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   Summary:  What do road construction, home lighting, and entering the Reign of God tell us about how to live as Christians in a time of violence and decline in a pluralistic religious environment? Today, we’re going to find out.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 5:13-20

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

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   Summary:  Are you blessed? You may think so, but when you read today’s telling of what Jesus calls “blessed” it will make your hair stand on end! And it will give you a clue for how to process the horrific violence we saw last Sunday in Monterey Park, where I have been temporarily serving very part-time in retirement since last June.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 26:33-40; Matthew 5:1-12

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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   Summary:  Have you ever been a team captain, taking turns picking the players for your side? What if you were an employer, what kind of person would you be looking for? How do you decide who to vote for? Jesus doesn’t seem to look for any of the qualities that we would choose when he selects his disciples. Today, we’re going to find out who Jesus is looking for. It might be you.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 4:12-23; 1 Samuel 16:7; Romans 5:6-8

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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   Summary:  The Eurythmics were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last November. One of their biggest hits, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”, contains the lyrics, 

“Sweet dreams are made of this
 Who am I to disagree
 I travel the world and the seven seas
 Everybody's looking for something.”

   What are you looking for? Jesus is asking that question in the Bible reading we’re going to look at today. And it contains the key to revitalizing our churches.

    Referenced Bible verses: John 1:29-42  

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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   Summary:  Rain has come to Southern California. How? The answer gives us insight into the reason for the Baptism of Jesus as well as for the gift of our own. Today, we’re going to see how.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 16:6; Romans 6:3-4  

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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   Summary:  In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, Juliet says “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” But, would it? Today, we’re going to find out.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 5:14-15; John 1:3-5; Luke 2:15-21; Luke 1:26-31; Genesis 17:9-13 (not read); Philippians 2:4-11

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

   YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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   Summary:  Churches throughout the world will celebrate the fourth Sunday in Advent this Sunday with the Christmas Story! Why? Are we impatient children, shaking the wrapped presents under the tree? Today, we’re going to find out. 

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 13:11-14; Revelation 22:20   

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

   YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7KnYS1bpHKaL2OseQWCnw

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   Summary:  The portion of the Gospels section of the Bible that will be read in the vast majority of churches in the world this coming Sunday will feature John the Baptist. Again. Why? Today we’re going to find out what a guy who wore roadkill and ate bugs means for us at Christmas.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 11:2-11; John 15:15   

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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   Summary:  Christmas Day will be here in a little more than three weeks. Did you just tighten up a little bit? There is a lot to do. We’re getting ready and almost all of our preparations are totally beside the point. Today we’re going to find out why.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 13:1-12; Galatians 5:22-23       

   Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

    Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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   Summary:  Where to begin? Most people begin at the beginning. Today, we’re going to find out why sometimes it’s better to begin at the end.

    Referenced Bible verses: Matthew 24:36-44; Genesis 11:1-9; Genesis 6-8     Please note that Rev. Sally Welch appears on-screen in the first 30-or so of our videos to bring encouragement and the benediction.

   Our Email Address:  [email protected]

   Here’s the link for a free digital version of Luther’s Small Catechism on the basics of the Christian faith: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

   Here are our related links:

   Facebook Page (for live video): https://www.facebook.com/dberkedal/  and advance broadcasts at www.facebook.com/solwpage 

   Blog (for theme text):  pastorberkedalsblog.blogspot.com 

   Podcast (for downloadable audio) at:  https://livingwaterradio.buzzsprout.com

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