Holy Trinity Ankeny

Holy Trinity Ankeny

By Pastor Timothy OlsonReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Holy Trinity Ankeny episodes

  • Restore, Renew, Redeem Us
    The world changes dramatically, cancer steals our strength and identity, grief overtakes us. In the midst of our exile, God says, “Comfort, Comfort my people…”
    15 min
  • The Light of Christ
    Pastor Cindy Breed, Chaplain at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, speaks about bringing the light of Christ to those she serves. She brings her thanks for Holy Trinity’s support of Lutheran Chaplaincy Outreach and shares stories of light and hope.
    18 min
  • He Feared
    One of the key roadblocks to being who we are meant to be is that dreaded word “fear.” Our world is filled with fear. Today we hear the “Parable of the Talents” which could just as aptly be named the “Parable of the Third Slave.” The third slave had a problem; he feared. Hear his story, our story, and what the Gospel message has to say for you today.
    16 min
  • Undertow of Grace
    Amos promises that God’s justice will “roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” May our violent, selfish ways be left in the wake of this river; may we be pulled down in the undertow of God’s transforming grace.
    17 min
  • Are you Living an Illusion?

    On this Reformation weekend we hear words of freedom in our Gospel reading. Jesus tells his listeners that “The truth will set you free.” The Jews who heard this already thought they were free, wondering, "who is this guy that he doesn’t know we are free?" At this time the Jews were living under the oppressive Roman government, yet they think they are free. Could it be the same with us? Perhaps your freedom might be an illusion, like the freedom the Jews thought they had. Could you be carrying burdens and wrapped up in the illusion of life instead of really living?

    14 min
  • What Belongs to God
    “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God,” Jesus says. (Matthew 22:21) Imagine what the world might be like if we all gave to God what belonged to God – gave ourselves without reservation.
    15 min
  • Who is Going to Join the Celebration?
    Today we hear a parable that features a wedding banquet and the long guest list. Hear about the gracious invitation you are given to the banquet and who else will receive the invitation. Will you accept the invitation?
    22 min
  • Bitter Harvest
    God grants blessings in abundance. God does so with a purpose in mind: that we might bless others with those blessings.
    16 min

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