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Joy!Cast

Joy! Lutheran Church ( Contemporary Reverent Joy Worship )•joycast.libsyn.com
Religion & Spirituality
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Messages relavant to real life, helping real people with real problems with the only real solution - a personal, relationship with real love - with Jesus. Contemporary
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Maundy Thursday: Who is this man? - This man is a Servant! While most leaders expected to be served, Jesus Served

Love, according to Jesus, has everything to do with serving others, even in the most detestable work. This is the manner of love he taught his disciples in John 13, on a night when he understandably might have chosen a different path for himself. Right before he was crucified, Jesus shunned the power that was rightfully his; instead, he chose to perform a demeaning task for the benefit of his disciples. My hope is to explore what it means to humble ourselves and serve the people in our world....

Apr 18, 2019•24 min

Who Is This Man? - "A King"

On the first Palm Sunday, as they lined the streets greeting Jesus' arrival, they shouted "Save Us!" They wanted a king to save them. He turned out not to be the king they wanted, but the king they needed. And so do we!

Apr 14, 2019•19 min

Hope in the Darkness - "Trust"

Scripture says to trust God with all that we are. And we can because God is trustworthy, but sometimes we miss it. Listen and learn how God demonstrates his trustworthiness to us.

Apr 07, 2019•16 min

Hope in the Darkness - "Waiting"

When we are going through trials, we have asked God our questions, we have listened for God’s response, we have prayed for God to intervene, and then we... WAIT! As human beings, most of us do a poor job of waiting. We are anxious and want our answers or action NOW, but God doesn’t work on our timetable. He calls us to wait with faith in the knowledge that He always keeps His promises, and His timing is always right!

Mar 24, 2019•18 min

Hope in the Darkness - "Listening"

In difficult time, it is perfectly ok to ask God the tough questions. Asking God questions isn’t a lack of faith. When we ask God the tough questions we still believe that even though God has not answered yet, God will. And after all those tough questions are asked, it’s time for us to do something evermore difficult. Stop talking and start listening. Hope in the darkness begins when we are willing to ask God the tough questions. Hope in the darkness continues when we choose to stop talking and ...

Mar 17, 2019•15 min

Hope In The Dark - “Ask”

When going through through difficult circumstances, it’s ok to go to God with our questions and doubts.

Mar 10, 2019•16 min

The Two Luthers - The Second Luther

An exploration into the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring an interview with civil rights lawyer Aurie Pennick.

Mar 03, 2019•28 min

The Two Luthers - Discovering Your Call

The two Luthers made a difference in the world. Two great men the world will always remember. Listen today as we explore the calling of these two great men and maybe even discover our own calling along the way.

Feb 24, 2019•23 min

Explore God - "Can I know God Personally?"

The question we’re asking today is “Can I know God personally?” But, how can you know someone personally who is no longer here in person? Listen as we wrestle with this difficult, but probably most important question that we could ask.

Feb 17, 2019•22 min

Explore God - "Is the Bible Reliable?"

Some people think the Bible is a book of basic instructions before leaving earth. Some of those instructions are good (eg don’t lie or steal) but some seem really obsolete (eg don’t eat shellfish). But what if the Bible is meant to be more than a list of morals and beliefs. The Bible is reliable because it points to someone and not something.

Feb 10, 2019•29 min

Explore God - "Is Jesus really God?"

Hard to believe that any pastor would stand up and ask that question on Sunday morning. Because everyone knows the answer to that question. Right? No, not everyone grew up reciting creeds and attending churches that proclaimed Jesus was God. So in today’s message we have the opportunity to explore a very good question. Is Jesus really God.

Feb 03, 2019•23 min

Explore God - "Is Christianity Too Narrow?"

Christianity makes some very narrow claims. But in Christianity’s defense, many of those claims are based on statements Jesus himself made. So was Jesus narrow minded? And if so, why? Explore God this week with us as we wrestle with the question ... Is Christianity too narrow?

Jan 27, 2019•25 min

Explore God - "Why does God Allow Pain and Suffering?"

Whether you believe in God or exploring God, everyone at sometime will ask the question "Why does God allow pain and suffering?" Even Jesus did. Listen today as we struggle with one of the most difficult questions someone could ask.

Jan 20, 2019•27 min

Explore God - "Is there a God?"

Things like nature and ethics may indicate to us that there is something more, but they prove nothing. In the end, each of us must choose to take this data, sift though it, and make an informed decision. Is there a God, or isn't there?

Jan 13, 2019•24 min

Explore God - "Does Life Have a Purpose?"

Have you ever asked "Does life have a purpose?" And if you believe it does, have you ever wondered if YOUR PURPOSE was part of a LARGER PURPOSE? What's worse than asking all these questions about you life's purpose is believing you have no purpose. This week we tackle these tough questions as we begin Explore God.

Jan 06, 2019•30 min

Christmas is Coming

This week we listen to Mary's story as she turns from worry to wonder.

Dec 23, 2018•33 min

Christmas Is Coming - The Gift Of Hope

How do you prepare for Christmas? Is it all about lights and baking and presents? You could prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Or you can prepare for the best and receive God's hope to deal with the worst!

Dec 02, 2018•19 min

Thank You

Does gratuity make a difference? And if so, what kind of difference does it make? In this week’s message we meet ten people who received the most amazing gift but only one said thank you. And it made all the difference in the world!

Nov 25, 2018•20 min

The Antidote for Fear

Whether it's the fear of not having enough money for retirement or college, or the fear of not having enough time to get everything that needs to get done, fear is real. Ironically the antidote to fear is generosity. You may have less of what you gave away but you'll have more of what you need.

Nov 18, 2018•17 min

Impact

How generosity changes your perspective of your community and world.

Nov 11, 2018•23 min

Generosity's Impact On Faith

Everyday generosity impacts someone every day. And sometimes God uses our generosity towards others to impact our faith.

Nov 04, 2018•21 min

The Bucket List

What is a life worth living? And what is it worth? This week we explore two more of Jesus’ Kingdom parables about pearls and treasures to find the answers.

Oct 28, 2018•20 min

The Kingdom is Like Yeast

It does not take much yeast to make a difference when baking bread. The same is true about God's Kingdom. Even a little bit of the kingdom can bring about great and positive change.

Oct 21, 2018•18 min

The Kingdom Is Like a Mustard Seed

In the Gospel of Matthew the word kingdom is mentioned over 50 times. More than the words like grace or faith. Obviously it was important that Matthew share Jesus‘s teachings on the kingdom of heaven. In today’s message we hear how Jesus compared the kingdom to a mustard seed. Something seemingly insignificant but with great significance.

Oct 14, 2018•19 min
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