This is a sermon for Palm Sunday from Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing, Iowa.http://lansinglutherans.orgSupport the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

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Waging Peace—a sermon for Palm Sunday

This is a sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent preached by Pastor Laura Gentry of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing, Iowa. It's based on Ezekiel's vision of the valley of the dry bones in chapter 37.The song at the end is by Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson (http://staceynaleancarlson.com)The words of the refrain are:Lord, have mercy, set these dry bones dancing.Christ, have mercy, breathe in us your Spirit.Lord, have mercy, knit us all togetherFilled with love for you and for our neighbor.We invite you to practice breathing in God's life-giving Spirit with this meditation from Daily Breath: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/daily-breath/e/68393886?autoplay=trueSupport the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

Breath for Dry Bones

Today's episode includes Pastor Laura Gentry's sermon on the 23rd Psalm, prayers for healing from the Lutheran World Federation and the song, God is Holding Your Life by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan. You can see the entire virtual worship service here.Another song we recommend you listen to is the 23rd Psalm by John Hermanson.We pray this messages ministers to your soul right now. May God's peace be with you. Learn more about our ministry at LansingLutherans.org.Support the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

The Good Shepherd who is Holding Your Life

Please join us for today's sermon for Lent 3A, based upon the story of the Woman at the Well from John 4.If you'd like to be a caller that will help us stay connected in these social distancing times or if there's anything you need, email us at lansinglutherans@gmail.com. God's peace to all!Support the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

Living Water, a Boundary-Crossing Love & What Might be Our Finest Hour

This is a sermon for the second Sunday in Lent based on John 3:1-17.Support the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

An Uncontrollable Spirit & Big Bold Love that Calls us to See Anew

Today's sermon by Pastor Laura Gentry for March 1, 2020 is based on the First Sunday in Lent reading from Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus is tempted in the wilderness). How do you want to be transformed this Lent?www.LansingLutherans.orgSupport the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

Dessert, Desert & Restlessness to Find Rest in God

How do we choose life as Moses bids us do in Deuteronomy 30:15-20, especially in light of how difficult this is given Jesus' interpretation of it (Matthew 5:21-37)? We'll explore this question and consider the advice of Dr. David Burns on how to have healthier relationships.Please visit our website at LansingLutherans.org.Support the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

Choosing Life, Good Enough Rule Following & the Magic Button

In his sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12), Jesus says among other things: "Blessed are those who mourn." How is there blessing in such pain? How does the kingdom of Heaven turn the expectations of the world on it's head? We'll explore these themes in today's sermon.Support the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

The Blessing of Tears

Today's sermon is based on Jesus' call of the disciples in Matthew 4:12-23.LansingLutherans.orgSupport the show (https://www.dbqfoundation.org/donors-ways-give/give-now?agency=5383&foundation=45)

Called to be Radical Agents of Transformation

This is a sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany. It was preached by Pastor Laura Gentry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing, Iowa on January 19, 2020. It's based on John 1:29-42. Visit our website to learn more: LansingLutherans.org.We pray Jesus lifts you!Support the show

Times we Remember, a Party Dress & Encountering Jesus in Our Everyday Lives

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote about Christmas: “The coming of God is truly not only glad tidings, but first of all frightening news for everyone who has a conscience.” In today's sermon for the first Sunday after Christmas we explore the story of the slaughter of the innocents and how it compels us to fight injustice.Support the show

Frightening News for Everyone who has a Conscience.

How do you get through the holiday season when you're feeling grief, loss or pain? The Psalmist gives us words to voice this: "You have fed [us] with the bread of tears; you have given [us] bowls of tears to drink." Despite this pain, the Psalmist also gives us a petition to pray: "Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved."Join us for this episode, Advent 4, as we explore themes of loss, prayer and hope at Christmas time.Based on Psalm 80 and Matthew 1:1-18-25.This podcast references this article from NPR. 'Blue Christmas' Services Offer Alternative Refuge From Holiday Cheer  https://www.npr.org/2019/12/21/790163502/blue-christmas-services-offer-refuge-from-holiday-cheer Opening music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan. Check out his website: https://www.psalmimmersion.com.Support the show

A Blue Christmas, Bowls of Tears & Finding Hope this Holiday Season

This episode contains a Sermon for Advent 2A based on Isaiah 11:1-10 by Pastor Laura Gentry of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing Iowa.Referenced in this episode is the podcast Dolly Parton's America and the adoption story of Michael Clark, Jr.Learn more about our ministry at LansingLutherans.org.Support the show

The Healing at Plovdiv, An Angry Pet Pig & Signs of Hope

On The Reign of Christ Sunday, we examine what kind of king Jesus is. We do so by looking at the story of his crucifixion as told by Luke—how he promises salvation to a criminal next to him.Support the show

What kind of King is this, anyway?

Join us for this week's episode of the Lifted Me Podcast brought to you by Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing Iowa (LansingLutherans.org). This is a sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost based upon Luke 21:5-19 about the end of the world. Though it sounds scary, Jesus gives us reason to hope and not fear.Support the show

Do Not Prepare for the Apocalypse (Zombie or Otherwise)

Join our celebration of God's love as we dive into scripture lessons each week with your host, Pastor Laura Gentry of our Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Lansing, Iowa. May God's word lift you. www.LansingLutherans.org

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