How Much is Enough??

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark: 5:21-43
Sermon Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Pastor Andrew Hinderlie
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 6/28/09
1. Why is it true that material wealth leads some people away from God?
2. Why is it that most lottery winners turn into very unhappy people?
3. What was the happiest moment of your life?
4. What are Christians called to do with all God gives us?
5. What do you do with the blessings God gives you and your family?

The Mustard Seed is Alive!!

Second Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran CHurch (ELCA); Katy,TX
Date:6/14/09
1. What did Luther say about "getting ready" to die?
2. What does it mean to "dwell in the shadow" of God's protection
3. Bible passages that mention "shade & shadow": Isiah 25, Psalm 17,
Ezekiel 17: 22-24, Mark 4: 26-34

Reject the Box

The Holy Trinity Sunday
Gospel:John 3: 1-17
Hymn: "Spirit of Gentleness"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCE); Katy, TX
Date: 6/7/09
1. Jesus is out of the box.
2. Faith is not a destination. It is a journey that requires us to think.
3. The Holy Spirit is like the wind, always moving and challenging us to
"think out of the box".

Petty Control Games are Worthless

Day of Pentecost
Gospel: John 15:26-27,116:4b-15
Hymn:"O Christ, Our Hope"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA; Katy, TX
Date: May 31,09
1. How were the Nazis able to find people to work in the death camps?
2. What did God do on the Day of Pentecost?
3. What is "the Good News" that we have to share with others?

Just Trust the Process!

Seventh Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 17:6-19
Hymn: This is My Father's World
PAstor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living WOrd Lutheran(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 5/24/09
1. Why is there evil and suffering in the world?
2. What is the real cause of human suffering?
3. God knows what He's up to!
4. "Why is so much of life so great?"

Everyone is Invited Regardless.......

Sixth Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 15:9-17
Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 5/17/09
1. What is the best possible news about God?
2. Why do the "unchurched" have a dim view of Christianity?
3. Why do Americans have the highest rate of depression on earth?
4. What is the primary factor that leads to a happy life?
5. Joy is the "serious business" of the Kingdom!

God Loves You With No "BUTS"!!

Fifth Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 15: 1-8
Hymn: "Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 5/10/09
1. God loves us like a parent loves his/her child.
2. A parent loves unconditionally.
3. God leaves nothing to chance.
4. We will see His hand at work over the long-term.