Ascension Lutheran Church Podcast

The Breath of God

Sermon from May 19th, 2024 at Tyler Campus

Jesus Kept His Promise

This weekend we will celebrate the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Rash Decision & Consequences

I know that chlorine bleach is what is used in mold and mildew killer, but I reasoned it was so diluted and had sat long enough that most of bleach should be gone. Wrong assumption.

School Interest Survey Results

On Easter Sunday we introduced a school interest survey in which we invited the congregation members, Open Arms families, Ascension Preschool families and the community at large to share their thoughts on Ascension starting a Lutheran grade school in the fall of 2026. The survey ran through the month of April and has now concluded. 107 respondents have given their thoughts and opinions on a range of questions, and I would like to share some of the results with you today.

A Little Tiny is More Than Enough with Jesus

The size of the resource never hindered Jesus. The size of the faith never stopped Him from performing the miracle.  A mustard seed amount? More than sufficient. A theologically inadequate understanding? If it involved placing one’s trust in Him for whatever reason, well, that worked.

Overcoming The World

Sermon from Tyler Campus on May 5th, 2024.

Suffer All Even Death

This Sunday at our 11:00am Tyler service we will witness our Jr. confirmation students confess their faith and promise to remain in the Christian communion even if they must suffer death for the faith. It is a big vow for a 13-14 year old to make or for that matter anyone of any age and yet, that is what confirmation Sunday sets before us.

The Sweet Smell of Spring

Russian Olives have a scent that once you smell it, you don’t forget it. Certain smells evoke reactions. Like the smell of baking bread. That smell lifts the spirit.

To Be a Branch

Sermon from April 28, 2024 at Tyler Campus

Learning From Jesus to Fear Not

I had my semi-annual dentist appointment this morning. My hands always hurt after going to the dentist because I kept them so clinched.