Jesus Welcomes the Vulnerable | Matthew 19 Reflection

Jesus Welcomes the Vulnerable (Matthew 19) (The full livestream of the worship service this sermon reflection comes from is available here.) In a world that often measures worth by power, success, or status, Jesus tells a very different story about who matters in the kingdom of God. Jesus welcomes the vulnerable. In Matthew 19:13–15, Jesus
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Where Is God When the World Is Suffering?

Where Is God When the World Is Suffering? Rev. Greg Hartman | New Spirit Lutheran Church | Second Sunday in Lent Excerpt: When the world feels heavy and suffering seems everywhere, Jesus doesn’t give us an explanation — he gives us a location. In Matthew 25, Christ tells us exactly where God can be found.
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The Kingdom of God is Like a Weed

The Kingdom of God Is Like a Weed: What Jesus’ Mustard Seed Really Means Sermon Date: February 23, 2026 Here at New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson, this past Sunday we explored one of Jesus’ most surprising parables — the mustard seed. At first glance, it sounds small and sentimental. But when we look closer,
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