Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran - Katy

Are You a Martha or a Mary?

2010-07-19T08:20:00.002-07:00

Eight Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 7/18/10

With Whom Do We Identify?

2010-07-12T07:55:00.004-07:00

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Date: 7/11/10

Eat What is Put Before Us

2010-07-05T10:47:00.003-07:00

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20
Pastor Mike Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date: 7/5/10

Come and Follow Me

2010-06-28T10:15:00.003-07:00

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel:Luke 9:51-62
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcst from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA; Katy, TX

Life is Good

2010-06-22T10:31:00.003-07:00

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
2nd Reading: Galatians 3: 23-29
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Date: 6/20/10

We Are Sinners and Saints!

2010-06-14T07:49:00.005-07:00

3rd Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Luke 7:36 - 8.3
PAstor Emmanula Jackson
Podcast fvrom Living Word Lutheran Churc(EL:CA); Katy, TX
Date: 6/13/10

Jesus Comes Through Locked Doors

2010-05-24T08:08:00.006-07:00

Day of Pentecost
Gospel: John 14: 8-17, 25-27
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 5/23/10

1. After His resurection,Jesus always appeared through
locked doors.
2. All things come to fruition through Jesus.
3. Jesus changes lives.

Sermon Not Available - Recording Errors

2010-05-24T08:06:00.003-07:00

Seventh Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 17: 20-26
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA);Katy,TX
Date: 5/16/10

Jesus Draws People Across Boundries

2010-05-10T11:06:00.008-07:00

Sixth Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 14:23-29
Sermon Basis: Acts 16:9-15
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 5/9/10

1. Why do we all occasionally get "STOP" signs in our lives?
2. What characteristics enabled Lydia to play a large part
in the spread of Christianity?
3. Peace happens when people from opposing nations come
together and help each other.

Reach Out to Others

2010-05-03T08:09:00.005-07:00

Fifth Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 13:1-35
Pastor Emmanual Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 5/2/10
1. May the seed of God be planted in our hearts.
2. Peter defends God's grace.
3. God is out of the box.
4. Jesus boldly went where no one else had gove before.

Goodness & Mercy Shall Follow You

2010-04-25T13:44:00.006-07:00

Fourth Sunday of Easter
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 4/25/10
1. What is it in our culture that keeps us from life?
2. We treasure freedom in America. Are we free to buy nothing?
3. What is the difference between ambition and greed?

Come Have Breakfast with Jesus

2010-04-19T07:28:00.004-07:00

Third Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 2: 1-19
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 4/18/10

1. Have you ever felt like you "fished all night and caught nothing"?
2. What happened when the nets were cast on the other side of the boat?
3. What did Jesus command the disciples to do?

Winners Don't Play with Fear!

2010-04-11T11:41:00.006-07:00

Second Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 20: 19-31
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 4/11/10
1. Jesus died to take away our sins, not our brains.
2. Asking healthy questions deepens our faith.
3. Fear immobilizes individuals as well as congregations.
4. Fear is the exact opposite of Faith!

Christ Has RISEN Indeed!

2010-04-05T09:06:00.004-07:00

Easter Sunday
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church
Date: 4/4/10
1. "Good" Friday is a gruesome day.
2. "Good" Friday is always with us.
3. "Good" Friday is the depth of our ugliness.
4. Do we see Friday, or do we see Easter Sunday?
5. God has a plan bigger than we could ever imagine.
6. If Jesus "did not" rise, our faith is "in vain".

The Command

2010-04-05T09:04:00.004-07:00

Maunday Thursday
Gospel: John 13:1-17;4-35
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran[ELCA]; Katy, TX
Date: 4/1/10
1. Jesus's commands!

Humility Means To Empty Ourselves

2010-03-28T14:07:00.004-07:00

Palm Sunday
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date: 3/28/10
1. The "old" Adam was full of his own wants.
2. Jesus, the "new" Adam, taught us to have humility.

Stewards of the Mysteries of God

2010-03-21T12:02:00.004-07:00

Fifth Sunday After Lent
Gospel: John 12: 1-8
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
1. How do we compare "social justice" and "economic justice"?
2. God shares in our suffering.
3. We exist for the purpose of serving God and our neighbors.
4. What is the cost of "Discipleship"?

Paid in Full - Sacred Narrative

2010-03-15T10:09:00.006-07:00

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA),; Katy, TX
Date: 3/14/10
1. Are we, as a congregation, welcoming, open and vibrant?
2. God welcomes EVERYONE!
3. God has paid our bill!
4. Celebrate every moment of every day as a gift from God!

Humans Want Answers But "Stuff Happens"

2010-03-15T10:07:00.005-07:00

Third Sunday in Lent
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date: 3/7/10
1. There's not always an immediate answer when "bad" things happen.
2. Disaster often brings Healing & Hope when we keep our faith.
3. It takes pruning to produce fruit.
4. Apart from the vine we die.
5. Apart from one another we die!

Giving is a Way of Living

2010-03-03T13:33:00.006-08:00

Second Sunday after Lent
Gospel:Luke 13:31-35
Pastor Steve Quill
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 2/28/10
"Let nothing get between you and God."
Faith is taking a chance.
Give till it feel GOOD!

Giving As A Way of Living

2010-02-22T09:14:00.006-08:00

First Sunday in Lent
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date:2/21/10

1. How did Jesus manage temptation?
2. Pray for God to guide our "being" and our "giving".
3. We believe in God, the Father almighty, "Creater and Owner"
of heaven and earth.

A Conversation About Faith

2010-02-07T11:59:00.008-08:00

Third Sunday after Epiphany
Gospel:John 4:14-21
Hymn: "We are Called"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Living Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 1/24/10
1. Think about how you can best live out your faith.
2. What does faith call us to do.
3. Faith pushes us to see how things can be.

Called to be Centered In God

2010-02-07T11:54:00.010-08:00

Second Sunday after Epiphany
Gospel: John 2:1-11
Hymn: "All to Jesus I Surrender"
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 1/17/10
1. Surrender versus Tenacity
2. What do we do when the wine runs dry?
3. What does surrender allow us to do?
4. What does prayer do for us?

Humility vs Boldness

2010-01-14T06:48:00.005-08:00

Baptism of Our Lord
Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Hymn: "Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters"
Pastor: Emmanuel Jackson & Beth Halvorsen
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA);Katy, TX
Date: January 10, 2010
1. Humility is about self: Acknowledges mistakes;Believes in helping others
2. Boldness: Says you are a child of God; Speaks the truth of God w/o fear
3. Dark side of Boldness: Arrogance not tempered with Humility
4. Humanity needs balance of both Humility and Boldness.

Called to be Centered in God

2010-01-04T10:08:00.004-08:00

Epiphany
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Hymn "Bright and Glorious is the Sky"
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA);Katy,TX
Date: 1/3/10
1. Where are we grounded?
2. What is important to us?
3. God is guiding us!

Christmas is Global for Everyone

2009-12-30T12:03:00.005-08:00

Christmas Eve
Gospel:Luke 2:1-14
Hymn "Joy to the World"
PAstor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 12/24/09

1. Christmas is bigger than geography, culture or country.
2. Christmas calls humanity to the universal "Gift of Hope".
3. Hope is God's gift to us.
4. Hope edges out gloom and dreams do come true.

Leap into the Mystery of Faith

2009-12-30T11:59:00.004-08:00

Fourth Sunday after Advent
Gospel: Luke1:39-45
Hymn "Savior, Like a Shepard Lead Us"
Pastor Beth Halvorsen
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, Tx
Date: 12/20/09

1. How we view others can sometimes be "flat".
2. The mystery of being human: "Saint & Sinner" at the same time.
3. Judgement is always followed by Hope.

God is Faithful

2009-12-10T08:39:00.005-08:00

Second Sunday of Advent
The Lesson: Phillippians 1:3-11
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
Hymn: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA;Katy, TX
Date: 12/6/09

1. Our help comes from the Lord, Maker of Heaven & Earth.
2. God comes in spite of us because God wants to come.
3. God says we will survive no matter what.

God is at Work Everywhere

2009-12-10T08:35:00.005-08:00

First Sunday of Advent
Gospel: John 18: 33-37
Hymn: "Day by Day"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date: 11/29/09

1. What is a bigger leap of faith: To believe or To Not believe?
2. God loves everyone and He has no favorites.
3. God's love is bigger than anything we could ever imagine.

Just Be in the Moment

2009-12-10T08:32:00.006-08:00

Christ the King
Gospel: John 18: 33-37
Hymn: "Here I Am to Worship"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 11/22/09

1. Joy of the Lord is the strength of a Christian.
2. God calls us to play.
3. Play allows us to be who we really are.

Why Are We Here?

2009-11-16T07:38:00.004-08:00

Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 13: 1-8
Hymn " How Great Thou Art"
Paswtor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date 11/15/09
1. When things don't go as you expect in your life, "just let go"
and look for the random blessings that you are meant to experience.
2. Discussing problems over and over is not healthy.
3. Our purpose is to be Joy & Light to the world!

We Own Nothing

2009-11-13T09:16:00.003-08:00

Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 12: 38=44
Hymn: "Take My Life, that I May Be"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Livng WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date: 11/6/09

1. Stewardship is not just about money.
2. We are stewards from the day we are born.
3. Grace says "God meets us where we are.
4. Trust the process.

What Really Happens at Death

2009-11-02T11:09:00.005-08:00

All Saint Sunday
Gospel: John 11:32-44
Hymn: "Near the Cross"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX.
Date: 11/01/09

1. Read John 14: 1-4
2. What do we face in judgement?
Read Romans 8:1; John 5:24; Isiah 43:25; Luke 15
3. Death is a portal through which we move.

God is Not Mad at You!!

2009-10-11T13:18:00.005-07:00

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 10: 17-31
Hymn: "The Lord is My Shepard"
Pastor Mike Aus
podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 10/11/2009

1. Do you believe that God punishes certain nations or nationalities?
2. Read John: Chapter 4. How did Jesus deal with the Samaritan woman?
3. Did you find any condemnation in Jesus' conversation with her?
4. We are all "the woman at the well".
5. How would you feel if you attended a church service where
condemnation for your sins was the sermon topic?

Why Should We Pray?

2009-10-05T10:13:00.005-07:00

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 7: 7-12
Hymn:"My Hope is Based on Nothing Less"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy,TX
Date: 10/4/09

1. If God's will is being done, why should we pray?
2. What does Paul have to say in Romans Chapter 11 about
the salvation of the Jewish people?
3. Do not be concerned if you cannot recall the exact moment when
you "accepted Jesus". Many believers experience "that moment";
others cannot remember a time in their lives when they did not
know Him.

Be Part of the Team that Matters

2009-09-28T09:10:00.004-07:00

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 6: 25-34
Hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church; Katy, TX
Date: 9/27/09
1. How do we prepare for the end of the world?
2. Do pets go to Heaven?
3. Japanese Saying: Dai Meaning: "Everything's going to turn
Jo out just fine."
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4. How do we "become God's "non-anxious" presence in the world?"

It's All About You!

2009-09-21T09:34:00.006-07:00

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Hymn " His Eye is on the Sparrow"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Poscast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 9/20/09
1. When did you last have a God Moment?
2. Jesus shifts the paradigm when He says
"who ever receives a little child receives God"
3. Each individual bears the image of God.
4. "Thanks be to God for every member of Living Word Lutheran Church!

Become People of the Blessing!

2009-09-16T13:43:00.005-07:00

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 8: 27-38
Hymn: "Lord, Speak to Us, that We May Speak"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 9/13/09
1. Ask the Lord to show you what He sees in others.
2. See yourself as God sees you.
3. Watch for sacred moments and keep a journal of what you've seen.

God is Not Silent

2009-09-08T12:54:00.004-07:00

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 7: 24-37
Hymn; "Let All Things Now Living"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA): Katy, TX
Date: 9/6/09
1. Nature is filled with things needed by man.
2. Lesson #1: God loves everybody (men, women, gentiles, Jews)
3. Lesson #2: God is at work everywhere & at all times.
4. "In Him, all things hold together!"

How to Honor God's Word!

2009-08-31T09:21:00.005-07:00

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark:1-8,14-15,21-23
Hymn: "Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date:8/30/09
1. Where does the sense of knowing right from wrong come from?
2. What does "Natural Law" mean?
3. How is it possible to be "saint" & "sinner" at the same time?

God Calls Us Into Community

2009-08-26T09:48:00.005-07:00

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 2: 1-2
Hymn: "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:8/23/09

1. What is God's "Master Plan"?
2. Mighty things happen in community.
3. How do our lives benefit from living in community with other
believers?

God Has A Plan!

2009-08-17T15:17:00.005-07:00

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: John 6: 51-58
Hymn: "Be Not Afraid"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA); KAty, TX
Date: 8/16/09
1. In 300 B.C. Alexander The Great spread the Greek language into all the
countries he conquered.
2. In 100 B.C. The Roman Empire brought infrastructure into the area and
cleared out the pirates.
3. In 5 B.C. Jesus was born in Jeruselem which was the crossroads of human
history. It was the right time and the right place for Christianity!
4. "Nothing happened by chance!"God planned for the time & place to send His son.
5. God turns bad things into blessings. "Fear Not" God is still in control!

Grace is the Wild Card!!

2009-08-11T08:08:00.009-07:00

Tenth Sunday afer Pentecost
Gospel: John 6: 35,41-51
Sermon Referances from "Martin Luther's Basic Writings"
Edited by Timothy Lull; selected sections are:
"What to Look For and Expect from the Gospels."
"Preface to the New Testiment."
Hymn: "Just As I Am, without One Plea"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 8/9/09
1. All you need to know about Christianity:
a. "Faith is accepting the gift."
b. "Grace is the whole deal."
c. "It's ALL grace or you would have to work very hard your whole life."
4. Abraham, Moses and David all point to Jesus.
5. You should perceive the gospels through which Jesus comes to you or you are
brought to Him! Good Samaritan: You are the man in the ditch! You are the
the paralyzed man; You are the prodigal son!

Keeping the Fizz Coming!!!

2009-08-08T08:55:00.005-07:00

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel:John 6: 24-35
Hymn: "Work, For the Night is Coming"
Pastor Paul Schairer
Podcast from Livnig WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 8/2/09
1. What role do you believe is the highest calling of the Church?
2. What is "phileopletistic psychosis"?
3. What effect does this psychosis have on a Congretation?
4. "Where Is Jesus" when conflicts occur?

Kick Back, Relax and Enjoy!!

2009-07-30T08:47:00.004-07:00

Eight Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: John 6: 1-21
Hymn: "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA);Katy, TX
Date:7/26/09
1. How the Lutheran movement began:
"Salvation by Grace Through Faith and Not of Works"
2. Jesus told the people (5,000 in all): John 6: 1-21
I Love You!
I Forgive You!
Dinner is Served!

Focus On What Makes You Happy!

2009-07-22T08:48:00.004-07:00

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 6: 30-34 53-56
Sermon Hymn: Amazing Grace
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA); Katy, TX
Date: 7/12/09
1. Focus on the healthy grass and ignore the weeds.
2. Focus on what God made you to do.
3. "Great people do a few things really well!"
4. Look for the miracles whenever things happen in your life.

Gospel of Inclusion

2009-07-15T09:14:00.003-07:00

Sixth Sunday after Pentecos
Gospel: Mark 6: 14-29
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA),Katy, TX
Date: 7/12/09
1. Jesus broke down every barrior that separated people.
2. All died in Adam, all are made alive in Christ.
3. Jesus is actually "bigger" than Christianity!
4. Jesus is before all things and in Him all things hold together!
5. Jesus is here!

Left and Right Kingdoms

2009-07-07T11:01:00.004-07:00

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Lesson: Romans 13: 1-7
Gospel:Mark 12: 13-17
Hymn: God of Our Fathers
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA);Katy, TX
Date: 7/5/09
1. What is the difference between "The Kingdom of the Right" and
"The Kingdom of the Left"?
2. What is the role of the Church in the world?
3. What is the job of Christian pastors in the world?
4. What is the jobe of Christian people in the world?

How Much is Enough??

2009-07-04T06:55:00.004-07:00

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!!

2009-06-15T09:01:00.003-07:00

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

2009-06-10T09:09:00.004-07:00

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

2009-06-02T09:15:00.003-07:00

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!

2009-05-27T11:23:00.003-07:00

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.......

2009-05-19T14:10:00.003-07:00

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"!!

2009-05-12T12:08:00.003-07:00

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.

Myth Buster

2009-05-04T08:36:00.005-07:00

Fourth Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 10: 11-18
Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 5/3/09
1. Why should myths be challenged?
2. How did Jesus define love?
3. What is the opposite of love?
4. Jesus put people ahead of principles.

People Don't Need More Guilt!!

2009-04-29T09:07:00.003-07:00

Third Sunday after Easter
Gospel: Luke 24: 36b-48
Hymn: "Rejoice,the Lord is King"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 4/26/09
1. What is "Basic Primitive Caveman Religion?"
2, What is "Jesus New Plan?"
3. What is "Blasphemy?"
4. "Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet
is fighting some kind of a struggle."
5. "It's not that hard to make a difference."

Load Up Your Bucket List!!

2009-04-20T12:57:00.003-07:00

Second Sunday after Easter
Gospel: John 20: 19-31
Hymn: "Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds"
Pasto Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 4/19/09
1. Why did Jesus descend into hell (Hades)?
2. Why was this fact included in The Creed?
3. What does the word "soul" include?
4. What is the "Membrane Theory"?

Don't Be Afraid!!

2009-04-13T12:14:00.003-07:00

Easter Sunday
Gospel: John 20: 1-18
Hymn of the Day: "To God Be the Glory"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date 4/12/09
1. What are the two fundamental desires of human beings?
2. How does Easter reconcile both desires?
3. What makes Christianity unique from all other world religions?

Silence Makes Us Anxious

2009-04-10T08:34:00.001-07:00

Maundy Thursday
Pastor Paul Schairear
Gospel: John 13: 1-17, 34-35
Date: 4/9/09

All That Glitters May Not Be Gold

2009-04-06T10:59:00.004-07:00

Palm Sunday
Mark 11: 1-11
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 4/5/09
1. On Palm Sunday,Jesus "takes His show on the road".
2. When He enters Jeruselum on a donkey, the crowds all
cheer and yell "Hosannah".
3. Why do the same crowds yell "Crucify Him" only 4 days later?
4. Jesus loves and calls us "just as we are".

Walking Quietly With God

2009-03-30T11:55:00.004-07:00

Fifth Sunday in Lent
Gospel: John 12:20-33
Pastor Paul Schairer
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Dtae: 3/30/09

1. Jesus walks with us & He talks with us.
2. Jesus is the seed of God.
3. Certain things must die to bring new life.

We Don't Know "The Rest of the Story"

2009-03-26T13:10:00.005-07:00

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gospel: John 3:14-21
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date; 3/22/09
1. Why should we avoid passing judgement on others?
2. What does DQT mean?
3. Why is conventional wisdom almost always wrong?

We Live in a Mean World

2009-03-16T10:29:00.003-07:00

Third Sunday in Lent
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 3/15/09
1. What is the secret of the sucess of Lakewood Church?
2. What does the word "chesed" mean?
3. Why are there so many amazing miracles in our lives today
and yet nobody is happy?
4. What should we do whenever we experience meanness in the
people we encounter?

What Does It Mean to Live Like Jesus??

2009-03-09T09:29:00.005-07:00

Second Sunday in Lent
Gospel: Mark 8: 31-38
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy,TX
Date:3/8/09
1. How did Jesus react to His mother's request to make more wine at the
wedding at Cana?
2. What did Jesus have to say about the conflict between Mary & Martha?
3. Jesus came to give us the knowledge of God's unending grace and love.

God is Up to Something New!!

2009-03-03T09:31:00.005-08:00

First Sunday in Lent
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
Sermon Hymn: "Blest be the Tie that Binds"
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 3/1/09
1. Why do you suppose the ELCA lost 210,000 members between
2002 & 2007?
2. What are people looking for when they become members of
a church?
3. In these trying times, when the world appears to be falling
apart, we must believe that "God is getting ready to do
something bigger and better."
4. "Heaven Is Invading Earth"

Jesus is the Only True Hero!!

2009-02-23T08:50:00.004-08:00

Transfiguration of Our Lord
Gospel: Mark 9: 2-9
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA),Katy,TX
Date: 2/22/09
1. What does the word "Sukaoth" mean?
2. "Jesus meets us where we are."
3. "Jesus saves us "in" our disasters, not "from" them.
4. "Be the hero of your own life."

We Belong to God's Community

2009-02-16T11:02:00.003-08:00

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Oodcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy,TX
Date: 2/15/09
1. Why is human nature inclined to divide and exclude?
2. What is God's hope for all of humanity?
3. What does it mean to belong to the "community of love"?

God's Kingdom is About Servanthood

2009-02-09T10:17:00.005-08:00

Fifth Sunday after Epiphamy
Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 2/8/09
1. How do spoken words change the course of human history?
2. Why should we do good deeds?
3. Why do we need to avoid using the word "but" when we are
trying to encourage others or change a behavior?

People are More Important than Rules!

2009-02-02T09:44:00.005-08:00

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:2/1/09
1. Why is there no reason for any of us to argue with others about
religious beliefs?
2. What happens when church leaders become fixated on rules?
3. What did God put us here to do?

The True Mark of Greatness

2009-01-29T12:45:00.005-08:00

Third Sunday after Epiphany
Gospel:Mark 1: 14-20
Pastor Emannuel Jackson
Podcast from Livng Word Lutheran CHurch(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 1/25/09
1. How can we be a part of the "movers & shakers" of history?
2. How can we recognize the "Kingdom of God" on earth?
3. Why do we have a reason to celebrate?

Removing the Sin Management System

2009-01-22T13:13:00.004-08:00

Second Sunday after Epiphany
Gospel: John 1:43-51
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 1/18/09
1. Where was the Arc of the Covenant originally kept?
2. How many commandments were given to Moses?
3. When did the Arc of the Convenant disappear?
3. What is the only thing that works in changing people's lives?

What Makes for Success?

2009-01-13T13:05:00.004-08:00

Baptism of Our Lord
Gospel: Mark 1: 4-11
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 1/11/09
1. What do "Fundamentalists" teach about heaven?
2. How does it differ from the teachings of Martin Luther?
3. Mistakes we make do not define our life!
4. If you die tonight, why would God take you to heaven?

The Best Kept Secret of Christianity

2009-01-04T13:34:00.002-08:00

Third Sunday after Christmas
Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Gospel: John 1: 1-18
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 1/4/08
"LISTEN YOU NATIONS OF THE WORLD"
1. Jesus wants us to know the laughter & joy of God.
2. Jesus wants our lives to be filled with fun and joy.
3. Jeremiah tells God's chosen people: "Life stinks now, but
there is a day coming for rejoicing."
4. As Christians, our greatest pleasures come from
Duty, Sacrifice & Service to others.

His-Story (History) is the Greatest Event in the World

2008-12-30T09:50:00.006-08:00

First Sunday After Christmas
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
Pastor Emmanual Jackson
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 12/28/008
1. What do you consider to be the greatest drama of human history?
2. We are all connected and our stories become one because of Christmas.
3. "History" is a record of God in us.
4. Our faith is what it is because of "His Story".
5. "His Story" is the greatest drama of "Human History".

Conspiracy of Kindness

2008-12-30T09:47:00.006-08:00

Christmas Eve Service
Gospel: Like 2: 1-14
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy,TX
Date: 12/24/08
The Christmas story is proof of God's overwhelming love for mankind.
Our response to the miracle of Christmas should be a "conspiracy of
kindness" toward all the people of the world.

Gabriel's Message For Mary Was a Total Surprise

2008-12-22T09:12:00.005-08:00

Fourth Sunday in Advent
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38
Pastor Paul Schairer
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 12/21/08
1. Do we "earn" the favor of the Lord or is it freely given to us?
2. What does "favor of the Lord" mean?
3. Mary is the perfect model of faith.
4. Mary's life was more difficult than we could ever imagine.

December 14th Not Available - Equipment Failure

2008-12-18T08:19:00.003-08:00

What Does the World Need From Us???

2008-12-08T10:15:00.006-08:00

Second Sunday after Advent
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 [Reading 2Peter 3:8-15a]
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy,TX
Date: 12/7/08
1. Faith that God is always up to something good.
2. Knowledge that all of us feel inadequate and insecure at times.
3. One common characteristic of survivors is HOPE!

Everything Will Be All Right!

2008-12-08T10:13:00.003-08:00

First Sunday in Advent
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 11/30/08
1. Why do we always need patience and we need it NOW?
2. Darkness always precedes the "break of day".
3. God is still in control; He will make all things right!

When Our Works Are Not Enough!!

2008-11-29T09:35:00.006-08:00

Christ the King Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 11/23/08
What makes us wonder if we can ever do enough?
Then who can be saved?
You are not goats, you are sheep and Jesus is the Shepherd.

Gratitude Message from Luz Divina Lutheran Church

2008-11-17T09:29:00.005-08:00

Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30
Pastor Mike Aus and Pastor Benjamin Navarro
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 11/16/08
Future Seekers Program - "Helping God's Children"
Donated funds provide uniforms, teachers, school supplies, shoes,
hot meals every day for the children of Peru.
"when giving ceases, the fruit disappears."

It's All About the Party!

2008-11-13T12:00:00.002-08:00

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 11/9/08
1. "God wants you to be at the party of all eternity!"
2. Why were 5 of the 10 bridesmaids foolish?
3. "Trust in me and you will see!"

Prepare for the Biggest Party Ever!

2008-11-03T07:23:00.005-08:00

All Saints Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 11/2/08
How do we tell if a "self-improvement" book is Christian?
Did Jesus come into the world only to "give us more stuff to do"?
How can we prepare for the disappointments we face here on earth?

God Wants To Use You Now

2008-10-27T10:00:00.005-07:00

Reformation Sunday
Gospel: John 8: 31-36
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy. TX
Date: 10/26/08
What was Martin Luther's intention when he posted the
ninety-five theses on the door of the Castle Church of
Wittenberg on October 31, 1517?
What was the result of Luther's act?
What does the word "Reformation" mean to us today?

Dr. Tony Campolo- Global Mission Festival Speaker

2008-10-21T10:59:00.007-07:00

Global Mission Festival Message
Gospel: Galatians 3: 23-29
Dr. Tony Campolo
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 10/19/08
What does Jesus expect from us in today's world?
What should be the main focus in our daily lives?
Where do we find true and lasting happiness?

Christianity During Elections

2008-10-21T10:54:00.011-07:00

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 22: 1-14
Sermon Based On:
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy,TX
Date:10/19/08
What do people of God have to offer during elections?
Why should we look at the world through the lens of the Bible?
What happened to all the great and mighty civilizations of the world?
What civilization from biblical times still remains active in our world today?

Be Not Afraid

2008-10-13T09:44:00.007-07:00

Twenty-Second after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA). Katy, TX
Date: 10/12/08
What is the most theologically significant event in the Bible?
When did this event occur? Who warned the Jews of this event?
What are five things Christians can do during this period
of uncertainty in our nation?

Unforgiveness Makes Us Prisoners

2008-10-06T08:51:00.004-07:00

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentencost
Gospel: Matthew 18: 21-35
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
When will we know we are a Christian nation?
How does our forgiveness of others benefit us?
Develop your own "Strategy of Forgiveness".
Our outlook on life changes when we bless others.

Everyone is Invited to the Party!

2008-09-29T13:32:00.004-07:00

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
Pastor Emmanuel Jackson
Podcast from Living WOrd Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 9/28/08
Read Matthew 21:23-32
Why did the chief priests and elders ask Jesus "by what authority
are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"
What was Jesus' reply?
What did Jesus say about the tax-collectors and prostitutes?

The Case for Grace

2008-09-22T07:56:00.005-07:00

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:9/21/08
God is no longer in the "Judgement Business"
Read: John Chapter 3
Hebrews Chapter 9
Romans Chapter 8, Verse 1
Matthew Chapter 22 (All are invited, many refuse)
What does it mean to repent?
Living the "good life" is its own reward.

The Best is Yet to Come

2008-09-09T09:28:00.004-07:00

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:9/7/08
It's never too late to start something new.
We have a God who loves to surprise us.
Luther said: "Dare to write a new song".

Short Answers to Tough Questions

2008-09-06T08:51:00.005-07:00

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 8/31/08
1. Does the Bible contain contradictions and mistakes?
2. If so, how can the Bible be believed?
3. If Jesus is sitting at the "right hand of the Father"
who sits at the left hand?
4. If only Christians go to heaven, how can we say
"God loves all people"?
5. What do Christians believe about reincarnation?

Discovering Jesus

2008-08-25T10:40:00.004-07:00

Fidteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-20
Pastor Emmanual Jackson
Podcaast from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 8/24/08
Why is it so easy for us to miss seeing Jesus today?
What does recognizing Jesus in others do for us?
"We have found the Christ and He is here with us."

Installation of Pastor Emmanuel Jackson

2008-08-18T09:41:00.002-07:00

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA) Katy, TX
Date: 8/17/08 @ 6:00 p.m.

How did a young man from the African nation of Liberia
find his way to Katy, Texas to become the new Associate
Pastor of Living Word Lutheran Church?

Jesus Broke All Boundaries

2008-08-18T08:37:00.007-07:00

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 15: 10-28
Pastor Paul Schairer
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church(ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:8/17/08
How did Jesus react to the Canaanite woman who shouted at Him?
How has humanity been affected by "boundaries" for centuries?
How did women support the ministry of Jesus?

The Limitless Goodness of God

2008-08-13T08:22:00.006-07:00

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 14: 23-33
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date:8/10/08
Where is the "Good News" on national radio shows?
Read Isiah 25: Talks about the "feast for all peoples".
Read John 2: Talks about Jesus making the best wine ever tasted at a wedding.
Talks about Jesus serving a picnic to 5,000 people.
Read Luke: Jesus was always at a banquet, leaving a banquet or on His way
to a banquet.
Read Revelation 19: "You have an invitation to the party."
"Jesus is "over the top good/goodness on steroids."
He's in the "Good News Production Business". He's alredy conquered sin.

When is Enough Enough??

2008-08-04T10:26:00.005-07:00

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel: Matther 14: 13-21
Pastor Paul Schairer
Podcast from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy,
Date: 8/3/08
What did Jesus do after learning about the murder of John the Baptist?
How did Jesus show compassion to the crowd of 5,000 people?
How can we compare the "Kingdom of Darkness vs the "Kingdom of Light & Grace?
We have all been blessed even in the darkest of times.

The Logic of the Gospel

2008-08-02T08:21:00.002-07:00

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel Matthew 13: 31-33
Pastor Mike Aus
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 7/27/08
Are we chasing fake rabbits?
Why did God give us the commandments?
What did Paul say about the commandments?
What is the real treasure God gives us?

Up for Adoption

2008-07-21T08:35:00.004-07:00

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Reading: Romans 8: 12-25
Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
PAstor Paul Schairer
Podcasts from Living Word Lutheran Church (ELCA), Katy, TX
Date: 7/20/08
Adoption brings both pain and joy.
Moses was adopted "for a purpose".
We are adopted through Holy Baptism "for a purpose".
"Know who you are as a child of God."