Location: Pflugerville

Title: Fear God in the Fire

Topics: First Commandment, suffering

Keywords: fiery furnace, fire, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Daniel 3, Nebuchadnezzar.

Description: Fear, love, and trust in God above all things. This is the First Commandment brought to you live in Daniel 3:14-28. Consumed by God’s grace and glory, we can stand in the fires of suffering and discover he is right at our side. Pastor Daron Lindemann. June 18, 2017. www.holyword.net

Location: Austin

Title: The God who is able

Topics: 1st commandment, idolatry

Keywords: daniel, fiery furnace, nebuchadnezzar, idolatry, deliverance, sovereign, rescue

Description: Idolatry brings to mind ancient idol worship, sacrifices to totems and superstitious beliefs. Although we live in a far different world than Daniel and his friends, we set up idols in our hearts and make great sacrifices on the altar of success and happiness. When these idols leave us empty, only God is able to rescue us with grace and forgiveness. Pastor Daniel Laitinen, June 18, 2017. www.holyword.net

Location: Holy Word Pflugerville sermon June 11, 2017

Title: Keep the Impossible-to-Keep Ten Commandments

Topics: Ten Commandments, rich

Keywords: young, man, ruler, impossible

Description: The Ten Commandments are clear and simple. 179 words. The U.S. government regulation on the sale of cabbage is 26,911 words. Yet the commandments are still more complicated to keep. Actually, impossible. In Matthew 19:16-26 Jesus explains how this brings us closer to God and a fulfilled life. Pastor Daron Lindemann. June 11, 2017. www.holyword.net

Location: Austin

Title: So Far, and Yet So Close!

Topics: This sermon addresses the topic of grace versus works and believing in God versus believing in one's self.

Keywords: #salvation, works, grace, person of Christ, repentance, ten commandments

Description:This sermon will show how trusting in one's self is universal and is the very thing that God must break in each one of us. He does so by introducing himself as an opposition God to the god of our own heart and life. He confronts us with the obvious that we so easily miss - true worship and faith is a total acceptance that God alone is worthy of our faith, trust, dedication and service.

Location: Austin & Pflugerville

Title: A Friend Loves at All Time

Topics: Friendship, commitment

Keywords: david, jonathan, 1 samuel 20, proverbs 17:17, proverbs 18:24, friends, adversity, faithfulness

Description: A friend is born in adversity (Proverbs 17:17). We all want a friend who is there for us when we’re hurting. We wish we could be a better friend to those who are hurt. David and Jonathan are an example of committed friendship that transcends circumstances and bloodlines. Their friendship embodied self-sacrifice. Jonathan’s friendship to David was powerful in saving David’s life. But where can we find that sort of friendship in our lives? It starts with the selfless, sacrificial forgiveness & friendship of Jesus. Pastor Dan Laitinen. June 4, 2017. www.holyword.net

Location: Austin/Pflugerville

Title: A Christian Friend Counsels from the Heart

Topics: Forgiveness, counsel

Keywords: Friendship, hurt, counseling, slavery

Description: Even though the book of Philemon is one of the shortest in the Bible, it is packed with wonderful truths we can apply to our lives today. Paul uses this letter to counsel his friends and to counsel us. Vicar Lucas Proeber. May 28, 2017. holyword.net.

Location: Pflugerville

Title: Candid Christians Resolve Conflict at the Cross

Topics: Conflict, friendship

Keywords: Matthew 16, candid, cross, disciple, Jesus

Description: You’re candid when you don’t pretend but you’re straightforward, honest, and real. Especially in resolving conflict. In Matthew 16:21-26 Jesus sees conflict not just as a problem but an opportunity to be candid about the gospel. Pastor Daron Lindemann. May 21, 2017. www.holyword.net

Location: Austin

Title: Your Friend Shows Candor

Topics: Friendship, candor

Keywords: holy word austin, proverbs 27, matthew 16, matthew 12, honesty, openness, constructive criticism, sign, miracle

Description: Is there a place for uncomfortable but honest conversations in friendship? You bet. It wouldn’t be a friendship without candor. Jesus spoke with candor to those for whom he died. Why? For the same reason we speak to friends with candor: we care for their souls.

Pastor Dan Laitinen. May 21, 2017. www.holyword.net/sermons

Location: Pflugerville

Title: Christian Mothers Are the Best Mothers

Topics: Mothers, Hannah

Keywords: Samuel, calling, clergy, pastor, family, blended, dysfunctional, child, son

Description: Moms, how do you know that you are important and appreciated when the family leaves dirty clothes and dishes piled everywhere? The Bible has God’s answer in this touching story of a mother named Hannah and her little boy in 1 Samuel 1:1-7,21-28. Pastor Daron Lindemann. May 14, 2017. www.holyword.net

Location: Austin

Title: God Carefully Changes People

Topics: salvation, change

Keywords: Friendship, reconciliation, new life

Description: Change is an odd thing. Sometimes it's bad. Sometimes it's good. We have a lot of changes in our life, but the best change and the most profound change comes from God. Paul talks about that change in 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 and the effect it has on our lives. Vicar Lucas Proeber. May 14, 2017. holyword.net.