus teach us what he means by examining the context of this oft-quoted saying, and then we will be ready to judge correctly.

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]]> "Don't judge me!" is not just a common saying, it is a philosophy of life for those controlled by the sinful nature. "Let me do whatever makes me feel good as long as it doesn't hurt other people, and don't criticize me for it." Even unbelievers pull out Matthew 7:1 to show Christians how lacking their Bible knowledge is and say, "See, Jesus tells you not to judge!" But is that what Jesus is saying? There is no question that Jesus calls us to judge, but the question is how should we judge? That's where Christians sometimes fall into temptation, by looking down on others whose lives are not as sanctified as theirs, and judging them in a self-righteous way. Let's let Jesus teach us what he means by examining the context of this oft-quoted saying, and then we will be ready to judge correctly.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15429080 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1250 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | You Can Have Life Without Limits (Philippians 4:13) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | You Can Have Life Without Limits (Philippians 4:13) Philippians 4:13 might easily be called the Christian version of, "Just do it." There's nothing you can't do if you set your mind to it...and trust in Jesus. Jesus will make it possible to achieve what you thought was impossible: beat cancer, found a Fortune 500 corporation, or win an Olympic medal. With Jesus at your side, there are no limits. But life is not one victory after another, even for the founder of a billion dollar corporation. What happens when we don't achieve what we want? We don't need Jesus as a mantra or a life coach but as a Savior sufficient to deliver us from sin, death and the power of the devil, and that's who he is. When we stop making it about our achievements and instead about Christ, we can have joy and peace at the highest points of life, and especially at the lowest.

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]]> Philippians 4:13 might easily be called the Christian version of, "Just do it." There's nothing you can't do if you set your mind to it...and trust in Jesus. Jesus will make it possible to achieve what you thought was impossible: beat cancer, found a Fortune 500 corporation, or win an Olympic medal. With Jesus at your side, there are no limits. But life is not one victory after another, even for the founder of a billion dollar corporation. What happens when we don't achieve what we want? We don't need Jesus as a mantra or a life coach but as a Savior sufficient to deliver us from sin, death and the power of the devil, and that's who he is. When we stop making it about our achievements and instead about Christ, we can have joy and peace at the highest points of life, and especially at the lowest.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15348689 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1029 full false When Surrounded by Hopelessness...See Jesus! (1 Kings 6:8-17) When Surrounded by Hopelessness...See Jesus! (1 Kings 6:8-17) In this episode, we dive into the story of Elisha’s servant, who felt hopeless when surrounded by an enemy army. Just as the servant’s eyes were opened to see God’s powerful protection, we found solace in God’s Word, transforming our fear and pain into strength and hope. Join us as we explore how, in our darkest moments, Jesus is our ever-present help, turning our tunnel vision into a Savior-vision. Through this powerful narrative, we’ll discover the transformative power of trusting in Jesus, who never leaves us alone in our battles. Tune in to be inspired and reminded that no matter how overwhelming our struggles are, we can always pray, “Lord, just let me see!” and find our fortress and salvation in Him.

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]]> In this episode, we dive into the story of Elisha’s servant, who felt hopeless when surrounded by an enemy army. Just as the servant’s eyes were opened to see God’s powerful protection, we found solace in God’s Word, transforming our fear and pain into strength and hope. Join us as we explore how, in our darkest moments, Jesus is our ever-present help, turning our tunnel vision into a Savior-vision. Through this powerful narrative, we’ll discover the transformative power of trusting in Jesus, who never leaves us alone in our battles. Tune in to be inspired and reminded that no matter how overwhelming our struggles are, we can always pray, “Lord, just let me see!” and find our fortress and salvation in Him.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15344360 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1208 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | Death is Just a Part of Life (John 11) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | Death is Just a Part of Life (John 11) Dying seems so normal because it happens to everyone and so it is tempting to think that it is just a part of the life that God designed for us...but it isn't. Death is not our friend, nor is it something we should just "get used to" simply because it seems inevitable. Death is the consequence of sin and our enemy...an enemy that has been defeated by Christ, who took away the sin of the world. As believers in him we have sure and certain hope in the face of death, the hope of a real, eternal, physical, life in a world as God originally intended it to be.

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]]> Dying seems so normal because it happens to everyone and so it is tempting to think that it is just a part of the life that God designed for us...but it isn't. Death is not our friend, nor is it something we should just "get used to" simply because it seems inevitable. Death is the consequence of sin and our enemy...an enemy that has been defeated by Christ, who took away the sin of the world. As believers in him we have sure and certain hope in the face of death, the hope of a real, eternal, physical, life in a world as God originally intended it to be.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15316960 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1128 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | God Loves You the Way You Are (1 John 4:8) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | God Loves You the Way You Are (1 John 4:8) This past week at VBS, we focused on how God alone gives us truth, and there is nothing more important than the truth of his love. "God is love" is one of the most beautiful and comforting truths of the Bible, but it is also one of the most abused. Some understand God's love as if it were like human love, mostly based in feelings that change according to the behavior of those around us. Others feel a God of love is like a strict parent who is tough on you in order to push you toward great accomplishments. Still others think of God as a permissive grandfather in whose eyes you can do no wrong. He is willing to overlook your faults and focus on the good qualities you have. None of these ideas is correct. God's love cannot be comforting if it is subjective and dependent on us or on our behavior. God is love and his love is comforting because his love is an objective action that finds its fulfillment in Christ. 

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]]> This past week at VBS, we focused on how God alone gives us truth, and there is nothing more important than the truth of his love. "God is love" is one of the most beautiful and comforting truths of the Bible, but it is also one of the most abused. Some understand God's love as if it were like human love, mostly based in feelings that change according to the behavior of those around us. Others feel a God of love is like a strict parent who is tough on you in order to push you toward great accomplishments. Still others think of God as a permissive grandfather in whose eyes you can do no wrong. He is willing to overlook your faults and focus on the good qualities you have. None of these ideas is correct. God's love cannot be comforting if it is subjective and dependent on us or on our behavior. God is love and his love is comforting because his love is an objective action that finds its fulfillment in Christ. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15294052 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1141 full false Special Father's Day Episode | Your Father Sees Everything Special Father's Day Episode | Your Father Sees Everything God’s Word will show us what really matters. It’s easy to think that we deserve God’s goodness, but in reality, everything we have is given by his grace. He sees our hearts. He exposes our sin. By grace, he leads us to his side. That's the kind of Father he has always been.

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]]> God’s Word will show us what really matters. It’s easy to think that we deserve God’s goodness, but in reality, everything we have is given by his grace. He sees our hearts. He exposes our sin. By grace, he leads us to his side. That's the kind of Father he has always been.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15252085 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1136 full false Are You Sure That's What It Means? | The Secret to Foolproof Parenting (Proverbs 22:6) Are You Sure That's What It Means? | The Secret to Foolproof Parenting (Proverbs 22:6) It's almost like a mathematical formula: Teach your children the Word of God when they are young and without question you will see them in heaven. If your children lose their faith at some point, they will come back without a doubt. Unfortunately, that is not what Solomon is saying. By all means, baptize your children and teach them the Word of God starting when they are young! But recognize that although it is not an absolute promise from God that our children will persevere in the faith until the end, it is his wisdom that all Christian parents will want to follow.

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]]> It's almost like a mathematical formula: Teach your children the Word of God when they are young and without question you will see them in heaven. If your children lose their faith at some point, they will come back without a doubt. Unfortunately, that is not what Solomon is saying. By all means, baptize your children and teach them the Word of God starting when they are young! But recognize that although it is not an absolute promise from God that our children will persevere in the faith until the end, it is his wisdom that all Christian parents will want to follow.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15198857 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1139 full false The Living Hope of Jesus | Follow Your Shepherds and Stand Firm (1 Peter 5:1-14) The Living Hope of Jesus | Follow Your Shepherds and Stand Firm (1 Peter 5:1-14) As sheep, we are prone to wander. We need a Shepherd over us and we need to shepherd one another. Let’s follow our shepherds, pray for them, and encourage them. We are all serving The Shepherd who gave his life for us. So we humble ourselves, but God will exalt us! There is no safer place in the universe than in God’s hands – so let’s cast all our cares on Him. We need his protection – the enemy is real! But we are safe with God. Forever. The world can take away everything… but it cannot take our identity or our future. So stand firm in that living hope! And look forward to what Jesus is coming back to do for you!

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]]> As sheep, we are prone to wander. We need a Shepherd over us and we need to shepherd one another. Let’s follow our shepherds, pray for them, and encourage them. We are all serving The Shepherd who gave his life for us. So we humble ourselves, but God will exalt us! There is no safer place in the universe than in God’s hands – so let’s cast all our cares on Him. We need his protection – the enemy is real! But we are safe with God. Forever. The world can take away everything… but it cannot take our identity or our future. So stand firm in that living hope! And look forward to what Jesus is coming back to do for you!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15170168 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1381 full false I Have Come Down | Exodus 3:1-15 I Have Come Down | Exodus 3:1-15 Where is God? This is one of human beings' most frequently-asked and incorrectly-answered questions. We are tempted to believe that evidence of God's presence is found in outward circumstances. We equate good fortune with God's favor and bad fortune with his judgment. So, as long as nothing terrible is happening, God must not be
too angry with us, right? We are free to go on sinning. Such foolish assumptions must be crushed. Therefore, God must constantly remind us where he intends to be found—in the gospel. He makes himself present in Word and sacraments. Because he is always present, we realize the urgent need to turn away from the sin he despises. Because
his presence is graciously hidden, we are drawn to him for forgiveness rather than driven away from him in fear.

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]]> Where is God? This is one of human beings' most frequently-asked and incorrectly-answered questions. We are tempted to believe that evidence of God's presence is found in outward circumstances. We equate good fortune with God's favor and bad fortune with his judgment. So, as long as nothing terrible is happening, God must not be
too angry with us, right? We are free to go on sinning. Such foolish assumptions must be crushed. Therefore, God must constantly remind us where he intends to be found—in the gospel. He makes himself present in Word and sacraments. Because he is always present, we realize the urgent need to turn away from the sin he despises. Because
his presence is graciously hidden, we are drawn to him for forgiveness rather than driven away from him in fear.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15116010 Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1251 full false The Living Hope of Easter | Living For God (1 Peter 4:1-11) The Living Hope of Easter | Living For God (1 Peter 4:1-11) Jesus knows what it is like to be ridiculed, abandoned, and humiliated. He suffered for us and by doing that, gave us a reason to live for Him, even when that is hard or means suffering for us. The first enemy we have to fight is our own sinful self. It craves things that God knows aren’t good for us. Let God change our hearts and minds – which will begin to change our behavior. The best way to do this is living with the end in mind – especially when the going is difficult. Living for God includes self-control, wisdom, loving, showing hospitality, serving, giving. We especially think of our confirmands who are making a promise today to always live for their Savior who died and rose for them. 

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]]> Jesus knows what it is like to be ridiculed, abandoned, and humiliated. He suffered for us and by doing that, gave us a reason to live for Him, even when that is hard or means suffering for us. The first enemy we have to fight is our own sinful self. It craves things that God knows aren’t good for us. Let God change our hearts and minds – which will begin to change our behavior. The best way to do this is living with the end in mind – especially when the going is difficult. Living for God includes self-control, wisdom, loving, showing hospitality, serving, giving. We especially think of our confirmands who are making a promise today to always live for their Savior who died and rose for them. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15079859 Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1193 full false The Living Hope of Easter | Don't be Surprised Life Isn't Easy! (1 Peter 4:12-19) The Living Hope of Easter | Don't be Surprised Life Isn't Easy! (1 Peter 4:12-19) It’s not easy being a Christian today. It never has been. Jesus said that would be the case. We need a deeper joy, a deeper hope to live for to make it through. Easter gives us that living hope. But don’t be surprised by the suffering. Jesus experienced it too. Rejoice in it! It’s proof you belong to Him! Don’t be ashamed – be honored! We have nothing to fear about the future – but everything to look forward to! We are in the hands of the God who loved us so much He suffered for us and gave his life for us!

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]]> It’s not easy being a Christian today. It never has been. Jesus said that would be the case. We need a deeper joy, a deeper hope to live for to make it through. Easter gives us that living hope. But don’t be surprised by the suffering. Jesus experienced it too. Rejoice in it! It’s proof you belong to Him! Don’t be ashamed – be honored! We have nothing to fear about the future – but everything to look forward to! We are in the hands of the God who loved us so much He suffered for us and gave his life for us!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-15039905 Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1200 full false The Living Hope of Easter | Joint Heirs in Life (1 Peter 3:1-7) The Living Hope of Easter | Joint Heirs in Life (1 Peter 3:1-7) Christian husbands and wives are an object lesson to the world of Jesus’ love for us. They submit to one another and love each other the way Jesus loves the church. This isn’t always easy. And we don’t like to deal with words like “submit.” But there is a beauty here in how God uses husbands and wives, equal and joint partners, heirs together of his salvation and blessings, not only to love each other but to share his gospel with the world. It is a beauty that never fades. It isn’t weakness – it shows strength. This lesson will help husbands and wives live out the calling God has given us.

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]]> Christian husbands and wives are an object lesson to the world of Jesus’ love for us. They submit to one another and love each other the way Jesus loves the church. This isn’t always easy. And we don’t like to deal with words like “submit.” But there is a beauty here in how God uses husbands and wives, equal and joint partners, heirs together of his salvation and blessings, not only to love each other but to share his gospel with the world. It is a beauty that never fades. It isn’t weakness – it shows strength. This lesson will help husbands and wives live out the calling God has given us.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14997864 Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1419 full false The Living Hope of Easter | Follow in His Steps (1 Peter 2:13-25) The Living Hope of Easter | Follow in His Steps (1 Peter 2:13-25) We live in two different kingdoms – the kingdom of the world, and God’s kingdom. As citizens of this kingdom, we are called to submit to the governing authorities. It is part of how we honor God. But we do this remembering there is one true King, and He isn’t voted in. We honor our leaders, but we worship The King. Our submission shows worship to our heavenly King. The truth is, we are free. Free in Jesus – in the living hope of Easter. So let’s live as free people. But as servants honoring God. We aren’t the first to suffer. Jesus did for us. Let’s follow in his steps. We will never have to suffer what He did. And at moments of unjust suffering, we will discover whom we truly worship!

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]]> We live in two different kingdoms – the kingdom of the world, and God’s kingdom. As citizens of this kingdom, we are called to submit to the governing authorities. It is part of how we honor God. But we do this remembering there is one true King, and He isn’t voted in. We honor our leaders, but we worship The King. Our submission shows worship to our heavenly King. The truth is, we are free. Free in Jesus – in the living hope of Easter. So let’s live as free people. But as servants honoring God. We aren’t the first to suffer. Jesus did for us. Let’s follow in his steps. We will never have to suffer what He did. And at moments of unjust suffering, we will discover whom we truly worship!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14948282 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1422 full false The Living Hope of Easter | The Greatest Building, The Greatest Story (1 Peter 2:1-12) The Living Hope of Easter | The Greatest Building, The Greatest Story (1 Peter 2:1-12) Jesus purified us and made us new! So it doesn’t make sense to keep living the way we used to. Let’s live new lives, imitating Him. Loving the hard-to-love. Let’s grow in our faith by continuing to be fed with his Word. Devour it! He is building us into a building – the greatest building – a spiritual building – His Church! The greatest building with the greatest story! He is the cornerstone and foundation. Our purpose is to glorify God in the world around us with our lives, our words, and our witness!

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]]> Jesus purified us and made us new! So it doesn’t make sense to keep living the way we used to. Let’s live new lives, imitating Him. Loving the hard-to-love. Let’s grow in our faith by continuing to be fed with his Word. Devour it! He is building us into a building – the greatest building – a spiritual building – His Church! The greatest building with the greatest story! He is the cornerstone and foundation. Our purpose is to glorify God in the world around us with our lives, our words, and our witness!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14915662 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1328 full false The Living Hope of Easter | How Then Shall We Live? (1 Peter 1:13-25) The Living Hope of Easter | How Then Shall We Live? (1 Peter 1:13-25) It’s not easy being a Christian in our world. The living hope of Easter makes it easier, it makes it possible. We learn how to think with hope and how to live with hope. The way we live shows what we are hoping in. God made us “strangers” in this world with the new home He has promised us. Do we live as strangers? Or do we forget that there is more than this? We won’t enjoy living with the love of God until we have the right fear of God. What Jesus did for us at Easter gives us all the reason in the world for hope and for living differently!

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]]> It’s not easy being a Christian in our world. The living hope of Easter makes it easier, it makes it possible. We learn how to think with hope and how to live with hope. The way we live shows what we are hoping in. God made us “strangers” in this world with the new home He has promised us. Do we live as strangers? Or do we forget that there is more than this? We won’t enjoy living with the love of God until we have the right fear of God. What Jesus did for us at Easter gives us all the reason in the world for hope and for living differently!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14870916 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1235 full false The Living Hope of Easter | Joy in Suffering (1 Peter 1:1-12) The Living Hope of Easter | Joy in Suffering (1 Peter 1:1-12)  It’s not easy being a Christian in our world. It never has been. Jesus said that would be the case. We need a deeper joy, a deeper hope to live for to make it through. Easter gives that to us. So does the fact that God was thinking about us since before creation! The God who chose us before time began isn’t going to let go of us now. The future we have to look forward to will make everything worth it. That gives us reason for joy. Our suffering isn’t meaningless – it focuses us ever more sharply on the inheritance waiting for us.

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]]>  It’s not easy being a Christian in our world. It never has been. Jesus said that would be the case. We need a deeper joy, a deeper hope to live for to make it through. Easter gives that to us. So does the fact that God was thinking about us since before creation! The God who chose us before time began isn’t going to let go of us now. The future we have to look forward to will make everything worth it. That gives us reason for joy. Our suffering isn’t meaningless – it focuses us ever more sharply on the inheritance waiting for us.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14834469 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1255 full false Easter | Hope Is Alive! (Mark 16:1-8) Easter | Hope Is Alive! (Mark 16:1-8) Jesus finished his race as he gave his final breath on the cross. We have run together with him as Mark announced each step of this race. Now Mark is elated to give us this final account. The account of victory - Christ is risen up from the grave. He was victorious. Because Jesus was victorious, so are you. His race is over, but yours continues. He tells you to run out into this world and declare his victory, and you won’t be alone - Jesus will always run with you!  Hope is alive!

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]]> Jesus finished his race as he gave his final breath on the cross. We have run together with him as Mark announced each step of this race. Now Mark is elated to give us this final account. The account of victory - Christ is risen up from the grave. He was victorious. Because Jesus was victorious, so are you. His race is over, but yours continues. He tells you to run out into this world and declare his victory, and you won’t be alone - Jesus will always run with you!  Hope is alive!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14787469 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400 909 full false Good Friday | The Seven Words of the Cross Good Friday | The Seven Words of the Cross The finish line. The pain. The exhaustion. The final breath. The tired muscles that finally fail. This is what we witness at Jesus’ cross. There is tremendous agony and pain there, but he crosses that finish line for one, incredible, remarkable purpose - our salvation. The curtain stretched out and torn as he died on the cross, reminds us that the separation from God we would have suffered is no longer there. The pain, the exhaustion, the body laid to rest in a tomb means that Jesus' race is finished and there is the hope of glory ahead. Hope is found at the cross.



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]]> The finish line. The pain. The exhaustion. The final breath. The tired muscles that finally fail. This is what we witness at Jesus’ cross. There is tremendous agony and pain there, but he crosses that finish line for one, incredible, remarkable purpose - our salvation. The curtain stretched out and torn as he died on the cross, reminds us that the separation from God we would have suffered is no longer there. The pain, the exhaustion, the body laid to rest in a tomb means that Jesus' race is finished and there is the hope of glory ahead. Hope is found at the cross.



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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14786701 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1134 full false Holy Thursday | For Many, For You (Mark 14:12-26) Holy Thursday | For Many, For You (Mark 14:12-26) Jesus wanted his disciples to never forget his race to the cross. He wanted them to remember his race because of what he would do - for many, and for you. Jesus gave up his body and his blood to the cross for each one of us. As he institutes Holy Communion, he does so so that we remember and receive that assuring truth again and again in a special way - bread and wine, body and blood, for the forgiveness of our sins.

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]]> Jesus wanted his disciples to never forget his race to the cross. He wanted them to remember his race because of what he would do - for many, and for you. Jesus gave up his body and his blood to the cross for each one of us. As he institutes Holy Communion, he does so so that we remember and receive that assuring truth again and again in a special way - bread and wine, body and blood, for the forgiveness of our sins.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14786138 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1242 full false Race to the Cross | The Final Stretch (Mark 11-14) Race to the Cross | The Final Stretch (Mark 11-14) They come around the final turn and now it is a sprint to the finish, but just because it is near the end of the race doesn’t mean the steps become less important - they become more important. Every stride takes the runner closer to the finish, closer to victory, but every step becomes more challenging, more difficult. The crowds may roar around the turn, but the celebration can’t fully begin yet. There is more to take in. As Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the crowds roar with praise, but the chants will turn by the end of the week. Every step, every movement, and every word of Jesus’ teaching is important in this final stretch before the cross. 

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]]> They come around the final turn and now it is a sprint to the finish, but just because it is near the end of the race doesn’t mean the steps become less important - they become more important. Every stride takes the runner closer to the finish, closer to victory, but every step becomes more challenging, more difficult. The crowds may roar around the turn, but the celebration can’t fully begin yet. There is more to take in. As Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the crowds roar with praise, but the chants will turn by the end of the week. Every step, every movement, and every word of Jesus’ teaching is important in this final stretch before the cross. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14734366 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1337 full false Race to the Cross | First is Last (Mark 10:17-31) Race to the Cross | First is Last (Mark 10:17-31) How many of us easily buy into the thinking, “If you’re not first, you’re last.” The Kingdom of God flips this thinking around. Jesus turns the ways of the world upside down. Which is so good for us. We need Jesus’ revelation and teaching to help us with this. Worldly wisdom takes us the opposite direction and we’ll never finish the race. Jesus guides us in understanding what is truly valuable and important to pursue with eagerness and urgency.

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]]> How many of us easily buy into the thinking, “If you’re not first, you’re last.” The Kingdom of God flips this thinking around. Jesus turns the ways of the world upside down. Which is so good for us. We need Jesus’ revelation and teaching to help us with this. Worldly wisdom takes us the opposite direction and we’ll never finish the race. Jesus guides us in understanding what is truly valuable and important to pursue with eagerness and urgency.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14690304 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1485 full false Race to the Cross | Make Sure You Have Salt (Mark 10:1-16) Race to the Cross | Make Sure You Have Salt (Mark 10:1-16) Family support is often a massive part in the story of an athlete’s success. In addition to physical talent, determination, and practice, a support system is necessary for success in competition and life. Jesus knows this better than anyone - he was part of the creative acts that instituted marriage and the family. So on his own race, Jesus speaks clearly and directly about the support system God has built - not for himself, but for our benefit. To live as God’s children is to raise up the next generation and disciple one another starting at home. This is why it is so important for us to become more like Jesus and support one another like family.

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]]> Family support is often a massive part in the story of an athlete’s success. In addition to physical talent, determination, and practice, a support system is necessary for success in competition and life. Jesus knows this better than anyone - he was part of the creative acts that instituted marriage and the family. So on his own race, Jesus speaks clearly and directly about the support system God has built - not for himself, but for our benefit. To live as God’s children is to raise up the next generation and disciple one another starting at home. This is why it is so important for us to become more like Jesus and support one another like family.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14646354 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1328 full false Race to the Cross | Losing to Win (Mark 8:27-35) Race to the Cross | Losing to Win (Mark 8:27-35) No one likes to lose. No matter how much our competitive nature drives us, we still prefer to win. But sometimes you win by losing. If you want to follow Jesus you have to lose to win. You have to give up your life for Jesus in order that he can save that life. You have to deny yourself and follow him, just as Jesus denied himself to take up his own cross.

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]]> No one likes to lose. No matter how much our competitive nature drives us, we still prefer to win. But sometimes you win by losing. If you want to follow Jesus you have to lose to win. You have to give up your life for Jesus in order that he can save that life. You have to deny yourself and follow him, just as Jesus denied himself to take up his own cross.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14600982 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1233 full false Race to the Cross | A Compassionate Teammate (Mark 7:31-37) Race to the Cross | A Compassionate Teammate (Mark 7:31-37) When teammates train together, compete together, travel together, eat together, have fun together, they develop a deep bond. They may known each other better than anyone else, and because they know each other so well, they often are able to offer the exact encouragement needed. Jesus is our compassionate teammate and he knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows exactly what we need - every time! He knows how to meet all our needs. He does everything well.

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]]> When teammates train together, compete together, travel together, eat together, have fun together, they develop a deep bond. They may known each other better than anyone else, and because they know each other so well, they often are able to offer the exact encouragement needed. Jesus is our compassionate teammate and he knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows exactly what we need - every time! He knows how to meet all our needs. He does everything well.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14553738 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 953 full false Race to the Cross | Practicing Proper Form (Mark 7) Race to the Cross | Practicing Proper Form (Mark 7) Proper form makes all the difference in the race. How your feet hit the ground, the way your toes push off, the rotation of your legs, the pumping of your arms, the position of your chest, the focus of your eyes - it all matters. Runners practice proper form and technique for a purpose, but not just an external one. It is to ensure their whole body is in sync, including their lungs and heart. It all contributes to a successful race. Jesus reminds that when it comes to our spiritual race proper form in our hearts leads to proper worship in our lives and proper praise on our lips.

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]]> Proper form makes all the difference in the race. How your feet hit the ground, the way your toes push off, the rotation of your legs, the pumping of your arms, the position of your chest, the focus of your eyes - it all matters. Runners practice proper form and technique for a purpose, but not just an external one. It is to ensure their whole body is in sync, including their lungs and heart. It all contributes to a successful race. Jesus reminds that when it comes to our spiritual race proper form in our hearts leads to proper worship in our lives and proper praise on our lips.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14509893 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1316 full false Race to the Cross | The Point of No Return (Mark 9:2-13) Race to the Cross | The Point of No Return (Mark 9:2-13) Glory and celebration await the victorious runners of the race, but that glory never comes easy. It only comes through the intense agony of the pain, even suffering, as every step becomes harder and harder; every breath becomes more strenuous. Only through that pain can the runner gain the glory that is to come, if they finish. Throughout his life Jesus showed glory in his miraculous power, and on the mount of transfiguration he showed incredible glory, but his race wasn’t complete. His race needed to continue; to the cross. There was no turning back. It had to go through the cross. There was glory ahead, but first the agony of the cross.

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]]> Glory and celebration await the victorious runners of the race, but that glory never comes easy. It only comes through the intense agony of the pain, even suffering, as every step becomes harder and harder; every breath becomes more strenuous. Only through that pain can the runner gain the glory that is to come, if they finish. Throughout his life Jesus showed glory in his miraculous power, and on the mount of transfiguration he showed incredible glory, but his race wasn’t complete. His race needed to continue; to the cross. There was no turning back. It had to go through the cross. There was glory ahead, but first the agony of the cross.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14450298 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1075 full false Race to the Cross | Listen to the Coach (Mark 4:1-20) Race to the Cross | Listen to the Coach (Mark 4:1-20) The coach observes his athletes, jots down his notes, compares the times, and then he speaks. He teaches. He gives important directions. Those with the humility to accept his instructions and encouragements will grow in their abilities. Those who think they know better will struggle and fail. Jesus is so much more than a coach. He is our God - our Savior! When he teaches and instructs us, it’s important we open our ears to listen to his Word and to put his words into practice. As Jesus instructs us with stories and illustrations, he asks us to listen. His Word will work. When we are patient, he brings about his own results from the words he speaks.

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]]> The coach observes his athletes, jots down his notes, compares the times, and then he speaks. He teaches. He gives important directions. Those with the humility to accept his instructions and encouragements will grow in their abilities. Those who think they know better will struggle and fail. Jesus is so much more than a coach. He is our God - our Savior! When he teaches and instructs us, it’s important we open our ears to listen to his Word and to put his words into practice. As Jesus instructs us with stories and illustrations, he asks us to listen. His Word will work. When we are patient, he brings about his own results from the words he speaks.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14420711 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1186 full false Race to the Cross | No Distractions (Mark 3:20-35) Race to the Cross | No Distractions (Mark 3:20-35) All along the course the runners find distractions. Some in the crowd cheer you on, some in the crowd cheer on your opponents. Some praise your form and skill. Some accuse you of cheating. But you can’t get distracted. You need to stay focused on what is most important. Jesus faced many distractions in his ministry, but he always stayed focused on the most important thing - drawing more and more to be closer and closer to God. He drew his disciples, he drew crowds, and he showed them how outsiders can become part of the family of God; how sinners can become saints!

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]]> All along the course the runners find distractions. Some in the crowd cheer you on, some in the crowd cheer on your opponents. Some praise your form and skill. Some accuse you of cheating. But you can’t get distracted. You need to stay focused on what is most important. Jesus faced many distractions in his ministry, but he always stayed focused on the most important thing - drawing more and more to be closer and closer to God. He drew his disciples, he drew crowds, and he showed them how outsiders can become part of the family of God; how sinners can become saints!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14376013 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1294 full false Race to the Cross | Running on Forgiveness (Mark 2:1-12) Race to the Cross | Running on Forgiveness (Mark 2:1-12) What inspires you to get up each day?  What allows you to live with joy? With the hardships and struggles we experience in this world, we need something to encourage us and empower us to live well each day. Money, philosophy, and technology might be tools we use, but they aren’t the reason we live. Jesus uses tools to bring his incredible and miraculous grace into our hearts. That grace can inspire us each day. That grace gives us joy each day. Because of the power in Jesus’ words, you can live with joy; you can live with purpose; you can run on his forgiveness.

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]]> What inspires you to get up each day?  What allows you to live with joy? With the hardships and struggles we experience in this world, we need something to encourage us and empower us to live well each day. Money, philosophy, and technology might be tools we use, but they aren’t the reason we live. Jesus uses tools to bring his incredible and miraculous grace into our hearts. That grace can inspire us each day. That grace gives us joy each day. Because of the power in Jesus’ words, you can live with joy; you can live with purpose; you can run on his forgiveness.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14340607 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1210 full false Race to the Cross | The Amazing Race (Mark 1:35-45) Race to the Cross | The Amazing Race (Mark 1:35-45) Some athletes are simply incredible. When they compete, you can’t help but stare in awe and wonder at the strength they exert, the focus on their task, the abilities with which they have been blessed, and what they are able to accomplish. It tells you something about their origin, their work ethic, their determination, and you wonder what drives them so hard. You can’t help but stare in awe and wonder at Jesus’ miraculous power. It is amazing! As he is determined to use that amazing power to help people in need, he shows his determination to continue to help people with their greatest need. 

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]]> Some athletes are simply incredible. When they compete, you can’t help but stare in awe and wonder at the strength they exert, the focus on their task, the abilities with which they have been blessed, and what they are able to accomplish. It tells you something about their origin, their work ethic, their determination, and you wonder what drives them so hard. You can’t help but stare in awe and wonder at Jesus’ miraculous power. It is amazing! As he is determined to use that amazing power to help people in need, he shows his determination to continue to help people with their greatest need. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14291479 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1237 full false Race to the Cross | The Starting Line (Mark 1:1-20) Race to the Cross | The Starting Line (Mark 1:1-20) Every race has a start. As they prepare, and step up to the line, the competitors already have their minds and hearts on the finish line. They take their mark. There’s silence. The gun cracks and muscles instantly respond with action. The race is on! The eyes of the crowd are drawn in. Every race has a start, but it all began far before that moment. As did Jesus’ race to the cross. It began in time and history as God declared he would send a Savior. The preparations had been made, and now Mark describes how Jesus began his race, pulling us into it. Drawing us to follow this race, and even to run along with Jesus. Let’s go!

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]]> Every race has a start. As they prepare, and step up to the line, the competitors already have their minds and hearts on the finish line. They take their mark. There’s silence. The gun cracks and muscles instantly respond with action. The race is on! The eyes of the crowd are drawn in. Every race has a start, but it all began far before that moment. As did Jesus’ race to the cross. It began in time and history as God declared he would send a Savior. The preparations had been made, and now Mark describes how Jesus began his race, pulling us into it. Drawing us to follow this race, and even to run along with Jesus. Let’s go!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14254082 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1243 full false Christmas Day/New Year's Eve | A Letter from Home (Micah 5:2-5) Christmas Day/New Year's Eve | A Letter from Home (Micah 5:2-5) Merry Christmas to you all! This week's podcast is written from the perspective of your Heavenly Father as we approach the new year. 

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]]> Merry Christmas to you all! This week's podcast is written from the perspective of your Heavenly Father as we approach the new year. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14181314 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 599 full false Christmas Eve | The Story of Home (Luke 2:1-20) Christmas Eve | The Story of Home (Luke 2:1-20) Once upon a time, on the very first Christmas, Jesus left his heavenly home to live here on earth with us. He did that because he knows our homes aren’t always filled with happiness, laughter, joy, and love — even on Christmas. This Christmas, hear the true story of Jesus and our real home.

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]]> Once upon a time, on the very first Christmas, Jesus left his heavenly home to live here on earth with us. He did that because he knows our homes aren’t always filled with happiness, laughter, joy, and love — even on Christmas. This Christmas, hear the true story of Jesus and our real home.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14174592 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0500 989 full false Thy Kingdom Come | God With Us (Isaiah 7:10-14) Thy Kingdom Come | God With Us (Isaiah 7:10-14) Have you ever asked God for a sign? Did he deliver? Today God tells us to ask for a sign - to test him. He tells us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come.” He wants us to see the signs of his kingdom. The sign of his holy Word preserved through millennia. The sign of water combined with that Word of God. The sign of the most fulfilling feast laid out upon his table. The signs that remind us that God remains "Emmanuel" - with us.

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]]> Have you ever asked God for a sign? Did he deliver? Today God tells us to ask for a sign - to test him. He tells us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come.” He wants us to see the signs of his kingdom. The sign of his holy Word preserved through millennia. The sign of water combined with that Word of God. The sign of the most fulfilling feast laid out upon his table. The signs that remind us that God remains "Emmanuel" - with us.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14147900 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1154 full false Thy Kingdom Come | Peace Out of Chaos (Isaiah 35:1-10) Thy Kingdom Come | Peace Out of Chaos (Isaiah 35:1-10) A barren landscape bursts into vibrant blossoms. What an amazing sight to witness, but Isaiah speaks of the miraculous and instantaneous power of God. God's kingdom truly does bring joy; everlasting joy. He miraculously works it out of the chaos we see in the world and the chaos that churns inside our own hearts. We are all blind, dead, lame, and mute in our own ways. Jesus changes everything, Jesus' kingdom delivers real, lasting peace.

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]]> A barren landscape bursts into vibrant blossoms. What an amazing sight to witness, but Isaiah speaks of the miraculous and instantaneous power of God. God's kingdom truly does bring joy; everlasting joy. He miraculously works it out of the chaos we see in the world and the chaos that churns inside our own hearts. We are all blind, dead, lame, and mute in our own ways. Jesus changes everything, Jesus' kingdom delivers real, lasting peace.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-14113187 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1086 full false Thanksgiving | Remember You're Different! Thanksgiving | Remember You're Different! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I pray the LORD guide you as you reflect on the many blessings he's given!

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]]> Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I pray the LORD guide you as you reflect on the many blessings he's given!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13977434 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1131 full false Proverbs | Restoring Relationships (Assorted Proverbs) Proverbs | Restoring Relationships (Assorted Proverbs) This week we focus on relationships. It’s easy to believe that relationships succeed (They’re so awesome!) or fail (They’re so miserable!) because of the “other” person. In contrast, the book of Proverbs teaches what’s in our heart determines the nature of the relationship. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the enemy of relationships, the source of healing for relationships, and the path to restoration for relationships.

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]]> This week we focus on relationships. It’s easy to believe that relationships succeed (They’re so awesome!) or fail (They’re so miserable!) because of the “other” person. In contrast, the book of Proverbs teaches what’s in our heart determines the nature of the relationship. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the enemy of relationships, the source of healing for relationships, and the path to restoration for relationships.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13977336 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1269 full false Proverbs | Healing Heartache (Assorted Proverbs) Proverbs | Healing Heartache (Assorted Proverbs) This week we focus on heartache. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Loss of a job, friend, family member, savings, health, leisure, or ability creates a void capable of destroying the human spirit. Left unchecked a person can experience physical, emotional, moral, existential, and philosophical effects long after the event has occurred. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the true nature of heartache and the only thing that will remove it. 

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]]> This week we focus on heartache. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Loss of a job, friend, family member, savings, health, leisure, or ability creates a void capable of destroying the human spirit. Left unchecked a person can experience physical, emotional, moral, existential, and philosophical effects long after the event has occurred. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the true nature of heartache and the only thing that will remove it. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13939896 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1018 full false Proverbs | Learning Self-Control (Assorted Proverbs) Proverbs | Learning Self-Control (Assorted Proverbs) This week we focus on self-control. In a world with limitless possibilities, self-control seems elusive. Overeating, underbudgeting, binge drinking, and living large are the norm. But if no one gets hurt, what’s the problem? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the need for self-control, the source of self-control, and how we learn to live with self-control. 

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]]> This week we focus on self-control. In a world with limitless possibilities, self-control seems elusive. Overeating, underbudgeting, binge drinking, and living large are the norm. But if no one gets hurt, what’s the problem? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the need for self-control, the source of self-control, and how we learn to live with self-control. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13895142 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1170 full false Proverbs | Putting Away Pride (Assorted Proverbs) Proverbs | Putting Away Pride (Assorted Proverbs) This week we focus on pride. Pride is the conclusion in one’s thinking that a person, idea, or thing is better than another. This conclusion justifies any praise or humiliation in attitude or treatment that results from that thinking. It can be as quiet as a turned-up nose or as loud as a derogatory comment. All of it is detrimental to everyone involved. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the source, the destruction, and the antidote for pride.  

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]]> This week we focus on pride. Pride is the conclusion in one’s thinking that a person, idea, or thing is better than another. This conclusion justifies any praise or humiliation in attitude or treatment that results from that thinking. It can be as quiet as a turned-up nose or as loud as a derogatory comment. All of it is detrimental to everyone involved. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the source, the destruction, and the antidote for pride.  

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13843674 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1130 full false Proverbs | Eliminating Envy (Proverbs 23 and Psalm 73) Proverbs | Eliminating Envy (Proverbs 23 and Psalm 73) This week we focus on envy. Envy is the awful feeling you have when you know you should celebrate someone’s good fortune but think it really should have happened to you instead. Envy makes it hard to rejoice with others. Soon it becomes hard to rejoice at all. The result is a complaining spirit that’s difficult to be around. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about envy, how we eliminate it, and what will happen when we do.

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]]> This week we focus on envy. Envy is the awful feeling you have when you know you should celebrate someone’s good fortune but think it really should have happened to you instead. Envy makes it hard to rejoice with others. Soon it becomes hard to rejoice at all. The result is a complaining spirit that’s difficult to be around. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about envy, how we eliminate it, and what will happen when we do.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13796659 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1177 full false Proverbs | Mastering Money (Various Proverbs) Proverbs | Mastering Money (Various Proverbs) This week we focus on money. The evil of pursuing money at all costs and the injustices caused by greed are obvious. And yet, commerce and economy are core to our society. How can you deal wisely with money without it consuming you? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to teach about a godly understanding of money and generosity.


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]]> This week we focus on money. The evil of pursuing money at all costs and the injustices caused by greed are obvious. And yet, commerce and economy are core to our society. How can you deal wisely with money without it consuming you? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to teach about a godly understanding of money and generosity.


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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13757309 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1145 full false Proverbs | Overcoming Anger (Various Proverbs) Proverbs | Overcoming Anger (Various Proverbs) After 4 weeks of looking at the source of wisdom and the principles of its design for our lives, this series now applies wisdom from the book of Proverbs to the everyday “complexities of life”. This week we focus on anger. Is anger a good thing or a bad thing? Where does anger come from? What does it have the power to do and how can it be overcome? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to teach about pursuing the path of wisdom in regard to anger.

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]]> After 4 weeks of looking at the source of wisdom and the principles of its design for our lives, this series now applies wisdom from the book of Proverbs to the everyday “complexities of life”. This week we focus on anger. Is anger a good thing or a bad thing? Where does anger come from? What does it have the power to do and how can it be overcome? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to teach about pursuing the path of wisdom in regard to anger.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13724232 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1171 full false Proverbs | The Difference is Grace (Proverbs 3, 9, 16, 19, 20, 23, 28) Proverbs | The Difference is Grace (Proverbs 3, 9, 16, 19, 20, 23, 28) Everyone likes a guarantee. It makes us feel safe. Hesitation in the gray zone of “what if” causes doubt, worry, and fear. We prefer confirmation, a stamp of approval, and the proven process that gives confidence, a sense of security, and builds excitement for what’s to come. The book of Proverbs shows that God’s path of wisdom gives us the confidence we’re looking for because it’s different than every other pursuit of wisdom. This week in the series learn what the difference is, why it’s important, and how it makes it easy to pursue wisdom God’s way.

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]]> Everyone likes a guarantee. It makes us feel safe. Hesitation in the gray zone of “what if” causes doubt, worry, and fear. We prefer confirmation, a stamp of approval, and the proven process that gives confidence, a sense of security, and builds excitement for what’s to come. The book of Proverbs shows that God’s path of wisdom gives us the confidence we’re looking for because it’s different than every other pursuit of wisdom. This week in the series learn what the difference is, why it’s important, and how it makes it easy to pursue wisdom God’s way.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13685354 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1009 full false Proverbs | The Reality We Live In (Proverbs 2:12-22) Proverbs | The Reality We Live In (Proverbs 2:12-22) Everyone knows to get to the right destination you must start in the right place and head in the right direction. The same is true for wisdom. But whose way is right? Experts offer wisdom through short cuts, techniques, and formulas. Friends give advice from experience. Our own hearts lead with emotion. Artificial intelligence uses science and facts. But who’s right?

Only Proverbs points to the right way by directing us to the One who is wisdom and designed the path on which to find it. This week in the series learn why pursuing the path God designed will lead to a correct understanding of reality and the wisdom to navigate it.

Some ways of living simply don’t work in the world God created for us. They are “alien” to the way things work. Alien to the reality of life. So when we insist on living those ways, we cause trouble and harm for ourselves and others. God also holds us accountable. But God, in love, comes down into our reality. To heal the whole thing. He’s the judge, but He is going to take the judgement. He did that for us through Jesus as a gift – that’s the good news. That good news, that Gospel, makes it safe for us to believe in God’s justice! It makes it safe to read Proverbs! (Gives us a reason to live this way!) And makes it safe for us to believe in God’s truth! The reality is… it’s good news!

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]]> Everyone knows to get to the right destination you must start in the right place and head in the right direction. The same is true for wisdom. But whose way is right? Experts offer wisdom through short cuts, techniques, and formulas. Friends give advice from experience. Our own hearts lead with emotion. Artificial intelligence uses science and facts. But who’s right?

Only Proverbs points to the right way by directing us to the One who is wisdom and designed the path on which to find it. This week in the series learn why pursuing the path God designed will lead to a correct understanding of reality and the wisdom to navigate it.

Some ways of living simply don’t work in the world God created for us. They are “alien” to the way things work. Alien to the reality of life. So when we insist on living those ways, we cause trouble and harm for ourselves and others. God also holds us accountable. But God, in love, comes down into our reality. To heal the whole thing. He’s the judge, but He is going to take the judgement. He did that for us through Jesus as a gift – that’s the good news. That good news, that Gospel, makes it safe for us to believe in God’s justice! It makes it safe to read Proverbs! (Gives us a reason to live this way!) And makes it safe for us to believe in God’s truth! The reality is… it’s good news!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13640961 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1226 full false Proverbs | The Wellspring of Life (Proverbs 4:11-27) Proverbs | The Wellspring of Life (Proverbs 4:11-27) Everything in your life flows out of what happens in your heart. The heart is your “wellspring” of life. What your heart decides it loves… determines the choices you make in life. If anything but God is the main love of your heart, you will be a fool. Wisdom comes from having God as the main love of our hearts. Our main problem in life is disordered loves. If we love other things more than God, we will never love those things well and will always be disappointed by them. Proverbs points us to the truth, so we can find the way, so we can live life right. Jesus came not just to show us, but to BE the way, the truth, and the life! We need Jesus in the center of our hearts!

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]]> Everything in your life flows out of what happens in your heart. The heart is your “wellspring” of life. What your heart decides it loves… determines the choices you make in life. If anything but God is the main love of your heart, you will be a fool. Wisdom comes from having God as the main love of our hearts. Our main problem in life is disordered loves. If we love other things more than God, we will never love those things well and will always be disappointed by them. Proverbs points us to the truth, so we can find the way, so we can live life right. Jesus came not just to show us, but to BE the way, the truth, and the life! We need Jesus in the center of our hearts!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13590484 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1315 full false Proverbs | The Path of Wisdom (Proverbs 3 and 8) Proverbs | The Path of Wisdom (Proverbs 3 and 8) Wisdom is knowing the right thing to do at the right time for any given circumstance-especially when there’s no “right” answer. But how do you get wisdom? Like walking a path, pursuing wisdom begins with knowing where to start, where to go, and what to expect along the way. This week we begin the series on Proverbs by defining wisdom, showing where to find it, and learning how to grow in it. 

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]]> Wisdom is knowing the right thing to do at the right time for any given circumstance-especially when there’s no “right” answer. But how do you get wisdom? Like walking a path, pursuing wisdom begins with knowing where to start, where to go, and what to expect along the way. This week we begin the series on Proverbs by defining wisdom, showing where to find it, and learning how to grow in it. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13556396 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1519 full false Disciples: Peter: Solid as a Rock (Matthew 16:13-19) Disciples: Peter: Solid as a Rock (Matthew 16:13-19) Made solid by the undergirding promises of Jesus, the apostle Peter acted boldly and courageously. Sometimes this acting-before-thinking disciple pushed the envelope of courage to its border with foolishness, but Jesus was always there to pull him back.

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]]> Made solid by the undergirding promises of Jesus, the apostle Peter acted boldly and courageously. Sometimes this acting-before-thinking disciple pushed the envelope of courage to its border with foolishness, but Jesus was always there to pull him back.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13504820 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1151 full false Disciples: John: The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved (1 John 4:7-12) Disciples: John: The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved (1 John 4:7-12) Loved by his Lord, John expressed the same kind of love to his Lord and others. His writings in the Scriptures encourage followers of Jesus in that same love.

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]]> Loved by his Lord, John expressed the same kind of love to his Lord and others. His writings in the Scriptures encourage followers of Jesus in that same love.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13463365 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1142 full false Disciples: Matthew: When Mercy Calls (Matthew 9:9-13) Disciples: Matthew: When Mercy Calls (Matthew 9:9-13) This tax collector turned apostle experienced firsthand the loving mercy of the Messiah, who came to save sinners. He turned around and wrote a lot about it in his gospel.

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]]> This tax collector turned apostle experienced firsthand the loving mercy of the Messiah, who came to save sinners. He turned around and wrote a lot about it in his gospel.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13428358 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1340 full false Disciples: Thomas: Blessed are Those Who Believe (John 20:24-31) Disciples: Thomas: Blessed are Those Who Believe (John 20:24-31) He vacillated between the twin towers of unshakeable confidence and wishy-washy uncertainty. However, faith is as strong as on whom it rests, and Jesus' loyalty and love bless this apostle with a new resurrection conviction. 

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]]> He vacillated between the twin towers of unshakeable confidence and wishy-washy uncertainty. However, faith is as strong as on whom it rests, and Jesus' loyalty and love bless this apostle with a new resurrection conviction. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13383527 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1155 full false Disciples: James: Son of Thunder (Mark 10:35-45) Disciples: James: Son of Thunder (Mark 10:35-45) With the zeal of thunder, James has glory on his mind, both personal glory and ethnic/national glory and pride. Jesus' zeal to save and serve recovers and redirects this apostle to an evangelical instead of legislative zeal.

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]]> With the zeal of thunder, James has glory on his mind, both personal glory and ethnic/national glory and pride. Jesus' zeal to save and serve recovers and redirects this apostle to an evangelical instead of legislative zeal.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13349655 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1371 full false Disciples: Philip: Finding God Disciples: Philip: Finding God "We have found the one," Philip proclaimed to Nathaniel, when Jesus actually found him first. Later Philip personally found a gracious Savior at the feeding of the 5,000 when Jesus taught him a lesson about faith. On another occasion Philip commented to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us," and Jesus went on to describe the mysterious unity of the Father and the Son. All of this helped Philip find others in search of a Savior.

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]]> "We have found the one," Philip proclaimed to Nathaniel, when Jesus actually found him first. Later Philip personally found a gracious Savior at the feeding of the 5,000 when Jesus taught him a lesson about faith. On another occasion Philip commented to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us," and Jesus went on to describe the mysterious unity of the Father and the Son. All of this helped Philip find others in search of a Savior.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13314576 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1438 full false Disciples: Andrew: We Would Like to See Jesus Disciples: Andrew: We Would Like to See Jesus Andrew showed care and concern for bringing others to Jesus. Ministry is one on one. Mission is one on one. Parents to children. Husband to wife. You to a friend, family member, or co-worker. We only know Peter, because Andrew sought out his brother. Mission work happens in backyards, picnics, bleachers, and cubicles. One of the main principles of our harvest strategy is "Everyone invite one." There is value in telling just one person.

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]]> Andrew showed care and concern for bringing others to Jesus. Ministry is one on one. Mission is one on one. Parents to children. Husband to wife. You to a friend, family member, or co-worker. We only know Peter, because Andrew sought out his brother. Mission work happens in backyards, picnics, bleachers, and cubicles. One of the main principles of our harvest strategy is "Everyone invite one." There is value in telling just one person.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13268157 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1067 full false VBS Sunday 2023: See Jesus as He Truly Is (Hebrews 12:1-3) VBS Sunday 2023: See Jesus as He Truly Is (Hebrews 12:1-3) Here’s a “Captain Obvious” statement for you: Life is crazy. You can have the best-laid plans, the most forward-looking strategies, and the best intentions, but things almost always go differently than you expect. We can easily feel flustered, frustrated, and forlorn in all these twists and turns. This is where Jesus changes the game. He directs our life’s path and he is always in control. It’s not worth trying to micromanage our existence. It’s so much better to follow Jesus, the Trailblazer of our faith joyfully!

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]]> Here’s a “Captain Obvious” statement for you: Life is crazy. You can have the best-laid plans, the most forward-looking strategies, and the best intentions, but things almost always go differently than you expect. We can easily feel flustered, frustrated, and forlorn in all these twists and turns. This is where Jesus changes the game. He directs our life’s path and he is always in control. It’s not worth trying to micromanage our existence. It’s so much better to follow Jesus, the Trailblazer of our faith joyfully!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13229368 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1199 full false Disciples: Thaddeus: Sharing Jesus with the World (John 14:15-27) Disciples: Thaddeus: Sharing Jesus with the World (John 14:15-27) Thaddaeus (also called Judas) asked Jesus, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the whole world?" Many ask this same question today, why some and not others? We marvel at God desiring all to be saved and his grace for all, and yet we see the sad reality that those who don’t know him, or who have rejected him won’t be saved. The attitude of Thaddaeus, "I want others to know," is the outward love for the world who do not yet know the heart of God behind the great commission. This outward looking concern is mirrored in Jesus' answer based on the mystery of the Trinity. Here we see the doctrine of the Trinity unraveled into saving activity, and sought after by a disciple.

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]]> Thaddaeus (also called Judas) asked Jesus, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the whole world?" Many ask this same question today, why some and not others? We marvel at God desiring all to be saved and his grace for all, and yet we see the sad reality that those who don’t know him, or who have rejected him won’t be saved. The attitude of Thaddaeus, "I want others to know," is the outward love for the world who do not yet know the heart of God behind the great commission. This outward looking concern is mirrored in Jesus' answer based on the mystery of the Trinity. Here we see the doctrine of the Trinity unraveled into saving activity, and sought after by a disciple.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13183243 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1267 full false Know Greater Hope: Suit Up and Stand Firm! (Ephesians 6:10-24) Know Greater Hope: Suit Up and Stand Firm! (Ephesians 6:10-24) Most people today think the “devil” is a joke. And make jokes about him. But the truth is, the devil is a real and vicious enemy of God and his people. He tempts us to doubt God’s Word. He wants to tear us away from God, and he did so. But Jesus came to defeat the devil. And He did! The church displays that victory in all we do! But the battles rage on… our enemy is real and the daily battles we face with him are too. So Paul reaches the dramatic finale to his letter: “Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Eph. 6:10-11) Put on that armor of God and let the Word of truth continue to fill your life! There is no greater hope than what God’s grace in Jesus gives us! Know greater hope!

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]]> Most people today think the “devil” is a joke. And make jokes about him. But the truth is, the devil is a real and vicious enemy of God and his people. He tempts us to doubt God’s Word. He wants to tear us away from God, and he did so. But Jesus came to defeat the devil. And He did! The church displays that victory in all we do! But the battles rage on… our enemy is real and the daily battles we face with him are too. So Paul reaches the dramatic finale to his letter: “Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Eph. 6:10-11) Put on that armor of God and let the Word of truth continue to fill your life! There is no greater hope than what God’s grace in Jesus gives us! Know greater hope!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13131708 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1148 full false Know Greater Hope: A Marriage Made in Heaven (Ephesians 5:21-33) Know Greater Hope: A Marriage Made in Heaven (Ephesians 5:21-33) Marriage has been instilled into human hearts and human society by our loving Creator to stir up human longing and to prepare our hearts for
the love of Christ. Marriage conducted in God’s way by his people is a beautiful
demonstration of his plan to gather all things under Christ and make us one in Christ.
Among God’s people, marriage isn’t a battleground, but a field of victory, where sinners can remain united to each other in the service of Christ. Marriage is a beautiful object lesson of how Jesus loves the people who believe in Him. Today’s text not only speaks of the ways our marriages can be blessed, but also celebrates the spiritual union of all believers with Christ, to whom we will one day be united – the ultimate “marriage made in heaven.

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]]> Marriage has been instilled into human hearts and human society by our loving Creator to stir up human longing and to prepare our hearts for
the love of Christ. Marriage conducted in God’s way by his people is a beautiful
demonstration of his plan to gather all things under Christ and make us one in Christ.
Among God’s people, marriage isn’t a battleground, but a field of victory, where sinners can remain united to each other in the service of Christ. Marriage is a beautiful object lesson of how Jesus loves the people who believe in Him. Today’s text not only speaks of the ways our marriages can be blessed, but also celebrates the spiritual union of all believers with Christ, to whom we will one day be united – the ultimate “marriage made in heaven.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13087449 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1257 full false Knower Greater Hope: Live in the Light of Christ (Ephesians 5:1-20) Knower Greater Hope: Live in the Light of Christ (Ephesians 5:1-20) The world we live in loves to live in darkness. What people do behind closed doors should be up to them, they say. The world is accepting of all kinds of alternative expressions of gender and sexuality. But the God who loves us created us a certain way to glorify Him. His Word is very clear on how He wants us to live. In the light. Not in the darkness. As we shine this light into the world, it isn’t going to want to hear it. It seems backward and outdated. It sounds unloving and unsupporting. But the truth is, God’s way of living is the only way that is self-less and actually truly loving! Let’s show the world the beauty of God’s way! Let’s share it in a loving way. That’s the way to honor Him for the true light and greater hope He has given us!

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]]> The world we live in loves to live in darkness. What people do behind closed doors should be up to them, they say. The world is accepting of all kinds of alternative expressions of gender and sexuality. But the God who loves us created us a certain way to glorify Him. His Word is very clear on how He wants us to live. In the light. Not in the darkness. As we shine this light into the world, it isn’t going to want to hear it. It seems backward and outdated. It sounds unloving and unsupporting. But the truth is, God’s way of living is the only way that is self-less and actually truly loving! Let’s show the world the beauty of God’s way! Let’s share it in a loving way. That’s the way to honor Him for the true light and greater hope He has given us!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13055234 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1338 full false Know Greater Hope: Father, Give Me Strength! (Ephesians 3:14-21) Know Greater Hope: Father, Give Me Strength! (Ephesians 3:14-21) When you get married, and that person you love moves in, two wonderful things happen: they start changing everything to reflect their character, and they fill the place with their love for you. That’s what happened when I got married. My ratty dorm furniture got replaced and the décor got cleaned and greatly improved! All these new things were wonderful because I felt loved! Same thing happens for every Christian. When the Spirit of Christ takes up residence in our lives, He redecorates our souls with his holy character. He fills our hearts with more and more of his love. He gives us strength and hope and helps us live a new way. Our text is a prayer that God would do just that.

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]]> When you get married, and that person you love moves in, two wonderful things happen: they start changing everything to reflect their character, and they fill the place with their love for you. That’s what happened when I got married. My ratty dorm furniture got replaced and the décor got cleaned and greatly improved! All these new things were wonderful because I felt loved! Same thing happens for every Christian. When the Spirit of Christ takes up residence in our lives, He redecorates our souls with his holy character. He fills our hearts with more and more of his love. He gives us strength and hope and helps us live a new way. Our text is a prayer that God would do just that.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-13009052 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1183 full false See You in Two Weeks! See You in Two Weeks! Hey listeners! I'll be on vacation with family over the next two weeks. My prayers are with you as Jesus walks with you through life! The podcast will be back in action on June 11!

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]]> Hey listeners! I'll be on vacation with family over the next two weeks. My prayers are with you as Jesus walks with you through life! The podcast will be back in action on June 11!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12896024 Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 187 full false Know Greater Hope: The Mystery Revealed (Ephesians 3:1-13) Know Greater Hope: The Mystery Revealed (Ephesians 3:1-13) Most of us enjoy the suspense of a mystery thriller. Books and movies keep us on the edge of our seats, as do documentaries about unsolved mysteries. Other mysteries are more personal – why is God allowing this suffering in my life?  The only thing more compelling than a mystery is when the mystery finally gets solved. Today’s text reveals a mystery that had troubled God’s people for centuries – a mystery now solved in the most astonishing fashion by the coming of Christ. The solution to this mystery is displayed so all can admire God’s wisdom. The mystery? The greater hope of Jesus is for ALL people. No one is excluded!

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]]> Most of us enjoy the suspense of a mystery thriller. Books and movies keep us on the edge of our seats, as do documentaries about unsolved mysteries. Other mysteries are more personal – why is God allowing this suffering in my life?  The only thing more compelling than a mystery is when the mystery finally gets solved. Today’s text reveals a mystery that had troubled God’s people for centuries – a mystery now solved in the most astonishing fashion by the coming of Christ. The solution to this mystery is displayed so all can admire God’s wisdom. The mystery? The greater hope of Jesus is for ALL people. No one is excluded!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12873196 Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1062 full false Know Greater Hope: One in Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22) Know Greater Hope: One in Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22) There is a depressingly relentless cycle of political strife and military conflict between peoples, nations, and religious cultures in our world. There is constant suspicion and segregation in our cities and communities between black and white, rich and poor, right-wing and left-wing. The list goes on. There is even tension between colleagues at work and cruelty and hurt in our homes. Is it possible for human beings to stop fighting? Can there ever be lasting peace within our communities and cultures? The answer is yes. There is a peace and unity that happens between people when they come to know Christ. He unifies us in the only way possible. There is no greater hope for peace!

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]]> There is a depressingly relentless cycle of political strife and military conflict between peoples, nations, and religious cultures in our world. There is constant suspicion and segregation in our cities and communities between black and white, rich and poor, right-wing and left-wing. The list goes on. There is even tension between colleagues at work and cruelty and hurt in our homes. Is it possible for human beings to stop fighting? Can there ever be lasting peace within our communities and cultures? The answer is yes. There is a peace and unity that happens between people when they come to know Christ. He unifies us in the only way possible. There is no greater hope for peace!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12836916 Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1223 full false Know Greater Hope: Death to Life by Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10) Know Greater Hope: Death to Life by Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10) Death to Life by Grace: Why do Christians get so excited by “grace?” Why do
we sing about “Amazing Grace”? We name our churches after it. We name our children after it. What is all the fuss about? God’s “grace” is his undeserved love for us. But why is it so amazing? This text reveals why God’s grace is the most amazing gift we could ever have. We have a problem – we are spiritually dead. We can’t do a thing to make things right with God. We are captive to the ways of this world and how they squash hope right out of our lives. BUT. God loves us. That changes everything. His undeserved love for us brought us back to life! The same power He raised Jesus with… He has raised us with. We were brought from death to life by God’s grace! God’s amazing grace is the greatest gift we could ever have! There’s no greater hope!

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]]> Death to Life by Grace: Why do Christians get so excited by “grace?” Why do
we sing about “Amazing Grace”? We name our churches after it. We name our children after it. What is all the fuss about? God’s “grace” is his undeserved love for us. But why is it so amazing? This text reveals why God’s grace is the most amazing gift we could ever have. We have a problem – we are spiritually dead. We can’t do a thing to make things right with God. We are captive to the ways of this world and how they squash hope right out of our lives. BUT. God loves us. That changes everything. His undeserved love for us brought us back to life! The same power He raised Jesus with… He has raised us with. We were brought from death to life by God’s grace! God’s amazing grace is the greatest gift we could ever have! There’s no greater hope!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12794092 Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1723 full false Know Greater Hope: Know Greater Hope (Ephesians 1:15-23) Know Greater Hope: Know Greater Hope (Ephesians 1:15-23) We probably have a lot of relationships that are shallow or even artificial. It is important for us to get to know people better. It is more important to get to know our spouse better. But even more important… is getting to know God better. That is the prayer today. That we might know God better. The more we learn about God and what He has done for us, the more we know the hope God gives us in Jesus. A hope that is based on his power to raise the dead to life! Grasp the awesome scale of God’s love. God brings from death to life by grace. God has done resurrection before. We know He can do it again. There is no greater hope. May we “know greater hope!” 

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]]> We probably have a lot of relationships that are shallow or even artificial. It is important for us to get to know people better. It is more important to get to know our spouse better. But even more important… is getting to know God better. That is the prayer today. That we might know God better. The more we learn about God and what He has done for us, the more we know the hope God gives us in Jesus. A hope that is based on his power to raise the dead to life! Grasp the awesome scale of God’s love. God brings from death to life by grace. God has done resurrection before. We know He can do it again. There is no greater hope. May we “know greater hope!” 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12748346 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1044 full false Know Greater Hope: The Good Shepherd Gives Hope (1 John 4:1-6) Know Greater Hope: The Good Shepherd Gives Hope (1 John 4:1-6) Every culture has the concept of an ideal citizen, someone who typifies its values. For the people of Israel, the farmer wasn’t their ideal citizen. It was the shepherd. Sheep were an invaluable source of clothing and food. But they were hard to keep in the Judean countryside. Its sparse grasslands are intermixed with desert. For sheep, food is sparse, but predators are plentiful. The survival of sheep was dependent on their shepherd. There he is. Weatherbeaten. Sleepless. Armed. In the dusk, he scans the land, counting his sheep, making sure they are all accounted for, every one of them on his heart. You see why Jesus chose the shepherd to illustrate how he cares for us. He feeds us with his Word. He protects us from that roaring lion, Satan. Jesus is leading us into the green pasture of eternal life.

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]]> Every culture has the concept of an ideal citizen, someone who typifies its values. For the people of Israel, the farmer wasn’t their ideal citizen. It was the shepherd. Sheep were an invaluable source of clothing and food. But they were hard to keep in the Judean countryside. Its sparse grasslands are intermixed with desert. For sheep, food is sparse, but predators are plentiful. The survival of sheep was dependent on their shepherd. There he is. Weatherbeaten. Sleepless. Armed. In the dusk, he scans the land, counting his sheep, making sure they are all accounted for, every one of them on his heart. You see why Jesus chose the shepherd to illustrate how he cares for us. He feeds us with his Word. He protects us from that roaring lion, Satan. Jesus is leading us into the green pasture of eternal life.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12645067 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1084 full false Easter Sunday 2023: You're Not Nameless (John 20:1-18) Easter Sunday 2023: You're Not Nameless (John 20:1-18) Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Every day we are confronted with the two major questions of life: "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" Only Jesus can give you the identity and purpose you're searching for. 

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]]> Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Every day we are confronted with the two major questions of life: "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" Only Jesus can give you the identity and purpose you're searching for. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12608770 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1075 full false Palm Sunday/Confirmation 2023: Follow the Humble King (Matthew 21:1-11) Palm Sunday/Confirmation 2023: Follow the Humble King (Matthew 21:1-11) As Jesus stared down that road into Jerusalem, he knew what he would face: rejection, pain, and death. But he also stared into the faces of people he would save. He visualized the countless saints in heaven rejoicing his triumph on the cross for all eternity. Today, we celebrate our King coming to save us and we thank Jesus for our confirmands who are committing to following Jesus our King and relying on his grace their whole lives long.

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]]> As Jesus stared down that road into Jerusalem, he knew what he would face: rejection, pain, and death. But he also stared into the faces of people he would save. He visualized the countless saints in heaven rejoicing his triumph on the cross for all eternity. Today, we celebrate our King coming to save us and we thank Jesus for our confirmands who are committing to following Jesus our King and relying on his grace their whole lives long.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12549563 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 723 full false Scandal: The Decision (Luke 23:13-25) Scandal: The Decision (Luke 23:13-25) How often in this life we see justice turned upside down. The innocent are condemned as guilty and the guilty are set free. But that is our story as we witness the scandal of the innocent One being condemned in our place.

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]]> How often in this life we see justice turned upside down. The innocent are condemned as guilty and the guilty are set free. But that is our story as we witness the scandal of the innocent One being condemned in our place.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12500530 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 821 full false Scandal: The Alliance (Luke 22:66-23:12) Scandal: The Alliance (Luke 22:66-23:12) The lies at his trial: He opposes payment of taxes! He’s like all those other riot-starting Messiah/Kings! The hypocrisy of the Sanhedrin to accuse Jesus of starting a riot and then starting one themselves. Pilate and Herod become friends. All of these opposing political forces working together in the end. This doesn’t smell right.

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]]> The lies at his trial: He opposes payment of taxes! He’s like all those other riot-starting Messiah/Kings! The hypocrisy of the Sanhedrin to accuse Jesus of starting a riot and then starting one themselves. Pilate and Herod become friends. All of these opposing political forces working together in the end. This doesn’t smell right.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12457344 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 974 full false Scandal: The Betrayal (Luke 13:1-9, Luke 22:47-53) Scandal: The Betrayal (Luke 13:1-9, Luke 22:47-53) Jesus taught that sin loves darkness. It’s no surprise, then, that his betrayal and arrest would take place in the cover of night. But Jesus forces the darkness of sin into the light. His words, “you betray the Son of Man with a kiss” reveal the scandalous truth that Jesus was betrayed by someone in whom he has put his trust, someone he loved.

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]]> Jesus taught that sin loves darkness. It’s no surprise, then, that his betrayal and arrest would take place in the cover of night. But Jesus forces the darkness of sin into the light. His words, “you betray the Son of Man with a kiss” reveal the scandalous truth that Jesus was betrayed by someone in whom he has put his trust, someone he loved.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12414480 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1022 full false Scandal: The Plan (Luke 13:31-35, Luke 22:39-46) Scandal: The Plan (Luke 13:31-35, Luke 22:39-46) There are many times when it’s just best for us not to know the future. Yet, Jesus was fully aware of how God intended to redeem this world from its rebellion and sin. God’s plan is so scandalous (that the Father was willing to sacrifice his Son) that Jesus asks for another way. There is no other way and Jesus is resolute in his determination to move forward.

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]]> There are many times when it’s just best for us not to know the future. Yet, Jesus was fully aware of how God intended to redeem this world from its rebellion and sin. God’s plan is so scandalous (that the Father was willing to sacrifice his Son) that Jesus asks for another way. There is no other way and Jesus is resolute in his determination to move forward.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12361135 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500 818 full false Scandal: The Plot (Hebrews 4:14-16) Scandal: The Plot (Hebrews 4:14-16) Ever since the Enemy first rebelled, his greatest goal has been the destruction of everything and anything good that God has made. As a liar and deceiver, he has succeeded in leading us astray time and again. But now Satan has set his sights on the ultimate prize—the Son of God, the promised Savior of the world.

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]]> Ever since the Enemy first rebelled, his greatest goal has been the destruction of everything and anything good that God has made. As a liar and deceiver, he has succeeded in leading us astray time and again. But now Satan has set his sights on the ultimate prize—the Son of God, the promised Savior of the world.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12321053 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 902 full false Experiencing Generosity: Our Generosity with Gifts (Romans 12:1-8) Experiencing Generosity: Our Generosity with Gifts (Romans 12:1-8) Not only has God been generous with us by giving us stuff. He has also given us time and talents. He has given us these spiritual “gifts” in order to use them to make a difference in the lives of others. Why? To reflect his light and love in the world around us. We offer our bodies and lives as “living sacrifices” to thank God for his grace and mercy to us! All of our gifts work together for the common good of all. When we are using our gifts generously for each other, the whole community benefits. So let’s use them! Let’s be generous with our gifts! Because He was generous with his gifts to us!

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]]> Not only has God been generous with us by giving us stuff. He has also given us time and talents. He has given us these spiritual “gifts” in order to use them to make a difference in the lives of others. Why? To reflect his light and love in the world around us. We offer our bodies and lives as “living sacrifices” to thank God for his grace and mercy to us! All of our gifts work together for the common good of all. When we are using our gifts generously for each other, the whole community benefits. So let’s use them! Let’s be generous with our gifts! Because He was generous with his gifts to us!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12266922 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 982 full false Experiencing Generosity: Generosity with Gold (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) Experiencing Generosity: Generosity with Gold (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) Like a parent giving their children money so they can experience buying someone a present, God gives us gifts so we can experience generosity by experiencing being generous. We not only experience generosity from God as recipients. We experience generosity as God allows us to be in on the giving. We become channels through which God pours resources to meet the needs of others. When we give generously, we will never lack anything. The more we give the more we get. Our generosity not only gives God thanks, it honors Him and shows we trust Him. When we give, we truly get so much more of what we wanted in the first place.

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]]> Like a parent giving their children money so they can experience buying someone a present, God gives us gifts so we can experience generosity by experiencing being generous. We not only experience generosity from God as recipients. We experience generosity as God allows us to be in on the giving. We become channels through which God pours resources to meet the needs of others. When we give generously, we will never lack anything. The more we give the more we get. Our generosity not only gives God thanks, it honors Him and shows we trust Him. When we give, we truly get so much more of what we wanted in the first place.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12219467 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 896 full false Experiencing Generosity: The Generosity of God (Psalm 145:13-19) Experiencing Generosity: The Generosity of God (Psalm 145:13-19) There are two things we can focus on: what we have, or what we don’t have. It is going to be a lot more helpful to focus on what we have. That opens our eyes to see the amazing generosity God has shown us! He has been generous to us in his creation, in his providence, in saving us, and in having mercy on us. God is generous with us even when you don’t think He is. Let’s stop focusing on what we don’t have, and give thanks for what we do have! Let’s celebrate the generosity of God!

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]]> There are two things we can focus on: what we have, or what we don’t have. It is going to be a lot more helpful to focus on what we have. That opens our eyes to see the amazing generosity God has shown us! He has been generous to us in his creation, in his providence, in saving us, and in having mercy on us. God is generous with us even when you don’t think He is. Let’s stop focusing on what we don’t have, and give thanks for what we do have! Let’s celebrate the generosity of God!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12162358 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 933 full false New Year, New You: Reconciled in Relationships (Matthew 5:21-37) New Year, New You: Reconciled in Relationships (Matthew 5:21-37) This series has focused on you – how you can become a new you in this new year. You don’t live your life in a vacuum though. You have relationships with others – many others. You are interconnected with other people – your spouse, your children, your friends, your coworkers, your neighbor. All those relationships will be affected by what you do and what you don’t do. So, what will the new you do? Thanks be to God that his grace allows us to work through our relationships in repentance and forgiveness, restore and rebuild, and enjoy the blessings of the people God has placed around us.

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]]> This series has focused on you – how you can become a new you in this new year. You don’t live your life in a vacuum though. You have relationships with others – many others. You are interconnected with other people – your spouse, your children, your friends, your coworkers, your neighbor. All those relationships will be affected by what you do and what you don’t do. So, what will the new you do? Thanks be to God that his grace allows us to work through our relationships in repentance and forgiveness, restore and rebuild, and enjoy the blessings of the people God has placed around us.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12124532 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 928 full false New Year, New You: Empowered by Baptism (Titus 3:1-8) New Year, New You: Empowered by Baptism (Titus 3:1-8) To change your life for more than one month and for more than one year will
require some serious power. The dedication necessary must come from a capable source. In your Baptism, which connects you to Jesus’ own, the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit has been at work to give you a rebirth and to renew you daily. This empowers you to be the new you that God has declared you to be through his miraculous power.

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]]> To change your life for more than one month and for more than one year will
require some serious power. The dedication necessary must come from a capable source. In your Baptism, which connects you to Jesus’ own, the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit has been at work to give you a rebirth and to renew you daily. This empowers you to be the new you that God has declared you to be through his miraculous power.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12084945 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1071 full false New Year, New You: Set Free from the Law (Matthew 5:13-20) New Year, New You: Set Free from the Law (Matthew 5:13-20) How can you live a new life that becomes identified as good and joyful by those around you?  When you know that a burden of guilt and shame can no longer hang on your shoulders. When you aren't living to measure up to a perfect standard, but you live in the joyful understanding that that standard has been met for you by Jesus Christ. Then you are free - free to be a light shining that same grace to those around you.

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]]> How can you live a new life that becomes identified as good and joyful by those around you?  When you know that a burden of guilt and shame can no longer hang on your shoulders. When you aren't living to measure up to a perfect standard, but you live in the joyful understanding that that standard has been met for you by Jesus Christ. Then you are free - free to be a light shining that same grace to those around you.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-12036974 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1032 full false New Year, New You: Blessed in All Circumstances (Matthew 5:1-12) New Year, New You: Blessed in All Circumstances (Matthew 5:1-12) When you look ahead to a new year and the new you that you will be, do you hope external things will change?  Do you hope that this year will be the one that is different?  Do you find yourself saying, “This year will be better than last, and it has got to be better than the one before that. Easier, more fun, more relaxed, more enjoyable.”? What if the change that is needed isn’t external, but internal? Jesus spoke statements of blessing that may shock us at first, but they help us understand how the new perspective of faith allows us to see God’s blessing in every situation.

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]]> When you look ahead to a new year and the new you that you will be, do you hope external things will change?  Do you hope that this year will be the one that is different?  Do you find yourself saying, “This year will be better than last, and it has got to be better than the one before that. Easier, more fun, more relaxed, more enjoyable.”? What if the change that is needed isn’t external, but internal? Jesus spoke statements of blessing that may shock us at first, but they help us understand how the new perspective of faith allows us to see God’s blessing in every situation.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11987653 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1007 full false New Year, New You: Redeemed by the Lamb (John 1:29-41) New Year, New You: Redeemed by the Lamb (John 1:29-41) Everyone’s talking about them and pointing them out: the latest and the greatest products, programs, and apps promise to transform your life in the new year, if you will just commit to them. The message of Jesus isn’t something new. It’s been spoken and reviewed for thousands of years, yet Jesus has the power to make you new. He does so as the lamb of God that John had to point out – the lamb of God who takes away sin. In Jesus, you know that it is your faithful God who has committed himself to make you new. That is the foundation for what we can expect in this series.

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]]> Everyone’s talking about them and pointing them out: the latest and the greatest products, programs, and apps promise to transform your life in the new year, if you will just commit to them. The message of Jesus isn’t something new. It’s been spoken and reviewed for thousands of years, yet Jesus has the power to make you new. He does so as the lamb of God that John had to point out – the lamb of God who takes away sin. In Jesus, you know that it is your faithful God who has committed himself to make you new. That is the foundation for what we can expect in this series.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11959179 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 967 full false A Christmas Letter from Home (John 1) A Christmas Letter from Home (John 1) Merry Christmas! Even in our most weary moments, we know we have a Father who loves us with an everlasting kind of love. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11925119 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 533 full false Christmas Eve 2022: A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 2) Christmas Eve 2022: A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 2) We live in a world filled with weariness. We search and search for the deepest things in life: peace, rest, identity, and joy. Is there a home where we can find such treasure? There is! Do you know where we find it? In a barn of all places!

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]]> We live in a world filled with weariness. We search and search for the deepest things in life: peace, rest, identity, and joy. Is there a home where we can find such treasure? There is! Do you know where we find it? In a barn of all places!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11925103 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0500 847 full false We Want to See Jesus: Time After Time (Nehemiah 9) We Want to See Jesus: Time After Time (Nehemiah 9) As we get to the end of Old Testament history, we see how God never abandoned his people. They turned their backs on Him, but He continued to be gracious and merciful. They were unfaithful but He was always faithful. He kept all of his promises. And that is just what they needed to lead them to trust his BIG promise – sending Jesus into this world. During the Advent season, we need this same confidence that God will come as He promised. He always does, always shows mercy, time after time. He doesn’t abandon his people. He guides us. He provides for us.  And He is always ready to forgive. He proved that when He kept his promise to send Jesus into our world.

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]]> As we get to the end of Old Testament history, we see how God never abandoned his people. They turned their backs on Him, but He continued to be gracious and merciful. They were unfaithful but He was always faithful. He kept all of his promises. And that is just what they needed to lead them to trust his BIG promise – sending Jesus into this world. During the Advent season, we need this same confidence that God will come as He promised. He always does, always shows mercy, time after time. He doesn’t abandon his people. He guides us. He provides for us.  And He is always ready to forgive. He proved that when He kept his promise to send Jesus into our world.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11879316 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 951 full false We Want to See Jesus: The Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:1-6) We Want to See Jesus: The Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:1-6) From the beginning, we have so often chosen to make our own standards of what is good and right. Our own codes of morality.  No matter how well we might think that works, it won’t help us if it doesn’t line up with God’s standard of morality. We have fallen so far short and gotten so off track from that standard. Which created all kinds of damage in our lives and collateral damage in the lives of those around us. The influences we often listen to point us to live by our own codes of morality instead of God’s. That won’t help us. But God, who loves us, had a way to give us his morality, his righteousness, as a gift. He also provided a way for us to be encouraged, influenced, & shepherded back to the life He offers us. He did that all through Jesus. The One promised to come.

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]]> From the beginning, we have so often chosen to make our own standards of what is good and right. Our own codes of morality.  No matter how well we might think that works, it won’t help us if it doesn’t line up with God’s standard of morality. We have fallen so far short and gotten so off track from that standard. Which created all kinds of damage in our lives and collateral damage in the lives of those around us. The influences we often listen to point us to live by our own codes of morality instead of God’s. That won’t help us. But God, who loves us, had a way to give us his morality, his righteousness, as a gift. He also provided a way for us to be encouraged, influenced, & shepherded back to the life He offers us. He did that all through Jesus. The One promised to come.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11796483 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 982 full false We Want to See Jesus: An Unexpected Discovery (2 Kings 22-23) We Want to See Jesus: An Unexpected Discovery (2 Kings 22-23) We’ve heard stories about people discovering very valuable treasures that were right under their noses for a long time. They just didn’t realize it until they made an unexpected discovery. Can that be true about the relationship we have with the most valuable treasure we have on earth? Has it been sitting under our noses without us realizing it? I am talking about the Bible. The Word of God with which He reveals Himself and his good news to us with! An Old Testament king discovered this lost treasure and it changed his life.  Why is God’s Word such a valuable treasure? Because we want to see Jesus! And Jesus IS the Word! If we aren’t in our Bibles, we are missing out on Jesus. Then we are missing hope. Let's find Him. He’s right there in the Word!

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]]> We’ve heard stories about people discovering very valuable treasures that were right under their noses for a long time. They just didn’t realize it until they made an unexpected discovery. Can that be true about the relationship we have with the most valuable treasure we have on earth? Has it been sitting under our noses without us realizing it? I am talking about the Bible. The Word of God with which He reveals Himself and his good news to us with! An Old Testament king discovered this lost treasure and it changed his life.  Why is God’s Word such a valuable treasure? Because we want to see Jesus! And Jesus IS the Word! If we aren’t in our Bibles, we are missing out on Jesus. Then we are missing hope. Let's find Him. He’s right there in the Word!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11727734 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 805 full false We Want to See Jesus: God is Present with Us (1 Kings 9) We Want to See Jesus: God is Present with Us (1 Kings 9) How often do you feel alone in life? More often than you should. God said from the beginning it’s not good for us to be alone. He gave us each other to be a community of people on earth. And He also promised us his presence. Throughout the Bible, we see the many ways God reminds us of his presence. Especially the visible way He reminded us of his presence with the Temple. But that temple pointed to the ultimate way He would be with us – in Jesus, the true Temple. And before He left, Jesus said He would be with us always. As Jesus lives in our hearts, we are now God’s temple, God’s presence here on earth. Because Jesus is present in our hearts!

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]]> How often do you feel alone in life? More often than you should. God said from the beginning it’s not good for us to be alone. He gave us each other to be a community of people on earth. And He also promised us his presence. Throughout the Bible, we see the many ways God reminds us of his presence. Especially the visible way He reminded us of his presence with the Temple. But that temple pointed to the ultimate way He would be with us – in Jesus, the true Temple. And before He left, Jesus said He would be with us always. As Jesus lives in our hearts, we are now God’s temple, God’s presence here on earth. Because Jesus is present in our hearts!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11707111 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 917 full false We Want to See Jesus: Fear the LORD, not the Unknown (Joshua 4) We Want to See Jesus: Fear the LORD, not the Unknown (Joshua 4) We aren’t always good at remembering, so we need reminders. Our photos apps and social media occasionally send us images as reminders of what happened 5, 10, or 15 years ago. We put pictures on the wall to remind us of beautiful memories. It’s important to do this! God taught his people the importance of remembering things by setting up physical reminders or even by giving certain names to people. We need daily reminders of God’s grace and love and salvation, and He gives us those in his Word. As He was saving his people through an Old Testament man named Joshua, we see Jesus, our Savior, right in the middle of it. A reminder of God’s salvation!

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]]> We aren’t always good at remembering, so we need reminders. Our photos apps and social media occasionally send us images as reminders of what happened 5, 10, or 15 years ago. We put pictures on the wall to remind us of beautiful memories. It’s important to do this! God taught his people the importance of remembering things by setting up physical reminders or even by giving certain names to people. We need daily reminders of God’s grace and love and salvation, and He gives us those in his Word. As He was saving his people through an Old Testament man named Joshua, we see Jesus, our Savior, right in the middle of it. A reminder of God’s salvation!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11676275 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1029 full false We Want to See Jesus: You Can Rest Now (Leviticus 16) We Want to See Jesus: You Can Rest Now (Leviticus 16) Imagine having to pay back your debt to society… having to make up for everything you have ever done wrong. That would be frustrating and exhausting. The book of Leviticus shows us just how exhausting it would be, and how many sacrifices it would take. But Leviticus wasn’t put in the Bible to exhaust you or discourage you from continuing your Bible reading plan… it was put there to powerfully show you God’s solution for all we owe! In a beautiful and dramatic way, Leviticus shows us how God is going to give us rest! Right in the center of this book is Jesus! Once you see Him there, you will never be able to miss Him!

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]]> Imagine having to pay back your debt to society… having to make up for everything you have ever done wrong. That would be frustrating and exhausting. The book of Leviticus shows us just how exhausting it would be, and how many sacrifices it would take. But Leviticus wasn’t put in the Bible to exhaust you or discourage you from continuing your Bible reading plan… it was put there to powerfully show you God’s solution for all we owe! In a beautiful and dramatic way, Leviticus shows us how God is going to give us rest! Right in the center of this book is Jesus! Once you see Him there, you will never be able to miss Him!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11630387 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 971 full false We Want to See Jesus: Remember the Lamb (Exodus 12) We Want to See Jesus: Remember the Lamb (Exodus 12) Maybe you have neighbors who celebrate Passover and you wonder what that is all about. It is a central idea in the Bible and a huge part of the worship rhythm of God’s people. The original feast helped God’s people remember how He delivered them from slavery and oppression. Year after year, they observed this to remember that. But at the same time, they were learning about a much greater future deliverance… their Passover lambs pointed to The Passover Lamb whose blood would save them for good. The ties between the two are impossible to dismiss. Jesus was there all along! Our real Passover Lamb! Whose death freed us for good!

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]]> Maybe you have neighbors who celebrate Passover and you wonder what that is all about. It is a central idea in the Bible and a huge part of the worship rhythm of God’s people. The original feast helped God’s people remember how He delivered them from slavery and oppression. Year after year, they observed this to remember that. But at the same time, they were learning about a much greater future deliverance… their Passover lambs pointed to The Passover Lamb whose blood would save them for good. The ties between the two are impossible to dismiss. Jesus was there all along! Our real Passover Lamb! Whose death freed us for good!

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11580848 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 977 full false We Want to See Jesus: All In for the God Who's All In for You (Genesis 12) We Want to See Jesus: All In for the God Who's All In for You (Genesis 12) We live in a world where people believe that you have your truth, and they have their truth. Their thing is their thing, your thing is your thing. Jesus is for some, but not for everyone. Early on in God’s redemptive story, He showed clearly that Jesus would be a blessing for everyone! Jesus was the blessing promised to Abraham! No matter where you grew up, your nationality, or what religion(s) you have been a part of, Jesus was sent here for all. For you. That impacts and shapes your life in ways that bless you, and ways that bless those around you.

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]]> We live in a world where people believe that you have your truth, and they have their truth. Their thing is their thing, your thing is your thing. Jesus is for some, but not for everyone. Early on in God’s redemptive story, He showed clearly that Jesus would be a blessing for everyone! Jesus was the blessing promised to Abraham! No matter where you grew up, your nationality, or what religion(s) you have been a part of, Jesus was sent here for all. For you. That impacts and shapes your life in ways that bless you, and ways that bless those around you.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11535933 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 865 full false We Want to See Jesus: The Tale of the Three Trees (Genesis 3) We Want to See Jesus: The Tale of the Three Trees (Genesis 3) A lot of people, including Christians, don’t seem to know the Old Testament very well. We might know a few of the Sunday School stories. But beyond that, we quit on Bible reading plans because we get bored by the time we get to Leviticus. It might be because we aren’t seeing Jesus in it. And He is there. Right from the beginning, the epic battle begins. And we need Someone to come and rescue us and win that battle for us. We need a Man who stands in the gap for us. A true King. And He is promised from the beginning.

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]]> A lot of people, including Christians, don’t seem to know the Old Testament very well. We might know a few of the Sunday School stories. But beyond that, we quit on Bible reading plans because we get bored by the time we get to Leviticus. It might be because we aren’t seeing Jesus in it. And He is there. Right from the beginning, the epic battle begins. And we need Someone to come and rescue us and win that battle for us. We need a Man who stands in the gap for us. A true King. And He is promised from the beginning.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11500985 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1140 full false Even to the end...Jesus is with us! Even to the end...Jesus is with us! The school year may still feel somewhat fresh and new, but did you know? The end is near! No, not necessarily the end of this school year. The Very End. What does this mean? Jesus made it clear that there will be a harvest of souls at the end of time when he comes back. None of us knows exactly when that day will be. That’s why our mission of changing lives with the good news of Jesus is ongoing, necessary, and urgent even to the very end. But the good news is Jesus hasn’t left us on our own until then. If he did, it would be almost impossible to carry on through the inevitable difficult days we face here on earth. But remember, this isn’t mission impossible. It’s mission possible! The Great Commission is our Co-mission with Jesus who leaves these words of promise ringing in our ears as we go out into the harvest field of this world, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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]]> The school year may still feel somewhat fresh and new, but did you know? The end is near! No, not necessarily the end of this school year. The Very End. What does this mean? Jesus made it clear that there will be a harvest of souls at the end of time when he comes back. None of us knows exactly when that day will be. That’s why our mission of changing lives with the good news of Jesus is ongoing, necessary, and urgent even to the very end. But the good news is Jesus hasn’t left us on our own until then. If he did, it would be almost impossible to carry on through the inevitable difficult days we face here on earth. But remember, this isn’t mission impossible. It’s mission possible! The Great Commission is our Co-mission with Jesus who leaves these words of promise ringing in our ears as we go out into the harvest field of this world, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11450377 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 899 full false Celebrate the Harvest: Jesus Shows Us What Success is All About! Celebrate the Harvest: Jesus Shows Us What Success is All About! If there is rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who turns to the Lord (and there is!), then we want to celebrate too! We want to rejoice in the great work that God is doing here and across all our Divine Savior campuses as we change lives with Jesus through the gospel. So let the party begin! Why? Because God’s love is global! The Bible shows us how the gospel creates a new humanity focused on Jesus who died and rose for all. His forgiveness and love unites us even across different cultures and countries...and across all Divine Savior campuses. United in Christ, these differences enrich our church when we all move in the same direction to carry out the mission our Savior has given us.

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]]> If there is rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who turns to the Lord (and there is!), then we want to celebrate too! We want to rejoice in the great work that God is doing here and across all our Divine Savior campuses as we change lives with Jesus through the gospel. So let the party begin! Why? Because God’s love is global! The Bible shows us how the gospel creates a new humanity focused on Jesus who died and rose for all. His forgiveness and love unites us even across different cultures and countries...and across all Divine Savior campuses. United in Christ, these differences enrich our church when we all move in the same direction to carry out the mission our Savior has given us.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11399950 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 897 full false Go with a Purpose: Your Place in Jesus' Mission to Save the World Go with a Purpose: Your Place in Jesus' Mission to Save the World Jesus didn’t give us a great suggestion. He gave us a great commission. “Make disciples.” Literally, it’s a command. In other words, Jesus is saying, “Don’t just have good intentions, but also get this action done.” That begs the question, “How?” The good news is Jesus didn’t make this impossible. He actually made it doable! And not just for religious professionals like pastors and teachers, but for people just like you. This week we’ll learn about the doctrine of vocation and how that fits in well with our intentional strategy to carry out Christ’s great commission together as Divine Savior Church.

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]]> Jesus didn’t give us a great suggestion. He gave us a great commission. “Make disciples.” Literally, it’s a command. In other words, Jesus is saying, “Don’t just have good intentions, but also get this action done.” That begs the question, “How?” The good news is Jesus didn’t make this impossible. He actually made it doable! And not just for religious professionals like pastors and teachers, but for people just like you. This week we’ll learn about the doctrine of vocation and how that fits in well with our intentional strategy to carry out Christ’s great commission together as Divine Savior Church.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11372751 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 960 1 6 full false Mission Possible: We've Got Power to Spread the Gospel! Mission Possible: We've Got Power to Spread the Gospel! Telling others about Jesus is more about trusting God’s powerful word than trusting in our own knowledge or ability to share it. Once we get over ourselves we all can become people who love to “plant gospel seeds” even though we all have different gifts, abilities, relationships, and opportunities. The power isn’t in us, but we all have an important part to play so that the Holy Spirit can do his greater part of creating and growing faith through the gospel. Is it possible for us to make disciples? Yes, with the help of God! 

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]]> Telling others about Jesus is more about trusting God’s powerful word than trusting in our own knowledge or ability to share it. Once we get over ourselves we all can become people who love to “plant gospel seeds” even though we all have different gifts, abilities, relationships, and opportunities. The power isn’t in us, but we all have an important part to play so that the Holy Spirit can do his greater part of creating and growing faith through the gospel. Is it possible for us to make disciples? Yes, with the help of God! 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11325251 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 873 1 5 full false Mission Possible: I could never...but together with Jesus, we can! Mission Possible: I could never...but together with Jesus, we can! Tell others about Jesus? Try and get them to change their mind?  Convince them to believe? To many, that sounds intimidating, perhaps even impossible. It is certainly easier to assume that it might be best to just remain quiet. Lack of knowledge, insecurities, inexperience, doubts, fears…there are plenty of reasons to think, “I Could Never.” But what about all of us together? What about when Jesus comes to us as his disciples just as he said he would, meets us where we’re at, and answers our “I Could Never” with a great claim, “I have all authority”?

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]]> Tell others about Jesus? Try and get them to change their mind?  Convince them to believe? To many, that sounds intimidating, perhaps even impossible. It is certainly easier to assume that it might be best to just remain quiet. Lack of knowledge, insecurities, inexperience, doubts, fears…there are plenty of reasons to think, “I Could Never.” But what about all of us together? What about when Jesus comes to us as his disciples just as he said he would, meets us where we’re at, and answers our “I Could Never” with a great claim, “I have all authority”?

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11289187 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 906 1 4 full false When You Feel Offended, Remember...You're Different When You Feel Offended, Remember...You're Different Our society seems obsessed with the idea of creating a world where no one is offended by what others say. Safe spaces are created so that people can be free of bias, criticism, conflict or ideas that they don't personally like. Yet Christians always seem to be fair game for criticism. No one seems to care about offending us! Does anyone care if I am offended as a Christian? How should I react when I am offended? How can I live in a world like this as a disciple of Jesus?  Jesus cares and he is my greatest example and motivation for living in a world that hates being offended but at the same time loves to offend.

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]]> Our society seems obsessed with the idea of creating a world where no one is offended by what others say. Safe spaces are created so that people can be free of bias, criticism, conflict or ideas that they don't personally like. Yet Christians always seem to be fair game for criticism. No one seems to care about offending us! Does anyone care if I am offended as a Christian? How should I react when I am offended? How can I live in a world like this as a disciple of Jesus?  Jesus cares and he is my greatest example and motivation for living in a world that hates being offended but at the same time loves to offend.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann Buzzsprout-11246531 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1136 1 3 full false Feeling Confused? Find Certainty in Jesus Feeling Confused? Find Certainty in Jesus The world we live in changes at a blinding pace. Truth has become as flexible as a rubber band. What is acceptable or good today will not be acceptable tomorrow. It's enough to make us all live in a constant state of confusion, not knowing what to believe or how to live!  However, confusion turns to clarity when the sound doctrine of the Word of God instructs our hearts, rebukes our sins, encourages us to fight the good fight, finish the race, and receive the crown of righteousness. 

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]]> The world we live in changes at a blinding pace. Truth has become as flexible as a rubber band. What is acceptable or good today will not be acceptable tomorrow. It's enough to make us all live in a constant state of confusion, not knowing what to believe or how to live!  However, confusion turns to clarity when the sound doctrine of the Word of God instructs our hearts, rebukes our sins, encourages us to fight the good fight, finish the race, and receive the crown of righteousness. 

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann conversationswithjesus.podbean.com/fa1c7850-d164-3ba3-8ced-3a8f58f0787c Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:22:15 -0400 1019 1 2 false How can you deal with shame? Look into Jesus’ eyes! How can you deal with shame? Look into Jesus’ eyes! We feel shame when we fail to live up to our own expectations or those of others. We may bring shame on ourselves or on others by our actions. The Twelve experienced a heavy load of shame on Holy Thursday. Their failures are all recorded for the world in the New Testament, but Jesus was not ashamed to call them brothers, made his power perfect through their weaknesses, and empowered them to live without shame and with a new identity: forgiven children of God.

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]]> We feel shame when we fail to live up to our own expectations or those of others. We may bring shame on ourselves or on others by our actions. The Twelve experienced a heavy load of shame on Holy Thursday. Their failures are all recorded for the world in the New Testament, but Jesus was not ashamed to call them brothers, made his power perfect through their weaknesses, and empowered them to live without shame and with a new identity: forgiven children of God.

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]]> pastorjonnylehmann conversationswithjesus.podbean.com/e5921ea5-3c82-31e1-9b18-ae95f8a6d024 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:26:18 -0400 971 1 false