Sermon Podcast - “Elizabeth: When the Pressure Gets Messy. (Luke 1:54-69)” Christmas is a neat time of year where we experience joy, peace and generosity as we remember the birth of Jesus. But Christmas can also be a messy time of year. The roads can get messy from bad weather, our schedules can get messy with too many holiday parties and gatherings. On top of all that, our eating can get messy with the abundance of candy and sweets, and sometimes our attitudes can get messy from spending too much ‘quality time’ with our family. In the book of Luke we read stories of people who’s lives got a little ‘messy’ because of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon you will learn more about the pressures Elizabeth was facing from others concerning the name of her son. She goes against the crowd and follows God’s desires for her. May her courage give you encouragement in a situation where you feel God calling you to go against the crowd. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Mary: When Life Gets a Little Messy. (Luke 1:26-38)” Christmas is a neat time of year where we experience joy, peace and generosity as we remember the birth of Jesus. But Christmas can also be a messy time of year. The roads can get messy from bad weather, our schedules can get messy with too many holiday parties and gatherings. On top of all that, our eating can get messy with the abundance of candy and sweets, and sometimes our attitudes can get messy from spending too much ‘quality time’ with our family. In the book of Luke we read stories of people who’s lives got a little ‘messy’ because of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon we hear the story of the angel Gabriel coming to Mary to announce her pregnancy. The birth of Jesus will create a messy situation for her. We learn from Mary how to look for new opportunities and grow in faith in times that feel like a mess. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Zechariah: The Messiness of Doubt (Luke 1:5-25)” Christmas is a neat time of year where we experience joy, peace and generosity as we remember the birth of Jesus. But Christmas can also be a messy time of year. The roads can get messy from bad weather, our schedules can get messy with too many holiday parties and gatherings. On top of all that, our eating can get messy with the abundance of candy and sweets, and sometimes our attitudes can get messy from spending too much ‘quality time’ with our family. In the book of Luke we read stories of people who’s lives got a little ‘messy’ because of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon you will learn more about a man named Zechariah and how God used the messiness of his inability to have children to bless him. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Don’t Forget. (Deuteronomy 8:6-18)” At times, it can be easier for us to grumble about life than to be grateful for our blessings. But when we have an attitude of gratitude, we brighten our lives and the lives of those around us. In this three week Thanksgiving season sermon series, we will learn to recognize when we are exhibiting an entitlement mentality, and then ask God to help us to have an attitude of gratitude instead. We will then learn how God wants us to live out that attitude of gratitude each day. In this sermon you will learn what Moses said to the Israelite people about the importance of remembering God, especially in times of prosperity. And through the practice of an after meal prayer, you will live out your gratitude attitude in your daily life. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “How long can you go without M and M’s? (Exodus 17:1-7)” At times, it can be easier for us to grumble about life than to be grateful for our blessings. But when we have an attitude of gratitude, we brighten our lives and the lives of those around us. In this three week Thanksgiving season sermon series, we will learn to recognize when we are exhibiting an entitlement mentality, and then ask God to help us to have an attitude of gratitude instead. We will then learn how God wants us to live out that attitude of gratitude each day. In this sermon you will learn about a time that the Hebrew people complained to God because they had no water how God provided what they needed. You will also learn how you can thank God each time you start to complain. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “The Bright Side. (Exodus 16:1-16)” At times, it can be easier for us to grumble about life than to be grateful for our blessings. But when we have an attitude of gratitude, we brighten our lives and the lives of those around us. In this three week Thanksgiving season sermon series, we will learn to recognize when we are exhibiting an entitlement mentality, and then ask God to help us to have an attitude of gratitude instead. We will then learn how God wants us to live out that attitude of gratitude each day. In this sermon you will learn about a time that the Hebrew people complained to God because of their challenging situation and how God provided what they needed. You will also learn how you can look on the bright side when you feel like complaining. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Following God without worry. (Luke 12:22-31)” God has good and pleasing plans for your life. God wants to guide you in making life choices that are beneficial for you and that will help you grow in wisdom, faith and trust. But how do you know the right decisions God wants you to make? In this sermon series you will learn how to discern the guidance of God in making good decisions for your life. You will also be inspired to listen and act in faith when you feel God’s leading you to make a decision that will bless your life. In this sermon you will learn about the problem with worry and what Jesus says you can do to follow God and live without it. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Following God when you make a wrong turn. (Genesis 16)” God has good and pleasing plans for your life. God wants to guide you in making life choices that are beneficial for you and that will help you grow in wisdom, faith and trust. But how do you know the right decisions God wants you to make? In this sermon series you will learn how to discern the guidance of God in making good decisions for your life. You will also be inspired to listen and act in faith when you feel God’s leading you to make a decision that will bless your life. In this sermon you will learn about some bad choices Abram, Sarai, and Hagar make but how God works a good outcome. Do you need God to work some good in your life with a challenging situation you face? For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Following God by listening to the Spirit. (John 14:15-27)” God has good and pleasing plans for your life. God wants to guide you in making life choices that are beneficial for you and that will help you grow in wisdom, faith and trust. But how do you know the right decisions God wants you to make? In this sermon series you will learn how to discern the guidance of God in making good decisions for your life. You will also be inspired to listen and act in faith when you feel God’s leading you to make a decision that will bless your life. In this sermon you will learn about the work of the Holy Spirit in your life and how to follow his guiding. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].

Sermon Podcast - “Following God when the road is hard. (Acts 20:15-38)” God has good and pleasing plans for your life. God wants to guide you in making life choices that are beneficial for you and that will help you grow in wisdom, faith and trust. But how do you know the right decisions God wants you to make? In this sermon series you will learn how to discern the guidance of God in making good decisions for your life. You will also be inspired to listen and act in faith when you feel God’s leading you to make a decision that will bless your life. In this sermon you will learn that God sometimes wants us to walk down difficult roads in life. But through the attitude and faith of the Apostle Paul you will gain courage and strength for the hard road you may have ahead of you. For more information about Living Grace Lutheran Church, please visit our website, www.livinggraceomaha.org. Teaching by James Lindberg, Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska. [email protected].