You Are Never Alone in Prayer

30-Second Sermon Summary In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that we do not always know how to pray as we ought. Yet even in our weakness, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. Jesus himself also prays for us continually. Prayer is not about performance or perfection. Prayer is about dependence on God and the reminder
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From “Thoughts and Prayers” to “Prayer and Action”

From “Thoughts and Prayers” to “Prayer and Action” is a message that we need to hear in today’s context. Too often people respond with “thoughts and prayers” and go about their day as if nothing has happened. To see the full worship and sermon that this blog is based on click here: Sunday, May 10,
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Anytime Is the Right Time for Prayer

Prayer That Fits Real Life Some of us hear the word prayer and immediately feel guilty. We think about people who wake up before sunrise, sit in silence, read Scripture for an hour, and somehow still have time to get everyone out the door. We hear stories about spiritual giants, and instead of feeling inspired,
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Silent Prayer? When Words Fail: Finding God in Silent Prayer

Silent Prayer: When you do not have words, God still hears you. 30-Second Sermon Summary Have you ever just silent in prayer? Romans 8 tells us that when we do not know how to pray, the Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. That means prayer
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You’re Not Doing It Wrong! – April 12, 2026

30-Second Sermon Summary From John 20:19–31, this week’s sermon names the pressure many people feel around prayer and rejects it. The risen Jesus meets us even when we cannot see him, and the Holy Spirit prays with us when we have no words. Prayer is not performance. It is honest relationship with God. The full
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Don’t Let Fear Stop You: Living the Resurrection Life

Do Not Be Afraid – Living an Easter Faith 30-Second Summary So what does “do not be afraid” actually mean in the Bible? On Easter morning, the first witnesses were afraid—and they went anyway. “Do not be afraid” doesn’t remove fear. It means fear does not get the final word. Because Christ is risen, we
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Not Just a Story from Long Ago

The Passion of Christ: A Love That Refuses to Abandon the World This past Sunday was different. There was no traditional sermon. Instead, we listened. We heard a story of a love that refuses to abandon the world. To view the worship service from Sunday, March 29, click here. It would be easy to keep
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Put Down the Stones (John 8:2-11)

Put Down the Stones (John 8:2-11) In a world that seems more and more divided into us vs. them, we are confronted with John 8:2-11) The full worship service that this Sermon Reflection comes from is available here. How often do we walk around with stones in our pockets? That question sits right in the
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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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