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The weekly Gospel & Sermon from Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newington, NH. Visit us at htelc.com Come Together. Grow in Faith. Serve the Lord.
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Dec 29, 2019
Dec 22, 2019
Dec 22, 2019
15 min
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25.
Pastor Tim begins by playing "Higher and Lower" from The Price is Right and then moves into the history of why there are so many English translations of the Bible and lastly discusses how love leads to courage and fear leads to paralyzation.
Dec 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
13 min
Third Sunday of Advent sermon. Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11
In the sermon this week, Pastor Tim reviewed the context of Isaiah and talks about how preparation for what is to come can bring us Joy in our lives now. The world can't wait for Joy to be only something that occurs in the future, but as people of faith we need to bring Joy today. Remember, though, Joy and happiness are not the same thing.
Dec 9, 2019
Dec 9, 2019
19 min
Second Sunday of Advent. Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12.
In the sermon this week, Pastor Tim sets the context of the Isaiah passage and asks us to wonder what it would be like for the lamb the first time they are asked to lie with the lion and trusting that it would be safe. Are there things that the lion could do to help the lamb feel safe? That point is expounded to today's world and asking us who are the lions and the lamb sin today's world? One of the things the lions could do to help gain the trust of the lambs is through repentance. Admitting the hurt that they have caused and asking for forgiveness. The church needs to do this. What other systems need to do this that have cause systemic racism, sexism, etc...?
Dec 2, 2019
Nov 24, 2019
Nov 18, 2019
Nov 18, 2019
14 min
Time after Pentecost- Lectionary 33 Sermon. Gospel Reading: Luke 25:5-19
Nov 11, 2019
Nov 11, 2019
15 min
Time after Pentecost - Lectionary 32 sermon. Gospel Reading: Luke 20:27-38
This week, Pastor Tim talks about context, context and context, when it comes to reading and interpreting scripture. It can be very helpful, especially when we read texts like today which are about a woman marrying 7 brothers and everyone dying childless! A quote to remember from this week is, "Our faith isn't how to have life after death, but rather, how to have life before death!" Thanks for listening.
Nov 4, 2019
Nov 4, 2019
18 min
All Saints Sunday sermon. Gospel Reading: Luke 6:20-31.
In this week's sermon, Pastor Tim gets in depth with Lutheran Theology, talking about the two uses of the Law and the power of the Gospel. Then he further breaks down the Law into it's two uses and how some people have speculated on a third use of the Law and a second use of the Gospel. Plus, he mentions people blowing through yellow lights on a regular basis. The whole sermon is based on Luke's Sermon on the Plain and the Blessings and Woes that Jesus teaches.
Oct 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
16 min
Reformation Sunday sermon. Gospel Reading: John 8:31-36.
In his sermon this week, Pastor Tim talks about Confirmation, the Reformation and Stewardship Sunday. It is based on the quote, "If the past was as great as you think it was, the present wouldn't be as messed up as you think it is." Essentially, we lie to ourselves The point being, we lie to ourselves to justify the life we want and blame others for the problems in the world. Faith should free us to own our part and to live an authentic life.