Grace of God Sermoncast Pastor Tim Walsh

Some portrayals may display God as a lonely creator in need of company in the beginning of creation. That God isn’t the God Christianity describes. That Creator isn’t the Creator we meet in the Bible. The Bible tells us that, in that incomprehensible eternal past, God was not alone.

This sermon illustrates how God's nature of love is evident in the way he interacts with the world and humanity. Through Jesus Christ, God demonstrated this love by establishing relationships, serving others, and ultimately sacrificing his life: defining the highest form of love. This act not only exemplifies perfect love but also ensures that humans are not condemned to eternal separation from God, which is the ultimate punishment of sin. We as Christians are called to emulate this love in interactions, highlighting community formed through love, thereby never being alone.

This Sunday sermon, based on John 15 verses 9-17, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on May 5, 2024.  This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church 

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In this episode, Tim starts off discussing the modern phenomena of mass production, where identical products are easily replaced, while with God’s creation, every human is unique and irreplaceable. This uniqueness often causes frustration because people naturally desire others to think and act similarly to themselves, as evident in everyday irritations and misunderstandings.
Jesus’ command to love one’s neighbor as oneself, points out the difficulty in this task given within each person’s uniqueness. The early Christians in Corinth, struggled with division and failed to appreciate the beauty of their differences. Apostle Paul's response to this, through his letter in First Corinthians: teaches the importance of love in overcoming division.
Paul emphasized that God intentionally creates differences among people to provide opportunities for love and to bring together diverse gifts within the church community. This is illustrated using the metaphor of the body, where each part contributes uniquely to the whole, reminding the congregation that no member is interchangeable.
Tim concluded with the story of Peter’s sin and redemption, reinforcing that despite our unique sins, all are equally in need of Jesus’ forgiveness. The congregation was reminded that as parts of the body of Christ, they should exhibit mutual care and shared joy, emphasizing unity and the importance of recognizing and valuing each other’s differences through Christ’s love.

This Sunday sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 12 verses 12-27, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on April 28, 2024.  This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church 

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Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
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Even if we attend worship at a church weekly, what's our relationship to that particular congregation? How do we think about it? Do we flit from church to church according to our tastes? What would God have us do?

In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652934

The music playing over these episodes is "All That I Needed" by Vlad Gluschenko.
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Humans beings only live in the present. That's just how time works, after all. But we often want to live in the future. We spend a lot of time thinking about the future. What spiritual effects can that have on us?

In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652934

The music playing over these episodes is "All That I Needed" by Vlad Gluschenko.
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There are skepticism that people encounter when browsing social media platforms and even when using AI technologies like ChatGPT. Tim also addresses skepticism people have towards various authorities, including the government, media, and even religious institutions, and contrasts this with the often uncritical acceptance of online content.
This episode discusses the writings of John, one of Jesus' apostles, who personally knew Jesus and whose writings help confirm Jesus' life and teachings. John's emphasis on love and his warnings against deceivers underscore the importance of discernment in whom to trust.
In discussing the criteria for trusting religious leaders today, the message advises that trustworthy pastors should demonstrate a commitment to the teachings of the Bible, acknowledge their own imperfections, focus on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and continually direct their congregants to Jesus as the ultimate source of truth and forgiveness.
The sermon ultimately encourages testing the authenticity and integrity of those who claim to represent spiritual truth, using the life and teachings of Jesus as the benchmark for trustworthiness. The message closes by reiterating the importance of a pastor who points people back to Jesus, emphasizing his role as our trustworthy redeemer.

 This Sunday sermon, based on 1 John 4 verses 1-6 , was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on April 21, 2024.  This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church 

Intro Music "On the Way" by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
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Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
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The Easter message profoundly shapes daily life by anchoring it in the reality of Jesus' resurrection. This event, affirms the existence of God and validates Jesus' divinity. Moreover, it promises the resurrection of all believers, offering hope beyond death. The Resurrection not only demonstrates God's power over death but also underscores the significance of Jesus' sacrifice!
This sermon emphasizes that his resurrection infuses daily life with purpose and meaning. It calls believers to engage actively in their roles and relationships, whether as spouses, parents, workers, or employers, with a renewed perspective. While acknowledging human sinfulness, Easter offers forgiveness and reconciliation, extends love and seeks restoration in interactions. Thus, Easter's message extends far beyond the realm of eternity, informing and transforming every aspect of life with Christ at its core.
 This Sunday sermon, based on Romans 6 verses 1-11 , was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on April 14, 2024.  This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church 

Intro Music "On the Way" by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
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Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.