The Lutheran Difference - Part 3

Third Sunday in Lent
Gospel: John 4:5-26
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 2/24/08
"The Priesthood of All Believers"
Read 1 Peter Chapter 2, Verse 9.
What does it say about believers in Christ?
Look for "Woman at the Well" moments every day.
"We are preachers all".

The Lutheran Difference - Part 2

Second Sunday in Lent
Gospel: John 3: 1-17
Pastor Paul Schairer
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 2/17/08
The Law condemns, but Jesus saves.
Who is a sinner?
Who is a saint?
You are precious in the sight of God!

The Lutheran Difference - Part 1

First Sunday in Lent
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:2/10/08
What is "The Golden Principle of Christianity?" Ephesians 2:8-9
What does Civil use of the Law do for us?
What does Theological use of the Law do for us?
What did Martin Luther say we should look for and expect when
we study the Gospels?

To Dust You Shall Return

Ash Wednesday
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy,TX
Date:2/7/08
"Adam" means "humanity created by God out of the dust of the earth".
Lent should be a "season of growth, joy & renewal" for all Christians.
Advent ends with the gift of the Christ child born to save us from our sins.
Lent ends with the empty tomb and the resurrection of Christ.
Explore the opportunities offered at Living Word that would encourage your growth
over the next 40 days and make every effort to participate in one or two of them.
You will be amazed and filled with joy on Easter morning!!!

How Our Faith Helps Us Develope Resiliency for the Challanges of Life

Transfiguraation of Our Lord
Gospel: Matthew 17: 1-9
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, Tx
Date: 2/3/08
God has already given us everything we need to handle whatever comes our way.
What makes people resilient in the face of adversity?
Four things that strengthen us to deal with challenges we face are:
Our faith in God
Profound awareness of the blessings in our life
An "Attitude of Gratitude"
A sense that God has a plan